Notes of Hope

Amy Sanders received a note from the filmmakers of the After Spring movie letting her know that our Notes of Hope arrived and were shared with Syrian kids in the refugee camp in Jordan. The participation and support of so many Yarmouth students made this project a success. 


Here's the link to the Taekwondo Academy's Facebook page.

Sophie Walsh Selected for Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship to Germany

New York, NY – Sophie Walsh, a high school student from Yarmouth, Maine, has been selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) scholarship, which funds an academic year of high school study and cultural immersion in Germany for a select group of American students. The CBYX program is funded jointly by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag as a symbol of the special economic and political relationship between America and Germany. Sophie is one of only 250 students nationwide to receive this prestigious scholarship. She will be spending the 2017-2018 academic year living with a German host family and attending a local high school in Germany.

Sophie was selected for CBYX for her demonstrated academic qualifications, cultural open-mindedness, and outstanding motivation. Sophie will serve as a "youth ambassador," representing the United States, while participating in educational, cultural and civic events while overseas. Past participants have had opportunities to meet with the President of the German Bundestag, as well as leaders of the Bundestag and members of the U.S. Congress.

Created in 1983 during the Reagan Administration, CBYX strengthens U.S.-German relations by forging lasting ties of deeper understanding. Over the past 33 years, the program has reinforced our transatlantic ties between Americans and Germans who engage in the program both as participants and hosts. Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut finds exchanges like CBYX "are of particular importance in today's global economy. These programs provide an unequaled understanding of world cultures – one that can translate into the success of American businesses, growth of the U.S. economy, and increased global and national security."

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Eric P. Klein

Principal

Yarmouth High School

YHS Students Publish their work

An anthology called SPARKS with selections from students was published in a collection of 60 works from 60 authors, all of whom have participated in programs through the Telling Room over this past year. All our CP juniors worked with the Telling Room this fall when we had an In-School Artist Residency with them to teach Narrative Essay writing The residency was supported by a grant from the Yarmouth Education Foundation and summitted by Anne Tommaso and Brian Kim. These pieces were pulled from over 400 eligible submissions, is fully published, and will go on full sale sometime soon. It will be sold directly on the Telling room page here later on.

The YHS students published in it are:

• Jasmine Kasaei-Fard
• Justin Winkel
• Ben Wheeler
• Andrea Saracini

YHS Band goes to Atlantic City

The students had a great time and played wonderfully in the final concert Saturday. Here are the pictures of the orchestra, treble choir, and concert band along with a picture of the Boardwalk Hall where they performed. Taylor Robison and Hannah Flanigan were in the orchestra. Grace Cowles was in the concert band, and Bay Hanson and Mikayla Clifford were in the Treble Choir. The performances were all amazing and the kids were very professional and responsible this week, and made Yarmouth proud!

MBDA Large Group Festival

On March 29, 2017 Concert Band and Wind Ensemble played at the MBDA Large Group Festival at Scarborough High School. Here are the videos from it!

Concert Band

Prairie Dances

Send In The Clowns

Jubilance

Wind Ensemble

Encanto

Poor Wayfaring Stranger

Marche Indienne

Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston

On Saturday. February 11, the YHS Jazz Band performed at the Berklee Jazz Festival in Boston. The band did a great job in their performance and  had a great day! The students had a great time going around and watching other groups from around the country. There were groups there from all over the east coast, including California! 

YHS received a trophy to signify 10 years of participating at this Festival, and Aaron Dustin received a trophy in recognition for the judge's choice of outstanding performer. 







Below are videos of the three songs that were performed:


Groovin' Hard

For Lena & Lenny

Give it Up

January 16th Principal's Notes

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The end of the first semester is close at hand, and it's difficult to believe that we're almost halfway through the school year.  This is an important time for students to take care of their academic responsibilities as the second quarter ends on January 27th, and I would encourage you to access PowerSchool to review your student's progress.  

A reminder that Cornerstones are assessments designed by Yarmouth High School teachers that connect directly to the learning area expectations and school-wide expectations.  Students need to pass all of the cornerstones in a course with a grade of 80 or above in order to pass the course.   Students who do not reach that grade on the first try will have multiple opportunities to meet the required score.  Should a cornerstone not be successfully completed, a "CINC" (cornerstone incomplete) will be listed in their grade report.  Please note that an incomplete cornerstone will NOT impact extracurricular eligibility if it is a passing grade of 70 or above.   As soon as students have retaken their assessment(s) and successfully demonstrated proficiency with a score of 80 or above, the incomplete "CINC" marker will be removed from their grade report.  In preparation for the end of the quarter, we will hold another Clipper Catch-Up during period 3 on Tuesday, January 17th.  This time will be dedicated to providing students with additional time to meet with teachers and complete assignments.

For parents of sophomores and juniors, our Career Exploration Program is well underway.  After attending an introductory meeting last week, students will be creating resumes and cover letters as they prepare for a three-day internship on from March 15th to March 17th (there are no classes on these days for 10th and 11th graders).  As the program unfolds, you will be hearing more from your son or daughter's advisor, but your role as a parent is important!  Please take time to share ideas with your student, as this is a great opportunity to explore possible career opportunities.   There is also a great deal of information about the CEP program which you can find at this link.

Special Presentation: SCREENAGERS  - Wednesday, January 25th, at 6 pm in the YPAC.   YEF, Yarmouth K-8 PTO, the First Parish Congregational Church, and the Yarmouth Alumni Association are thrilled to present SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age, a documentary that focuses on one of the biggest parenting issues of our time (please click here for a trailer with more information). Parents and children in 5th grade and up are invited to attend. Tickets are free, but you must reserve tickets to get in the door.  Reserve them here.

Coaches for Cancer - The Yarmouth High School Boy's Ice Hockey Team is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to raise funds for cancer research. Please join us at the varsity hockey game on February 7th  at 7 pm against Saint Dominic's Academy.   Check here for more information.

Principal's Coffee Chat - Wednesday, February 8th at 6 pm in the Library.  Please join the administration for a mid-year update and a look at the year ahead as we prepare for course registrations in early March.

YEF and Hannaford's - The Hannaford Helps Reusable Bag Program has selected Yarmouth Education Foundation as the local program beneficiary for the month of January.  For every purchase of the blue Hannaford Helps Reusable bags at $2.50 this month Hannaford will donate $1 to YEF.  Hannaford developed this program in order to further support Hannaford's values by making it easy for customers to contribute to their local community and support the environment. Please consider buying a Hannaford blue reusable bag this month. Thank you.

Best regards,

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Eric P. Klein

Principal

Yarmouth High School