All Grade 9 students participated in Hour of Code activities. Thanks to Tyler Technology for helping us kick off the day and coach students on building apps. #yhslearns #hourofcode
The robotics club had an awesome trip yesterday to visit their sponsor, Brooks. The visit had an impact on them and if they weren't considering engineering as a career, they definitely are now. #yhslearns
Saturday, the debate team travelled to Poland, coming away with a solid 3rd place overall. Maddy Corson earned 1st in her House, and Kate Siegel impressively took her 2nd silver in a row in the Senate. The Poland tournament is an old debate tradition known as the Nutcracker Sweeps. As such, all awards are in the form of nutcrackers. #yhslearns
The Eighth Annual Poetry Out Loud Recitation Contest was held today in the Performing Arts Center. Participants were Tyler Lucca, Elena Schlax, Isabelle Bragdon, Mary Psyhogeos, Tasha Powers, Michael Oakes, Hannelore Sanokklis, and Olivia Bailey. Olivia will move on to the Southern Maine Regional Finals on February 10. Masters of Ceremony were Tommy Ishmwe and Brie Kelley. Music was provided by Anna Walllace and Davis Young. #yhslearns
Yarmouth students celebrate ‘common values’ with the Day of Hope event, to share ideas and bring the community together. Saturday December 7. http://bit.ly/2OMQ8du
Due to weather conditions, tonight's choral concert has been rescheduled to Monday, December 16th at 7 pm in the YPAC
Yarmouth Schools will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 3 due to the forecast for heavy mid-day snow. With this closing, the final student day of school is moved to Thursday, June 11.
Please note that there will be no activities this afternoon Monday, Dec. 2. All extracurricular practices and events are cancelled, the cafe and library will be closed, and there will be no late bus. Students will need to leave the building by 3 pm due to the approaching weather.
YHS is so grateful -- Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Special thanks to Annie Lowenstein and Be The Change for organizing this activity.
Freshman World History to 1600 class analyzing mystery pieces of artwork #yhslearns
Schools, businesses expand career connections - A new collective will help students gain access and real-world experience. Read about Ellie Ralph's '20 Extended Learning Opportunity http://bit.ly/2OpHj9D
Graphic Design class went on a field trip to VIA in Portland. Students had to pitch an idea to a panel of creatives. Their work was appreciated and well received; it was an inspirational time for all!
Students attending the Inclusion Revolution Youth Summit. It is designed for students with and without disabilities to come together to learn how Unified Champion Schools can positively change their entire school climate. This event provides professional development opportunities to students and liaison in Unified Sport, Inclusive Youth Leadership and Whole School Engagement as well as networking and sharing best practices with other schools across the state. #yhslearns
How to Help in Maine (Parker Harnett and Zoe Siegal) hosted a Volunteer Fair in the gym today. 8 local organizations came to provide opportunities for students about pursuing their passions through community service. More information available at howtohelpinmaine.org
Brenda Michaelsen, Eric Klein, and Beth Doane representing Yarmouth High School at the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award Ceremony in Washington D.C. #yhslearns
Today's Clipper Community Summit attended by students and staff to discuss what's working and what can be improved in our school. #yhslearns
Another strong weekend for Yarmouth in Debate. At the Harvest Hoorah Tournament in Falmouth, Yarmouth placed 4th overall thanks to strong performances from Maddy Corson and Kate Siegel, who got 2nd place in the Senate (the debate equivalent of varsity), constituting the highest placement any Yarmouth debater has earned in a single tournament since the team was rebooted last fall! #yhslearns
Photographer Daymion Mardel visited Photo students and shared his experience as a freelance photographer. He is one of the top photographers in the country. His presentation was mesmerizing and inspiring. It was an amazing experience for the students. #yhslearns
Yarmouth High School named one of nation's top STEM schools. In commemoration of STEM Day, Newsweek announced a list of the best STEM schools in the United States. These schools are recognized for "skilled teachers who keep up with developments in these fields and who create dynamic learning environments to engage their students." https://www.newsweek.com/ #yhslearns