Yankton School District 63-3

A huge thank you to Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills for sharing his incredible story and message with our YHS students today! We appreciate the opportunity for our students to hear firsthand about perseverance, believing in yourself, and overcoming challenges. Thank you, Billy, for spending time with YHS and inspiring our students!

Gazelle Volleyball Homecoming Parade

We are excited for the YHS Homecoming Parade today at 2:30 PM!

Please use extra caution when traveling around the area this afternoon. We will have many students, families, staff, and community members along the parade route, along with increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Please slow down, stay alert, and help us keep everyone safe.

Congratulations to Ben Bohlmann and Claire Noehren, the 2026 YHS Pioneer Prince and Princess!

Homecoming Tradition!!
Our high school players lead practice with our middle school players this afternoon.
Great learning opportunity for all!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the Gazelle Volleyball team will again be hosting a PINK match to increase awareness and raise money to fight the battle against breast cancer.

Thursday, October 15th the Gazelles host Mitchell High School for our annual Pink Match.
There will be a silent auction held with all money raised going toward local breast cancer patients.
We are again selling pink shirts, with all profits going towards local breast cancer patients.

T-shirt orders are due by 2pm - Thursday, October 1st!! So don't delay, get your orders in today!!
You can order your shirts online through JJBenjis:
https://jjbenji.com/shop/ols/categories/yhs-gazelles-volleyball-2026-pink-out

Or print the order form and drop it off at the store!

Beadle School celebrating 100 years with an aerial photograph by Dave Tunge.

Beadle Elementary is celebrating 100 years. Open House is tonight, Sept. 22 from 4:00-6:00. Cupcakes and Ice Cream in the gym. Guests can view the school, take photos, look at artifacts/pictures and visit classrooms. A bouncer will be outside too for the kids.

The Gazelle Volleyball team is back in action at Tea Area tonight!

4:30 JV & Freshman A
5:30 Sophomore & Freshman B
6:30 Varsity

🎉 YHS Homecoming Parade Sign-Up Reminder!

There is still time to sign up your business, organization, team, club, or group to participate in the 2026 YHS Homecoming Parade!

📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 2:30 p.m.
📝 Entry deadline: Wednesday, September 23

Advance registration is required, and space may be limited.

👉 Sign up here:
https://forms.gle/2nVxrYcFWMQC17Eu9

Gazelle VB schedule for tonight!

4:30 JV and Freshman A
5:30 Sophomore
6:30 Varsity

The Gazelle volleyball team cheered on the MMU volleyball team as the Lancers took on Concordia in Yankton!

The Gazelle VB team travels to Sioux Falls to take on the Jefferson Cavaliers tonight!

4:30 JV and Freshman A
5:30 Sophomore and Freshman B
6:30 Varsity

🎉 Join the YHS Homecoming Parade! 🦌

Yankton High School invites local groups, organizations, businesses, teams, and clubs to participate in the 2026 YHS Homecoming Parade!

📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 2:30 p.m.
📝 Entry deadline: September 23

Advance registration is required, and parade space may be limited, so please register early!

👉 Parade Entry Form:
https://forms.gle/2nVxrYcFWMQC17Eu9

Questions? Contact Becky Verheul at Becky.Verheul@k12.sd.us.

We look forward to another great Homecoming celebration with our students, families, and Yankton community!

Go Bucks & Gazelles!

The Yankton County Sheriff's Office, Yankton Police Department, Yankton County State’s Attorney’s Office and the Yankton School District have been in communication regarding a recent social media post involving Yankton Middle School. All entities are working collaboratively to ensure that safety remains our highest priority and that individuals are accountable for their actions.
The Yankton Middle School administration was notified of a recent TikTok post referencing a possible threat at the Yankton Middle School and reported immediately to local law enforcement to be investigated.  All entities understand that situations involving social media can quickly create concern for students, staff, families, and our county.
We want to assure you that everyone is taking this matter very seriously. The juvenile connected to the post has been interviewed by local law enforcement, and the family is fully cooperating with the investigation. At this time, all agencies have confirmed that there is no active threat, and school will proceed as normally scheduled for September 8th, 2026. 
As always, if anyone becomes aware of additional information that could affect school safety, please report it directly to your local law enforcement agency. This process allows law enforcement to filter the reports and can investigate the information appropriately. 
Sincerely, 
 
Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey
Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote
Yankton County States Attorney Tyler Larsen
Yankton School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle