Dear Parents,
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding with today’s threat at Yankton High School. These types of incidents put much fear into students, staff, parents, community members, and school administrators. Unless a person is on-site to see the disruption this causes within a school, it is difficult to understand the situation. I can assure you if those responsible for this threat are identified, we will pursue the full extent of the law for prosecution, along with consequences from school if those responsible are students.
I appreciate the collaboration we have with our local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. My trust in these agencies is very high and know we all have the same goal in mind, which is the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
The soft lockdown for our elementary schools and Yankton Middle School was lifted after lunch. Yankton High School will remain in a soft lock-down until the end of the school day.
I realize my decisions made in situations like this are not agreed upon by all. However, I take my decisions very personally to do my best to keep our kids safe. I would ask that you not use social media as your source of accurate information in situations like today. I will always communicate with you as quickly as I can with accurate information.
Your trust is greatly appreciated!
Dr. Wayne Kindle, Superintendent
Mrs. Duchscher's JrK students at Webster would like to thank the YHS Football Team and Sertoma Club for the free pumpkins!
Thank you Dr. Kindle for coming to read to the preschoolers in Mr. Schmitz's class today!
The end of the first quarter is Thursday, October 19. School will be in session on that day. A one-day in-service program for Yankton School District staff will be held on Friday, October 20. There will be no school for Yankton Public School students in Preschool through Grade 12 on this day. School will resume on Monday, October 23.
Webster JrK students take on a new job called Meals on Wheels! We take turns wheeling our cold lunches to the lunchroom every morning.
Anyone age 6 months and older can receive a free flu shot at the Yankton High School Auxiliary Gym at 1801 Summit Street on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This flu clinic is sponsored and operated by the Emergency Management of Yankton County and Yankton/Bon Homme POD.
Mr. Schmitz’s preschool class at Webster would like to thank the Yankton Fire Department and Firefighter Cole Blom for showing us their truck and gear and teaching us about safety during Fire Safety Week!
Thank you to the Yankton Fire Department and Firefighter Cole for visiting Webster Preschool today! Ms. Wentworth's class had so much fun learning about the firetruck.
Dr. Kindle extends a warm invitation to all members of the Yankton School District community, including parents, students, teachers, support staff, and patrons, to take part in a brief 12-question survey. The link to take the survey is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3JSST27.
The insights gathered through this survey will play a pivotal role in shaping our next 5-Year Strategic Plan, known as "Forward 2029." Your feedback is highly valuable, and he sincerely appreciates your contribution.
Hats off to these Webster Winners in Mrs. Duchscher's JrK class for wearing hats today for homecoming week!
Ms. Wentworth's afternoon preschool class had some special visitors today! Thank you to the Yankton Bucks Football team captains and cheerleaders for coloring with us. Good luck on Friday, GO BUCKS!
Webster JrK students are awesome to the core!! Mrs. Moser's class had an apple tasting party ... we love to eat apples so many different ways. How do you like your apples?
Webster preschoolers in Mr. Schmitz's room enjoyed the visitors today in honor of homecoming week! Thank you Bucky and friends!
Mrs. Duchscher's JrK students at Webster dressed in their favorite jersey today to celebrate Homecoming week!
Mrs. Shudak's preschool class wants to say a big Thank You to Webster W.O.W. for the delicious milk and cookie party!
Yankton School District #63-3 will be offering a free developmental screening for children 3 & 4 years of age. Parents who are residents of Yankton School District and have concerns about their child’s development are invited to schedule an appointment.
This special screening is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023. To schedule an appointment for this screening, call Ashli at 665-3999.
The wheels on the bus go round and round ... and they sure taste good, too!
JrK students in Mrs. Moser's class had fun creating a sweet treat for snack time!
Webster Preschool staff is excited to start the school year. Let the adventure begin!
The 2023-2024 School Supply list is on our website in District News, which can be found at www.ysd.k12.sd.us.
Happy first full week of summer! If you are looking for summer learning ideas for Preschool through 5th grade-aged children, please check out the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fdlZS-d1O06EtkYjXfKvm3Um-9_meVL5/view?usp=share_link
