The Kiwanis Club honored Lexi Rust, Sam Herrboldt, Weston Schwartz and Caryssa Wavrunek for excellence in math and science.
Students from Yankton Jazz Bands had the opportunity to perform and learn at the annual Palace City Jazz Festival in Mitchell, SD. Clinicians from around the nation joined to offer their expertise as students develop their craft.
Did you know that YSD partners with local community organizations for the success of students? YSD collaborates with the following organizations: The Academy, Big Friend Little Friend, Big Red Bookshelf Program, Boys and Girls Club, City of Yankton, The Center, The Contact Center, DARE, The Food Pantry at Lincoln Elementary School, Girls on the Run, Kids HOPE USA, Math is Fun, Mount Marty College, Power Up Program, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Sack Pack Program, The United Way, You Can Too.
Did you know that over 1,500 Yankton Community Members assisted in developing the Forward 2024 Strategic Plan by participating in surveys and focus groups throughout the 18-19 school year?
Get those senior photos in! You have until February 14! Any questions? See Jill Mikkelsen at YHS.
Gazelle Gymnast Neon Dress Up Day. Preparing for State Individual day!
Did you know that 98% of YHS students graduate in 4 years?
Did you know that the YHS students’ five year ACT average is 22.94 in comparison to the state average at 21.82?
Did you know that YMS students can earn 2.5 high school credits before starting 9th grade?
Did you know that over 90% of our YSD parents attend Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences?
Did you know that for the 19-20 school year, 366 YHS students are participating in Fine Arts, 413 YHS students are participating in School Athletics, and 472 YHS students are participating in Career Technical Education classes?
Did you know that throughout the past 3 years, 135 fourth grade students have participated in Orchestra, and 317 fifth grade students have participated in Band?
Did you know YMS earned the highest School Performance Index score of all of the ESD middle schools?
Did you know that YHS students have the opportunity to earn 48 college credits upon graduation?
Did you know Yankton School District has the 2nd lowest school tax levy of similar sized communities?
Congratulations to the following Gazelle Gymnasts for qualifying for the State Gymnastics Individual Championships: All-Around: Alison Johnson & Ava Koller, Callie Boomsma (Vault & Uneven Bars), Mackenzie Steinbrecher (Uneven Bars), Allie Brykeland (Uneven Bars)
Congratulations for being a YSD App User! Did you know that we currently have 1,004 iPhone and 665 Android YSD app users! Help us reach 2,000 users by downloading the YSD app today. It’s everything Yankton School District, in your pocket!
You know what time it is?? Meet Time!! Gazelle Gymanstics @ESD Conference Meet today 12pm in Harrisburg.
First Time Ever— 3 of 3. Awesome!!
First Time Ever— 3 of 3. Awesome!!