Yoakum ISD

Area schools to start 25-26 term

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The summer is almost over for area students as the 2025-26 school term is around the corner.Some of the schools will be starting classes next week, while the others will begin the following week.Area school starting dates include:Tuesday, Aug. 5• Ezzell ISDWednesday, Aug. 6• Vysehrad ISD• Yoakum St.

Construction updates given at YISD meeting

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Construction and school safety updates were provided at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting on July 14.An update had to do with the new Maintenance Building.“The maintenance crew started moving into this new building this week,” Weaver and Jacobs Representative Shawn Brandt said.
Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog 2025 State Golf Tournament, Head Golf Coach Silas Robinson; Emma Fling placed 42nd out of 70 participants; YHS 2025 UIL Theatrical Design State Meet, YHS Theatrical Design Sponsor Adriana Bridges; students competed individually this year inlcuded Allison Cardona, 2nd Place Marketing; Jenny Lopez, 4th Place Hair and Makeup Design; Nick Cortez, 5th Place Set Design; Evie Flores, 6th Place Hair and Makeup Design; McKenna Clyne, State Finalist Set Design; Ava Pierce, State

Yoakum High School (YHS) Lady Bulldog 2025 State Golf Tournament, Head Golf Coach Silas Robinson; Emma Fling placed 42nd out of 70 participants; YHS 2025 UIL Theatrical Design State Meet, YHS Theatrical Design Sponsor Adriana Bridges; students competed individually this year inlcuded Allison Cardona, 2nd Place Marketing; Jenny Lopez, 4th Place Hair and Makeup Design; Nick Cortez, 5th Place Set Design; Evie Flores, 6th Place Hair and Makeup Design; McKenna Clyne, State Finalist Set Design; Ava Pierce, State

Students recognized at YISD board meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Several students were recognized in both academics and athletics at the Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) meeting June 9. The first student recognized was Emma Fling. She competed in the 2025 State Golf Tournament and placed 42nd out of 70 participants.
Pictured from left to right are YHS Valedictorian Samantha Adamek, YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley, and YHS Salutatorian Olivia Fojt. Photo by YHT Staff Nadine Rex.

Pictured from left to right are YHS Valedictorian Samantha Adamek, YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley, and YHS Salutatorian Olivia Fojt. Photo by YHT Staff Nadine Rex.

YHS commencement exercises set for Friday

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
The commencement exercise for the Yoakum High School (YHS) Class of 2025 will be held on May 23 beginning at 8 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium. The program will start with the processional, National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Rodney Svec took the administrator Oath of Office at the May 12 Yoakum ISD School Board meeting. Pictured from left to right are Svec and Yoakum ISD School Board President Glen Kusak

Students recognized at YISD Board meeting, resignations and retirees announced

News Staff
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Students were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting May 12 for both art and track.Taylor Velek was recognized for her submission in an art contest. Her artwork, titled “Ranch Hands” qualified for state competition. There were 2,359 artworks judged.

YISD receives TEA ratings

News Staff
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The Yoakum Independent School District received a “B” rating in the Texas Education Agency’s 2023 STAAR accountability report, with notable progress across multiple academic areas.
Two students received proclamations for All State Band. Pictured from left to right are Assistant Band Director Cait Kosch, Solo and Ensemble Piano All State winner Gael Castillo, Band Director Mario Morales, and French Horn All State winner Luis Richardson.

Two students received proclamations for All State Band. Pictured from left to right are Assistant Band Director Cait Kosch, Solo and Ensemble Piano All State winner Gael Castillo, Band Director Mario Morales, and French Horn All State winner Luis Richardson.

YISD hears presentation from band director; gives construction updates

News Staff
Monday, April 21, 2025
The Yoakum Independent School District heard a presentation on the upcoming marching band show set for the Fall season at the April 14 meeting. Band Director Mario Morales spoke about the show being a Latin theme.The show is called “Mi Corazon.

YISD Beautification Project update

News Staff
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) Student Council has been making some headway on their ongoing beautification project.“Right now, we just finished up the landscaping of phase three which is the courtyard area in the middle of the school,” Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins said.

Yoakum ISD celebrates Texas Public Schools Week

News Staff
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) will honor Texas Public Schools Week, March 3-7.“Public schools across the state are committed to laying the groundwork for a quality education,” said Tom Kelley, YISD Superintendent.
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