Yoakum ISD

Yoakum ISD requests Voter Approved Tax Rate Election

News Staff
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) is requesting a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to fund employee pay increases.A VATRE is an election required to be held when the district adopts a tax rate that exceeds the amount allowed by the state.
Members of the Yoakum High School FFA Team presented on solar farming in preparation for the upcoming District Contest on Nov. 1.

Members of the Yoakum High School FFA Team presented on solar farming in preparation for the upcoming District Contest on Nov. 1.

YISD receives construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, October 17, 2024
A representative from Weaver and Jacobs Construction gave project updates on both the new baseball field and the Career and Technology Education (CTE) Building at the Oct. 14 meeting.

Area football: Harris Picks for Sept. 20 games

News Staff
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Pictured are students in kindergarten teacher’s Mrs. Janice Thomas class at the Yoakum Primary Annex campus on the first day attending school Aug. 14. YHT Staff photo.

Pictured are students in kindergarten teacher’s Mrs. Janice Thomas class at the Yoakum Primary Annex campus on the first day attending school Aug. 14. YHT Staff photo.

Local school student enrollment numbers reported

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The 2024-25 school year started recently, with the Yoakum Independent School District and Sweet Home ISD and other schools reporting their student enrollment numbers.For Yoakum ISD, a total of 176 students enrolled in the Primary Annex School.
Pictured is the Yoakum High School Bulldog Baseball complex.

Pictured is the Yoakum High School Bulldog Baseball complex.

Bulldog Baseball complex updates provided at Yoakum ISD meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
New preliminary pricing for the upcoming Bulldog Baseball complex was revealed at the Yoakum ISD meeting on Aug. 12. Buildings construction updates were provided.Prices are still to be determined for the audio system in the press box as well as the bleacher covers.
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Tips for being safe in school zones

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
As summer vacation comes to an end for students, the 2024-25 school year will beginning for area schools with some starting this week and the remainder next week.Whether a motorist, student or pedestrian, school zone safety is of utmost importance as the new school year starts.
Pictured from left to right are YHS Student Council Secretary Jordyn Eviez, Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Alexa Fikac, Illana Garcia, YHS Student Council Vice President, YHS Student Council Communications and Social Media Officer Leah Muenich, YHS Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins, YHS Student Council President Abbie Galvan, YHS Student Council Treasurer Samantha Adamek, LCRA Board Member Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, City of Yoakum Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Wenzel, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill..

Pictured from left to right are YHS Student Council Secretary Jordyn Eviez, Yoakum Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Alexa Fikac, Illana Garcia, YHS Student Council Vice President, YHS Student Council Communications and Social Media Officer Leah Muenich, YHS Student Council Advisor Amy Robbins, YHS Student Council President Abbie Galvan, YHS Student Council Treasurer Samantha Adamek, LCRA Board Member Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, City of Yoakum Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Wenzel, City of Yoakum Mayor Carl O’Neill..

Yoakum High School receives $25,000 grant for digital sign

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Yoakum High School Student Council soon will install a new marquee in front of Yoakum High School thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and the City of Yoakum.

YISD receives construction updates

News Staff
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The Yoakum ISD received additional updates on the construction of both the baseball and softball field as well as other projects at the July 8 board meeting.Board members had to decide on a couple of factors that Weaver and Jacobs Constructors Inc. plan to implement.
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