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Yoakum ISD receives STAAR scores, honors students June 8

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Thursday, June 11, 2026
The Yoakum Independent School District (ISD) received their preliminary State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores for the 2025-26 school year at the June 8 school board meeting.These scores are not set in stone and are subject to change.
The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.

The Yoakum ISD Board administered the Oath of Office to board member Amanda Fling for a three-year term. At left is Paula Janota.

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Yoakum ISD swears in board members

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Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Yoakum Independent School District swore in board members and gave enrollment updates at the May 12 meeting. Those being sworn included Gary Colman and Amanda Fling.“These board members are all incumbents,” YISD Superintendent Tom Kelley said.
Pictured are members of the Yoakum High School State Football Team with certificates and medals and Head Coach Bo Robinson at the Yoakum ISD School Board meeting April 13.

Pictured are members of the Yoakum High School State Football Team with certificates and medals and Head Coach Bo Robinson at the Yoakum ISD School Board meeting April 13.

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Yoakum ISD awards students

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Thursday, April 16, 2026
YHS student athletes were recognized at the Yoakum Independent School District (YISD) board meeting April 13.They were recognized for the 2025 All-State football season. “This whole room is proud of these guys,” Board member Glen Kusak said.
Pictured are students helping with the Yoakum High School's Beautification Project. The project is currently under phase four which includes sprucing up the dead space in the interior grounds of Yoakum High School. Contributed photos.

Pictured are students helping with the Yoakum High School's Beautification Project. The project is currently under phase four which includes sprucing up the dead space in the interior grounds of Yoakum High School. Contributed photos.

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YHS Student Council enters Phase Four of Beautification Project

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
The Yoakum High School Student Council has been making some strides in their ongoing Beautification Project that they’ve been working on for the past three years.They are now on Phase Four of the project, which will be the completion of the project.

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YISD school safety update

News Staff
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
An update on school safety was given at the Yoakum Independent School District meeting March 9.“There were three campuses that have had their (intruder) audit visits so far, the Annex, Primary, and High School,” Assistant Superintendent Chris Kvinta said.

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Yoakum ISD and Yoakum City Council cancel May election

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Thursday, February 26, 2026
The filing period for candidates seeking seats on the Yoakum Independent School District (Yoakum ISD) Board of Trustees and the Yoakum City Council closed Friday, Feb. 13. Each entity reported no races will be contested.

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Yoakum ISD receives enrollment numbers, school updates

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Enrollment numbers and the principal’s update were given at the Yoakum Independent School District board meeting Feb. 9.Current enrollment shows that there are 1,400 students. There are 447 students in High School, 278 in Junior High, 284 in Intermediate, 197 in Primary and 194 in Primary Annex.
Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

Progress continues on the building outside of the baseball field that will serve as a concession stand with restrooms for the baseball field as well as the new softball field. The building will also have a storage area for equipment for multiple sports including football and track equipment. Project completion is expected this March.

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YISD hears construction updates

News Staff
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Construction updates were given at the Yoakum ISD meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12.“The softball field is ready to play on ,” Weaver and Jacobs Representative Shawn Brandt said.“The team held their first practice last week.

Misc sports: Harris picks for state championship games

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025
State Championship games2ADII: Shiner by 4 over Muenster3ADI: Yoakum by 17 over Grandview2ADI: Hamilton by 5 over Joaquin3ADII:Newton by 7 over Wall4ADI:Stephenville by 10 over Kilgore4ADII: Carthage by 20 over W-O Stark5ADI:Frisco Lone Star by 6 over Smithson Valley5ADII: South Oak Cliff by 7 over...

Misc sports: Harris picks for state semifinal games

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025
2ADII: Mount Enterprise by 1 over Shiner3ADI: Yoakum by 11 over Llano2ADII: Muenster by 9 over Gruver2ADI:Refugio by 10 over Joaquin2ADI:Hamilton by 2 over West Texas3ADI: Grandview by 4 over Peaster4ADII:Carthage by 11 over Brock4ADII: West Orange Stark by 3 over Sinton4ADI: Kilgore by 13 over La...
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