Yoakum ISD

Miscellaneous sports:Harris Picks for Oct. 24

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Shiner by No Limit over PettusHallettsville by 32 over HempsteadYoakum, openLuling by 14 over FlorenceFalls City by 42 over CharlotteYorktown by 30 over LouiseKenedy by 11 over FlatoniaWeimar by No Limit over DanburySchulenburg by 38 over BloomingtonGoliad by 14 over EdnaTidehaven by 41 over Rice...

Miscellaneous sports:Harris Picks Oct. 17

News Staff
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Shiner by by 37 over Falls CityHallettsville, openColumbus by 16 over YoakumGonzales by 4 over NavarroGanado by 24 over SchulenburgYorktown by 45 over CharlotteLouise by 38 over PettusSinton by 4 over CueroKenedy by 41 over DanburyOrange Grove by 3 over GoliadIndustrial by 21 over Rice...
The Yoakum Police Department along with partners of the Yoakum Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and Texas Emergency Management and the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office were honored to join Yoakum ISD School Resource Officer Sarah Mendoza for a walk-through of all Yoakum ISD campuses Aug. 11. The walk-through will ensure campuses are safe and ready for the 2025-2026 school year

The Yoakum Police Department along with partners of the Yoakum Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and Texas Emergency Management and the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office were honored to join Yoakum ISD School Resource Officer Sarah Mendoza for a walk-through of all Yoakum ISD campuses Aug. 11. The walk-through will ensure campuses are safe and ready for the 2025-2026 school year

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Board approves student handbook which includes cell phone ban

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
The Yoakum Independent School Board members approved the student and employee handbooks for the 2025-26 school year at the Aug. 11 meeting. One of the biggest additions in the student handbook is the prohibition of students using personal cell phone devices on campus.
YHS Band Director Victor Posada. Contributed photo.

YHS Band Director Victor Posada. Contributed photo.

Yoakum High School welcomes Victor Posada as band director

News Staff
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The Yoakum High School Band has a new band director. Victor Posada will be entering his 8th year as a band director and his first year with Yoakum High School. Before coming to YHS, he was the Director of Bands at Crystal City High School in Crystal City.

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.
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