YOUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION:
In partnership with our community, our mission is to create a safe learning atmosphere that cultivates academic, social, and emotional skills, which challenge, motivate, and inspire students to achieve their full individual potential.
YOUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT VISION:
Our vision, as a school district, is to aspire to be more today than yesterday and to become better tomorrow than today.
INFORMATION FOR OUR SENIORS
Please click on the link which takes you to our senior bulletin. It highlights all of the end-of-year activities for our graduating seniors, including cap/gown distribution, activities, graduation practices, and commencement ceremony.
YEARBOOK ORDERING INFORMATION
Yough Senior High School
FREQUENTLY USED EXTENSIONS
| Mr. Sutherland | Principal | 2021 |
| Mr. Wilkins | Assistant Principal | 2022 |
| Mrs. Good | High School Secretary | 2000 |
| Mrs. Huss | High School Secretary & Athletics | 2001 |
| Mr. Dawson | Guidance Counselor | 2016 |
| Mrs. Hipps | Guidance Counselor | 2017 |
| Mrs. Petrosky | Guidance Secretary | 2015 |
| Mrs. Kujawa | Nurse | 2010 |
Office Hours - Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact Information
Main Office 724-446-5520
Fax # 724-446-6008
Address: 919 Lowber Road,
Herminie, PA 15637
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Upcoming Events
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KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
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West Mifflin High School
3:00p Softball vs. Montour @West Mifflin HS(Round 2 WPIAL Playoffs)
Yough vs. Montour
Site: West Mifflin HS
TIme: 3:00
Round 2 WPIAL Playoffs
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7p Spring Band Concert
@HS Auditorium
7:00pm
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10:30a Kennywood Ticket Sale for students only
10:30-11:30am @Door #1 - Lobby
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(PM) Senior Awards Day
12:00pm
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4p Kennywood Community Ticket Sale at high school gym
4-6p Community Ticket Sale at High School Gym Lobby
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(AM) Senior Walk - Elementary Schools
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NHS Banquet
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Memorial Day (No School)
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8a Senior Graduation Practice #1
8:00am
Report to the gymnasium
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Last day of school - End of 4th Nine Weeks
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8a Senior Graduation Practice #2
8:00am
Report to the gymnasium
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Professional Development Day for Teachers/Staff
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Graduation Ceremony (7:00 PM)
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Graduation Rain Date (#1) 7PM (if necessary)
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Professional Development Day for Teachers/Staff
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Clerical Day for Teachers/Staff
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Graduation Rain Date (#2) 7PM (If Necessary)
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Graduation Rain Date (#3) 7PM (If Necessary)
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2:30p Golf @Home vs. Belle Vernon
@The Madison Club
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Welcome to Yough Senior High School
Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:
Greetings from Yough Senior High School, home of the Cougars! On behalf of our teachers and staff, we would like to welcome you! Our mission is to provide all students with a 21st-century learning experience in a collaborative and supportive environment. With your help, we can achieve this mission.
Our rigorous curriculum is the foundation that will prepare all of our students for future endeavors. To do this we offer a variety of academic programs:
Dual credit classes, through Yough Senior High and The University of Pittsburgh, Westmoreland County Community College, and Mt. Aloysius College, let students get a jump start on college for a fraction of the tuition price. These classes, taught by our instructors during the standard school day, qualify for both high school and college credit simultaneously. The Dual Enrollment Program is open to juniors and seniors, with courses covering a variety of subject areas.
In addition to our Dual Enrollment Program, we offer a number of Advanced Placement classes, and through a partnership with Project Lead The Way, we are proud to offer an engineering course. Our college and career-ready initiative doesn’t end with college preparedness. For example, through our partnership with the Central Westmoreland Career & Technology center, students may enroll into industry based technical and certification programs designed to meet the needs of an evolving workforce and develop skills for lifelong learning and living. Several of our students earn certifications and credentials in many areas including welding, construction, transportation/logistics, cosmetology, healthcare, auto body/mechanics, emergency services, and computer technology - to name a few.
Besides academics, we offer extracurricular programs in the the performing arts (drama, band, chorus) and interscholastic athletics, competing in the WPIAL. We also have several clubs, including NHS, The Future is Mine, Student Council, Yearbook, Art NHS, Chorus, Marching Band, Colorguard, FBLA, CAP/SADD, Spanish and French clubs, Robotics, Prom Committee, YALE, Student Mentor, Journalism, Strategies, PRIDE, Spirit, Outdoors and Envirothon. These clubs help meet the interests of all our students and provide opportunities for them to get involved with their school!
Parents/Guardians are encouraged to view their student’s progress and attendance through the Powerschool Parent Portal, linked to our web site. Attendance is important to the success of our students. Being connected and involved makes it more likely that they will care about their education now and in the future.
Thank you for taking the time for visiting our web site. We look forward to working with you this school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Sutherland, Principal
Mr. Wilkins, Assistant Principal
Excuse/Early Dismissal & Vacation Forms
Please use this link to indicate an early dismissal or excuse for absence for your student(s). No paper notes need to be sent in if this form is filled out.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE FORM:
Link -https://forms.gle/M5ZwZBR8fVkh8N2y5
For the Educational Trip (Vacation) Request Form, Click on this link, Educational Trip Form (Vacation Form).pdf , then download, complete, and return to the office. We can only approve up to 5 days per school year.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Some Important Dates and Happenings:
May/June
Thursday May 12th - Fine Arts Festival 5-7pm
Monday May 16th - SENIORS - Distribution of Caps/Gowns during homeroom.
KEYSTONE EXAM TESTING
Tuesday, May 17 (Algebra), Wednesday, May 18 (Literature), and Thursday, May 19 (Biology)
May 18-19-20 - Cheerleading Tryouts
Friday May 20th - 1st Annual Kickball Tournament
Tuesday May 24th - Spring Band Concert, 7pm @HS Auditorium
SENIORS VISIT OUR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS:
Wednesday, May 25 (Morning)
SENIOR AWARDS DAY & SCHOLARSHIP CEREMONY:
Wednesday, May 25 (12:15 - 2:15 PM)
MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL):
Monday, May 30
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for the school year (early dismissal):
Thursday, May 2, 2022
ANNUAL SENIOR VISITS TO OUR ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOLS:
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 (Morning)
GRADUATION CEREMONY PRACTICE FOR SENIORS:
Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, 2022 (8:00 AM)
LAST STUDENT DAY (EARLY DISMISSAL):
Thursday, June 2, 2022
GRADUATION CEREMONY (COMMENCEMENT):
Friday, June 3, 7:00 PM (the Stadium on Cougar Mountain)
Rain make up date(s) - Monday, June 6, 7:00 PM; Tuesday, June 7, 7:00 PM (If Necessary); Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 PM (If Necessary)
Career Activity Reflection Sheet
Below is the link to download and print the career reflection sheet for those participating in career related activities.
KENNYWOOD TICKET INFORMATION
Josten's - Ordering Graduation Announcements, Class Rings, and Other Information - Click on the links below to order Graduation Announcements/Class Rings:
Powerschool Parent & Student Portal
This site is a great tool for parents/guardians to see their student's progress (grades, attendance, etc.). If you need access to your child's account information, please contact the main office or guidance office at 724-446-5520.
Update Your Email (Parents/Guardians)
We use our email system to notify our parents and guardians of important events and activities. To stay informed, please make sure your email is updated in our database. You can do this by completing the Google Form (Link is below) or by downloading, printing, completing, and returning the form with your child to their school's office.
Updating Email Form.pdf (download & complete - return with your child to their school's office)
Email Update Form for Parents/Guardians (click to complete. Will take you to a Google Form)
2021 - 2022 Student Handbook
Click on the link below to download a copy of our 2021-2022 Student Handbook. All students must review it. Paper copies will be available in the office and through your social studies teacher.
YHS Student Handbook 2021-22 docx 2.pdf
Student Handbook sign off form. Once you've read the student handbook, please complete the online receipt form. This needs to be completed by all students. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS AND COMPLETE THE SIGN OFF FORM
STUDENT PARKING APPLICATION
We are accepting student parking applications throughout the school year. In order to obtain a parking tag and be permitted to drive to school, students must complete the application, provide the necessary documents, and submit to a urine drug test at the school. To download, view, and print the application, please click on this link: STUDENT PARKING APPLICATION.pdf . Copies are also available in the office.
PROM INFORMATION
Want to watch the Prom Grand March? Video streaming is available on our Youtube page by clicking on the link below:
Yough School District Youtube page (click)