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.
Office Hours - Monday-Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Contact Information
Main Office 724-446-5520
Fax # 724-835-5539
Address: 919 Lowber Road,
Herminie, PA 15637
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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 create a safe learning atmosphere that cultivates academic, social, and emotional skills, which challenge, motivate, and inspire students to achieve their full individual potential. 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
WINTER WEATHER - INFORMATION
Dear Yough Senior High School Family:
Please refer to the attached letter from Mr. DeMaro reviewing our procedures involving winter weather (delays, cancellations/flexible instruction days, etc.).
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Upcoming Events
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Thanksgiving Break
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11am GV Basketball @Home vs. Frazier
Scrimmage
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11am BV Basketball @Geibel
Scrimmage
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4pm GV Basketball @Apollo-Ridge
Scrimmage
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5pm BV Basketball @Serra Catholic HS
Scrimmage
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BV Basketball Tip Off Tournament @Indiana HS
Details TBA
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GV Basketball Tip Off Tournament @Southmoreland
Details TBA
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6pm BJV Basketball @Home vs. South Park HS
JV-6/V-7:30
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7:30pm BV Basketball @Home vs. South Park HS
JV-6/V-7:30
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7:30pm BV Basketball @Deer Lakes
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6p BJV Basketball @Deer Lakes
JV-6/V-7:30
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BV Basketball - Westmoreland County Shoot Out @Jeannette HS
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Yough vs. Norwin
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6pm BJV Basketball @Home vs. Southmoreland HS
JV-6/V-7:30
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7:30p BV Basketball @Home vs. Southmoreland HS
JV-6/V-7:30
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7:30pm BV Basketball @Home vs. Brownsville
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6pm BJV Basketball @Home vs. Brownsville
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5:30p BJV Basketball @Monessen
JV-5:30/V-7:00
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7pm BV Basketball @Monessen
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Talent Show at YHS
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1/2 day prior to holiday break
Students will be dismissed at 11:00am
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AFTER SCHOOL DINNER PROGRAM
The after school FREE dinner program for high school students starts on Monday, October 24. The program will run from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday in the high school cafeteria. All Yough Senior High School students are eligible to participate.
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.
For more information, please contact Mr. Wilkins at wilkinsd@youghsd.net
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 ABSENT/EARLY DISMISSAL FORM
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
End of 1st 9-week Grading Period - Monday, October 31, 2022
Student Blood Drive - Tuesday, November 1st
Powderpuff Football (seniors vs. juniors) - Monday, November 7, 2022 (Cougar Mountain, 6PM)
Teacher In-Service Day (No School for Students) - Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (Election Day)
Report Card Distribution (and spring Keystone Exam results) - Friday, November 11
Fall Play: Witch's Brew - Friday, November 11 & Saturday, November 12 (both @ 7PM, HS auditorium)
Early Dismissal for Students (11:00 AM) - Wednesday, November 23, 2022
Thanksgiving Break - Thursday, November 24 - Monday, November 28, 2022 (School Resumes on Tuesday, November 29)
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)
2022 - 2023 Student Handbook
Click on the link below to download a copy of our 2022-2023 Student Handbook. All students must review it. Paper copies will be available in the office and through your social studies teacher.
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 complete the Sign-Off form.
Career Activity Reflection Sheet
Below is the link to download and print the career reflection sheet for those participating in career related activities. Return the completed form to the guidance office. This form will be placed in the student's Career Portfolio.