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, health and safety, and computer technology - to name a few.
Besides academics, we offer extracurricular programs including the performing arts and interscholastic athletics, competing in the WPIAL. We also have several clubs, including NHS, Student Council, Yearbook, Art NHS, Chorus, Marching Band, Colorguard, FBLA, CAP/SADD, Spanish and French clubs, Robotics, Prom Committee, YALE, Pride, Student Mentor, Journalism, Strategies, 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
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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7:30p Volleyball V @Laurel Highlands
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5p GV Soccer @Home vs. Mt. Pleasant
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7p BV Soccer @Ligonier Valley
Varsity Only
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6p Volleyball JV @Laurel Highlands
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Volleyball Senior Night
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7:30p Volleyball V @Home vs. Belle Vernon
Senior Night
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6p Volleyball JV @Home vs. Belle Vernon
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Make up picture day - High School
**Lifetouch will be here for make up picture day.
Forms will be available in the high school office.
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Senior Night on Cougar Mountain
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7p BV Football @Home vs.Brownsville
Senior Night on Cougar Mountain
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6p Financial AId Night
Financial Aid Night
6-7:30pm
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7p BV Football @Elizabeth Forward
Away vs. Elizabeth Forward
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10a JV Football @Home vs. Elizabeth Forward
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End of 1st nine weeks
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No school for students
In Service Day
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1/2 day prior to Holiday Break
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Fall Break
November 25th - 29th, 2021
Classes resume on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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1/2 day prior to holiday break
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Yough Senior High School
Holiday Break - No School
December 24th - January 2nd, 2022
Classes Resume on Monday, January 3rd, 2022
Happy New Year!!!
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Congratulations to the 2021 YHS Homecoming King and Queen
Steven Kenderes and Gina Egidi
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
Make-up Picture Day - Make-up picture day is Thursday, October 21st.
Homecoming - Friday, October 1st (Football Game vs Mt. Pleasant - Kickoff at 7:00 PM); Dance is Saturday, October 9th at Turkeytown Firehall (The Huntingdon Place).
Homecoming Dance Plans and Permission Form: 2021 High School Homecoming Plan.pdf
Outside Guest Permission Form: GUEST PERMISSION FORM.pdf
Senior Night - Friday, October 22nd (Football Game vs Brownsville - Kickoff at 7:00 PM).
In-Service Day (No School For Students) - Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (Election Day).
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.
2021-2022 Student Handbook.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 will be accepting student parking applications at the start of 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.
Congratulations Dr. Sardon!
Congratulations to our Superintendent, Dr. Sardon, on receiving the Pitt School of Education Distinguished Alumni Award. Elite in Education.
