Senior Graduation Ordering Information.pdf
Or visit our ordering page on Josten's website: Graduation Announcement Ordering Website
Plans are underway for the Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021. Commencement will take place on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 7:00 PM at the Stadium on Cougar Mountain. It is a ticketed event, meaning you must have a ticket in order to watch it in-person. Due to COVID-19 Health Department and CDC regulations, ticket availability will be extremely limited this year. Seniors will be given 6 (SIX) tickets to distribute to their family/friends.
If we experience weather-related issues and since we cannot use the gymnasium for the ceremony, we have established rain make-up dates at the stadium: Rain Date #1 - Monday, June 7 (7:00 PM ); Rain Date #2 - Tuesday, June 8 (7:00 PM), and Rain Date #3 - Wednesday, June 9 (7:00 PM). The Graduation Ceremony will be live streamed on our school's YouTube page. The link will be posted on our website on the day of Commencement. Seniors and their parent/guardian may access important graduation details by clicking on the Senior Bulletin: Senior Bulletin - GRADUATION.pdf
We will be conducting Keystone Exam Testing on May 18, 19, and 20 here at Yough Senior High School for all 9th and 10th grade face-to-face and Virtual Recorded/Live students enrolled in a Keystone trigger course. Parents/Guardians of our freshmen and sophomores will receive a mailing that indicates which day(s) their student will test and other important details. 11th and 12th graders will not have to report to school on those days, provided they participate in career readiness activities or complete work/make-up work in their teachers' Google Classrooms. Here is a copy of a letter that will be mailed to all parents/guardians:
A printable version of the Career Readiness Reflection Sheet can be found here: Reflection Sheet for Career Activities during Keystone Testing.pdf
Kennywood Tickets Sale - Yough Senior High School
Student Sale Only!
Date: Thursday, May 27th, 2021
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Location: Door #1
Prom Grand March video link. Click Here to watch the Grand March.
The Grand March was held on Friday, April 23rd.
To download a copy of our program, scan the QR code below or type in this website address: bit.ly/3nb66xK
Congratulations to senior Walter Vinoski on his showing at the annual Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair (PRSEF) held virtually at the Carnegie Science Center on March 24th.
Walter’s experiment, “Bassoon Double Reed Analytics” won the Carnegie Science Award Senior Division and 1st Place in the Physics and Astronomy Category. He also was a recipient of the Perseverance Award, Associate Scientists, for 11th or 12th graders with 3 or 4 years of participation at PRSEF.
Since 1940, the 82nd Annual Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair challenges middle and high school students from across Western Pennsylvania to design, implement, and communicate an original science experiment while competing for cash prizes and scholarships. Each year over 1,000 students from over 100 schools participate.
Here is the link to see how Walter did and to learn more about PRSEF.
https://carnegiesciencecenter.org/educators/2021-prsef-winners/
The Yough Senior High School Science Fair Coordinator is school librarian, Mr. Jason Kramer.
Central Westmoreland CTC is operating an in-person, hybrid schedule, 5 days per week. More information can be found on the CWCTC website at https://www.cwctc.org/
Virtual Recorded and Virtual Live students - If you need transportation to CWCTC, please read below:
AM Vo-Tech Students - Arrive by 7:30 AM at door #5 (HS auditorium entrance). Return time is approximately 10:35 AM (HS auditorium entrance).
PM Vo-Tech Students - Arrive by 11:15 AM at door #18 (HS gym entrance). Return time is approximately 3:00 PM.
Call the HS Office for more information 724-446-5520 Ext 2000.
When we have a 2-hour delay, our Face-to-Face Vo-Tech students should report to the high school as they normally would on a 2-hour delay. We will follow this schedule:
Homeroom will run from 9:00 AM to 9:20 AM.
** AM Vo Tech is dismissed from the high school at 9:20AM and will travel to Vo-Tech.
** AM Vo Tech returns to the high school at 11:00AM. (will be picked up at Vo Tech @ 10:40).
** PM Vo Tech is dismissed from the high school at 11:40 AM (After B Lunch) and will travel to Vo-Tech.
** PM Vo Tech is dismissed from CWCTC at their regular time.
It gives us great pride to announce that Yough was selected, for the second year as a row, as a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation!
The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide quality music access and education to all students. District music faculty submitted a full review of the music program including ensembles, funding, concert programs, student musical achievements, graduation requirements, community involvement, the music faculty's education background, and the music program's representation at district, regional, and state levels. This year, applicants were required to submit how they were promoting music, public performances, private in-school events, and enrichment for students during virtual learning.
Thank you to our students, parents, music faculty, administrators, school board members, and community members for your support of the musical arts within Yough.
Click HERE for the complete list of schools selected.
Click on the link below to download a copy of our 2020-2021 Student Handbook.
YHS Student Handbook 2020-21.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 THE SIGN OFF FORM.
Spring Musical/Play: A series of one act plays has been planned by our Drama Department. Performances may be watched on our YouTube page on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1st.
STUDENT ART WORK SHOWCASE: Our art students have been busy over the last several weeks. Click on this link to access our student art showcase:
BAND NEWS: Yough had three students submit auditions to PMEA (Pennsylvania Music Educators Association) for rankings for a group equivalent to a non-pandemic year Region 1 Honors Band. All three students were accepted into the listed group- Isabella Vinoski (Soph) on flute, Lucy Cooper (Jr) on bass clarinet, and Walter Vinoski (Sr) on bassoon.
Lucy Cooper and Walter Vinoski both placed high enough to continue on and audition for PMEA All-State Ensembles. Students who make these ensembles will participate in virtual recording sessions in the spring that span the entire state.
The 2020 yearbooks were distributed on Monday, February 8, during homeroom. If you ordered a yearbook and take face to face classes, your book was distributed by your homeroom teacher.
If you take virtual live or virtual recorded classes, you can pick up your yearbook in the high school office during regular school hours, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
There is a limited number of extra books if you wish to purchase one. The books are $77. Please email Ms. Biller at billerm@youghsd.net to place one on hold.
Thank you to Mr. Shaffer and our Video Production students for creating an opioid awareness video for the PIAA titled, "Sounds of the Game - Don't Let Pain Become A Killer."
To view the video, please click on this link. It will take you to our Youtube page.
FOR OUR VIRTUAL LIVE AND VIRTUAL RECORDED STUDENTS:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM HELPFUL TIPS:
Video and Tips On Google Classroom for Parents and Students
Logging On To and Navigating Google Classroom
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FaQ4ZS4Ap3fPKBcHZixeNLbgR7CarSIj/view?usp=sharing
CLICK HERE -->IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR OUR VIRTUAL ONLINE LEARNERS.pdf --- contains important information on how to access you homeroom, find additional support, and get answers to questions you may have.
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.
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 |
Contact Information
Main Office 724-446-5520
Fax # 724-446-6008
Address: 919 Lowber Road,
Herminie, PA 15637
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Home vs. West Mifflin
*Tickets will be sold at Door #1.
Student Sale Only!
10:30-11:30am
Memorial Day
*Tickets will be sold in the ticket office down by the gymnasium at Door #18.
4pm - 7pm
Congratulations Class of 2021
Independence Day
8am-4pm
Click Here to Access the Powerschool Parent 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.
7:00 am - 3:00 pm (M-F)
Please call ahead to guarantee someone will be able to assist you.
724-446-5520 x 2001 or 2000
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
