IMPORTANT GRADUATION INFORMATION - REVISED JULY 16, 2020
Please review the letter and commencement ceremony information that was mailed home to seniors today. Please click on this link - REVISED Commencement Plan.pdf - to access this important information.
Seniors - So we can better plan for our July 24th Livestream commencement ceremony, please complete this short survey so we may plan more effectively. Please click on this link - Senior Google Survey (Graduation)
On Friday, July 24, 2020 (Rain date Friday, July 31, 2020), we will hold a Livestream commencement ceremony at the high school stadium on Cougar Mountain. All graduates of the class of 2020 are invited to participate in the ceremony at the same time, on the field -- together. Due to the continued limit on gatherings of no more than 250 people, parents/guardians, family and friends may view the ceremony through Livestream over the internet. There will be no spectators permitted. The Livestream link will be available on the Yough School District website at the start of the ceremony at 7:00 PM.
For those graduates who would like to participate in the mini-ceremony/photo opportunity with their families on Saturday, August 1, 2020, they may choose to do so as well.
All information is available in the above attachment.
Thank you for your patience and understanding throughout this process. We look forward to celebrating commencement with our graduates on July 24th.
Upcoming Events
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9th Grade & New Student Orientation
Details and times TBA
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First Day of School
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Labor Day - No School
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7p Financial Aid Presentation @HS LGI
College in High School Discussion
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
6 PM – 6:45 PM
LGI
Financial Aid Presentation
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
7 PM – 7:45 PM
LGI
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Yough Senior High School
6p College in High School Discussion @HS LGI
College in High School Discussion
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
6 PM – 6:45 PM
LGI
Financial Aid Presentation
Parent & Student Information Session
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
7 PM – 7:45 PM
LGI
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Yough Senior High School
7p Night on Cougar Mountain
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Yough Senior HIgh School
HOMECOMING ON COUGAR MOUNTAIN
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HOMECOMING DANCE
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SENIOR NIGHT ON COUGAR MOUNTAIN
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Yough Senior High School
1/2 day prior to holiday break
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Yough Senior High School
Fall Break (No School)
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Yough Senior High School
1/2 day prior to holiday break
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Yough Senior High School
Holiday Break (No School)
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Yough Senior High School
Spring Break (No School)
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Virtual Graduation 2020
Class of 2020 Graduation Information
Virtual Graduation Program: Class of 2020 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM.pdf
Class of 2020 Scholarships and Awards: Awards Day Program
Class of 2020 Senior Video
CLASS OF 2020 AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
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 |
Contact Information
Main Office 724-446-5520
Fax # 724-446-6008
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 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. 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.
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. I look forward to working with you this school year!
Sincerely,
Mr. Sutherland
Principal
Please call ahead to guarantee someone will be able to assist you.
724-446-5520 x2001 or 2000
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Powerschool Parent Portal
Student Parking Application Process Information
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List of District Accomplishments 2012-2018
Yough High School SAT scores for 2018 were 4th out of 19 high schools in Westmoreland county and 19th out of 142 High Schools in the Pittsburgh region.
Here is the link to the article:
https://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/news/2019/02/07/just-released-see-how-local-high-school-students.html?ana=wpxi
