YASD families, In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service on 1/15/24, we are encouraging each student to take part in serving their community by volunteering for a minimum of 4 hours. Volunteering promotes stronger communities by performing selfless acts of service for others. Volunteer services can be completed for adult family members, organizations, and neighbors. If students complete 4 hours of volunteer work, they should get the attached log sheet signed and provide a photo with the person they performed service for. Upon turning in the log sheet and photo, students will be invited to a school celebration. All photos should be sent to khobson@yavapaicountyhs.org.
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
MLK National Day of Service
Greeting YASD families. Roads around our area are currently and very quickly became very slippery. Please take extra time to arrive to school safely. We would prefer you were late and safe than rushing and unsafe. Thank you!
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
Dear YCHS students and families - Due to increased classroom behavior challenges, YCHS has experienced a significant change in the seating chart that will begin tomorrow. The classroom is arranged completely differently and we wanted to give you a heads up of these changes. Students at YCHS should expect to be given direction of their assigned seat upon arrival. These assignments will not change until staff determines the need and/or student behaviors improve. Thank you!
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families. This is a reminder that students who are chronically late or absent may be face receiving no credit or resetting of their classes, even if those classes have been completed before the absence violations occurred. Students missing 10 or more days without providing formal absence excuses (such doctor's notes), will be placed on academic probation and may not receive credit for classes. Please note that excessive tardies and early check outs also contribute to absences and will count against the student's allowable days. Because student school days are already only 5 hours per day, good attendance is crucial to their success. Thank you for your cooperation.
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
Last semester proved very difficult for dress code violations. As a result, students who are found in violation of dress code will either be given school-issued clothing or be sent home. According to our handbook: This includes advertising, promotion or pictures of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, drugs or illegal substances, sexual or violent behavior, or any other illegal items and revealing “tops” due to length, texture, straps or lack of coverage are not allowed. This includes halter, cropped, or short tops (bare midriff), tops off the shoulders, strapless tops, netting, spandex, and tops that are open on the sides and back. Thank you for your cooperation. See handbook for more details.
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families! We hope you had a fantastic break! School will resume this Monday, January 8th. Please be aware that we will concentrate heavily on dress code violations and attendance in this upcoming semester! More detailed messages about each topic will be sent out very soon. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again! Have a safe an enjoyable weekend. We will see you on Monday, January 8th! It will be a great day!!!
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
We will see you again on Monday, January 8th! Have a relaxing break!
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families! Today marked the final day of the first semester and the last day of school before winter break. On behalf and of the YASD staff, we hope your holidays and break is wonderful! We will see you
3 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families, Our YCHS campus experienced a lockdown this afternoon just before morning session dismissal. An gentleman who we did not recognize attempted to enter the classroom. While staff assessed the situation, a temporary lockdown was put in place and 911 was called. It was later determined this man was a student's guardian and our students were safe so the lockdown was lifted. There was no immediate threat to our students. Our schools have specific safety protocol in place, which includes not allowing unknown individuals access to our classrooms. Parents must identify themselves upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and support in keeping your children safe.
4 months ago, Kellie Burns
We are sending out a heartfelt THANK YOU to the parents of our YASD students for your constant support and collaboration in our team effort to ensure our schools and classrooms are productive and safe for our students. The holiday season always brings about increased minor behavior issues in our students. This year parents have been the most supportive we have ever seen and experienced. THANK YOU SO MUCH for helping be part of the solution. It takes a village and we are so blessed.
4 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings students and staff. We have recently been having issues with students with significant dress code violations. Please remember that clothing with inappropriate language and pictures are not acceptable. In addition, low cut tops, tank tops and short skirts are also not acceptable. Students who violate dress code will be asked to wear our school-issued clothing to ensure they fall back in compliance with our dress code policies. Students may also face disciplinary action if they are found in violation. These guidelines and policies can be found in our handbook on our school website at www.yasd99.com and in the Arizona School Board Association Policy Bridge website. Thank you for your cooperation!
4 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD students and parents! We are nearing the end of the semester with only 15 school days remaining! Please be very conscientious of your absences as we approach the end of the semester. Students who have 10 or more absences risk having their classes reset, which would be a shame this close to the end! Also, many students are leaving early and coming in late, and sometimes these also count as 1/2 day absences, which also quickly add up! Students must have their classes completed by the end of the semester on Thursday, December 21st unless they have been granted an incomplete under special circumstances. Give these last few weeks your ALL to get your classes done! You can do it!
4 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families! Next week is a very short week as there is no school on Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday, November 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope you have a happy Thanksgiving! Again, next week is a short week for YASD as there is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 22 and Thursday November 23. YASD will be providing our staff and students with their own Thanksgiving meal on Tuesday. See you all on Monday!
4 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families! This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Thursday, November 9th in honor of Veterans Day! We would also like to send a special shout out and thank you to our own veterans! Ms. Flaumenhaft served in the US Navy as an electrician and Mrs. Hatfield served in the US Air Force as a fighter jet mechanic! Ms Flaumenhaft and Mrs. Hatfield - thank you sincerely for your service! We love and appreciate you! We will see you on Monday!
5 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings Aspire High School students!  We recognize that some of you appreciate the ability to work in the office from time to time.  We want to support that.  However, recently there has been in influx of students wanting to come to the office to "work" so they can also play on their phones.  As a result, if you want to work in the office, you MUST hand in your phone.  You may not have your phone in your possession if you are working in the office.  YOU MUST TURN IT IN UPON ENTERING THE OFFICE.  We simply do not have the ability to monitor student phone use as easily as your teachers do in the classroom and some of you have taken advantage of our kindness in allowing you to work up here. 
5 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families! Human Trafficking has become a spotlight of extreme concern for our youth. Many of you have expressed great concern about keeping your own kids safe from this horrible act. As a result, on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, our parents will have an opportunity to learn about Human Trafficking and how to help keep your kids safe! Dinner will be provided. A movie room and other activities will be available for students and younger siblings while parents are engaged in the session. This training will provide information on human trafficking right here in our Arizona communities. Learn how traffickers in Arizona recruit their victims, the role of social media, and steps that parents and others can take to protect children. We also provide real-life examples of human trafficking and explain what you should do if you suspect someone may be a victim. This training is appropriate for adults as well as youth ages 14 to 18. Again, this event will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the main campus, located at 2972 Centerpointe East Drive, Prescott, AZ. For more information, please email Dr. Kellie Burns at kburns@yavapaicountyhs.org.
5 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD families! Human Trafficking has become a spotlight of extreme concern for our youth. Many of you have expressed great concern about keeping your own kids safe from this horrible act. As a result, on Thursday, October 26th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm, our parents will have an opportunity to learn about Human Trafficking and how to help keep your kids safe! Dinner will be provided. A movie room and other activities will be available for students and younger siblings while parents are engaged in the session. This training will provide information on human trafficking right here in our Arizona communities. Learn how traffickers in Arizona recruit their victims, the role of social media, and steps that parents and others can take to protect children. We also provide real-life examples of human trafficking and explain what you should do if you suspect someone may be a victim. This training is appropriate for adults as well as youth ages 14 to 18. Again, this event will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the main campus, located at 2972 Centerpointe East Drive, Prescott, AZ. For more information, please email Dr. Kellie Burns at kburns@yavapaicountyhs.org.
5 months ago, Kellie Burns
Greetings YASD students, parents and guardians. In addition to cell phone misuse, it has been brought to our attention that a significant amount of students have also been bringing vapes to school and sharing them with friends. In addition to this being against school policy, there are also several laws in Arizona in which bringing a tobacco device such vapes to educational settings and sharing them with minors (even if it is minors sharing with minors) is a violation of the law. Please know that school administration has metal detectors on hand at all of their campuses. These will be used periodically at school. Any students caught with a vape in their possession - on their person or in their property- will face disciplinary action and could face legal consequences as well as school suspension or expulsion. It is our collective duty to keep our schools safe. Please be part of this solution. We appreciate your added assistance to tackle this issue as well. Thank you!
5 months ago, Kellie Burns
Good morning students. I have missed you and am looking forward to being back at school next week. This is a reminder to you that cell phones need to be kept out of sight in your classrooms if your paychecks do not indicate your earned privilege to have them out. You all should be aware of the rules. If you need a reminder, please KINDLY ask your teacher to explain in more detail. The good news is you ALL have the ability to earn the cell phone privilege in class and I encourage you all to work to be part of the solution. You education is our top priority and we are trying to ensure there are limited distractions and disruptions in class. Please remember that. Have a great day today and do your best to be part of a positive solution to change. See you soon. Dr. Burns.
5 months ago, Kellie Burns
Due to several recent disruptions and student behavior issues, the school is taking a firm stance on phone usage. We will be tying students use of cell phones during school hours to their behavior paychecks. Any student with a low or unsigned paycheck must turn over all cell devices to the teacher upon arrival to the classroom. Phones will be kept in a secure spot in the classroom by teachers. Students MAY use their phones during break time provided they haven't lost all privileges. Failure to follow the procedure will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the handbook. If you have questions about classroom procedures, please contact your student's teachers for more information. Please talk to your students about appropriate phone usage and the issues that can arise if they do not follow classroom expectations and rules. Thank you for your willingness to support us in this upcoming challenge!
5 months ago, Kellie Burns