YHS Parents & Students:

On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 and Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Yukon High School students will participate in a targeted learning day for all students.

This schedule will allow our 11th grade students to take their state-required ACT, Science and History exams in an environment that will provide them with a quiet, focused testing environment.  All 11th graders (both in-person and virtual) will be required to be on campus promptly at 8:00am to take this required exam.  Students will be testing in various classrooms throughout the school and will be notified of the classroom they need to report to.  Students will be taking the national ACT exam on April 1st, in which scores may be used for college acceptance and potential scholarship awards.  Students will then take both the state-required Science and History exams on April 8th.  All 11th graders are required to take these three exams as a State of Oklahoma graduation requirement.

We are excited that this transition in our learning environment will also allow our Seniors to participate in a series of mock interviews with our community’s dedicated professionals.  On April 1st, all Seniors will be required to attend a 30-minute mock interview session.  During this time they will participate in two mock interviews and will receive constructive feedback the following day.  On April 8th, all Seniors will be required to attend a 30-minute interview and conversation session with a professional from their chosen career cluster track.  Seniors will be given the opportunity to sign up for their session of choice.  Information on sign-ups will be sent in early March, via student email.

Our 9th and 10th grade students will remain at home on these days and will complete their assignments through the Google Classroom platform.  Students use this platform on a daily basis in their classrooms and are familiar with the steps to access these assignments.  Teachers will have these assignments posted on the morning of April 1st & 8th and students should complete these assignments by the end of that day.

There will be a select group of 9th and 10th grade students that will be notified to attend school, on this day, for targeted math and reading intervention.  Those students and parents will be notified by the last week in March.

Special Education students enrolled in the LIFE, RISE or ABLE program will be attending school as usual and will follow their regular schedule.  Transportation will not be impacted.

Bus Transportation will be provided as it is traditionally offered on a regular school day.  There will not be any changes in times and routes for our bus transportation on April 1st and 8th.

The cafeteria will remain open on this day to serve students breakfast and lunch at regularly scheduled times.

Practice for after-school extracurricular activities will also occur as scheduled, not to begin until the regularly scheduled time.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your student’s assistant principal or counselor.  

Sincerely,

Melissa Barlow

Principal

ACT Information

Next National ACT, is June 13th  

Early Registration Deadline: May 8th

Late Registration Deadline: My 29th 

Score Release Date: June 23rd

To register, visit act.org

Important Dates

April 1st = Senior Interview Blitz

April 6th = Campus tour of UCO for juniors - sign up required

April 8th = Senior Career Blitz

April 10th = College & Career Presentation in Keystone classes

April 13th = UCO rep on YHS campus for lunch visit

April 14th = Campus tour of OU for juniors - sign up required

April 15th = National Guard recruiter on YHS campus for lunch visit

April 21st = Campus tour of OSU for juniors - sign up required

April 30th = Decision Day 9:00-10:00am

YPS School-Based Family Specialists

Looking for simple ways to grow your child’s self-esteem and positive self talk? Our Family Specialist Newsletter includes family-friendly Easter fun, articles, and easy practices for families.

Newsletter link: https://yukonschooldistrictok.edurooms.com/engage/yukon-public-schools/newsletters/april-note-from-your-family-specialists

Summer and Fall 2026 Concurrent Enrollment is now open!
Is your junior or senior interested in taking college classes through SWOSU while still in high school? Here’s what you need to know!

Do You Qualify?

To participate in concurrent enrollment at SWOSU, students must meet one of the following:

Have a minimum ACT composite score of 20, OR

Have at least a 3.0 unweighted GPA and rank in the top 50% of their class

How to Enroll

Step 1: Complete the SWOSU Admissions Application

Fill out the application in the SWOSU Admissions Portal.

Step 2: Submit the Concurrent Enrollment Form

Submit the Concurrent Enrollment Form to officially request your classes.

For more information, visit: Concurrent Enrollment | SWOSU

CV Tech will be hosting signing nights for newly accepted students. 

If you are attending the El Reno campus, signing night will be held April 8th. 

The Cowan signing night will be held April 15th. Signing night times can be found in your acceptance letter. If you have any questions, please reach out to CV Tech counselor, Melissa Jonsson at Melissa.jonsson@cvtech.edu. 

In March, Advisory participated in MILL Week through door decorating and participating in events, as well as beginning our paper football competition that will wrap up in April. As we move into April, students will start to wrap up their ICAP requirements, finish the paper football competition, and complete a trivia competition to finish the school year!

Miller Motivator Form Link

August:

Diapers, Wipes & Baby Shampoo for Infant Crisis Services

September:

Blood Drive (Sponsored by YHS Student Council)

DECA Personal Care Drive

October:

Halloween in the Halls for YPS PK-3rd Graders

November:

Advisory Food Drive for the YHS Pantry

December:

Advisory Toy Drive

Blood Drive Sponsored by Student Council

January:

Advisory Coat Drive for Compassionate Sharing

February:

Minority Student Union Hosted Event

March:

MILL Week

April:

Blood Drive Sponsored by Student Council