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The new all weather track opened with an intra-team meet Friday
night. Look for big things from the YHS track team in the future.

 
Congratulations to the 2013 YHS Teacher of the Year Tom Stewart.
(photo by Mitchell Camps)

 

Where is the YHS class of 2013 headed to? Mr. Stewart shares with us a few of the colleges and university that our 2013 Thunderbirds are looking to continue their education. (photos courtesy of Mrs. Hernandez)

 

Tommy and Tammy T-Bird are looking for our 2013/2014 Mascots!!! Any Sophomore or Junior who likes to show off their Yucaipa spirit may join!! Come to our information meeting today in Q-203 for both “A” and “B” lunch!

Student Council Applications for next school year are available in the Activities office and are due tomorrow by 3:00pm.

Yearbook Distribution will take place after school, for Seniors, on May 28th in the MPR. Bring ID card or yearbook receipt. You (or your parent) must be present to get your book. No yearbooks will be passed out to students with unpaid school fees. Pay your school fee beforehand.

Prom: Those of you who had items confiscated by security at Prom, come to the office to pick them up. Do not come during class time.

Free After School Tutoring is available today and tomorrow in the Counseling office after school.

Important update regarding today's and tomorrows Crafton Hills College Orientation. We will begin both days at 4:00 pm, not at 3:00pm as usual. So remember: Crafton Hills Orientation today and tomorrow at 4:00pm, in the Library. See you there!

Check out the latest issue of the Epigraph, our own YHS magazine! Where else can you read about piercings, facts about our city, Pokemon, Twinkies, and much more! You can read the issue online, so enjoy!

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Parents & Students: The ABI Parent/Student Portal has been updated to Aeries Portal. Usernames and passwords are unchanged. Be sure to check out the new option to have weekly progress summaries emailed to you (under "OPTIONS" and then "Parent Notification Preferences"). These progress summaries display great on smartphones as well as on computers, and students can sign up for them, too. You can select for the email to come on any day/time that you wish. Note new address:  https://abi.ycjusd.k12.ca.us/portalaccess

The AudioBooks are here! There is a direct link on the school website under the Library tab. And you may stop by the Library for a bookmark to the main website, www.AudioBookCloud.com
-- User name: Yucaipa
-- Password: login
Please let the Library know if you like it.

Want to see your photo here? If you have a candid campus, classroom, or club photo that you'd like to see here, just send the photo to Mr. Slider along with a brief description (about 2 sentences long) that tells us what's happening in the photo.

Free Academic Peer Tutoring: We meet in the Library until 3:45 pm., and no appointment is ever needed.

Just a reminder about our morning tardy policy: Any student who is late will need to have a note or phone call from parent or guardian when they arrive or will be sent to lockout. All students are only allowed 3 tardies per semester.

Students who are having trouble accessing their ABI should see Jessica Smith in the main office during lunch or after school to pick up your ABI log in information.

If you are a new student that enrolled after Friday, August 17th, (or not able to log on to school computers) please see Mr. Slider in room M-205 to create your access to school computers, during lunch, before and after school. PLEASE DO NOT ask to leave class to set up your access.

New students to the district only – please come in to the main office during lunch or after school to pick up your ABI log in information.

Reminder to all students: Your SchoolFusion log in and password is the student 10 digit permanent ID number

For more YHS news, check out "More Stuff You Need To Know".

YHS Senior Gabriel Uribe and YHS Principal Mrs. Smith were both honored for their service and work in the area of diversity and multilingualism.  Their award titles are:  Multilingual Award Recipients for Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District for outstanding contribution and commitment to the academic excellence of English learners in San Bernardino County. Congrats to Gabriel and Mrs. Smith! (photo courtesy of Mrs. Smith)

Attention “B” lunch GSA Members: There will be a meeting of the Gay-Straight Alliance during “B” lunch today in room E-6. “A” lunch will meet next Friday. Co-ed Volleyball Club meets today during both lunches on the grass volleyball court. FIDM: Come and search upcoming spring and summer trends with us! Room I-209 during “A” lunch today. Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets today during lunch. “A” lunch in room Q-209 and “B” lunch in L-2. All Theatre Students who are participating in the May 31st Play-Works/Senior show need to come to G-105 to pick up grade forms and instructions for the show. If you do not come by, you will not be considered for the final cast!! Don't forget. All Best Buddies Members: There will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow at both lunches in room I-101 to discuss the Knott’s trip. So if you are a part of the group this going, bring your signed permission slip and $15 to the meeting. Key Club: Come join us for our weekly meeting tomorrow after school in room Q-203. The YHS Mountain Bike Team has plenty of 2013 T-Shirts to sell. Support the 2013 Southern California League Champions by purchasing a t-shirt for $10. Come by Coach Bagg's hallway to pick one up! Anime Club meets everyday in room O-12 during lunch. Come by and hangout, draw and watch anime. Club advisors and officers: Want more exposure for your club? Contact Mr. Slider(M205) or Mr. Watkins(M206) about getting your club photo & information on the school web site.

The YHS engineering team won the LA Regional Design Challenge in El Segundo and they will be traveling to the State Challenge in San Diego next month. Pictured are Addie Miller, Morgan Paul, Zack Knight, Mr. Cruz, and one of the coordinators of the event. (photo courtesy of Mr. Paul)

ATTENTION Seniors ONLY: Are you interested in paid work experience? Individual Career Planning? Resume Development and interview skills? Financial Assistance with College/Occupational training expenses? Operation MONEY is looking for you!!! Please come to a information meeting during “A” and “B” lunch on Thursday May 30th. You must sign in to attend, in the Career Center by May 29th to be able to attend! See Ms. Rosevear in the Career center ASAP to see if you qualify! Colleges:  coming soon.... Please sign up for these presentations in the Career Center.

One of the most cherished traditions and honors at Yucaipa High School has been the naming of the Hozoni Atet and Junior Ushers. This honor is earned by the top 40 academic students of the junior class.

Important update regarding today's and tomorrows Crafton Hills College Orientation. We will begin both days at 4:00 pm, not at 3:00pm as usual. So remember: Crafton Hills Orientation today and tomorrow at 4:00pm, in the Library. See you there! There is a new website for scholarships and SAT/ACT information. Go to testprepreview.com/college-scholarships.htm  Free Academic Peer Tutoring is available after school in the Library until 3:45 pm., and no appointment is ever needed. Be successful in school--come join us! NCAA Meeting Video: If you were unable to attend the NCAA athletic requirements meeting, please watch the linked video.

 

 
A dream came true for YHS this week. The long awaited all weather track
was installed and will be used Friday at 6p.m. for a track meet featuring the league
champion T Birds. (photo sequence by Mark Watkins)

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Denise Hoyt is a former YHS teacher, a current Crafton Hills College professor, and is now serving as the current mayor of Yucaipa, came back to TBird land to speak with Mr. Steenhausen's U.S. History classes about CHC and the role of local government. (photo by Mr. Slider)

Serving their country: the Yucaipa Calimesa Joint Unified School District has set up a web page that recognizes the the alumni of the district that are serving our country. If you (or a loved one) graduated from a YCJUSD school (like YHS) and would like to have your picture featured on the page, please contact Mrs. Jill Castanon at the district office. In the news: Check out this Cincinnati.com article on Corky Miller ('94) and his career as a catcher the Major League Baseball.

The staff and students of Yucaipa High would like to thank the YHS staff who are veterans of the U.S. military. These men and women served their country and we want to recognize them and their service this Veteran's Day.

AP Biology Staff Barbecue will be Thursday in the MPR Staff Lounge during both lunches. Buy your ticket from any AP Biology student. We will be serving barbecued fish, salads, dessert, and a drink for only $5. Fresh sushi will also be available. Funds will be used to finance our educational field trip to Sea World. M204 & M205 computer lab schedules online! If you want to book the M204 or M205 computer lab for your class, you can view the lab schedules online here at SF. If you want to book some time, please send Tom Slider an email with the room, date(s), and period(s) of your selected times. All requests will be processed on a first come, first served basis.

 

The YHS Swim team finished a successful season with a team photo.(Scott Kennedy photo)

Follow along as Tommy TBird explores the sights of the YHS campus. Thanks to Coach Huggins for this hilarious slideshow!