STUDENTS:
Next Wednesday, March 4th, there will be a senior class-parent meeting at 6pm in Frakes Hall to discuss all the exciting things that are soon to come!
Get ready, Trojans! Tomorrow, we will be playing our annual Ro-Sham-Bo game. You will receive your beaded necklace in your 2nd period class, then you can challenge someone to a game of rock-paper-scissors. Once you have 5 necklaces, then you can challenge a teacher. This game cannot be played during instructional time - only during breaks. Remember--this is a friendly game, so be kind and have fun!
Congratulations to the following students for perfect attendance from February 17th through February 20th: Cruz Rocha, Julia Doria, and Jacob Masonis! Stop by F5 and grab a prize. Thank you for getting to school every day. If you didn't win this week, then make sure you are here every day to be entered into our weekly drawing!
Students, Staff, and Teachers!! It's that time of the year again for Lip Sync Battle!! If you would like to participate, please check your Synergy email for more information, and to sign up!
Next Friday we are having our senior class movie night at 6pm! We will be watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules on the football field. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, but there will be snacks to purchase for a low cost. Come out for a night full of nostalgia, seniors!
Seniors! If you have a senior package payment plan, the deadline is March 20. Failure to complete these payments will result in sitting out for Grad Nite, and you will not receive your yearbook. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Weiss in the ASB office.
Yearbook applications are available for students who would like to be on next year’s staff. Pick one up in L14, and turn completed applications in to Mr. Sanchez. Selected applications will be passed on to counselors for next year’s course selections. Applications are due tomorrow if you wish to be considered.
Sophomores -- You are eligible to take the PSAT 10 test in April. The PSAT test is a great practice for the SAT test and could make you eligible for college scholarships! The be included on the list for the test in April, please see Mr. Barrett in room H-1 during lunch, before school, or after school.
Don't forget to turn in your PRIDE tickets in F5 to be entered in to win February's free lunch from Castaneda's!!
The 2026 Quest Bridge College Prep scholarship program application is now open! This is for JUNIORS only, and the deadline is March 24, 2026. This includes full scholarships to summer programs at prestigious universities, such as Yale, Princeton, and more, valued up to $20,000 each. Selected juniors will qualify for Quest Bridge National College Match scholarship program during 12th grade year--a full ride scholarship. Previous Questbridge scholars from YVHS have attended Princeton University and Williams College.
Attention Seniors! The 2026 Military Spouses’ Association 29 Palms Scholarship is now open! If you are a dependent of a military member from any branch, whether active or non-active, you are eligible to apply. Please check your Synergy email or visit the Counseling Office for the application and additional details. Deadline: March 13. Applications may be mailed directly to the organization or submitted to the Counseling Office.
Our next Saturday School is scheduled for Saturday, March 7. Saturday School is an excellent way for students to recoup absences, get off the no go list as well as use the time to catch up on any missing work. One session of Saturday School clears one full absence. Please sign up with the Attendance Office to reserve your spot.
SPORTS:
Any male students that want to play tennis. We have practice after school Tuesday and Thursday from 2:30-4:00 PM. Please have your physical clear.