Calling all future Hornet soccer stars! 🐝💚
Join us on Tuesday, September 9th from 3:20 PM to 3:45 PM to learn more about our upcoming soccer season!
📍 Boys Soccer – Meet in Room 04-04 (Hope Room)
📍 Girls Soccer – Meet in Room 06-23 (Gym)
Meet our coaches:
👨🏫 Boys Coach: Lee Deaver
👨🏫 Girls Coach: Jim Richards
✅ Reminder: All students must be cleared through AthleticClearance.com before tryouts.
Questions? Contact TayloraS2@nassau.k12.fl.us
Let’s kick off a great season together! ⚽️🐝
Calling all future Hornet hoop stars! 🐝
Join us Tuesday, September 9th from 3:20 PM to 3:45 PM for our Basketball Interest Meeting!
📍 Girls Basketball – Meet in the Cafeteria
📍 Boys Basketball – Meet in the Weight Room (Gym)
Meet our amazing coaches:
👩🏫 Girls Head Coach: Sharon Spung
👨🏫 Boys Head Coach: Vaughn Foster
✅ Reminder: All participants must be cleared through AthleticClearance.com before tryouts.
Questions? Reach out to TayloraS2@nassau.k12.fl.us
Let’s get ready for a great season! 💛🖤
#YMSBasketball #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
We’re thrilled to announce our very first Spirit Night of the school year at Chick-fil-A Amelia Island — and it’s going to be a blast! 🎈
📅 Friday, September 5th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 464004 State Road 200, Yulee, FL 32097
Skip the cooking, grab the best chicken in town, and support a great cause — 100% of the proceeds go directly to our YMS PBIS fund, which rewards students for positive behavior. 💛
Here’s how YOU can help: ✅ Online Orders: After 5 PM, select “YMS Spirit Night” when prompted.
✅ Drive-Thru or In-Person: Just mention “YMS Spirit Night” and you’re in!
🎁 BONUS GIVEAWAYS: 🏆 1 prize for a student
🏆 1 prize for a staff member
🏆 30 Chick-fil-A coupons for the homeroom teacher with the most student attendees!
📝 Just fill out a slip with your name, homeroom teacher, and grade level when you arrive.
🎽 SPORTS THEME ALERT: Come dressed in your favorite jersey and get entered into a raffle!
📣 Tell your friends, family, neighbors—even the stranger down the street! Let’s make this first Spirit Night a HUGE success and show what the Hornet Hive is all about!
#YMSSpiritNight #HornetHiveFive #PBISPower #EatMorChikin #ChallengeAccepted #CommunityStrong #YuleeMiddlePride
3 Myths about Applying for Free & Reduced Lunch — and the real facts you need to know!
❌ Myth #1: “I was approved last year.”
✔️Reality: Each year, all individuals are required to submit a new application, even if they were approved in previous years.
❌ Myth #2: “The application is too complicated.”
✔️ Reality: The application is quick, confidential, and available online. Most families complete it in under 10 minutes. Plus, schools and Food & Nutrition Services teams are available to help if you need support.
❌ Myth #3: “It doesn’t matter, I’ll just pack my child’s lunch.”
✔️ Reality: Even if your child brings lunch from home, qualifying for Free & Reduced Lunch can still help your family. Students can get a healthy breakfast or lunch at school on busy days, during testing, or when plans change.
📲 Apply today at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new
📣 Friendly Reminder for Our YMS Families 🐝
As we continue to support our YHS Hornets on the field and in the stands, we want to ensure all students enjoy a safe and positive experience at sporting events.
Any YMS student attending a YHS game must be accompanied by an adult. Students who arrive without an adult will not be permitted to enter.
We appreciate your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and respectful environment for all attendees. Thank you for your continued support of our schools and student athletes!
💛🖤 #HornetPride #YMSFamily #StrongerTogether
Today, our 7th grade scientists put their engineering and communication skills to the test in a hands-on challenge that was both brainy and fun! 💡
Students built unique LEGO structures and then wrote detailed procedures explaining how to recreate them. The twist? They swapped instructions with another group and had to rebuild only using the written steps! 🧱✍️
This creative activity helped students see just how important clear, replicable procedures are in science experiments. It was a perfect blend of teamwork, critical thinking, and a whole lot of LEGO magic! 🧠✨
Swipe through the pics to see our future scientists in action! 📸👩🔬👨🔬
#HornetHiveScience #ChallengeAccepted #MiddleSchoolSTEM #HandsOnLearning #MsRandallRocks
📊 As your child completes FAST testing, scores are uploaded within about 1–2 days. You can view your child’s results in the FOCUS Parent & Student Portals.
Here’s how:
1️⃣ Log in to FOCUS at focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
2️⃣ Click on the Florida Statewide Assessments icon
3️⃣ The link will take you to your student’s FL Department of Education Family Portal for score information
Stay informed and track your child’s progress!
#WeAreNassau
📣 YMS Families – It’s Challenge Time!
We’re kicking off our first major challenge of the school year, and it’s for a truly meaningful cause: the McKinney Vento Program, which supports families in transition and need. 💛Are you ready to be an MVP? Here's a video our J-Crew (Journalism Crew) made about the challenge! Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/syUxj7gYX1s
Let’s rally together as a Hornet community to make a real impact — and have some fun while we’re at it!
🗓️ SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE: Sept 2–26 We’re collecting essential items to support local families. Every donation counts!
🎁 Here’s how we’re making it exciting:
🧒 Any student who donates an item from the list gets a PJ Day!
🏫 If we hit our school goal of 1130 items, the whole school gets a Pajama Day!
🤣 If we DOUBLE that goal (2260 items), your admin team (Dr. Middleton, Mrs. Matricardi, Mr. Goodwin, and Mr. Case) will show up in hilarious PJs of their own!
🧼 Items Needed:
Deodorant
Shampoo (full-sized/new)
Adult toothbrushes & toothpaste
Laundry detergent
Bars of soap
Gift cards (any value – groceries, gas, food, clothing)
New shoes (especially name brands for middle/high schoolers)
New underwear (teen/adult sizes)
New socks (men’s no-show preferred & boys’ L/XL no-show)
New clothing (all sizes with tags)
Teachers will tally items donated on collection bags. Let’s show up BIG for our community and make this challenge one to remember!
💚 Let’s go, Hornets! #ChallengeAccepted #YMSChallenge #McKinneyVento #HornetHiveFive #PajamaDayFun #CommunityStrong
To help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students, we’d like to remind everyone of our early checkout times:
🕒 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – Last checkout is before 3:00 PM
🕑 Early Release Wednesdays – Last checkout is before 2:00 PM
With over 1,000 students heading home each day, the final stretch of the school day is a critical time for our front office team. They’re managing last-minute transportation changes, monitoring weather conditions, sending out important announcements, and ensuring every student gets home safely—whether by bus, car, or after-school program.
Your cooperation with our procedures helps us keep everything running smoothly and ensures that every child is accounted for.
🙏 Thank you, parents and guardians, for your continued support and understanding. We truly appreciate all you do to help us keep our Hornet Hive safe, organized, and thriving!
#HornetHive #DismissalMatters #ChallengeAccepted #ThankYouFamilies
Okay y’all… this is so cool we had to share! Two of our very own superstars—Ms. Perry (Art) and Ms. Miles (Journalism)—just got featured in Fresh Paint, the statewide magazine from the Florida Art Education Association! 🙌
Their collaborative project, Resiliency: Art & Literature, is a beautiful blend of student artwork and writing that truly shows off the heart, talent, and creativity of our kids. It’s not just a book—it’s a celebration of what happens when teachers go all in and students rise to the occasion.
We see Ms. Perry and Ms. Miles going above and beyond every single day, and now the entire state gets a glimpse of the magic they help create here in Nassau County. 💛🖌️📖
Take a minute to check it out and show them some love! 💬👏
👉 Here’s the link to the magazine https://issuu.com/cfaefl/docs/faea_fresh_paint_fall_2025?fr=sMzI1YTgzOTcwODM
#HornetPride #ArtMatters #TeacherMagic #StudentVoices #ResiliencyProject #GoHornets
We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful holiday. Classes resume tomorrow!
#WeAreNassau
Yulee Middle School families — here’s a delicious way to support our students and the amazing work of our PBIS Team all year long!
🎯 Order Papa John’s and Use Code: YULEEMIDDLE10
✅ Get 10% OFF your entire order
✅ Papa John’s donates 10% back to YMS PBIS
✅ Valid for carryout or delivery from 10 AM to 11 PM
✅ Works at all locations in Clay, Duval, Nassau & St. John’s Counties
Whether it’s a family dinner, game night, or a classroom celebration — every slice helps us fund incentives, rewards, and programs that build a positive school culture at YMS. 🍕💛
📲 Order now at PAPAJOHNS.COM and enter YULEEMIDDLE10 at checkout!
Let’s make this our best fundraising year yet — one pizza at a time!
#YuleeMiddleSchool #PapaJohns #PBISTeam #SupportOurStudents #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
The Focus login page has been updated to clearly separate access for Parents & Guardians and Students & Staff. Please note: Student information entered in the Parents & Guardians section will not work.
✅ Students & Staff – must log in on the left side of the screen under “Students & Staff”.
✅ Parents & Guardians – must use their own account credentials and log in on the right side of the screen.
If you do not yet have a parent account, click “Click here to register for a new account” on the login page to get started.
🔗 To log in to Focus, please visit: focus.nassau.k12.fl.us
Thank you for helping us keep student information secure!
#WeAreNassau
We’re thrilled to share an amazing opportunity for our female students to explore the exciting world of aviation!
🎉 11th Annual Girls in Aviation Day
Hosted by Women in Aviation International and Sheltair Aviation Jax
📅 Date: September 20th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Sheltair Aviation Jax, 14600 Whirlwind Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
👩✈️ This event is open to girls ages 8–18 and features:
Hands-on aviation-themed activities
Static aircraft displays
Free GIAD gift bags* (while supplies last)
Local vendors and more!
This is a fantastic chance for our students to dream big, explore career paths, and connect with inspiring women in aviation. 🚁🛩️
📲 Follow @Waijax_Fl on Instagram and Wai.Jacksonville on Facebook for updates.
📌 Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer!
Let’s help our girls take flight toward a future full of possibilities! 💫
#GirlsInAviationDay #WomenInAviation #AviationEvents #FreeAdmission #EmpowerHer
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As we begin our statewide assessments, please take a moment to review these key reminders to help your student succeed and stay in compliance with Florida testing policies:
✅ No Sharing Test Content
Students may NOT discuss or share any test items or passages after testing — including via text, email, or social media. While they can talk about their experience with family, test content must remain confidential.
✅ Work Independently
Cheating or sharing answers will result in test invalidation. Encourage your student to do their best and protect their work.
✅ Accommodations Available
If your child has an IEP, 504 Plan, or is an ELL, please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns regarding their testing accommodations.
✅ Testing Irregularities
If an issue arises during testing, students may be asked to provide a statement to help clarify the situation.
✅ Extra Time Policy
Students actively working at the end of the session will be given extra time. However, those not actively engaged will be dismissed per state guidelines.
📞 Questions? Call us at 904-225-5116
📍 Yulee Middle School | 85439 Miner Road, Yulee, FL 32097
Let’s support our Hornets as they show what they know! 💛🖤 #YMSStrong #HornetTestingReady #ChallengeAccepted
