📸 Picture Retake Day is Coming!
Yulee Middle School will have Picture Retakes on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
✅ How it works:
Students will be photographed on Picture Retake Day.
Bring your original picture package if you have one.
You can still order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTXPDBPR.
Orders will be sent home with your student after retakes.
Questions? Visit https://lifetouch.com/support-us for assistance.
📅 Mark your calendars and make sure your student is ready for their best smile!
Yulee Middle School will have Picture Retakes on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
✅ How it works:
Students will be photographed on Picture Retake Day.
Bring your original picture package if you have one.
You can still order online at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTXPDBPR.
Orders will be sent home with your student after retakes.
Questions? Visit https://lifetouch.com/support-us for assistance.
📅 Mark your calendars and make sure your student is ready for their best smile!
🌊⚓ Coming Soon to YMS: “The Science of Shipwrecks” Pop‑Up Museum! ⚓🌊
We’re thrilled to share that our next Pop‑Up Museum experience is on the way to YMS — “The Science of Shipwrecks”! This interactive exhibit brings history, science, and exploration to life for our students in a hands‑on, unforgettable way.
Once the display is set up next week, classes will be able to sign up for an immersive museum-style visit right here on campus. Teachers will also have access to content-aligned activities to help students dive deeper into the world of maritime archaeology.
💻 Try Our New Interactive Game!
Students and staff can also explore a brand‑new digital activity connected to the exhibit, a memory and matching game featuring real artifacts recovered from a shipwreck. Players will compare items as they were found underwater with how they look after conservation. The game can be played multiple times and our school has been invited to share feedback!
👉 Try it out here: https://interacty.me/projects/79009aabad90858e
We can’t wait to see our students engage with this unique blend of science, history, and discovery. Stay tuned for more details and photos once the exhibit arrives!
We’re thrilled to share that our next Pop‑Up Museum experience is on the way to YMS — “The Science of Shipwrecks”! This interactive exhibit brings history, science, and exploration to life for our students in a hands‑on, unforgettable way.
Once the display is set up next week, classes will be able to sign up for an immersive museum-style visit right here on campus. Teachers will also have access to content-aligned activities to help students dive deeper into the world of maritime archaeology.
💻 Try Our New Interactive Game!
Students and staff can also explore a brand‑new digital activity connected to the exhibit, a memory and matching game featuring real artifacts recovered from a shipwreck. Players will compare items as they were found underwater with how they look after conservation. The game can be played multiple times and our school has been invited to share feedback!
👉 Try it out here: https://interacty.me/projects/79009aabad90858e
We can’t wait to see our students engage with this unique blend of science, history, and discovery. Stay tuned for more details and photos once the exhibit arrives!
🌟 STAFF SPOTLIGHT: MRS. OLIVA! 🌟
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing Hornet educators — Mrs. Oliva, our fantastic 6th grade math teacher! 🐝📚✨
Not only does she make math make sense (and even fun!), but she brings energy, patience, and heart into her classroom every single day. Thank you for everything you do for our students, families, and school community! 🌟🐝💛
Check out the graphic below, get to know her a little better and then drop a comment below to help us celebrate her awesomeness! 👏👇
We’re excited to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing Hornet educators — Mrs. Oliva, our fantastic 6th grade math teacher! 🐝📚✨
Not only does she make math make sense (and even fun!), but she brings energy, patience, and heart into her classroom every single day. Thank you for everything you do for our students, families, and school community! 🌟🐝💛
Check out the graphic below, get to know her a little better and then drop a comment below to help us celebrate her awesomeness! 👏👇
📣 YMS Baseball – Tryout Information! ⚾🐝
Hornet families, it’s almost time to step up to the plate! Our YMS Baseball program is preparing for the new season, and we’re excited to welcome students who are ready to work hard and represent Yulee with pride.
Important Dates
📅 January 6th & 8th — Arm Care Sessions
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 January 12th & 13th — Official Tryouts
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Yulee High School Field
These sessions are a great opportunity for athletes to get warmed up, show their skills, and prepare for a strong season.
If you have any questions about tryouts, feel free to reach out to the coaching staff or our athletics department. Let’s have an amazing baseball season—Go Hornets! 💛💚🐝⚾
Hornet families, it’s almost time to step up to the plate! Our YMS Baseball program is preparing for the new season, and we’re excited to welcome students who are ready to work hard and represent Yulee with pride.
Important Dates
📅 January 6th & 8th — Arm Care Sessions
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📅 January 12th & 13th — Official Tryouts
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Yulee High School Field
These sessions are a great opportunity for athletes to get warmed up, show their skills, and prepare for a strong season.
If you have any questions about tryouts, feel free to reach out to the coaching staff or our athletics department. Let’s have an amazing baseball season—Go Hornets! 💛💚🐝⚾
💥 HISTORY MADE! 💥
Our YMS Lady Wrestlers competed in their first-ever all-girls wrestling tournament yesterday… and they absolutely crushed it! 🐝💛🤼♀️
Straight from Coach Smith:
“I would like to thank you all for your support for our girl wrestlers. Six out of eight girls placed, and we brought home third place as a team. The teams that took first and second had ten girls each and national wrestlers. I am so very proud of our girls.”
We couldn’t be more proud of their grit, growth, and heart. These athletes are blazing a trail for future Hornet wrestlers, and they represented YMS with strength and class every step of the way. 👏🔥
And the excitement isn’t over!
Tonight we’re back on the mat at home as we take on our cross‑town rivals — the FBMS Pirates. 🏴☠️
Let’s PACK THE GYM, bring the energy, and show our wrestlers that the Hive is behind them! 🐝💪
📍 YMS Gym
⏰ Tonight @5pm
🎟️ Come cheer on your Hornets!
See you there! 💛🤼♂️🏆
📣 YMS Softball Tryouts Are Coming Up! 🥎💛
We’re excited to announce that softball tryouts for our middle school team will take place:
📅 January 20–22
⏰ After school until 5:30 PM
📍 YMS Softball Practice Field
Students are encouraged to come out and show their skills as we gear up for another great season of Hornet athletics! 🐝
Participation Requirements:
✔️ CLEARED athletic paperwork through athleticclearance.com
✔️ Bring a glove, cleats, and any personal equipment you prefer to use
Let’s swing for success and pitch for greatness this season! ⚾💪
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Carl Swartz or Athletic Director Ashley Taylor at TaylorAs2@Nassau.K12.FL.US
We’re excited to announce that softball tryouts for our middle school team will take place:
📅 January 20–22
⏰ After school until 5:30 PM
📍 YMS Softball Practice Field
Students are encouraged to come out and show their skills as we gear up for another great season of Hornet athletics! 🐝
Participation Requirements:
✔️ CLEARED athletic paperwork through athleticclearance.com
✔️ Bring a glove, cleats, and any personal equipment you prefer to use
Let’s swing for success and pitch for greatness this season! ⚾💪
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Carl Swartz or Athletic Director Ashley Taylor at TaylorAs2@Nassau.K12.FL.US
January is School Board Recognition Month. We are proud to honor the members of the Nassau County School Board.
🤼♂️ Hornet Wrestling Update! 🐝
Our Hornets have been dominating the mats this season! Coach Smith shared some highlights:
✅ 12/3 at Fernandina: Hornets defeated Fernandina 47–32
✅ 12/12 vs Union County (Home): Hornets won 38–22
✅ We also wrestled Bradford at Fernandina in a unique dual focused on getting every athlete valuable match experience!
🔥 Next up: Hornets vs FBMS
📅 Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 YMS Gymnasium
We hope to see you out there cheering for our Hornets as they keep the momentum going! 💪 Let’s pack the stands and show our support!
📸 Drop a comment to wish our wrestlers good luck! 👇
Our Hornets have been dominating the mats this season! Coach Smith shared some highlights:
✅ 12/3 at Fernandina: Hornets defeated Fernandina 47–32
✅ 12/12 vs Union County (Home): Hornets won 38–22
✅ We also wrestled Bradford at Fernandina in a unique dual focused on getting every athlete valuable match experience!
🔥 Next up: Hornets vs FBMS
📅 Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 YMS Gymnasium
We hope to see you out there cheering for our Hornets as they keep the momentum going! 💪 Let’s pack the stands and show our support!
📸 Drop a comment to wish our wrestlers good luck! 👇
School resumes tomorrow for all students. We look forward to beginning an excellent second half of the school year.
🎄✨ Holiday Spirit at Yulee Middle! ✨🎄
Our students and teachers had an amazing time wrapping up the first semester in style. We dressed as some of our favorite holiday characters from The Grinch and got ready to be cozy on break in our festive PJs! 💚❤️
We really enjoyed celebrating together and making these last days of 2025 unforgettable. Now, we’re excited to kick off the second semester and can’t wait to see all the incredible things ahead!
We hope all our families enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for being part of our school community. Here’s to an amazing 2026! 🌟
📸 Check out a few of these fun photos below and let us know what awesome things you and your family did on break. Who traveled the furthest? Who had the biggest adventure? We'd love to hear!
Our students and teachers had an amazing time wrapping up the first semester in style. We dressed as some of our favorite holiday characters from The Grinch and got ready to be cozy on break in our festive PJs! 💚❤️
We really enjoyed celebrating together and making these last days of 2025 unforgettable. Now, we’re excited to kick off the second semester and can’t wait to see all the incredible things ahead!
We hope all our families enjoyed a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for being part of our school community. Here’s to an amazing 2026! 🌟
📸 Check out a few of these fun photos below and let us know what awesome things you and your family did on break. Who traveled the furthest? Who had the biggest adventure? We'd love to hear!
Winter Break begins today for the Nassau County School District. We look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
🎉 Celebrating Excellence at YMS! 🎉
Yesterday, several of our incredible students were honored at the Daughters of the American Revolution Awards for their outstanding writing!
The prompt? “If you could have lunch with someone who signed the Declaration of Independence, who would it be and why?” (Comment below with who YOU would want to have lunch with!)
Students from Mrs. Miles’ and Mrs. Deaver’s classes rose to the challenge—and their hard work paid off!
🏆 Our Results:
✅ 3 Nassau County 1st Place Winners
✅ 2 Second Place Winners
✅ 3 Third Place Winners
—all from Yulee Middle School!
A huge thank you to the parents, grandparents, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Deaver, and Dr. Middleton for supporting these amazing Hornets. We are so proud of their creativity and dedication! 💛🖤
📸 Check out the photos above and join us in congratulating these talented students!
#HornetPride #YMSExcellence #DARWinners
Yesterday, several of our incredible students were honored at the Daughters of the American Revolution Awards for their outstanding writing!
The prompt? “If you could have lunch with someone who signed the Declaration of Independence, who would it be and why?” (Comment below with who YOU would want to have lunch with!)
Students from Mrs. Miles’ and Mrs. Deaver’s classes rose to the challenge—and their hard work paid off!
🏆 Our Results:
✅ 3 Nassau County 1st Place Winners
✅ 2 Second Place Winners
✅ 3 Third Place Winners
—all from Yulee Middle School!
A huge thank you to the parents, grandparents, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Deaver, and Dr. Middleton for supporting these amazing Hornets. We are so proud of their creativity and dedication! 💛🖤
📸 Check out the photos above and join us in congratulating these talented students!
#HornetPride #YMSExcellence #DARWinners
🏀 ANOTHER COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP ALERT! 🏀
Our YMS Girls JV Basketball Team is headed to the big stage tonight! They’ll be battling it out against their cross-town rivals, the Fernandina Beach Pirates, at Callahan Middle School for the County Championship!
These Hornets have worked hard all season, and tonight they’re ready to leave it all on the court. 💪🐝
📍 Location: Callahan Middle School
🕒 Tip-Off: 6:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornets some love! 💛🖤Let’s go Hornets! 🐝🔥
Our YMS Girls JV Basketball Team is headed to the big stage tonight! They’ll be battling it out against their cross-town rivals, the Fernandina Beach Pirates, at Callahan Middle School for the County Championship!
These Hornets have worked hard all season, and tonight they’re ready to leave it all on the court. 💪🐝
📍 Location: Callahan Middle School
🕒 Tip-Off: 6:30 PM
Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornets some love! 💛🖤Let’s go Hornets! 🐝🔥
🏀 CHAMPIONSHIP ALERT! 🏀
The Nassau County Boy's Basketball Varsity Finals are here! Our Hornets are ready to bring the energy and fight for the win.
📍 Location: Yulee Middle School
📅 Date: Thursday, December 18
⏰ Time: 7:30 PM
📌 Address: 86439 Miner Rd, Yulee, FL
It’s Yulee vs. Fernandina – let’s pack the gym and show our Hornets some love! 💛💚
#HornetPride #Gameday #YuleeStrong
Last night, one of our students stopped by looking for Deputy Griffith with a very special surprise. He and his dad had created a custom plaque to show their appreciation for everything Deputy Griffith does, not just for our school, but for our entire county and every student in it.
Deputy Griffith is always there to lend an ear, offer advice, and go above and beyond. He truly embodies what it means to serve with heart. And this young man reminded us what the holiday season is all about... giving and showing gratitude to those who make a difference.
Thank you for this beautiful gesture and for reminding us why we love our jobs, our families, and our community. 💙
Deputy Griffith is always there to lend an ear, offer advice, and go above and beyond. He truly embodies what it means to serve with heart. And this young man reminded us what the holiday season is all about... giving and showing gratitude to those who make a difference.
Thank you for this beautiful gesture and for reminding us why we love our jobs, our families, and our community. 💙
🏀 Battle of the Bridge: YMS vs. FBMS! 🏀
Tonight’s the night! Our YMS Girls’ Basketball Team takes on their biggest rivals—the Fernandina Beach Pirates—in the ultimate Battle of the Bridge!
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: YMS Gym
🎟 Tickets are available through GoFan.co or can be purchased with cash at the door.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Hornets as they fight for victory! 💛💚 Show your school spirit and make some noise!
#YMSPride #BattleOfTheBridge #HornetStrong #GoHornets
Tonight’s the night! Our YMS Girls’ Basketball Team takes on their biggest rivals—the Fernandina Beach Pirates—in the ultimate Battle of the Bridge!
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 9th
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: YMS Gym
🎟 Tickets are available through GoFan.co or can be purchased with cash at the door.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Hornets as they fight for victory! 💛💚 Show your school spirit and make some noise!
#YMSPride #BattleOfTheBridge #HornetStrong #GoHornets
🎉 Spotlight on Excellence: Meet Mrs. Rarick! 🎉
At YMS, we’re proud to have incredible educators who make a lasting impact—and Mrs. Rarick is one of our true treasures!
With 32 years of experience teaching 6th grade math, she brings brilliance, warmth, and an unwavering passion for students every single day. She’s not only a master of her craft but also a fierce advocate for teachers and a champion for learning.
When she’s not inspiring young minds, you might find her floating in a pool, living by the motto “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” and enjoying her favorite snack—Hot Tamales! 🌶️
Please join us in celebrating one of the best we’ve got. Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for Mrs. Rarick and the incredible work she does for our YMS family! 💛
#YMSPride #TeacherSpotlight #HornetStrong #MathMatters
At YMS, we’re proud to have incredible educators who make a lasting impact—and Mrs. Rarick is one of our true treasures!
With 32 years of experience teaching 6th grade math, she brings brilliance, warmth, and an unwavering passion for students every single day. She’s not only a master of her craft but also a fierce advocate for teachers and a champion for learning.
When she’s not inspiring young minds, you might find her floating in a pool, living by the motto “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” and enjoying her favorite snack—Hot Tamales! 🌶️
Please join us in celebrating one of the best we’ve got. Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for Mrs. Rarick and the incredible work she does for our YMS family! 💛
#YMSPride #TeacherSpotlight #HornetStrong #MathMatters
📣 Hornet Nation – It’s Game Day! 🏀
Join us for an exciting Hornet Triple Header as Yulee takes on Eagle’s View Academy!
📍 Location: Yulee High School
📅 Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
🎟 Tickets: www.gofan.co (No Cash Accepted)
Game Schedule:
Yulee Middle Varsity: 5:00 PM
Yulee High JV: 6:00 PM
Yulee High Varsity: 7:30 PM
📌 All three games at:
85375 Miner Rd, Yulee, FL 32097
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Hornets! 💛🐝💚
#HornetPride #YuleeBasketball #TripleHeader
Join us for an exciting Hornet Triple Header as Yulee takes on Eagle’s View Academy!
📍 Location: Yulee High School
📅 Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
🎟 Tickets: www.gofan.co (No Cash Accepted)
Game Schedule:
Yulee Middle Varsity: 5:00 PM
Yulee High JV: 6:00 PM
Yulee High Varsity: 7:30 PM
📌 All three games at:
85375 Miner Rd, Yulee, FL 32097
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Hornets! 💛🐝💚
#HornetPride #YuleeBasketball #TripleHeader
🎉 Celebrating Excellence at YMS! 🎉
We are beyond proud of Mrs. Mitchell, one of YMS’ finest math teachers and an all-around amazing human! Recently, she applied for a $10,000 grant through the Nassau Education Foundation and advanced to the final round, competing against incredible educators from across the district.
And guess what? She didn’t just compete—she won the $10,000 grant to bring her vision to life: ClassVR! With Virtual Reality headsets, Mrs. Mitchell will make Algebra come alive like never before.
Imagine this:
🏀 Solving parabolas on a basketball court.
🌳 Designing a treehouse with an awesome slide to explore slope-intercept form.
Her presentation wowed the audience, and she even walked away with the People’s Choice Award! 🙌
A huge congratulations to all the finalists who presented their amazing ideas to the Nassau County “Sharks.” Thanks to their generosity, every finalist received funding for their projects. The energy in the room was inspiring—proof that it’s truly nicer in Nassau!
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Mitchell and her incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see how this innovative idea transforms learning and makes Algebra engaging and fun for our students! 💡📚
#YMSPride #NicerInNassau #InnovationInEducation #ClassVR
We are beyond proud of Mrs. Mitchell, one of YMS’ finest math teachers and an all-around amazing human! Recently, she applied for a $10,000 grant through the Nassau Education Foundation and advanced to the final round, competing against incredible educators from across the district.
And guess what? She didn’t just compete—she won the $10,000 grant to bring her vision to life: ClassVR! With Virtual Reality headsets, Mrs. Mitchell will make Algebra come alive like never before.
Imagine this:
🏀 Solving parabolas on a basketball court.
🌳 Designing a treehouse with an awesome slide to explore slope-intercept form.
Her presentation wowed the audience, and she even walked away with the People’s Choice Award! 🙌
A huge congratulations to all the finalists who presented their amazing ideas to the Nassau County “Sharks.” Thanks to their generosity, every finalist received funding for their projects. The energy in the room was inspiring—proof that it’s truly nicer in Nassau!
Join us in celebrating Mrs. Mitchell and her incredible achievement. We can’t wait to see how this innovative idea transforms learning and makes Algebra engaging and fun for our students! 💡📚
#YMSPride #NicerInNassau #InnovationInEducation #ClassVR
📣 GAME DAY ALERT! 🏀
Join us tonight, Thursday, December 4, as our Hornets take on the Ramblers!
📍 Location: 85439 Miner Rd, Yulee, FL 32097
🕒 JV: 6:30 PM | Varsity: 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $6 cash at the door or purchase online at GoFan.co
Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornets some love! 💚💛 Bring your energy, your cheers, and your school spirit. This is going to be an exciting night of basketball you won’t want to miss!
#HornetPride #GameDay #SupportOurStudents
Join us tonight, Thursday, December 4, as our Hornets take on the Ramblers!
📍 Location: 85439 Miner Rd, Yulee, FL 32097
🕒 JV: 6:30 PM | Varsity: 7:30 PM
🎟 Tickets: $6 cash at the door or purchase online at GoFan.co
Let’s pack the stands and show our Hornets some love! 💚💛 Bring your energy, your cheers, and your school spirit. This is going to be an exciting night of basketball you won’t want to miss!
#HornetPride #GameDay #SupportOurStudents
