📣 Attention Class of 2030 Families! 🎓
Does your 8th grader want a jump‑start on their future?
West Nassau High School is hosting an Early College Informative Session for students interested in earning both a high school diploma AND an AA degree through the Early College program!
📅 January 22nd @ 6:00 PM
📍 West Nassau High School
To qualify for Early College, parent AND student attendance at one of the information meetings is required.
✨ Early College Benefits:
Students take blended high school + college courses, allowing them to earn an AA degree at no cost while still in high school!
📌 A few admission requirements include:
Completion of Algebra I by 5/28/26
Completion of HOPE by 7/25/26
GPA of 3.0 or higher (HS courses)
Passing the Algebra I EOC
Proficiency in PM3 Reading (8th grade)
Meeting qualifying points on the admission score system
Have questions? Reach out to the West Nassau counseling team:
📧 Mrs. Long – longon@nassau.k12.fl.us (WNHS)
📧 Ms. Lacovetta – lavaccja@nassau.k12.fl.us (HHS)
📧 Mrs. Jarrett – jarrettan1@nassau.k12.fl.us (HMHS)
⏰ This is the last chance meeting—don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your student!
Does your 8th grader want a jump‑start on their future?
West Nassau High School is hosting an Early College Informative Session for students interested in earning both a high school diploma AND an AA degree through the Early College program!
📅 January 22nd @ 6:00 PM
📍 West Nassau High School
To qualify for Early College, parent AND student attendance at one of the information meetings is required.
✨ Early College Benefits:
Students take blended high school + college courses, allowing them to earn an AA degree at no cost while still in high school!
📌 A few admission requirements include:
Completion of Algebra I by 5/28/26
Completion of HOPE by 7/25/26
GPA of 3.0 or higher (HS courses)
Passing the Algebra I EOC
Proficiency in PM3 Reading (8th grade)
Meeting qualifying points on the admission score system
Have questions? Reach out to the West Nassau counseling team:
📧 Mrs. Long – longon@nassau.k12.fl.us (WNHS)
📧 Ms. Lacovetta – lavaccja@nassau.k12.fl.us (HHS)
📧 Mrs. Jarrett – jarrettan1@nassau.k12.fl.us (HMHS)
⏰ This is the last chance meeting—don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity for your student!
🏃♀️🏃 YMS Track & Field Tryouts Are Here!
Do you have the speed, endurance, and determination to join our team? Come show us what you’ve got!
📅 Dates: January 22 & 23
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Yulee High School Football Field and Track
✅ Make sure you’re cleared on athleticclearance.com before tryouts!
Let’s make this season unforgettable—see you on the track! 💛🖤
Do you have the speed, endurance, and determination to join our team? Come show us what you’ve got!
📅 Dates: January 22 & 23
⏰ Time: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
📍 Location: Yulee High School Football Field and Track
✅ Make sure you’re cleared on athleticclearance.com before tryouts!
Let’s make this season unforgettable—see you on the track! 💛🖤
📸 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!
📣 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! 💛💚🐝⚾
📣 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.
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
🎓 Early College Informative Sessions – Class of 2030 🎓
Is Early College the right choice for you? Early College blends high school and college courses, allowing students to earn both a high school diploma and an AA degree!
✅ Admission Requirements include:
• Completed Algebra I by 5/28/26
• Completed HOPE by 7/25/26
• GPA of 3.0 or higher (HS courses)
• Pass the Algebra I EOC
• Proficient in PM 3 Reading (8th grade)
• Earn qualifying points on our Admission Point System
📌 Parent AND student attendance at one of the meetings below is required to qualify:
Dec 2 @ 6:00 PM – West Nassau HS
Dec 3 @ 6:00 PM – West Nassau HS
Dec 8 @ 6:00 PM – Hilliard MSHS
Dec 9 @ 6:00 PM – Yulee HS
Dec 10 @ 6:00 PM – Yulee HS
For questions, please contact:
📧 Ms. Long – longan@nassau.k12.fl.us (WHS)
📧 Ms. LaVacca – lavaccaj@nassau.k12.fl.us (YHS)
📧 Mrs. Jarrett – jarrettan@nassau.k12.fl.us (HMHS)
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about Early College and how it can set you up for success! 🌟
#EarlyCollege #ClassOf2030 #HornetPride
🦃 It’s time for Thanksgiving Break!
We’re grateful for our students, staff, families, and community partners who make Nassau County Schools such a special place. Enjoy your break, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, December 1!
View the full 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 calendars at nassau.k12.fl.us/Calendar.
#ThanksgivingBreak #GratefulForNCSD #WeAreNassau
We’re grateful for our students, staff, families, and community partners who make Nassau County Schools such a special place. Enjoy your break, and we’ll see everyone back on Monday, December 1!
View the full 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 calendars at nassau.k12.fl.us/Calendar.
#ThanksgivingBreak #GratefulForNCSD #WeAreNassau
