Join us tomorrow evening at the YMS football game & wear your gold! Special t-shirts will be on sale for students beginning tomorrow morning for $15 and for parents/families at the game. See you there!
🎓✨ Learning Beyond the Classroom at YMS! ✨🎓
Two of our most awesome humans on campus—Ms. Porter and Ms. Simmons—have teamed up to create an unforgettable educational experience for our students!
As part of our study on early colonization, students are diving deep into the mysteries of Roanoke (the lost colony) and the resilience of Jamestown (the first successful English colony). These colonies faced enormous challenges—disease, hunger, and survival—and our students are exploring what made one vanish and the other endure.
To enrich this learning, we visited Ms. Porter’s incredible pop-up museum in the media center, where students examined how communities throughout history have responded to deadly diseases. This real-world connection helps students better understand the hardships those early colonists might have faced.
Next up: students will tackle DBQs and write essays comparing Roanoke and Jamestown, incorporating insights from the museum to answer the big question—what makes a colony successful?
This is what powerful, interdisciplinary learning looks like. 👏👏 Huge thanks to Ms. Porter and Ms. Simmons for bringing history to life and helping our students think critically and creatively!
📚💡 #YMSHornets #BeyondTheTextbook #HistoryComesAlive #TeamYMS
Two of our most awesome humans on campus—Ms. Porter and Ms. Simmons—have teamed up to create an unforgettable educational experience for our students!
As part of our study on early colonization, students are diving deep into the mysteries of Roanoke (the lost colony) and the resilience of Jamestown (the first successful English colony). These colonies faced enormous challenges—disease, hunger, and survival—and our students are exploring what made one vanish and the other endure.
To enrich this learning, we visited Ms. Porter’s incredible pop-up museum in the media center, where students examined how communities throughout history have responded to deadly diseases. This real-world connection helps students better understand the hardships those early colonists might have faced.
Next up: students will tackle DBQs and write essays comparing Roanoke and Jamestown, incorporating insights from the museum to answer the big question—what makes a colony successful?
This is what powerful, interdisciplinary learning looks like. 👏👏 Huge thanks to Ms. Porter and Ms. Simmons for bringing history to life and helping our students think critically and creatively!
📚💡 #YMSHornets #BeyondTheTextbook #HistoryComesAlive #TeamYMS
Today begins National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉 From September 15 to October 15, we honor the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. #WeAreNassau #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebrateDiversity
🛒✨ You Asked, We Listened! ✨🛒
Helping out just got a whole lot easier, Yulee!
📦 Here’s the link: https://a.co/fGgDu5V
A big shoutout to the amazing parents who suggested it—our MVP Drive Amazon Wishlist is now LIVE! That means you can support families in need with just a few clicks—no need to make a special trip to school or send your child in with a big box of items.
We’re currently at 530 items and climbing toward our goal of 1130—and remember, if we hit 2260, our admin team will be rocking pajamas for a day! 💤🎉
Thank you to everyone who’s stepping up to meet this challenge. Your generosity is making a real difference for real families right here in our community.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 💛💪
#YuleeMVPDrive #AmazonWishlist #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted #PajamaDayChallenge #CommunityStrong
Helping out just got a whole lot easier, Yulee!
📦 Here’s the link: https://a.co/fGgDu5V
A big shoutout to the amazing parents who suggested it—our MVP Drive Amazon Wishlist is now LIVE! That means you can support families in need with just a few clicks—no need to make a special trip to school or send your child in with a big box of items.
We’re currently at 530 items and climbing toward our goal of 1130—and remember, if we hit 2260, our admin team will be rocking pajamas for a day! 💤🎉
Thank you to everyone who’s stepping up to meet this challenge. Your generosity is making a real difference for real families right here in our community.
Let’s keep the momentum going! 💛💪
#YuleeMVPDrive #AmazonWishlist #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted #PajamaDayChallenge #CommunityStrong
Today, we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. 9/11 Heroes’ Day reminds us of the resilience, unity, and strength that followed. #WeAreNassau #PatriotDay #NeverForget
9/11 Heroes Day: Together We Remember
Today, our school stands united in remembrance.
We honor the brave first responders, the everyday heroes, and the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Their courage reminds us of the strength found in unity, compassion, and service.
As educators, students, and families, we reflect together—not just on history, but on the values that make us stronger as one community.
🕊️ We remember. We stand together. We move forward with purpose.
#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #TogetherWeRemember #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
Today, our school stands united in remembrance.
We honor the brave first responders, the everyday heroes, and the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Their courage reminds us of the strength found in unity, compassion, and service.
As educators, students, and families, we reflect together—not just on history, but on the values that make us stronger as one community.
🕊️ We remember. We stand together. We move forward with purpose.
#911HeroesDay #NeverForget #TogetherWeRemember #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
Dear YMS Families:
We are delighted to invite you to our annual Open House, scheduled for Thursday, September 18th, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please find the attached flyer, mini bell schedule, and campus map.
Information to Know:
We will open the doors to the campus at 5:15 PM.
Please park near any of the entrances to the school as we will open all the green gates for easy access.
The first “class” begins at 5:30 PM sharp. Please plan to be in your student's class at that time.
Please bring a copy of your student's schedule or log in to your parent FOCUS account to find classes and rooms.
Students are welcome to traverse the campus with their family.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Respectfully Yours,
The Yulee Middle School Team
We are delighted to invite you to our annual Open House, scheduled for Thursday, September 18th, from 5:30-7:30 PM. Please find the attached flyer, mini bell schedule, and campus map.
Information to Know:
We will open the doors to the campus at 5:15 PM.
Please park near any of the entrances to the school as we will open all the green gates for easy access.
The first “class” begins at 5:30 PM sharp. Please plan to be in your student's class at that time.
Please bring a copy of your student's schedule or log in to your parent FOCUS account to find classes and rooms.
Students are welcome to traverse the campus with their family.
We look forward to seeing you then!
Respectfully Yours,
The Yulee Middle School Team
It’s National Arts in Education Week! 🎨🎶📚 We celebrate the power of the arts to inspire creativity, build confidence, and enrich learning for all students. #WeAreNassau #ArtsInEducation #ArtsMatter
🌟 Heroes Among Us at YMS 🌟
A little while ago we witnessed something truly remarkable. When a student experienced a sudden and scary allergic reaction, our incredible Ms. Luna and Ms. Morgan sprang into action with calm, swift precision. Thanks to their quick thinking and the rapid response of Nassau’s outstanding EMS Team, the situation was handled with care and expertise.
Because of their efforts, our student—known for her cheerful personality—was back in class the very next day, laughing and learning with her friends. 💛
Moments like these remind us how lucky we are to have such dedicated professionals in our school and community. As parents, we know it can be stressful sending your child to school—but knowing we have people like Ms. Luna, Ms. Morgan, and our EMS partners looking out for every child makes all the difference.
👏 Big shout-outs to these everyday heroes. Thank you for your courage, compassion, and commitment to keeping our students safe.
#Gratitude #SchoolHeroes #CommunityStrong #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
A little while ago we witnessed something truly remarkable. When a student experienced a sudden and scary allergic reaction, our incredible Ms. Luna and Ms. Morgan sprang into action with calm, swift precision. Thanks to their quick thinking and the rapid response of Nassau’s outstanding EMS Team, the situation was handled with care and expertise.
Because of their efforts, our student—known for her cheerful personality—was back in class the very next day, laughing and learning with her friends. 💛
Moments like these remind us how lucky we are to have such dedicated professionals in our school and community. As parents, we know it can be stressful sending your child to school—but knowing we have people like Ms. Luna, Ms. Morgan, and our EMS partners looking out for every child makes all the difference.
👏 Big shout-outs to these everyday heroes. Thank you for your courage, compassion, and commitment to keeping our students safe.
#Gratitude #SchoolHeroes #CommunityStrong #HornetPride #ChallengeAccepted
⚽️ Yulee Middle School Soccer Interest Meeting ⚽️
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 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! ⚽️🐝
🏀 Yulee Middle School Basketball Interest Meeting 🏀
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
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
🍗🎉 YMS Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A – Let’s Kick Off in Style! 🐝
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
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
🧪🔍 Science in Action with Ms. Randall’s 7th Graders! 🔍🧪
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
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
📣 Important Reminder for Our Hornet Families 🐝
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
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
September is Deaf Awareness Month. We honor and support our Deaf community by promoting inclusion, communication, and understanding. 👐 #WeAreNassau #DeafAwareness #InclusionMatters
Attendance matters! Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow. Every day in school helps students build success for the future. 🌟 #WeAreNassau #AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Together, we can bring hope and support to those who need it most. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. 💛 #WeAreNassau
