4:30 JV and Freshman A
5:30 Sophomore and Freshman B
6:30 Varsity
Yankton High School invites local groups, organizations, businesses, teams, and clubs to participate in the 2026 YHS Homecoming Parade!
📅 Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ Parade begins at 2:30 p.m.
📝 Entry deadline: September 23
Advance registration is required, and parade space may be limited, so please register early!
👉 Parade Entry Form:
https://forms.gle/2nVxrYcFWMQC17Eu9
Questions? Contact Becky Verheul at Becky.Verheul@k12.sd.us.
We look forward to another great Homecoming celebration with our students, families, and Yankton community!
Go Bucks & Gazelles!
The Gazelle VB team travels to SF O'Gorman tonight to take on the Lady Knights!
Live steam: https://youtube.com/@bishopogormancatholicschools?si=zQkKPSuk3o8Be1wW
4:30 JV and Freshman A
5:30 Sophomore
6:30 Varsity
The Yankton Middle School administration was notified of a recent TikTok post referencing a possible threat at the Yankton Middle School and reported immediately to local law enforcement to be investigated. All entities understand that situations involving social media can quickly create concern for students, staff, families, and our county.
We want to assure you that everyone is taking this matter very seriously. The juvenile connected to the post has been interviewed by local law enforcement, and the family is fully cooperating with the investigation. At this time, all agencies have confirmed that there is no active threat, and school will proceed as normally scheduled for September 8th, 2026.
As always, if anyone becomes aware of additional information that could affect school safety, please report it directly to your local law enforcement agency. This process allows law enforcement to filter the reports and can investigate the information appropriately.
Sincerely,
Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey
Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote
Yankton County States Attorney Tyler Larsen
Yankton School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle
Such a fun night, amazing level of play and great atmosphere!!
🎉 Apparently, we've been collecting some pretty great coworkers! ❤️🖤
Help us give a big YSD welcome to Heather, Morgan, and Mandy! While they each joined us at different times throughout the past year, we thought it was time to officially introduce these three smiling faces!
✨ Heather joined YSD in November as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services.
🚌 Morgan joined us in April as our Transportation Coordinator.
💰 Mandy came aboard in June as YSD’s Accountant.
They may work behind the scenes, but their work supports our students, staff, families, and schools across the district every day.
Kelley is happy to introduce them, and all of us at YSD are even happier to have them on Team YSD! 🎉
Give Heather, Morgan, and Mandy a big YSD welcome! 👋🎉❤️🖤
Come out and support them!
4:30 JV and Freshman A
5:30 Sophomore and Freshman B
6:30 Varsity
Gazelles had a great day down in Norfolk!
Varsity 2nd Place Finish
vs Kearney (25-19, 25-17) Win
vs Columbus (26-24, 25-14) Win
vs Norfolk (18-25, 19-25) Loss
JV 3rd Place Finish
vs Kearney (23-25, 13-25) Loss
vs Columbus (17-25, 27-25, 15-8) Win
vs Norfolk (15-25, 25-19, 12-15) Loss
Gazelles are heading down to Nebraska for a full day of volleyball action.
No better way to spend your day!
Saturday, August 29:
JV vs Kearney @ 9AM
Varsity vs Kearney @ 10AM
Varsity vs Columbus @ 11AM
JV vs Columbus @ 12PM
JV vs Norfolk @ 1PM
Varsity vs Norfolk @ 2PM
Nominate a 2026 YHS Homecoming Parade Marshal!
Yankton High School is seeking nominations for our 2026 Homecoming Parade Marshals!
Help us recognize individuals who have made a positive impact on YHS, the Yankton School District, and our community. Nominees may include current or former staff members, alumni, community members, or others who have demonstrated outstanding service and support for YHS.
📅 Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, September 9
🎉 Homecoming Parade: Friday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m.
Submit your nomination here:
https://forms.gle/mmcpbZM4XLWncJbe8
Help us recognize some of the great people who make Yankton a special place!
Go Bucks & Gazelles!
Come out and support the Gazelles
4:30 - JV Game
5:30 - C Game
6:30 - Varsity Game
✨ Starting Pay: $21/hour
✨ Exceptional Health Insurance
✨ Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Options
✨ South Dakota Retirement
✨ Sick Pay
✨ Holiday Pay
If you’re organized, friendly, dependable, and enjoy working in a fast-paced office with students, families, and staff, we’d love to hear from you!
Come be part of the Yankton School District team and make a difference every day!
💻 Apply today: www.applitrack.com/ysd/onlineapp/
📞 Questions? Call 605-665-3998
Please share and help us find a great addition to our Lincoln Elementary team!
It's GAME Day!!!
Riverboat Days is a wonderful tradition that brings our community together, and this year is especially meaningful for my wife, Marge, and me as we have the honor of serving as the Captain and Belle of Riverboat Days. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity and look forward to celebrating alongside so many familiar faces from our schools and community.
Whether you are enjoying the parade, activities in the park, time with family and friends, or simply a little extra rest, I hope you have a fun and memorable weekend.
Thank you for a great start to the school year. Enjoy Riverboat Days, enjoy the three-day weekend, and we'll see everyone back at school on Monday!
We can’t wait to welcome our students back for the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL on Monday, August 17! ❤️🖤
And just a quick reminder as you plan that first week:
📅 NO SCHOOL — Friday, August 21
Here’s to new friends, new adventures, lots of learning, and a GREAT year ahead! 🎉
❤️🖤 Welcome back, Yankton School District! 🖤❤️
Store closes Friday, August 21st
https://jjbenji.com/shop/ols/categories/yhs-gazelles-volleyball-2026
Concussion Testing will be Tuesday, August 11th at 5:15pm
Meet in the YHS Commons
Parent Meeting to follow
🚍 Say Hello to Chipmunk! 🐿️
The Yankton School District is excited to introduce Chipmunk, our new bus tracking app for the 2026-2027 school year!
Chipmunk will replace Here Comes the Bus and will be the primary way families access their students' transportation information. Through the app, you'll be able to:
🚌 View your student's pickup and drop-off times
📍 See pickup and drop-off locations
📲 Track your student's bus in real time
👨👩👧 Access transportation information for all of your students in one place
Chipmunk is FREE and available for both Apple and Android devices.
Check out the setup guide to create your account and get connected before school starts!
Questions? Call 605-665-4823.
