Yankton School District 63-3

Update from Summer Food Program:

We lost access to our Summer Food Facebook page! We are working to get it back but, in the meantime, follow us @ Yankton Summer Food Program for updates, menus, and more information! As always, all information will also be shared here on the YSD page.

Author Coach Sloth is coming to our Yankton Elementary Schools next week, May 11-13! We are so excited to meet him and hear his inspiring stories!
Order forms to purchase his books are coming home and can be returned to your child's school office before his visit. Coach Sloth will be signing these books during his visits.
Coach Sloth will also be at the Yankton Community Library on Monday, May 11th at 6 pm!

It's almost that time of year again! We're so excited to be offering Grab n' Go meals for Summer Food Program again. With the switch to this method last summer, we were able to provide over 80,000 meals to kids in our community!!

Summer Food will start June 1st this year, with our first distribution day on Tuesday, June 2nd. We can't wait to see you!

Now hiring in the Yankton School District Business Office - 12-month accounting position. Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/ysd/onlineapp/.

Thank you, Yankton School District teachers, for all you do—today and every day!

Our school lunch heroes show up every day with a smile, serving more than just meals—they serve kindness, care, and a sense of community. From fueling our students’ bodies to brightening their day, our child nutrition staff play an essential role in helping every child succeed. Today, we celebrate and thank them for the heart they bring to our schools—because behind every great student is an amazing lunch hero!

Beadle Elementary is collecting photos to celebrate Beadle’s 100th birthday. We are very interested in any photographs from the earlier years of Beadle School, but we will accept photographs from all years. The photos will be used for a slide show of Beadle’s history next fall, when we have an Open House on Sept. 22, 2026. We invite you to upload photos to the link provided. For those not able to upload, they can bring their photos to Beadle, and we will upload them for you. We encourage former staff or family of former staff members to upload a staff photo, including the years they worked at Beadle. Thank you for your submissions and for helping celebrate Beadle’s history. They can be uploaded at this link: https://bit.ly/4uk4ov9

It's a big day at YSD...time to sign letters of intent for 2026-27 JrK and Kindergarten! If you have a five-year-old and haven't registered for school yet, give us a call at 665-3998, and we'll help you.

Yankton School District Bus Drivers are the best! Thank your bus driver today!

The Yankton School District is accepting applications for the Accountant position. Please apply at
www.applitrack.com/ysd/onlineapp/

Yankton School District proudly announces the return of its highly anticipated Art Fair, scheduled to take place on May 1st and May 2nd at Yankton Middle School. This vibrant showcase of artistic talents promises to captivate attendees with a diverse array of creations from budding young artists.

The Yankton School District Art Fair has become a cornerstone event, celebrating creativity and innovation fostered within the district’s education community. This year’s art fair promises to be a testament to the dedication and talents of students across all age groups.

The Yankton School District Art Fair will be open to the public on Friday, May 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 and Saturday, May 2nd, from 11:00 to 4:00 at the Yankton Middle School. Admission is free, and all members of the community are encouraged to attend and support the talented artists of the Yankton School District.

The YSD Science Olympiad team will be hosting a vendor fair on May 2nd in conjunction with the YSD art fair. This event will showcase a variety of local vendors and student involvement, creating a fun and engaging experience for attendees. The vendor fair provides an opportunity for the YSD Science Olympiad team to connect with the community while supporting their program through this collaborative event.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our amazing team at the Administration Building! Missing one of our incredible team members in this photo, but celebrating all of you today!

Do you have a child who will be 5 by September 1? Register for JrK or Kindergarten today at
https://www.ysd.k12.sd.us/o/ysd/page/school-registration to schedule your screening appointment.
Screening is by appointment only.

A one-day in-service program for Yankton School District teachers and staff will be held on Monday, April 20. There will be no school for students in Preschool through Grade 12 on this day. School will resume on Tuesday, April 21.

2026 Gazelle Volleyball Camp!
5-8 grade girls (26-27 school year)
Mondays and Wednesdays in June
Register today!

🔧 Join Our Team!

The Yankton School District is hiring for a Buildings & Grounds Maintenance position!

This is a full-time, 12-month position with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

💲 Starting at $22.20/hour (based on experience)

✔️ Exceptional Health Insurance
✔️ Dental, Vision, Life & HSA options
✔️ Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Leave
✔️ South Dakota Retirement

We’re looking for someone who:
🔹 Has experience with tools and maintenance work
🔹 Brings knowledge in plumbing, electrical, or mechanical (a plus!)
🔹 Works well independently and as part of a team

📍 Apply online:
www.applitrack.com/ysd/onlineapp

📞 Questions? Call 605-665-3980

Be part of a team that keeps our schools running strong every day!

Yankton Public Schools will not be in session from Thursday, April 2, through Monday, April 6. April 2 is a parent-teacher conference compensation day, and April 3 and April 6 are Easter Vacation days. School will resume on Tuesday, April 7.

Apply at https://www.applitrack.com/ysd/onlineapp/

After assessing the road conditions in the rural areas, the late start for Yankton School District has been canceled. Yankton School District will not have school today, Monday, March 16, due to poor road conditions in the rural bus routes. Our first priority is the safety of the students, and these conditions put them at risk.

Due to the current road conditions, Yankton School District will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Monday, March 16. There will be no morning preschool or morning special education preschool at Trailhead Learning Center. All buses will run approximately two hours later than their normally scheduled time. Please check the Here Comes the Bus app to track your child's bus.