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Dear Patriot Families,
This week was a busy and exciting week at Yorktown! Congratulations to the Girls Swim and Dive Team for their third consecutive State Championship! Also, many Yorktown students were recognized at this years Scholastic Art Awards for their outstanding and creative 2-D and 3-D Art. We also enjoyed band and orchestra concerts as they prepare for assessment.
Next Friday, March 14th is a no school day for professional learning.
A reminder to please complete the Your Voice Matters Survey. We appreciate your feedback.
Have a great weekend.
Dr. Kevin Clark, Principal
In this message:
- What’s Happening at Yorktown
- Counseling Corner
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Corner
- Activities Updates
- Senior Updates
- Upcoming Dates
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT YORKTOWN
Congratulations to Girls Swim and Dive – State Champions
Congratulations to our girls swim and dive team for winning the state championship for the third year in a row. Team members competing at states were Cecilia Yen, Catherine Lawler, McKenzie Cory, Alaina Desautels, Sophie Fredericks, Jackie Furches, Emory Haynes, Mary Hecmanczuk, Lila Sherman, Nora Sherman.
In other state athletic competitions, Basheer Hadi finished second in the state in his weight class in wrestling and Cambyss Khani took third. Charlotte Bowman represented Yorktown with a third-place finish in the girls state wrestling tournament. In track, Reid Dailey placed fourth in the 1600 and Olivia Stafford finished 5th in the 500, posting a new school record.
Writing SOLs for 11th Grade Next Week
Next week, 11th grade students will take the two part Writing SOL. There is an alternate schedule with first and last blocks switched on Wednesday and Thursday. There is no Patriot Period next week, rather students will remain in their 3rd period classes.
Guest Speaker: Joan Trumpauer Mulholland March 13th
Joan Trumpauer Mulholland will address students via in-person assembly for 11th graders and live-stream for grades 9, 10 and 12. Students can opt-out by notifying their 3rd period teacher.
Yorktown Artists Recognized at Scholastic Art Awards
Many talented visual art students from Yorktown and across the county were recognized with honors this past Wednesday at the Scholastic Art Awards Arlington regional ceremony! Yorktown art teachers, Erika Lucus, Viki Walchak, Christine Bolon, Monica Stroik and Emmi Olson were thrilled to be part of this public celebration of our students’ hard work and accomplishment. Our students and teacherse make the world more beautiful, interesting and whole. Keep up the creative work!
Congratulations DECA Students
The Yorktown DECA Club had an exciting weekend at the state leadership conference in Virginia Beach. 11 out of 15 students received awards for their efforts on an objective test or a performance event. 6 students qualified to compete at the national level next month in Orlando. Congratulations!
Upcoming Yorktown Robotics Team Events
The Yorktown Robotics Team, The Ocebots, have been working hard since January on their robot for the FIRST Robotics Competition. Here’s a short video of the robot in action: https://youtu.be/gyHlBKlM40w. Upcoming competitions are:
- March 15-16 at Walt Whitman High School
- March 22-23 at Hayfield Secondary School
COUNSELING CORNER
Rescheduled: Virtual Junior Night for Post-Secondary Planning
Families of current 11th graders, please join the counseling department for our virtual Junior Night on Thursday, March 20th, at 7pm. You may use this link to join the event. Topics include post-secondary college and career research, the Naviance platform that students and counselors use, standardized tests, and recommendations. We will be joined by several college admissions reps. The meeting will be recorded and posted on our website.
Advisory Information
Tuesday, March 11th – Next week all students will engage in lessons related to digital citizenship.
- 9th Grade: Accessing Email and Using Email Appropriately
- 10th Grade: Risk Check for New Tech
- 11th Grade: Digital Footprint
- 12th Grade: We are Civil Communicator
Thursday, March 13th
- No Patriot Period – students stay in 3rd period for guest speaker.
Online Course Request Process 2025-26
Parents/guardians, you may now view your student(s)’ course requests for the ’25-’26 school year through ParentVue. Once you open the app, please click course requests to see the list. If you would like to request a change to one or more courses, please use this form.
Interested in Dual Enrollment (DE) Courses Through NOVA?
We’re thrilled to share some exciting opportunities happening this spring at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)!
NOVA’s Dual Enrollment and Outreach & Recruitment team is hosting Discover NOVA – Open House events for prospective and current dual enrollment students and their families. These events will showcase academic programs, student support resources, and how to maximize dual enrollment credits—plus, attendees will get to tour the campuses!
Students can choose from any of the following campus events. Registration is now open: https://forms.gle/eHR2q5CnnN7AzKVy8.
- Alexandria Campus — March 13, 4-7 PM
- Annandale Campus — March 27, 4-7 PM
- Woodbridge Campus — April 3, 4-7 PM
- Manassas Campus — April 24, 4-7 PM
Students who attend will be entered to win a $500 NOVA scholarship!(Nontransferable; must be used at NOVA in Fall 2025.)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION CORNER
Ramadan
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. Fasting is one of the five fundamental principles of Islam. Each day during Ramadan, Muslims do not eat or drink from dawn to sunset. The fast is not just about food or drink; it is also a time for spiritual growth, kindness, and self-discipline.
Muslims break their daily fasts by sharing meals with family and friends, and the end of Ramadan is celebrated with a three-day festival known as Eid al-Fitr, one of Islam’s major holidays. This year, Eid al-Fitr begins on either Sunday March 30 or Monday March 31, 2025. Find more information about Ramadan here.
APS to Provide Meals for Students Observing Ramadan
During the month of March, Food and Nutrition Services will be offering take-home meals for students who observe fasting during Ramadan through a Virginia Department of Education initiative. Meal kits will consist of one breakfast and lunch.
- Parents/Guardians must fill out this form for your child to pick up these meals.
- Student Pick-up: Students can pick up one breakfast and one lunch from the cafeteria at the end of the school day.
- Who is eligible for the meals? Any student who is fasting can pick up meals. If a student eats lunch or breakfast at school, they can’t pick up a meal that day. Only students can pick up the meal kits.
- When? These meal kits are only available from Feb. 28-March 28 at the end of the school day.
Culture & Climate Listening Sessions
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will be conducting listening sessions with students and staff at Yorktown beginning in March. The purpose of the sessions is to get a sense of the culture and climate at YHS from the perspective of these stakeholders. Participation is voluntary and staff and students may share as much or as little as they like. Identifying information, if provided, will not be shared. Students may indicate their interest to participate here.
Please direct any questions or concerns to DEI Coordinator Ackesha Patrick at [email protected].
ACTIVITIES UPDATES
Club of the Week: Women in STEM Club
The Women in STEM club focuses on creating a more inclusive environment for girls at Yorktown who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The club discusses different ways women are involved in STEM fields and inspires girls at Yorktown to explore areas of interest and learn about possible career paths. Through various activities – such as female guest speakers, science experiments, having an article of the day about a woman in STEM, and other related activities – the club aims to engage and empower girls to participate in STEM. The Women in STEM club works collaboratively with our current STEM club to promote STEM throughout our student body. Even though it is a club for girls interested in STEM, boys may participate if they wish to be advocates and allies for women. See Ms. Wright for more information.
Intramural Futsol and Boys Volleyball
Spring intramurals are starting up and we will be offering futsol and boys volleyball. Futsal will be on Tuesdays, starting March 18 from 3:20-4:45 pm in the main gym – all are welcome, no physical needed. Boys volleyball will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:20-4:45 pm, starting Wednesday, March 12. Boys volleyball is open to those with experience and students who are interested in learning. We hope to have two round-robin tournaments with the other Arlington schools which, depending on the number of students attending boys volleyball intramurals, might have a team roster with limited participants.
Tickets Now on Sale for Anything Goes
Set sail with Yorktown Performing Arts’ production for a night of classic Broadway entertainment. Anything Goes, the beloved musical by Cole Porter, brings humor, romance, and unforgettable songs like “I Get a Kick Out of You” and “You’re the Top” to the stage. Join us for this timeless story, sharp wit, and a score that has stood the test of time. Secure your seats today.
Show Dates: April 3 at 7 PM, April 4 at 7 PM, and April 5 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PMTickets: https://www.yhstheatre.org/tickets-shows
Spring Turf Sports to Stream on NFHS
After many years of High Definition handheld streaming thanks to the Yorktown Athletic Boosters, we will transition to the automated NFHS Network for all stadium field sports this spring. Lacrosse and soccer games will be available on the NFHS Network with a subscription. The subscription to the network allows online access to home volleyball and basketball games as well as most gym and field events in Fairfax County and around the country, including playoff games.
Where to find Athletics Information
Athletic Website – www.yorktownsports.org
Athletic Twitter – @yhssports
Athletic Instagram – @yhssports
Athletic Specific Sport Information – www.teamapp.com
Athletic Registration – https://yorktownhs-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Looking Ahead – Fall 2025 Sports
For planning purposes, Fall sports will begin as early as July 31 with most beginning on August 4. Check Team App or the website for more information.
Please note, that playing a high school fall sport requires a commitment to be present for the duration of tryouts and daily practices thereafter. Families are advised that vacations planned after the start of fall sports will not be considered favorably during the tryout process because there is limited practice time to build a team prior to the start of scrimmages and games in mid to late August.
SENIOR UPDATES
Senior Experience
The Senior Experience Application is now open! Students need to complete the Student Application which includes the mentor application, business reference, and Parent agreement form. All required documents can be found on The Senior Experience Canvas page and must be submitted by March 14th!
Senior Dues
Senior dues are $80. Senior dues cover the cost of cap and gown, diploma, diploma covers, as well as other senior activities. Senior dues can be paid at https://arlingtonva.schoolcashonline.com/ or by cash, money order, or check (made out to Yorktown High School) and given to Sabrina Ashby in the main office.
Graduation
Class of 2025 Graduation is at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, at DAR Constitution Hall. Graduation rehearsal will take place the morning of graduation. After rehearsal, students will pick up their cap and gowns and five (5) graduation tickets. Additional graduation tickets can be requested, but are not guaranteed, between May 1st and May 11th using this google form that will be active on May 1.
UPCOMING DATES
For more details, refer to the YHS or APS calendar.
- Friday, March 14 – No School for Students, Professional Learning
- Monday, March 31 – No School, Holiday – Eid al-Fitr