Submitted by Rhonda Corippo — MOUNTAIN AREA – The community, staff and students of Yosemite Unified School District schools are invited to participate in the National Speak Up Survey, giving those who take the online survey a voice in how technology is used and viewed in education, both locally and across the nation. The national research project survey is offered so districts can learn ​more ...

MADERA COUNTY – Longtime Yosemite High School teacher Steve Browning was recently presented with an Excellence in Education Award naming him Teacher of the Year for Madera County, according to the County Office of Education. Also known as Señor Browning, the gifted and beloved educator teaches Spanish at YHS. “The selection of Senor Browning as Madera County’s Teacher of the ...

Looking for information on Yosemite High School, part of Yosemite Unified School District? Here’s the district calendar and some convenient links for students and parents. Yosemite Unified School District Yosemite High School website YHS on Facebook YHS Forms including meds, school map, enrollment package, student-parent handbook, and athletic package. Staff Directory Course Description Book YHS International Baccalaureate  International Baccalaureate Parent ...

OAKHURST – Anyone in the community with an interest in education is encouraged to complete the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Yosemite High School (YHS), and school officials note this is the last chance to do so.

OAKHURST – Vitally important to the well-being of any good-size community, and essential for its economic growth, Adult Education has nonetheless been hammered by budget cuts since the great recession hit California’s schools six years ago. Now, thanks to a restoration of funding and the cooperative efforts of a consortium of school districts including colleges, adult education is about to ...

OAKHURST – New York Times best selling author Dave Burgess is coming to Oakhurst, bringing with him the keys to his book and system, “Teach Like a Pirate.” The “Pirate” professional development team, with Burgess at the helm, will offer the program at the Yosemite High School Theater from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, on Saturday, Feb. 15. This event, ...

OAKHURST — Yosemite Swim Club (YSC), a fixture in the mountains and at the Yosemite High School (YHS) Baker Swim Complex, hosted a well-attended USA sanctioned swim meet on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13. Meanwhile, YSC confirmed what some have known already – the popular club is disbanding to accommodate a new swim team organized through Yosemite Unified ...

OAKHURST – Two new programs will let middle school students explore their love of music through band. One is free and the other is low cost. Both are the collaborative efforts of two school districts, devoted staff and a handful of passionate parents determined to expand the musical opportunities for kids in the mountain area.