080724_2024-25_SchoolGuide

Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS 2 O 2 4 – 2 5 S C HOO L G U I D E | 7 | YS SCHOOLS INFORMATION COMMUNICATION Yellow Springs Schools places a high value on fostering a strong partnership with our school community through com- prehensive communication. We encourage all families to actively engage with our communications platforms including: Website: ysschools.org ParentSquare: ysschools.org/par- entsquare Online Calendars: ysschools.org/ calendars Bulldog Blitz Podcast: ysschools.org/ bulldog-blitz-podcast Social Media: ysschools.org/social-media CONSTRUCTION We are excited to launch our construc- tion projects at both school campuses. We understand that the process may cause tem- porary inconveniences, and we value your flexibility and support as we work to create exciting new and improved learning envi- ronments for our entire school community. To keep our families and community well informed, we have launched a new web- site (ysschools.org/construction ) dedicated to providing updates and important infor- mation about the construction process. YELLOW SPRINGS BOARD OF EDUCATION OFFICE 888 Dayton Street, Suite 106; 937-767-7381 Fax 937-767-6604; www.ysschools.org District-wide staff Terri L. Holden, superintendent Jacob McGrath, treasurer Sarah Chiles, human resources specialist and executive assistant to the superintendent Donna First, student services director Corina Denny, communications and public relations coordinator Sharon Horne, clerical assistant/ transportation coordinator Eric Brabston, technology coordinator Jeff Eyrich, director of business operations Shawna Welch, athletic director Jody Chick, special education supervisor To Be Announced, school psychologist Rachel Watson, EMIS and enrollment coordinator Craig Carter, head of maintenance Travis Thompson, outside maintenance Debra Linebaugh, school bus driver Tim Sandlin, school bus driver To Be Announced, school bus driver MILLS LAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 200 South Walnut St., 937-767-7217, Fax 937-767-6002; ysschools.org Megan Winston, principal Nancy Bussey, administrative assistant Roberta Semler, secretary SCHOOL HOURS : 8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Children should not arrive at school before 7:50 a.m.) F IRST DAY OF SCHOOL , GRADES 1–6: Thursday, Aug. 15 KINDERGARTEN STAGGERED START (Last Name Begins with A-J) : Thursday, Aug. 15 KINDERGARTEN STAGGERED START (Last Name Begins with K-Z): Friday, Aug. 16 Mills lawn staff Megan Bachman, STEM Teacher Linnea Denman, kindergarten Kylie Grauer, kindergarten Jennifer Scavone, 1st grade Mikasa Simms, 1st grade Heidi Hoover, 2nd grade Debra Mabra, 2nd grade Jamie Vest, 3rd grade Breanna Titus, 3rd grade Jocelyn Bailey, 4th grade Taylor Hemmerich, 4th grade Dionne Barclay, 5th grade Ashley Folkerth, 5th grade Jeananne Turner-Smith, 5th grade Aimee Courtright, 6th grade Jennifer Colvin, intervention specialist Sarah Hudgens, intervention specialist Kathleen Miller, intervention specialist Amy Tritschler, intervention specialist Sarah Amin, PBL Foundations/teacher support specialist To Be Announced, school nurse John Gudgel, school counselor Emily Berlo, physical education Brian Mayer, band/orchestra (5–12) Nan Meekin, reading paraprofessional tutor Amy Minehart, art Jo Frannye Reichert, music, performing arts, and choir teacher Emilie Mayer, instructional assistant Mary Oakley, instructional assistant Lori Schubel, instructional assistant Karla Horvath, instructional assistant Jane Jako, instructional assistant Tami Parker, instructional assistant Maya Luney-Ballew, student advocate Joshua Himsley, custodian Eric Lawhorn, custodian Kenneth Van Beber, custodian MCKINNEY MIDDLE and YELLOW SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL 420 East Enon Rd.; 937-767-7224, Fax 937-767-6154; ysschools.org Jack Hatert, principal Joy Feola, assistant principal Julie Cosler, administrative assistant Cheri Graham, secretary SCHOOL HOURS : 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. F I RST DAY OF SCHOOL : Thursday, Aug. 15 McKinney Middle School and YSHS Staff Eli Hurwitz, language arts Morgan Singer, science Alicia Horvath, math Hilary Riepenhoff, social studies Stevie Fickert, art Chris Sidner, Spanish David Johnston, intervention specialist Rachel Madison, intervention specialist Erin Messer, intervention specialist Ashlee Mischler, intervention specialist Julie Gunn, school counselor Shannon Morano, school counselor Maya Luney-Ballew, student advocate Genevieve Ramsington, school nurse Laurie Pollock, study hall monitor and MTSS support Demitria Hoad, instructional assistant Kelley Oberg, instructional assistant Kyleigh Clawson, instructional assistant Mike Hittle, custodian Justin Hall, custodian Kenneth Van Beber, custodian Steve Bleything, engineering MyNeuMind: where changes come in waves Located at the MindFully Well Center 1525 Xenia Ave., Yel low Springs • 937-769-5019 For more details visit myneumind.com Now accepting new neuropsychological assessment and neurofeedback clients, ages 10+ to Adult NEUROFEEDBACK is a type of biofeedback, a non-medication modality based on objecctive clinical data obtained through ‘brain mapping’ (i.e., Electroencephalogram/qEEG) SYMPTOMS TREATED INCLUDE • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism • Depression, Insomnia, Migraines • OCD, PTSD, TBI Transitional Life Counseling Eli Ramsey, 9th and 11th grade English Elizabeth Lutz, 10th and 12th grade English Joshua Marba, AP Research and Journalism John Day, social studies Brandon Lowry, chemistry, physics Paige Sellars, life science Emily Hartshorn, STEM Rich Gillett, health and physical education Dee Ann Holly, math Tamara Morrison, math Brian Mayer, band/orchestra (5–12) William Neal, art Lorrie Sparrow-Knapp, performing arts, choir Naomi Hyatt, intervention specialist LET'S GIVE A CHEER FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!