Dear Youngsville Elementary Families,

The new school year is off to a great start!   It has been exciting to welcome our Jr. Jaguars back to school and to see them settling into their classrooms, making new friends, and beginning a year of learning and growth. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and support during our opening week.

We look forward to meeting our newest Jr. Jags who will be joining us later this week when kindergarten students come for their first day on Thursday, July 23.  

As we begin our first full week of school, here are a few important reminders: 

Attendance Matters

Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Please make every effort to have your child at school each day and on time. Our instructional day begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. 

If your child is absent from school, please send in a note to explain the absence.  Absences can only be excused for lawful reasons - sickness, doctor’s appointments, etc.

Morning Arrival

Car riders may be dropped off beginning at 7:10 a.m.

Please remain in the car rider line and do not park or leave your vehicle in the drop-off lane.

Students should arrive before 7:45 a.m. so they are ready to begin learning when the school day starts.

Afternoon Dismissal

Dismissal begins at 2:35 p.m.

If you are picking up in the car line, please display your car rider tag each afternoon.  This helps us identify appropriate adults and also keeps the line moving faster.

Each child must have a primary transportation plan.  If a change in plan is needed, you must notify the office no later than 1 pm.  

Stay Connected

Please check your child's backpack each evening for school information, classroom newsletters, and completed work. Be sure to read messages from your child's teacher(s).

School Expectations

At Youngsville Elementary, we encourage every student to demonstrate our core values each day:

Respect
Kindness
Safety
Responsibility
Families can help by discussing these expectations at home and celebrating when students make positive choices.

Breakfast and Lunch

Students have the opportunity to enjoy nutritious breakfast and lunch each day. Encourage your child to start the day with breakfast so they are ready to learn. Both breakfast and lunch are free of charge to Franklin County School students.

Read Every Night

Reading for just 20 minutes each evening helps build vocabulary, fluency, and a lifelong love of learning. We encourage families to make reading part of their nightly routine. 

Thank you for partnering with us as we begin another exciting school year. We appreciate your support and look forward to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success for every Jr. Jag!

Frank Wiggins,  Principal

Dear Youngsville Elementary Families,

As we begin another exciting week, I want to extend a very warm welcome to our newest Junior Jaguars in Kindergarten and Pre-K! It has been wonderful to see our youngest learners settling into their classrooms, building new friendships, and becoming part of our school family. We are so glad you are here!

We also celebrated a great first full week of school! Thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping make the start of the school year such a success.

As is typical, everyone is adjusting to the first few days of a new school year.  We appreciate your patience as we formalize bus routes and drivers adjust to updates.  We can provide an approximate pick up and drop off time, however, we cannot be precise.  Thank you for working with us.  

Attendance Matters

Every school day counts! Regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Arriving on time, staying for the entire instructional day, and avoiding unnecessary early checkouts help students receive the full benefit of classroom instruction.

Thank you for making attendance a priority and for ensuring your child is at school each day and completes the full school day whenever possible.

Youngsville Elementary is a Title I School

Youngsville Elementary is proud to be a Title I School, receiving federal funding to support student achievement through additional instructional resources, intervention services, family engagement opportunities, and academic support.

Parent-Student-Teacher Compact

One important component of our Title I program is the Parent-Student-Teacher Compact, which outlines the shared commitment between home and school to support student success.

Please look for the compact to come home with your child this week. After reviewing it together, sign and return it to your child's teacher.

School Improvement Plan - Youngsville Elementary School Parent Work Sessions

Your voice matters!  Parents and families are invited to participate in our School Improvement Work Sessions. These collaborative meetings provide an opportunity for parents to share ideas, ask questions, and help guide decisions that impact our students and school community.

During these sessions, we will gather input on topics such as:

• Student achievement and academic goals
• School safety and security
• Tutoring and academic support programs
• Parent and family engagement
• Campus improvements and school facilities
• School culture and student behavior
• Communication between home and school
• Attendance and student success
• Other ideas and priorities identified by parents

Your feedback will help our School Improvement Team develop plans and set priorities for the coming year. Whether you can attend one session or all of them, your voice is important and valued.

When?

Monday, August 10 – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 17 – 8:00 a.m.

Monday, August 24 – 5:00 p.m.

Who Can Attend?
All parents, guardians, grandparents, and family members of Youngsville Elementary students are welcome.

Why Attend?

• Learn about school initiatives and goals.
• Share your ideas and concerns.
• Help improve programs and services for students.
• Partner with school staff to make YES the best it can be.

We hope you'll join us and be a part of the conversation!

Bring Your Parent to School Night & Title I Annual Meeting 

Please join us on Tuesday, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. for Bring Your Parent to School Night and our annual Title I Parent Meeting. During this event, families will learn more about our Title I program, the resources available to students, and ways to partner with the school to support learning. 

Upcoming Important Dates

August 18 -  Fall Pictures

August 19 - Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Working together, we will help every Junior Jags learn, grow, and thrive.  I am looking forward to a great week 2!

Sincerely,

Frank Wiggins, Principal

Youngsville Elementary School

Dear Youngsville Elementary Families,

We are already heading into our fourth full week of school! Our students and staff continue to work hard each day as we focus on Growing Great Learners. Thank you for your continued support!

Progress reports will be sent home this week for students in grades 1-5. Kindergarten reports will go home next week. Please take a few minutes to review your child’s progress and celebrate the areas where they are doing well. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

We have had a few questions about students being marked tardy. Our instructional day begins at 7:45 am and students are required to be in class ready to begin at that time. Students still in transit or not in class at that time are marked tardy. Although tardies will occur from time to time for various reasons, thank you for helping us avoid patterns of tardiness that cut into learning. Attendance matters!

Please keep the following dates in mind:

Monday, August 10 – School Improvement Meeting, 5:00 PM

Don't forget our School Improvement parent meeting Monday evening at 5:00 PM in the media center. We will share school data, discuss our improvement priorities, and gather parent input. All parents are welcome!

Tuesday, August 18 – Picture Day 📸

Our vendor is Strawbridge and information has been shared for ordering. Please see the attachments in regards to pictures.

Wednesday, August 19 – Teacher Workday

There will be no school for students on this day.

Tuesday, August 25 – Bring Your Parent to School Night ❤️

We look forward to welcoming our families to school! We will begin at 5:00 PM with our Annual Meeting in the Multipurpose Room, followed by classroom visits and activities. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your child's classroom and our school.

Have an awesome week!

Frank Wiggins, Principal

Dear Youngsville Elementary Families,

It is hard to believe but we are heading into September and are closing in on the end of the first quarter of our school year.  Time is moving fast!  I continue to remain very pleased with the effort and focus of our students in their daily work.  Overall, they continue to meet our expectations for behavior as well.  We look forward to closing out the last three weeks on a high note!

Title 1 Annual Meeting

We had an excellent turn out for the Title 1 Annual Meeting and Bring Your Parent to School Night last Tuesday evening.  I hope that you enjoyed the experience and that the information presented was valuable.  I am including the Title 1 Annual Meeting link below  so that you can access the information in case you missed the meeting. 
Title 1 Annual Meeting August 25, 2026

Congratulations to Samantha Hight, Emily May, Christy Cornelius, and Katherine Ray who were elected as parent representatives to the YES School Improvement Team at Wednesday’s meeting.

Safety Protocol

Last Wednesday, our school practiced a lockdown drill in coordination with local law enforcement.  A lockdown drill is designed to keep students and staff safe when a threat is detected.  In a lockdown drill Students are trained to: ● Move away from sight ● Maintain silence ● Do not open the door  Adults and staff are trained to: ● Recover students from hallway if possible ● Lock the classroom door ● Turn out the lights ● Move away from sight ● Maintain silence ● Do not open the door ● Prepare to evade or defend.  Our drill was conducted in approximately 10 minutes and it went very well.  Your child may have questions about the drill and I wanted you to be aware.

YES PTO General Meeting

The first general meeting of our school’s PTO will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The meeting will be held in our school media center and begin at 6:00 pm.  PTO leadership will share updates and priorities for this school  year.  We will also offer an informational session on topics important to parents.  Please take a moment to fill out this short survey to help us plan for those sessions.
Parent Survey

Title 1 Parents Right to Know/Teacher Qualifications

As a parent/guardian of a student at Youngsville Elementary School and part of our beginning of each school year notification, you have the right to know about the following: (1) Professional qualifications and licensing criteria of the teachers who instruct your child. (2) Information regarding student participation in mandatory State or local testing and affiliated policies. (3) Language instruction and English learner identification protocols and services, and our assurance, that such information will be in an understandable language and accessible format.  This is a requirement for all public school units (PSUs) that receive Title I funds and allows you to request such information and receive a response in a timely manner.  Please read the attached letter for more detailed information.

Beginning Teacher of the Year

Youngsville Elementary School recognizes Ms. Chandler Parrish, 5th grade Math/Science teacher as its Beginning Teacher of the Year 2026!  Although Ms. Parrish is early in her teaching career, she has demonstrated a level of confidence and effectiveness that is impressive for a beginning teacher. She has a strong background in mathematics and science and does an excellent job of making learning meaningful and relevant for her students. She understands that effective teaching requires knowing her students, understanding the content, and continually adjusting instruction to ensure students are successful.  Best of luck to Ms. Parrish as she now competes for the district honor!

Please see important dates on our Master Calendar:

September 
7 - Labor Day
8 - School Improvement Team Meeting 3 pm
9 - PTO General Meeting 6 pm (at YES media center)
15 - Reading Check In 1 (grades 3-5)
16 - 5th Grade in school trip - Science Fun
16 - 1st Grade Life and Science Museum
17 - Early Release Day/PLCS  11-18 Fall Book Fair
18 - Quarter 1 Grading Period ends
21 - Teacher Workday
21 - Fall Track Out Begins

*School will be closed next Monday for the Labor Day Holiday.