Principal's Corner
Dear White Tiger Families,
Welcome to the exciting 2024/2025 School Year at Yokota Middle School! For our returning families, we're thrilled to have you back. To our new families, welcome to our community! At YMS, we pride ourselves on fostering a strong partnership with all stakeholders to ensure a rewarding experience for everyone.
I am Hilary Simmons, honored to be your school principal. This marks my fourth year at Yokota Middle School and I continue to be inspired by our incredible students, dedicated teachers, and supportive families. Our students are at a pivotal stage in their lives, and it's a privilege to guide them as they grow and contribute to our school and community.
As we help our students transition to middle school (or to a new grade within middle school) and prepare for high school, our focus remains on developing independent, critical thinkers equipped with the tools and strategies needed for success in today's world.
We're excited to announce our extracurricular opportunities for the year ahead! Alongside our popular running, basketball, and robotics clubs, we'll be introducing new sports and activities to keep our students engaged and active. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements.
Our dedicated counseling team is here to support your child's well-being. We have a comprehensive team, including a counselor, school psychologist, ASACS counselor, school resource officer, MFLAC counselor, and our school nurse. We address each student's unique needs, ensuring support for those with IEPs, 504 plans, and those who are gifted. Please visit our front office or check our newsletter for more information on the services available to support your family.
Our elective courses align with the Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways offered at the high school. This allows our students to explore their interests and identify potential career paths. We also continue to offer strategic literacy, math intervention, and enrichment classes, providing tiered levels of support to meet every student's needs. If you haven't received your child's schedule, please stop by the front office for assistance.
We're looking forward to an amazing school year ahead! If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to our front office.
Sincerely,
Ms. Hilary Simmons
School Principal
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