Yorktown Community Schools Foundation

06/03/2026

WE HAVE OUR FIRST 94° CHALLENGE WINNERS!

Thanks to Hometown Heating & Cooling, five lucky participants have been selected in this week's drawing for the Yorktown Four for the Fourth 94° Challenge!

Congratulations to:

🔥 Lisa Anderson – Yorktown
🔥 Steve Swanson – Alexandria
🔥 Shannon Staton – Yorktown
🔥 Alan Neff – Yorktown
🔥 Christina Beaty – Muncie

Here's how the challenge works:
Every Wednesday through July 1, we'll draw five registered participants. If the official race-day temperature reaches 94° or higher on July 4, each selected participant will win $500!

And remember, we’re guaranteeing $8,500 in scholarships and prizes, with an additional $25,000 in prizes on the line if we hit 94°!

Not registered yet? There's still time to join one of East Central Indiana's favorite Fourth of July traditions. https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Yorktown/444th

06/03/2026

$33,500 in Scholarships & Prizes Could Be Up for Grabs!

The Yorktown Four for the Fourth is guaranteeing $8,500 in scholarships and prizes, and thanks to Hometown Heating & Cooling, another $25,000 will be awarded if the temperature reaches 94° or higher on race day.

🏃 Run.
🎆 Celebrate.
🔥 Root for the heat.

Register today for one of East Central Indiana's favorite Fourth of July traditions! https://runsignup.com/Race/IN/Yorktown/444th

06/02/2026

Thanks to a YCSF grant, Chelsea Carroll and Mollee Lamb were able to purchase materials for a Regulation Station in their PVE classroom. These resources provide students with a supportive space to regroup, develop self-regulation skills, and successfully transition back to learning when they are ready.

We’re accepting donations for next year’s grants! Donate here: https://yorktownschoolsfoundation.org/tigers-will/

06/01/2026

Congratulations, YHS Class of 2026!

From your first day of kindergarten to crossing the graduation stage, you have grown into leaders, scholars, athletes, artists, and community members ready to make your mark on the world.

We’re proud to support opportunities that help students learn, grow, and achieve their goals. We wish each of you success as you begin your next chapter.

Congratulations, graduates. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next!

05/21/2026

That’s a wrap!
Congratulations, Tigers - It’s been a great year.
Enjoy your summer!

05/19/2026

Register today!

Celebrate a milestone year and give back to your community! Join your neighbors and friends for the Four for the Fourth race, a hometown tradition. Honor America’s 250th birthday while supporting YCS students and schools. Run, walk, and celebrate together. Register today! https://shorturl.at/VRODV

05/19/2026

Thanks to a YCSF classroom grant, students in Mrs. Mendez-Perez’s Spanish 3 class brought language learning to life by reading La clase de confesiones, a Spanish novel centered around friendship and love.

After reading the story, students completed comprehension activities, explored Spanish text abbreviations used throughout the book, and even created their own ending to the cliffhanger finale. Experiences like this help make language learning engaging, interactive, and memorable for students!

05/13/2026

Classroom Grants in Action
Thanks to a YCSF-supported grant, this year YES 5th graders experienced the full chick hatching process firsthand, learning about embryology, development, and responsibility
More than anything, the project sparked excitement and curiosity, creating memorable, meaningful learning experiences that students couldn’t wait to be part of!

Are you interested in supporting classroom projects like this? Donate today! https://yorktownschoolsfoundation.org/tigers-will/

05/06/2026

Support the race. Invest in our schools! Your sponsorship is appreciated.

We know how much you love the Four for the Fourth, but have you considered sponsoring it?

The 444th race is more than a community tradition; it’s an opportunity to support schools and the trail system through the Yorktown Community Schools Foundation.

Local sponsors and donors help make this event possible. If your family is looking for a meaningful way to give back to the community, we invite you to join us in supporting this beloved event. Donation levels below!

Learn more: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/IN/Yorktown/444th

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day, YCS Teachers!
We’re proud to support the incredible educators who make a difference in classrooms every day. We appreciate your dedication, creativity, and commitment to inspire students. Thank you for all you give to your students and the community!