YES Prep North Central Secondary

Did you know that every YES Prep graduate is accepted into at least one four-year college or university?

Our College Initiative program provides students with the knowledge, resources, and support necessary to navigate the college application process, secure scholarships, and succeed in higher education. We believe every student deserves access to a quality college education, and we're here to guide them every step of the way.

Learn more about how YES Prep empowers students to lead lives full of opportunity at https://bit.ly/4bYYOoH

Don't miss this opportunity! YES Prep Public Schools is looking for exceptional teachers like YOU.

As a YES Prep teacher, you'll profoundly impact students' lives, foster a love for learning, and ignite their potential. Join us to redefine public education and be part of a team dedicated to equity, growth, and excellence.

Take the next step in your teaching journey!

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Few threads shine as brightly as the contributions of YES Prep’s first Director of College Counseling, Donald Kamentz, now CEO of Contigo Ed, an education consulting firm.

As we close the celebration of a quarter-century of transforming education in Houston, Kamentz’s story serves as a beacon of the passion and innovation that have become hallmarks of the YES Prep experience. Read more about his contributions to YES Prep on our News Update newsletter!

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From Vision to Legacy: Donald Kamentz's 16-Year Journey Shaping College Success at YES Prep featured - YES Prep Public Schools

We hope you're having an amazing summer filled with fun and relaxation! 🌴😎 As we soak up the sun, we're also getting excited for the new school year ahead. 📅🎒

Remember to keep your minds active—read a good book, explore new hobbies, and enjoy some learning adventures. 📖✨

We can't wait to see you back at school in August, ready to embark on another year of growth and discovery! 🌟🎓

We are a month away from getting back to learning! 📚🌟

🗓️✏️ Mark your calendars! And be sure to visit our Back to School page for all the latest information. https://bit.ly/4bLAlTu

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Attention all new 6th grade Trailblazers! Due to hurricane Beryl, we are adjusting our T-Camp dates to only 3 days next week. T-Camp will begin Wednesday, July 17 and end on Friday, July 19. Each day students will be at camp 8:30 - 1:00. Check-in begins at 8:00. We look forward to welcoming our new Ponies!

¡Atención a todos los nuevos Trailblazers de sexto grado! Debido al huracán Beryl, ajustaremos las fechas de nuestro T-Camp a solo 3 días la próxima semana. T-Camp comenzará el miércoles 17 de julio y finalizará el viernes 19 de julio. Cada día, los estudiantes estarán en el campamento de 8:30 a 1:00. El check-in comienza a las 8:00. ¡Esperamos dar la bienvenida a nuestros nuevos ponis!

All YES Prep Campuses and Home Office will be closed for the remainder of the week. We look forward to resuming operations on Monday, July 15, 2024.

Stay Safe!

RESOURCES:
• Refer to hurricane preparedness and other safety information at: readyharris.org
• For power restoration and updates visit CenterPoint Energy Outage Tracker: gisoutagetracker.azurewebsites.net
• For food pantry needs visit: houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
• And for cooling centers across the city visit Community Centers: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c2bd3a645a404df49732881307c18c1e?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3hNRfpxJBTxjVd76mastVcHcWjZJ-9y-fsvplUOz2JGSJAPR3KqRXwCLk_aem_LTXNAJiD8vzA-4sYEup-mQ

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Todos los campus de YES Prep permanecerán cerrados durante el resto de la semana. Esperamos reanudar operaciones el lunes 15 de julio de 2024.

¡Esperamos que usted y su familia continue a salvo!

RECURSOS:
• Consulte la preparación para huracanes y otra información de seguridad en ReadyHarris: readyharris.org
• Para la restauración de energía y las actualizaciones, visite CenterPoint Rastreador de cortes de energía: gisoutagetracker.azurewebsites.net
• Para las necesidades de la despensa de alimentos: houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/find-food/
• Y para los centros de refrigeración de toda la ciudad, visita Comunidad Centros: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c2bd3a645a404df49732881307c18c1e?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3hNRfpxJBTxjVd76mastVcHcWjZJ-9y-fsvplUOz2JGSJAPR3KqRXwCLk_aem_LTXNAJiD8vzA-4sYEup-mQ

IMPORTANT WEATHER ALERT️

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Beryl, all YES Prep-related activities have been cancelled for Monday, July 8, 2024. All campuses will be closed during this time as well.

We will closely monitor the storm's path as it nears landfall and additional updates will be posted on our website and social media by 12 PM on Monday for plans for Tuesday, July 9th .

For hurricane preparedness and other safety information, please visit ReadyHarris.
https://bit.ly/3XV7cCm

Stay safe, everyone!

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ALERTA IMPORTANTE SOBRE EL CLIMA

En anticipación a la Tormenta Tropical Beryl, todas las actividades relacionadas con YES Prep han sido canceladas para el lunes 8 de julio de 2024. Todas las escuelas estarán cerradas durante este tiempo.

Estaremos monitoreando de cerca la trayectoria de la tormenta a medida que se acerca a tierra, y se publicarán actualizaciones adicionales en nuestro sitio web y redes sociales antes de las 12 PM del lunes con planes para el martes 9 de julio.

Para obtener información sobre la preparación para huracanes y otras medidas de seguridad, visite ReadyHarris.

¡Manténganse seguros, todos!

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Attention families! The YES Prep Uniform Store is open! Visit yesprep.org/uniforms to purchase them for the upcoming school year! Make sure to check with your school for upcoming distribution dates to pick up your order!

Reminder that uniforms are only available for purchase ONLINE.

Find your school's distribution dates here: yesprep.org/uniforms.
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¡Atención familias! ¡La tienda de uniformes YES Prep está abierta! Visite yesprep.org/uniforms para comprarlos para el próximo año escolar. Llame a su escuela para confirmar las próximas fechas de distribución y pueda recoger su pedido!

Recordatorio que los uniformes solo están disponibles para su compra EN LÍNEA.

Compre los uniformes aquí: yesprep.org/uniforms.

Happy Independence Day! 🎆

From all us at YES Prep, we want to wish you a fun and safe 4th of July!

Pictured below is one of our Senior Signing Day performers, singing the national anthem.

In observance of July 4th, all YES Prep offices and schools will be closed tomorrow and will reopen on Monday, July 8th. We hope you enjoy a safe and joyous holiday with your loved ones. We’ll be back and ready to assist you upon our return.

Happy Fourth of July! 🎆

Nominations for the 2024 Chris Barbic Legacy Alumni Award are now open! Named in honor of YES Prep founder Chris Barbic, this award recognizes a YES Prep alumnus who is going above and beyond to improve the communities we serve. Click here to learn more and nominate a deserving alumnus by July 15: https://www.yesprep.org/support-yes/special-events/AlumniNominations

Social Media Day is a celebration of connectivity, expression and information.

At YES Prep, social media helps us stay connected with our families, community and staff across platforms. It allows us to educate and inform, celebrate and discover and learn and share with others.

Celebrate with us by sharing who you stay connected with in the comments below ⬇️

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Don't miss out on everything YES Prep! News, updates and upcoming events all right in your inbox! This month we have:

🌟 Child Nutrition team wins multiple awards from Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
🌟 Sparking dreams: Senior Walks unite and inspire communities
🌟 YES Prep Public Schools awarded prestigious M-Pact Fund grant by the Moody Foundation
🌟 From vision to legacy: Donald Kamentz's 16-year journey shaping college success at YES Prep
🌟 YES Prep Public Schools Director of New Teacher Development named to national fellowship for educator preparation leaders
🌟 YES Prep Public Schools offers free meals to all students

So don't miss out on everything our district is doing! Subscribe today!

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Trailblazers our campus will be closed July 1st to July 7th. Reminder upon our return our office hours will be from 8am-12pm.

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Trailblazers les recordamos que estaremos cerrado el 1 de Julio hasta el 7 de Julio. Cuando regresemos en Julio, nuestras horas de oficina ceran de 8am-12pm.

Student Dress Code/ Uniform Updates!

Day 3: Uniforms

Trailblazers families, if you would like more in detail information of our policy you can visit our website at “Yes Prep North Central Secondary” and select the tab “dress code”.

Did you know that many Texas children face food insecurity? Sharing this will will make a difference. Tell your friends about our Summer Meal Programs and the no cost meals sites offer.



Summer meals will be offered during the following times:

⭐ BREAKFAST: Elementary – 7 - 8 a.m.; Secondary – 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

⭐ LUNCH: Elementary – 10:15 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.; Secondary – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



To learn more, visit our Summer Meals webpage at https://yesprep.org/summer-meals. You can also visit SummerFood.org or call 211 to learn more about the summer meals program across Houston.

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¿Sabía que muchos niños de Texas enfrentan de inseguridad alimentaria? Es probable que al divulgar esto, esta información llegue a alguien que podría beneficiarse de enterarse sobre nuestro Programa de Servicios de Alimentos de Verano y la oferta de los sitios que ofrecen comida sin costo alguno.

⭐ DESAYUNO: Primaria – 7 - 8 a.m.; Secundaria – 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

⭐ ALMUERZO: Primaria – 10:15 a. m. - 12:25 p. m.; Secundaria – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



Para obtener más información, visite nuestra página web de comidas de verano en https://yesprep.org/summer-meals. También puede visitar SummerFood.org o llamar al 211 para obtener más información sobre el programa de comidas de verano en todo Houston.

¡Actualizaciones sobre el código de vestimenta y uniformes de los estudiantes!

Día 2: Tarjetas de identificación

Si tiene más preguntas sobre la identificación de los estudiantes, llame al 713-967-8800

Student Dress Code and Uniform Updates!

Day 2: Id Badges

If you have any further questions about students identification please call at 713-967-8800.

School Dress Code and Uniform updates!

Day 1: Backpacks/Bags

Trailblazer families pls check our North Central Secondary website page for more dress code information.

¡Actualizaciones sobre el código de vestimenta y uniformes escolares!

Día 1: Mochilas/Bolsos

Familias trailblazers, consulten nuestra página web de North Central Secondary para obtener más información sobre el código de vestimenta.

Nutritious meals are important for kids to learn and grow, even when school is out. That’s why the Summer Meal Programs are offering meals for kids this summer at no cost. Visit SummerFood.org to find a meal site near you.



Summer meals will be offered during the following times:

⭐ BREAKFAST: Elementary – 7 - 8 a.m.; Secondary – 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

⭐ LUNCH: Elementary – 10:15 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.; Secondary – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



To learn more, visit our Summer Meals webpage at https://yesprep.org/summer-meals. You can also visit SummerFood.org or call 211 to learn more about the summer meals program across Houston.

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Las comidas nutritivas son importantes para que los niños aprendan y crezcan. Los programas de comidas de verano ofrecen comidas para niños este verano sin costo. Visite SummerFood.org para encontrar un sitio de comidas cerca de usted.



⭐ DESAYUNO: Primaria – 7 - 8 a.m.; Secundaria – 8:15 - 8:45 a.m.

⭐ ALMUERZO: Primaria – 10:15 a. m. - 12:25 p. m.; Secundaria – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



Para obtener más información, visite nuestra página web de comidas de verano en https://yesprep.org/summer-meals. También puede visitar SummerFood.org o llamar al 211 para obtener más información sobre el programa de comidas de verano en todo Houston.