YES Prep Public Schools

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom and perseverance. ❤️🖤💚

Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, many enslaved people in Texas did not learn they were free until June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and announced their freedom. Juneteenth serves as an opportunity to reflect on this important chapter in our nation's history and the progress that followed.

Swipe to learn more about the history of Juneteenth and the meaning behind the symbols associated with this day.

A strong school year starts before the first day of class.

Join us for the YES Prep Cares Back-to-School Health Fair, where families can access free vaccines, school supplies, haircuts and community resources to help students start the school year healthy, prepared and ready to learn.

Through partnerships with Texas Children's, Ogle School, First Student and others, families will have access to resources and services—all in one place.

We're also excited to welcome Commissioner Lesley Briones and Council Member Edward Pollard as we come together to support Houston families.

Families can enjoy:
• Free vaccines provided by Texas Children's
• 300 free backpacks filled with school supplies
• Free or low-cost haircuts provided by Ogle School
• Community resources and support services
• Resources from the YES Prep Special Education Department

📅 Saturday, Aug. 1
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 YES Prep West Elementary
9910 Sharpcrest St., Houston, TX

Register today: https://bit.ly/BTSHealthFairYES

In the latest installment of our Teaching Excellence Spotlight Series, we highlight Lance Berrones of YES Prep Northside Secondary and Centoria Roberts of YES Prep Brays Oaks Elementary, two first-year educators who are building confidence, strengthening their practice, and creating meaningful learning experiences for students.

Through Teaching Excellence, YES Prep's alternative certification program, teachers receive real-time coaching and support that helps them refine instruction, build strong classroom cultures, and drive student success.

Read their stories and learn how investing in teacher development helps strengthen classrooms across YES Prep: https://bit.ly/YESPrepBlog

Last month, 140 YES Prep juniors and seniors attended a performance of Fences at Alley Theatre through a collaboration supported by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Arts Resource Grant. After studying August Wilson’s powerful play in class, students had the opportunity to experience the story come to life through a live performance.

Rising seniors at YES Prep East End Secondary, Pablo Sanchez and Ismael Martinez, shared how reading Fences and seeing it performed on stage deepened their understanding of family, identity, perseverance, and the lasting impact of generational struggles.

Read their reflections and learn how the arts continue to create meaningful learning experiences for our students: https://bit.ly/YESPrepBlog

FAMILY UPDATE – Please make sure to read this month's Family Update. Topics covered include:

⭐ Summer Meals
⭐ Annual Enrollment Forms
⭐ Uniforms
⭐ Commencement
⭐ Family Association Representatives
and more!

For these and other topics, visit: https://bit.ly/YPfamilyupdates

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ACTUALIZACIÓN FAMILIAR – Asegúrese de leer la Actualización Familiar de este mes. Los temas cubiertos incluyen:

⭐ Comidas de Verano
⭐ Formularios Anuales de Inscripción
⭐ Uniformes
⭐ Temporada de Graduaciones
⭐ Representantes de la Asociación Familiar
¡y más!

Para estos y otros temas, haga clic aqui: https://bit.ly/YPfamilyupdates

As Houston and the world get ready for the World Cup, we're celebrating some big wins of our own:

🏆 More than $121 million in scholarships earned by the Class of 2026
🏆 Recognized as a Top Workplace
🏆 Expanding opportunities for students with the opening of YES Prep West Elementary
🏆 Consistently earning recognition for academic excellence across our schools

Ready to join Team YES Prep?

Limited seats are still available at select campuses for the 2026–27 school year. Apply today and become part of a school community that's helping students achieve their goals both in and out of the classroom.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/YPStuApp26-27

☀️ Summer is here, and free meals are available for Houston-area children and teens.

Through June 26, children and teens 18 and younger can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at participating YES Prep campuses, regardless of where they attend school.

Help us spread the word so families can take advantage of this important summer resource.

Find meal locations, dates and serving times: https://bit.ly/YPSummerMeals