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OCTOBER 2026
OCTOBER 2026
🐐 Meet Our G.O.A.T.S. of the Month
🐐 Meet Our G.O.A.T.S. of the Month
Student of the Month
NYLAH Farley
NYLAH Farley
Nylah is an absolute sweetheart, and we love seeing her show up for YES so consistently. Her kindness makes her a joy to have around, and we’re proud of the commitment she shows by making afterschool a regular part of her week. Keep showing up and being your sweet self, Nylah. We’re so glad you’re one of our YES GOATs!
Parent of the Month
Yalanda douglas
Yalanda douglas
Ms. Douglas serves our district as an employee and is part of our school community as a parent. Her children attend Baldwin County schools and participate in our YES Afterschool Program, giving her a firsthand look at how we support students during the school day and after the bell. Thank you, Ms. Douglas, for believing in our public schools and trusting us to be part of your children’s learning. We’re glad your family is part of YES!
Teacher of the Month
Nanda neganDhi
Nanda neganDhi
As a sixth-grade ELA teacher at Oak Hill, she helps students build their vocabulary, grow as readers, and stick with a concept until it clicks. She brings that same care to YES after the bell. Thank you, Ms. Negandhi, for going the extra mile for our YES GOATs!
Who keeps the Lights💡
Who keeps the Lights💡
On for Our YES GOATs?🐐
On for Our YES GOATs?🐐
Sequena Moon Stanton
GCSU's Director of Afterschool Achievement
Angela Criscoe, M.F.A.
GCSU's Executive Director of
Continuing and
Professional Studies
“YES GOATs: Lights On Afterschool” wall display outside the cafeteria at Oak Hill Middle School!
It’s one thing to ask middle schoolers what they like about afterschool. Give them a pair of paper sunglasses and some markers, though, and suddenly you’ve got a whole hallway worth stopping for.
For Lights On Afterschool, our Oak Hill Middle School YES students decorated sunglasses to show what the program means to them. Their colorful creations filled the wall around one big pair of YES GOATs shades. The display gave students a chance to tell the story of YES from their side. After the bell rings, they have more time to work through a tough assignment, learn from each other, and try something they might have been nervous to try on their own. And there’s a special kind of pride in going from “Can somebody help me?” to “Come here, I got you.”
Those moments happen because people are doing the work long before students arrive. Sequena Moon Stanton, GCSU’s Director of Afterschool Achievement, writes and manages the grants that help fund YES. Angela Criscoe, GCSU’s Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Studies, supports that work and helps keep afterschool opportunities available to our families. Our students get to be the GOATs in the hallway, but Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Criscoe have earned their own pair of shades, too. 😎
Thank you both for helping keep the lights on at Oak Hill and giving our students more time to Grow, Overcome, Achieve, Try, and Succeed.
G.O.A.T. Mode:
G.O.A.T. Mode:
Academics & Enrichment in Action
Academics & Enrichment in Action
YES GOATs in Action: Learning Together, Leading on Their Own
In Ms. Byrd’s Designers and Entrepreneurs Academic Class, YES students teach one another, check in with Mr. Nelson for guidance, and put what they learn into practice independently.
Math Mania | YES GOATs Multiply with UNO 🐐
Who knew a deck of UNO cards could double as math practice? 🐐 In Ms. Greene’s Math Mania Enrichment Class, our YES GOATs sharpen their multiplication skills one card at a time.
Gamers Edition | YES GOATs Hit Pause to Level Up 🎮
Even in Mrs. Liggins and Ms. Lamar's Gamers Edition Class, sometimes our YES GOATs hit pause to handle business and put their grades first! 🎮 Between math practice on IXL and history research with Studies Weekly, students reflected on what they gain from YES and decorated paper sunglasses for our Lights On Afterschool wall display. 😎
Movie Makers | Meet the Cast 🎬
In Mr. Waller’s Movie Makers Enrichment class, our YES GOATs are developing the characters who will bring their movies to life. From masked heroes to a unicorn with a jump shot, this cast already has range!
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
What’s Coming Up with the YES GOATs! 🐐
What’s Coming Up with the YES GOATs! 🐐
Stay connected with upcoming YES events, family engagement opportunities, and important school dates!
BCSD students will participate in a Digital Learning Day on Friday, November 6, 2026. Please follow your child’s school and teacher's directions for assignments and learning expectations.
🎪 Reminder, YES families! Join us for our Family & Community Engagement Night on Tuesday, November 10, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the Oak Hill Middle School cafeteria. Come enjoy carnival activities, meet our community partners, and stop by for YES Parent Orientation if you’re new to the program. See you there!
This Veterans Day, the Oak Hill Middle School YES Program honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. We’re especially grateful for the veterans in our YES families and throughout the Oak Hill community. Thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and the example you set for our students.
🍂 Thanksgiving Break is November 23–27, 2026! We’re thankful for our YES GOATs and the families who cheer them on. We hope you enjoy a week of rest, good food, and time with the people you love. Happy Thanksgiving from the Oak Hill YES Program!
sEPTEMBER 2026
sEPTEMBER 2026
🐐 Meet Our G.O.A.T.S. of the Month
🐐 Meet Our G.O.A.T.S. of the Month
Student of the Month
Jordyn Ray
Jordyn Ray
Jordyn consistently attends YES and completes her work without being asked. She is an exemplary YES student.
Parent of the Month
Manzie Broxton
Manzie Broxton
Mr. Broxton is not only our principal at OHMS. He is also a YES parent who holds his daughter to the same standards and expectations as all the other students.
Teacher of the Month
Shantel Byrd
Shantel Byrd
Ms. Byrd is a dedicated YES teacher who is committed to helping her students grow academically and socially.
GOATs Level Up:
GOATs Level Up:
Homework Help with Heart!
Homework Help with Heart!
Our YES GOATs have some familiar faces cheering them on! Maya and Veera Puri of Level Up Tutoring have returned for another year to help our YES students with their homework and support their academic growth.
Through homework assistance, encouragement, and guidance, Maya and Veera help students work through challenges and build confidence in their learning. Their continued commitment reminds our students that becoming their greatest takes practice, persistence, and people who believe in them!
We are grateful to have Maya and Veera back on our team. Thank you for helping our YES GOATs level up, one assignment at a time!
G.O.A.T. Mode:
G.O.A.T. Mode:
Academics & Enrichment in Action
Academics & Enrichment in Action
Cloze Reading Strategy in Action!
During academic time, our YES students applied reading strategies and annotated a relatable passage about hair weaves and protective styles to strengthen their vocabulary and reading comprehension.
YES GOATs
On The Case!
Students in Ms. Poole's G.O.A.T.S. Investigators enrichment class learned the difference between class evidence and individual evidence by analyzing various pieces.
Creativity Meets Entrepreneurship!
Students in Ms. Byrd’s Designers & Entrepreneurs enrichment class are designing vases for potential sale—turning their creative ideas into business possibilities. Our YES GOATs are budding entrepreneurs!
Our YES GOATs
Have Moves!
Students in Mrs. Grable’s Adventure Academy enrichment class explored the benefits of moving their bodies through dance, with Makayla taking the lead in an impromptu dance session! 😂 A little movement, a lot of laughter, and plenty of fun!
Upcoming events
Upcoming events
What’s Coming Up with the YES GOATs! 🐐
What’s Coming Up with the YES GOATs! 🐐
Stay connected with upcoming YES events, family engagement opportunities, and important school dates!
🍂 Fall Break — Past Event
October 5–9, 2026
We hope our YES families enjoyed a refreshing Fall Break!
💻 YES Advisory Meeting
💻 YES Advisory Meeting
October 22, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. | Zoom
(Optional for parents)
Parents are welcome to join our YES Advisory Meeting to share feedback, ask questions, and help support our after-school program.
💡 YES GOATs: Lights On Afterschool
💡 YES GOATs: Lights On Afterschool
October 22, 2026 | Outside the cafeteria
Help us celebrate our YES GOATs and the importance of after-school programs! Feel free to come inside and view our “YES GOATs: Lights On Afterschool” wall display outside the cafeteria.
🖥️ Digital Learning Day
🖥️ Digital Learning Day
(Students stay home)
November 6, 2026
BCSD students will participate in a Digital Learning Day. Please follow your child’s school and teacher's directions for assignments and learning expectations.
🤝 Mandatory Family Engagement Event & Orientation
November 10, 2026 | 5:00 p.m.
Oak Hill Middle School Cafeteria
YES parents and guardians are required to attend our Parent Engagement Event. This will also be Orientation Day for the parents of our new YES students. Join us for important program information and an opportunity to connect with our YES team.
AUGUST 2026
AUGUST 2026
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
Welcome Back, YES Families! 🎉
We are excited to welcome our YES students and families to the 2026–2027 school year!
We officially kicked off our first day of YES on Monday, August 17, 2026, and we have already hit the ground running! Our students have been settling into their after-school routines, completing homework and academic assignments, receiving additional support, and participating in engaging enrichment activities.
On August 27, 2026, in conjunction with Oak Hill Middle School’s Title I Parent Meeting, we hosted our YES Parent Orientation. We were excited to connect with our families, share expectations for the year, and discuss how we can work together to support student success.
As we get into the swing of another great year, our focus remains on providing students with a safe, supportive, and engaging after-school environment where they can strengthen their academic skills, explore STEAM-based enrichment opportunities, and continue growing as learners.
We are looking forward to a year filled with learning, growth, exploration, and achievement! Thank you to our YES families for partnering with us. We are excited about everything the 2026–2027 YES school year has in store!
Welcome back, YES family — let’s make it a great year! 💙📚✨
🐐 The YES GOATs Daily Game Plan: Enrichment & Academics in Action!
🐐 The YES GOATs Daily Game Plan: Enrichment & Academics in Action!
At YES, every minute matters! Our daily schedule is intentionally designed to provide students with a balance of meaningful academic support, engaging enrichment experiences, and opportunities for personal growth.
During academic time, students focus on homework completion, strengthening essential skills, receiving individualized support, and improving their overall academic performance.
During enrichment time, students explore their interests, develop new skills, express their creativity, and participate in hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom.
By maintaining a consistent schedule, we ensure that every YES GOAT has the opportunity to explore, learn, grow, and succeed!
📅 View Our YES Academic & Enrichment Schedule
📅 View Our YES Academic & Enrichment Schedule
Parents, students, and staff are encouraged to review our daily schedule to stay informed about program activities and expectations.
👉 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE YES ACADEMIC & ENRICHMENT SCHEDULE
At YES, we don't just fill time after school. We make every moment count because our GOATs are destined for greatness! 🐐💙❤️
G.O.A.T. Mode:
G.O.A.T. Mode:
Academics & Enrichment in Action
Academics & Enrichment in Action
Lecture Time with Ms. Lamar
Lecture Time with Ms. Lamar
Ms. Lamar encourages our YES GOATs to make positive choices, demonstrate their best behavior, and keep their grades strong!
Circle Maps with Ms. Poole
Circle Maps with Ms. Poole
Our YES GOATs reflected on their experiences at OHMS so far by creating circle maps filled with their thoughts and memories. Their creativity made each map uniquely their own!
Homework with Mrs. Warthen
Homework with Mrs. Warthen
Our YES GOATs sharpen their math skills as they complete their spiral review homework, preparing for the next day’s class!
🐐 Meet Our G.O.A.T.S. of the Month
🐐 Meet Our G.O.A.T.S. of the Month
Student of the Month
Asia Johnson
Asia Johnson
Asia demonstrates a strong dedication to learning, growing, and becoming her best as a student each day.
Parent of the Month
Harvey Lango Sr.
Harvey Lango Sr.
Mr. Lango consistently demonstrates his commitment to YES by following our parent sign-out procedures each day.
Teacher of the Month
Cornelius Waller
Cornelius Waller
Mr. Waller just joined us this fall as a teacher and is already making such a huge impact on our students!
Could YOU Be Our Next G.O.A.T.?
Could YOU Be Our Next G.O.A.T.?
Every month, we recognize members of our YES family who help make our program GREAT! There’s no single way to become a G.O.A.T.—it’s about consistently showing up, growing, supporting others, and making a positive impact.
🎓 Student G.O.A.T.
Students can stand out by:
Attending YES consistently and being ready to learn.
Completing homework and taking academics seriously.
Showing growth in grades, effort, or behavior.
Participating in enrichment and STEAM activities.
Demonstrating respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude.
Helping and encouraging others.
💙 Parent/Guardian G.O.A.T.
Parents and guardians can stand out by:
Supporting regular YES attendance.
Following arrival, dismissal, and sign-out procedures.
Communicating and partnering with YES staff.
Encouraging their student to complete assignments and do their best.
Participating in YES family events and activities when possible.
Helping us create a positive and successful YES community.
🍎 Teacher G.O.A.T.
YES teachers can stand out by:
Creating engaging academic and enrichment experiences.
Building positive relationships with students.
Supporting students with homework and academic needs.
Monitoring student progress and responding when additional support is needed.
Communicating with families and day-school teachers.
Going above and beyond to help our YES students succeed.
🏆 Who Will Be Our Next G.O.A.T.?
Greatness is shown in the little things we do consistently. Keep showing up, keep growing, keep supporting one another, and keep giving your best.
You could be our next YES G.O.A.T.! 🐐🌟
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