

Superintendent Weekly Update
from the desk of Kathy Amos
February 28, 2025
2025 Western Highlands Conference and Conference Tournament Champions!
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Helping the Kentucky Flood Victims
We have been so abundantly blessed with donations of all kinds in YCS! After distributing gifts, clothing and supplies to all of our children, families and communities, we still had a surplus. We are happy that we can now be a blessing to the flood victims in Kentucky. Having been in their shoes, it means so much to be able to help others as we have been helped.
This FREE family event explores STEM careers through hands-on activities and a regional STEM career and job fair for middle and high school students, and adults interested in STEM careers.
CAGC Scholarships Open
The 2025 Foundation Scholarship program is now accepting applications. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, April 4, 2025. Anyone working in, or pursuing a career within, the commercial construction industry is invited to apply
Up to $20,000 will be awarded!
- University/4 Year College Scholarship - financial support to those college/university degree-seeking students that intend to pursue a career in the commercial construction. This scholarship will be awarded to a current or accepted student at an accredited University/4 Year College in North or South Carolina.
- Technical/Trade School Scholarship - assistance for those individuals seeking to enter the commercial construction industry by obtaining the necessary skills/technical training at a trade or technical school. This scholarship will be awarded to a current or incoming students at an accredited Technical/Trade School in North or South Carolina.
New Society Awards Scholarship
NEW SCHOLARSHIP: Introducing the Society Awards Design Impact Scholarship –
A New Opportunity for NC Public School Students
Society Awards is the premier designer and manufacturer of custom awards, crafting the world’s most prestigious honors, including the Emmys, MTV Awards, YouTube Creator Awards, and The Voice. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has made Society Awards the industry leader in award design and quality. Now, we turn our focus to the future of design, investing in young artists who will shape the visual world of tomorrow.
We understand that while many students demonstrate remarkable artistic talent, they may not consider pursuing careers in design. Yet, art and design are at the core of industries that shape our surroundings—from product and industrial design to fine art and commercial visual arts.
To support these visionary students, Society Awards is offering one $5,000 scholarship and five $1,000 scholarships for the 2024/2025 academic year to NC public high school seniors who plan to further their education in the visual arts.
Key Dates
- Now – May 16th: Nominations and Applications
- Finalists Notified: Mid-June 2025
- Winners Announces: August 1st
Teacher Nomination Form https://zfrmz.com/pLebR2my42nNwpBWSLAr
Learn more at www.societyawards.com.
Samaritan's Purse Hurricane Helene Assistance Relief
Here’s the centralized contact details for those needing assistance…
The phone number is 828 406 9071.
This # is for the public to call because they are in need.
The email is helenerespose@samaritan.org.
This email is for people to request assistance as well.
The North American Ministries (NAM) # for rebuilds, mobile homes, furniture and gravel is (828) 588-4663 or email USDisasterRecovery@samaritan.org.
Printed registration forms available upon request at each school
Yancey County Schools
Email: kathyamos@yanceync.net
Website: www.yanceync.net
Location: 100 School Circle, Burnsville, NC, USA
Phone: (828) 682-6101