East Yancey Middle

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🚨 Due to a water main break, Mountain Heritage High School will dismiss at 10:00 a.m. Buses will take students home as normal. Athletic practices will be held after school at regular times. All other schools will remain on a regular schedule.

Thank you for keeping our communities and schools safe!

Good evening, this is Mr. Byland with several announcements from East Yancey Middle School, This week is spirit week. Monday is dress like Adam Sandler day, Tuesday is Switcharoo Day where students dress like teachers and teachers dress like students, Wednesday is Twin Day, Thursday is Camo vs Neon Day, and Friday is wear your Halloween Costume Day. No costumes can contain any weapons, alcohol, or tobacco. The PTO is still selling their annual Spirit Wear sale. Please get those orders in this week. Sports Section: Basketball is away on Thursday. Thanks, and as always, GO PANTHERS!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Yancey County Schools family is deeply heartbroken by the tragic loss experienced by one of our staff members whose husband and grandson—also one of our students—passed away in a recent accident.

Our top priority is providing care and support to our students, staff, and the family during this incredibly difficult time. Additional counseling and emotional support services are available to both students and employees.

We extend our deepest prayers and condolences to her as she mourns the loss of her husband and her beloved grandson.

Good evening, this is Mr. Byland with a couple of announcements. For those attending the DC trip, remember that your second deposit is due by Monday if you have not already submitted it. Also, our attempt at setting up scheduled parent conferences did not work. If you would like to have a specific meeting with a specific teacher, please email the teacher. Otherwise, we will be doing it as we have in the past where parents just drop by when they can. Remember that you do not have to attend, but we love seeing you. Thanks and as always, GO PANTHERS!

Christmas Assistance 2025

Please submit this application if you are need of assistance for Christmas for your children this year. This application is for assistance sponsored by Shoal Creek Church. You will be notified by mid-November if your application has been accepted. Deadline for applications is October 31st.

Por favor, envíe esta solicitud si necesita ayuda para la Navidad de sus hijos este año. Esta solicitud es para la ayuda patrocinada por la Iglesia Shoal Creek. Se le notificará a mediados de noviembre si su solicitud ha sido aceptada. La fecha límite para presentar solicitudes es el 31 de octubre.

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Good evening, this is Mr. Byland with several announcements from East Yancey Middle School, The PTO is still selling their annual Spirit Wear sale. Please get those orders in this week. Thursday will be a half day for students. Please sign up for parent conferences with the new system. The old system crashed as we were trying something new, and we apologize, so please resign up on the new system. Thanks, and as always, GO PANTHERS!

Please signup for a time to meet with your students teachers on Oct 23rd! 6th Grade: https://bit.ly/4hclnJn 7 Grade: http://bit.ly/4n6wXIM_ 8th Grade: http://bit.ly/4qqP9Qe

Come see the renovations to these beautiful buildings!

🚨Due to a water main break on the east side of town, East Yancey Middle School and Burnsville Elementary School will have a Remote Learning Day stating at 9:00 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. All other schools will be on a regular schedule.

Have you thanked your principal today!

Good evening, this is Mr. Byland with several announcements from East Yancey Middle School, The PTO will start its annual Spirit Wear sale on Monday. Your child will bring an order form home for you. The dental clinic will be at East Yancey on Monday. There will be a community open house Thursday from 5-6:30pm at East Yancey for anyone that hasn’t, to come see the construction updates. Students will have their ELA benchmark on Friday, followed by an earthquake drill. Sports: Cheer open gym will be Monday and Tuesday. Cheer tryouts will be on Wednesday and Thursday. Girls basketball tryouts will be on Monday from 3:30-5:45. Boys basketball will have open gym from 5:45-7 on Monday and tryouts will be on Tuesday from 3:30-5:30. Thanks, and as always, GO PANTHERS!

Our annual spirit wear will be on sale starting Monday. Students will bring the order form home on Monday.

Parents of 7th and 6th grade. We are about an hour and half from the schools. 6th graders and students that have siblings in both grades will be picked up at EY. 7th graders will be picked up at Burnsville Elementary

Good evening, all students that are attending the field trip will be picked up as follows: Sixth graders and students with siblings in the 6th or 7th grade, will be picked up at East Yancey. Students in 7th grade will be picked up at Burnsville Elementary. As a reminder, students need to dress appropriately for the weather, bring sunscreen, and have on good walking shoes. Students that are bringing their lunch, need to remember to pack a good hearty lunch as this is going to be a fun but long day

Basketball Tryout Information

Wednesday will be a Black and Yellow day for all staff and students as our volleyball team goes into the the playoffs!

Good evening, bus 133 will not run in the morning or afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Cheer Tryouts Update