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MISSION ADVANCEMENT

Calendar Flips to December

December brings a variety of emotions from happy to frustration and everything in between to all age

groups. Further, before the month ends, many last-minute decisions are made and last minute gifts

purchased.

Personally, for our family, December translates to family and friend gatherings, awesome worship

services, donations to our favorite non-profit organizations, Christmas music/carols, and …. the dreaded

last minute planning, rushing, and shopping.

Last Minute Decisions

Our family has the opportunity to take time to review the mission of the non-profits that we support to

insure each is staying true to its mission as well as to its Christian commitment. After the review, we

prayerfully make the decision as to where our support will be given for the year. Obviously, Yorkville

Christian remains at the top of our donation list. Why?

Simply, Yorkville Christian is faithful to its mission of energizing, educating, and impacting students’

lives to make a difference in God’s world. It is a mission that is so important in our current world’s

climate. Therefore, as your family makes those last-minute decisions of what non-profits should be

supported, I encourage you to support Yorkville Christian Annual Fund.

How can you support? A check mailed to or dropped off at Yorkville Christian is one way. A second way

is to visit our website at yorkvillechristian.com, click on donate and follow the directions. Remember a

gift of any size is appreciated.

Last Minute Gifts

Last minute gifts are where I welcome any and all suggestions as I scramble to the “deadline.”

Therefore, I offer the following for you to consider as you debate, struggle, and rush for that last minute

gift.

As part of Yorkville Christian’s 10th anniversary celebration, a “Legacy Brick” program is being offered…

bricks will be installed at the main entrance and remain year after year.

Consider a gift of a legacy brick in honor of your family, your student, a friend, or your grandchild. For

more information, visit our website at https://yorkvillechristian.com/donation/ and complete the form.

Or, feel free to contact Janine McDavitt at 630-200-1305 or janinemcdavitt@yorkvillechristian.com.

In our busy lives, taking a few minutes for last minute decision and last-minute gifts, provides a quiet

time to focus on the true meaning of Christmas without being engulfed in the world’s view of Christmas.

Peace and Blessings,

Connie Brott

Director of Mission Advancement

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS FINE ARTS SHADOW DAY

On Thursday, December 7, Yorkville Christian hosted a Fine Arts Shadow Day.  Shadow guests were treated to a very exciting day.  The day started with the shadows attending a drawing session led by Yorkville Christian art teacher, Mr. John McDavitt.  The shadow guests learned about shading and light and drew some cartoon characters to practice these concepts.  The shadows attended a regular class with their hosts, and then they were treated to a special music lesson under the direction of Mrs. Christy Motley, Yorkville Christian’s music teacher.  The shadow guests learned how to play the hand bells as well as the keyboard.  Shadow students attended chapel and were treated to a catered lunch, where they were able to have a question-and-answer session with the Yorkville Christian fine arts teachers.  Students also were able to learn about all the fine arts classes and clubs that are offered at Yorkville Christian.

Following lunch, shadow guests attended two more art classes – a Drawing and Painting Class with Mr. McDavitt, as well as an Adobe class, where they were able to use the new computers in the computer lab.  Another highlight of the afternoon was attending Mr. Vester’s class where students participated in a podcast.  Each shadow guest in attendance received a “goodie bag” and were able to ask questions of our Director of Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders, regarding Yorkville Christian.  It was a great day, and we are so thankful these students and families were led by the Lord to visit Yorkville Christian and learn more about our school.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS AGRICULTURE SHADOW DAY

Yorkville Christian High School hosted an Ag Shadow Day on Thursday, December 14.  The day consisted of several different exciting activities for the shadow guests.  The shadow guests visited an “Intro to Agriculture” class; an “Animal Science” class; and a “Food Science” class.  Mrs. Wiesbrook and Mrs. Stewart, the Yorkville Christian Agriculture teachers presented a variety of lesson activities including everything from “How to Make Ice Cream” to “Christmas Ag Facts.”  The shadow guests had a great time with these activities.  Shadows also had the opportunity to attend some regular classes with their hosts, as well as our weekly chapel.  Another highlight of the day was a catered lunch, where shadow guests listened to presentations by FFA officers, as well as members of the Rodeo Club.  There was also a question-and-answer session with the agriculture teachers.  Each shadow guest also received a “goodie bag.”

We thank all of the shadow guests who joined us for the day, and a special thanks to Mrs. Wiesbrook and Mrs. Stewart for all of their efforts in planning the day’s activities.

CLASSROOM CORNER

Toy and Game Design 

Toy and Game Design students recently completed a “Team Happy Meal” project.  Each team picked a license and designed a line of Happy Meal toys, created a visual presentation to communicate their toys’ features and prepared their oral presentations to “pitch” their concepts to the client.  Mr. John McDavitt, the Toy and Game Design class instructor, was very happy with the final products and presentations.

Food Science

Students in Mrs. Wiesbrook’s Food Science class recently created “Pumpkin Pie in a Bag” in
class. Students created their own miniature pumpkin pie in a bag and then transferred their mixture to a
cup and added homemade whip cream to top off the dessert. The final products were delicious!

Biology

Biology students, under the direction of Mrs. Laura Schnyders, completed a “Gummy Bear Bonds
Lab” as part of their “Chemistry in Biology” unit. Students gained an understanding of atoms, elements,
molecules, and compounds as well as the types of bonds that can form between atoms.

Drawing and Painting/ Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop/Toy and Game Design

Designer and Business Owner, Emilie Procsal, of Scarlet Cardinal Studios, visited Yorkville Christian to speak about her career to our
three visual arts classes. Emilie is a fine arts major who transitioned to product development (Wilton Ind,
Itzy Ritzy) and now provides photography and video solutions to the real estate industry. Emilie shared
valuable first-hand experiences with each class about her journey from student to professional to business
owner. It was a privilege to have her speak to our students!

Biology

Biology students in Mrs. Schnyder’s class completed a Frixion Lab as part of their “Chemistry in
Biology” unit.  Students used hair dryers as a heat source to cause a chemical reaction in the Frixion ink.
The heat broke bonds that allow it to be visible – causing it to disappear!  Students then used keyboard
spray as a cold source to cause the components in the Frixion ink to bond again – and the ink reappeared.
Understanding chemical reactions and the making and breaking of bonds will prepare students to
understand the biological processes they will be studying in our next unit:  The cell.

Honors Geometry

Students in Mrs. Tickel’s Honors Geometry class worked on a partner project for their
unit. This extension project involved creating similar triangles and comparing their relationships of
corresponding sides and congruent angles. Students tested the angle at which they must roll a basketball
into the wall in order to create the correct angle to knock over a paper cup. They recorded their findings
and presented their data for their final project.

Drawing and Painting

Drawing and Painting students completed their Grid Drawing Projects. This project
incorporated all the skills the students learned during the semester including values (lights and darks), line,
form, and accuracy. The students did an amazing job!

Media Writing and Production

Students in Mr. Vester’s Media Writing and Production class recently
completed ten-minute newscasts covering six different beats – sports, weather, entertainment, food, crime,
and miscellaneous. The students did a great job putting the podcasts together. It was a great learning
experience for the students.

MUSTANGS IN THE COMMUNITY

GIRLS BASKETBALL BEGINS THE 2023-24 SEASON

The Yorkville Christian varsity girls’ basketball team kicked off the 2023-24 season the week of November 13-18 with a Thanksgiving tournament at Wheaton Academy.  The girls faced three much larger schools, and even though they did not come out with a win, they battled throughout the tournament.  Coach Schutt believes playing the opening games against much bigger schools will be a great help to the girls down the road, as they get into tournament time.

WRESTLING STARTS THE NEW SEASON WITH STYLE

On Tuesday, November 21, the Yorkville Christian wrestling team started their season with a home meet against Oakwood (Fithian) and Woodstock.  The Mustangs lost the match with Oakwood by a score of 45-28, but defeated Woodstock by a score of 54-18.  The following day, the Mustangs traveled to Batavia to battle Batavia and Morton (Berwyn Cicero).  The Mustangs won both matches defeating Batavia by a score of 46-24, and Morton by a score of 72-12.  The team was led by Aiden Larsen, Ty Edwards, Robby Nelson, and Tyler Gleason, who all went 4-0 in their matches.  Ryan Alaimo, Tristan Gleason and Jackson Allen all went 3-1 to contribute to the wins.

The JV wrestlers also did a great job with Daniel Nelson going 5-0; Jackson Witt going 4-1; Henry Fox going 4-1; and Kenny Fox and Eddie Poe also competed well for the team.  Great job, Mustangs!  The varsity team wrestled at the DeRousse Individual tourney on November 25, and the JV team wrestled at the Rockford East Invitational on November 24.  The varsity placed 5^th out of 24 teams at the Ted DeRousse tourney in Antioch.  Individual medalists were Aiden Larsen and Ty Edwards, both champions at their weights.  Robby Nelson took 2^nd place.  Garrett Tunnel placed 5^th, and Hayden Wheeler placed 6^th.  All Mustang wrestlers had at least one win and several had multiple wins.  Other competitors for the Mustangs included Eli Foster, Tristan Gleason, Xander Oliver, Ty Lombardo, Isaac Gray, Tyler Gleason, and Jackson Allen.

BOYS BASKETBALL WINS THEIR HOME OPENER

The boys’ basketball program played their home opener on Tuesday, November 28, against Universal.  The varsity won by a score of 78-48.  The team was led by Jayden Riley’s 29 points and Zach Marini’s 25.  The JV team also defeated Universal in what was their first game of the year.  The JV team was led with balanced scoring from Graham Razum, Austin Vugteveen, and Joey Benig.  Great job, Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SOCCER PLAYER EARNS AWARD

Congratulations to Yorkville Christian senior, Dakota Bulson, was named to the 2023 Kendall County Now All-Area Soccer Team, as an Honorable Mention selection.  Dakota was one of 17 players selected to the team.  Dakota helped lead Yorkville Christian to a school record in wins this season.  Great job, Dakota!

WRESTLING TEAM CONTINUES WINNING WAYS

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team had a home meet on Friday, December 1, against Peotone High School and Ottawa Marquette.  The Mustangs were very dominant throughout defeating Peotone by a score of 66-12, and defeating Ottawa Marquette by a score of 50-14. Aiden Larsen moved his overall record to 10-0 on the season, while Ty Edwards improved to 11-0.  Robby Nelson moved his overall record to 8-1, and Garrett Tunnell notched his 9^th win against only two losses.  It was a great team effort for the Mustangs and Coach Vester!  Great job.

BOYS BASKETBALL NOTCHES ANOTHER WIN AT HOME

The Yorkville Christian basketball program hosted Lombard College Prep on Saturday, December 2.  The JV started the night off right with a win against the visitors.  The varsity team had little trouble defeating the guests, winning by a score of 98-68.  The Mustangs had five players in double digits including Jayden Riley, Trey Alford, Jordan Purvis, Noah Aguado, and Zach Marini.  Brady Sovern contributed another near triple double with 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists to help the Mustangs.  Great job, team!

BOYS BASKETBALL HITS THE CENTURY MARK AGAINST IFS

On Tuesday, December 5, the Yorkville Christian Mustangs hosted IFS for a basketball matchup.  The JV and varsity teams had a very successful night, as both teams recorded decisive wins over IFS.  The varsity won by a score of 100-24.  The varsity team was led by Jordan Purvis with 21 points and 6 rebounds.  Brady Sovern shot lights out going 5-6 from the three-point line and finishing with 20 points.  Jayden Riley distributed 12 assists, and Zach Marini added 18 points to the winning effort.  Trey Alford (14 points and 7 assists), and Sam Painter (13 points) also contributed to the win.  Great job, Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SERVES AT OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

On Wednesday, December 6, the entire student body and staff of Yorkville Christian School served at Operation Christmas Child.  The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world.  The organization fills shoeboxes with gifts for children around the world.  Since 1993, more than 209 million children in more than 170 countries have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.  It was a great reminder to our students and staff during this Christmas season of the importance of being the hands and feet of Jesus in the world today.

Our seventh graders did not meet the minimum age requirement for Operation Christmas Child, so they spent the day doing various projects around Yorkville Christian.  They accomplished a great deal, and we are very appreciative of their efforts!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL WINS TOURNAMENT

On Saturday, December 9, the Yorkville Christian Middle School boys’ basketball team participated in the
Wheaton Academy Shootout. The team started out strong with a 50-35 victory over the LAC Clippers.
The second game of the shootout was a battle with the Lincoln-Way Wildcats, a team out of the New
Lenox area. The Mustangs defeated the Wildcats by a score of 59-44 to secure the Shootout
Championship. All 12 players on the Yorkville Christian team played and contributed to the
championship. The team MVP was Giovanni Sanderlin, who scored 29 points, hauled in 11 rebounds,
dished out four assists, and had six steals and two blocks in the two games. Isaac Echols contributed 30
points on the day, including six three pointers. Jayden Alford added 20 points and also made four three
pointers on the day. Sean Drynan contributed 12 points and 16 rebounds in the two victories.
The two victories on the day pushed the team’s record to an overall mark of 7-3 on the season. Great
job, Mustangs! The team is coached by Coach Andy Bejlovec. We thank Coach B for his great work with
this group of guys! Good luck the rest of the way, Mustangs!

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YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

• DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 7 – NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS VACATION
•   JANUARY 8 – SCHOOL RESUMES
• JANUARY 15 – NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY
• JANUARY 12-18 – SEMESTER 1 FINAL EXAMS
• JANUARY 19 – NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORK DAY
• JANUARY 22 – PREACT ASSESSMENT – EARLY DISMISSAL
• JANUARY 22 – SENIOR’S DAY OUT – MAIN EVENT
• FEBRUARY 19 – NO SCHOOL – PRESIDENTS DAY
• FEBRUARY 20-23 – FFA WEEK
• MARCH 25-APRIL 1 – NO SCHOOL – SPRING VACATION AND EASTER MONDAY

MISSION ADVANCEMENT

I Am Watching You

Our Pastor recently had a sermon with this title. He proceeded to share the history of a country

song with the title, “I Am Watching You,” by Rodney Atkins. Simply, when Rodney and his 4-year old son were in a near car accident, his son’s response was a four letter word. Rodney asked his son where he had learned that word. His son replied, “I’ve been watching you; ain’t that cool.” Yes, we can grin, but…………As parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles, we need at all times to be cognizant of who is “learning” from us. This holiday season as family gathers, it just might be a great time to have your children/grandchildren share what each as learned by “watching you.” Mostly, I would believe they have gleaned great manners, respect, ethics, fun, love, etc., from your words and actions. And, should they share a “negative” learning, it is a great time to correct that wrong.

Without sitting at your family gatherings, I can confidently say you are presenting a character and spiritual building venue for your family as you entrust your students to Yorkville Christian School to be educated, energized, and empowered to impact God’s world. Priorities are seen that education and spiritual growth are important. We certainly can attest to that given our current world’s “standards.”

As the yearend approaches, you have an additional time for your family to say, “I’ve been watching you” as you support the school with not only your time and talents, but also with your treasures. Our annual fund has a goal of $250,000; any dollar amount donation is appreciated.

However, if every family, grandparent, and friend gave $100, our goal would be easily reached.

Annual fund is used to help provide tuition assistance as well as provide ongoing building updates.

Yorkville Christian School Board, Administration, and staff are energized each day as they have the opportunity to “light the fire” in your students’ lives. So, thank you for sharing your students with us…we are family.

Thank you for your gifts; thank you for your prayers.

Blessed Holiday Season.

Connie Brott

Director of Mission Advancement

FFA News

The 96th National FFA Convention & Expo located in Indianapolis, Indiana was a convention to remember. Yorkville Christian FFA Chapter brought a total of 30 excited FFA members and six wonderful adult advisors and chaperones. The group consisted of Laura Brancati, Caleb Bols, Kelsey Breen, Valerie Brown, Victoria Brown, Halana Cejka, Brody Davis, Eli Foster, Henry Fox, Kenny Fox, Allie Fredrickson, Ali Gajewski, Andrew Henschen, Evelyn Kuehn, Peyton Loomis, Abigail MacDonald, Ruby Moe, Kyla Motley, Eli Painter, Trinity Parr, Jovi Phillips, Kloe Pottinger, Emma Reinke, Emma Schleining, Ellie Stewart, Riley Stuck, Garrett Tunnel, Grace Voitik, Payton Wallin, and Hayden Wheeler. The advisors and chaperones consisted of Blair Weisbrook, Michelle Stewart, Tammi Schleining, Fabio Brancati, Rebecca Macdonald, and Kelly Reinke . 

On the first day the group had farm tours at  Hunters Honey Farm, Ozark Fishery, and Beasley’s Apple Orchard. The second day the group went to the FFA Convention and Expo. At the opening ceremony the members heard an inspirational story by Juan Bendaña. Later that night, they were able to attend the World’s Toughest Rodeo and hear a musical performance by Ty Bodenhamer from Washinghton. On the third day the members went to the National FFA convention and expo. There they heard from a variety of colleges and different companies. The students were also able to enjoy student  workshops and see the FFA National Convention Talent Show. On the last day the group was able to head to the convention once more and go last minute shopping at the shopping mall. On their way home the group stopped for some delicious ice cream at Fair Oaks. 

Quotes 

“This convection was definitely one to remember” Kloe Pottinger, Senior and  Chapter 7 President.

“Can’t wait to go again next year” Kelsey Breen, Freshmen 

“I’m so excited I can’t wait to help out next year too!”- Fabio Brancati, Parent and Chaperone 

“I learn so many new things and made so many new friends “- Payton Wallin, Sophomore and Chapter 7 Secretary

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS OPEN HOUSE

On Sunday, October 29, Yorkville Christian School hosted an Open House for families interested in the school.  The event was well attended, as 88 families registered for the event and 76 families ended up visiting the school.  The day consisted of a short welcome from Yorkville Christian principal, Mr. Fred Versluys, and Yorkville Christian Director of Outreach and Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders.  After the opening prayers and remarks, the families attended a wide variety of sectionals covering topics such as spiritual growth, chapel, academics, technology, curriculum, athletics, elective classes, sports performance, tuition assistance, special services, and much more.  Families were also able to learn more about Yorkville Christian’s new middle school.  The afternoon concluded with a large Athletics and Activities Fair in The Canyon.  Families had an opportunity to meet teachers, coaches, and club sponsors, and learn about the extra curricular opportunities that are available for students.  There was also a time of refreshments, and an opportunity to register for Shadow Days.  Every student in attendance received a “goodie bag” with some Mustang Merch!  It was a great day, and another sign of God’s continued faithfulness to Yorkville Christian.  Thank you to all the families who attended the open house, as well as the Mustang staff and coaches who attended and shared their knowledge and mission.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS MATH AND SCIENCE SHADOW DAY

On Wednesday, November 1, Yorkville Christian hosted a Math and Science Shadow Day for students in grades 5-11.  The shadow day guests had the opportunity to attend a few classes with their hosts in the morning, and then all the guests attended an Algebra class.  Students were treated to a Culver’s lunch and were able to attend a question and answer with all the math and science teachers.  After lunch, the students attended a biology class, and a Health class.  The day concluded with a visit to a Phyics class, and the shadow guests participating in a special lab.  Each student received a “goodie bag” and completed a survey about their experience.  It was a privilege to host the students for this special day.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS MUSTANG SHADOW DAY

On Thursday, November 9, Yorkville Christian hosted a Mustang Shadow Day.  Shadow guests were able to participate in a wide variety of activities including attending classes; participating in a Sports Performance session; attending chapel; enjoying a catered lunch; meeting with teachers and coaches; hearing more about the sports and clubs offered at Yorkville Christian; and the day concluded with a Powder Puff football game, as part of the homecoming week activities.  It was a great experience for the shadow guests, as well as the shadow hosts who helped with the day.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN CELEBRATES HOMECOMING WEEK

Yorkville Christian High School and Middle School celebrated Homecoming Week the week of November 6-11.  The week consisted of several different exciting activities for students and staff.  Here is a breakdown of each of the days and the events during the week.

Monday, November 6

Monday was “Class Colors Day.” Each class was assigned a class color, and prizes were awarded for the class who participated by wearing the most class colors.  The colors for each class were as follows:

7^th Grade – Orange

8^th Grade – Black

9^th Grade – White

10^th Grade – Green

11^th Grade – Pink

12^th Grade — Blue

There was excellent participation from all classes.

Monday also consisted of hallway decorations.  Each class was assigned a section of the school hallways to decorate with the Homecoming theme “Enchanted.”  Each class used their own supplies to decorate the hallways.  The students did a great job!

The highlight of the week was all the students participating in a special ministry called Operation Christmas Child.  Throughout the Homecoming Week, students were asked to bring shoeboxes filled with various toys and gifts for underprivileged youth around the world.  It was so great to be able to tie a special cause like this into Homecoming Week!

Tuesday, November 7

Tuesday was “Bring Anything But A Backpack Day!”  Students showed some incredible creativity with this day!

Tuesday’s afternoon competition was “Hungry Hippo.”  The students really enjoyed this challenge!

Wednesday, November 8

Wednesday was “Decades Day”, as students dressed in outfits representing a particular decade.  Here were the assignments:

7^th graders – 70’s

8^th graders – 80’s

9^th graders – 50’s

10^th graders – 60’s

11^th graders – 70’s

12^th graders – 80’s

Once again, the participation was excellent, and the outfits were sensational!

The afternoon competition for Wednesday was Tug-of-War!

Thursday, November 9

Thursday’s theme was “Pajama Day”

The Thursday afternoon challenge was a Powder Puff football game.   The freshmen and Juniors played against the sophomores and seniors.  It was an exciting game that went right down to the wire, but the freshmen and junior team pulled it out 7-0!

Friday, November 10

Friday was School Colors Day and the last day of competitions between the classes.  The participation for School Colors was amazing, and the competition for the day was a Faculty/Student volleyball game.  It was a hard-fought contest with the faculty winning game one, and the students winning the second game.

After a week of competition, the senior class was the inaugural winner of the “Spirit Cup!”  Congratulations seniors!

The Homecoming Week concluded with a Homecoming Dance on Saturday, November 11.  Over 100 students attended the dance, and the night was a huge success.  Thank you to all the staff members and volunteers who made the Homecoming Week such a memorable experience.

MUSTANGS IN THE COMMUNITY

VOLLEYBALL HOSTS SENIOR NIGHT

On Friday, October 20, the Yorkville Christian volleyball program honored the seniors for their many contributions to the volleyball program during their time at Yorkville Christian.  The seniors included Maya Hornik, Makenna Creek, Ella Creek, Mikayla Highland, and Sofia Loffredi.  The team lost a hard-fought battle, but it was great to celebrate the accomplishments of each girl.  We pray that God continues to bless them in their future paths.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER ADVANCES TO SECTIONALS

On Saturday, October 21, freshman cross country runner, Graham Razum, represented Yorkville Christian at the Regional meet in Marseilles, IL.  Graham finished in fifth place overall out of 62 runners.  Graham finished the 3-mile course with a time of 18:15.50, and advanced to the Sectional Meet.  Congratulations Graham!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS 2^ND ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT EVENT

On Saturday, October 21, Yorkville Christian hosted the 2^nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat event at the school.  The weather was just beautiful, and the people came out in masses to enjoy the festivities.  Somewhere between 2,500-3,000 people attended the event, which featured a large petting zoo; a pumpkin patch; a touch-a-truck area; food trucks, great giveaways including free custard from Culvers of Yorkville, and so much more.  It was so great to see such a great crowd attend this wonderful community event.  Thank you to all those who supported the event by hosting a trunk.  We had just under 130 trunks attend the event.  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make the day possible, and special thanks to Mrs. Michelle Stewart and Mrs. Blair Wiesbrook and the Yorkville Christian FFA for all of their efforts with the petting zoo and pumpkin patch.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM COMPLETES SEASON

On Thursday, October 27, the Yorkville Christian middle school volleyball team completed its season with a home match against Bethany Lutheran School.  The season ended with a victory in the final set for the Mustangs.  The season was a great experience for the girls, as many of them never played organized volleyball before, so there was a great deal of growth and improvement.  Thank you so Mrs. Jenni Creek for coaching the girls throughout the season.  We look forward to seeing these girls continue to compete for Yorkville Christian in the years to come.  Great job, ladies!

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SERVE AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

On Tuesday, October 31, the Yorkville Christian middle school students served at Feed My Starving Children in Aurora.  Students spend the day working in teams to pack food items in boxes for hungry children around the world.  Our middle school students spent the morning at Feed My Starving Children and during that time, they packed 83 boxes and 17, 928 meals.  In order to thank the students for their hard work, the group stopped at Portillo’s for lunch on the way back to school.  Great job, Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLER SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT

Congratulations to Yorkville Christian senior wrestler, Ty Edwards, for signing his letter of intent on Wednesday, November 8, to continue his academic and athletic career at Gardner-Webb University next year. Ty marks the ninth Yorkville Christian wrestler under Coach Mike Vester to wrestle at the college level. Congratulations Ty! May God continue to bless Ty’s path!

CLASSROOM CORNER

Geometry – Geometry students recently used their knowledge of transversals, angle relationships, and parallel lines to create their own GEOTOWN.  This project was completed in Mrs. Tickel’s Geometry class.  Great job everyone!

Health – To complete their study of the circulatory system, Health students dissect pig hearts to improve their understanding of blood flow into and out of the heart.  Students identified the four chambers, valves, arteries, veins, and other structures necessary for heart function.

Biology – Biology students collaborate to come up with solutions to real-life dilemmas in maintaining biodiversity in Yellowstone National Park.  Students have learned how important biodiversity is to the health of our ecosystems and are also aware of the constant struggle between preserving and using our resources.  The pros and cons to possible solutions concerning wildland fires, lake trout, and wolf recovery were analyzed and shared.

Here is an update from some of the exciting things taking place in Mr. Vester’s classes.

LIFE SKILLS

We recently did a hands-on unit in Auto Maintenance and Emergency Planning…how to change a tire, detect worn tire tread, bad brakes or steering, how and when to check fluids, etc… We worked through a unit on meal planning and shopping for the best prices on a budget in order to “Feed Yourself for a Week.” Students were blown away how much things cost and quickly grew a newfound appreciation for always being able to go to the cupboard or refrigerator at home to find food there for them. We are now embarking on another area of personal finance…specifically investment planning. Here they will learn about stocks, mutual funds, Roth IRA, 401K, tax-favored programs, and much more while doing a hands-on practicum in Investopedia.com investments where they have to research, purchase, and track stocks they find to be “sound investments.”

INTRO TO BUSINESS

This dual credit college course has really tested the students and they have answered back with creativity and clear thinking. Students have worked to create their own business concepts, wrote a lengthy business plan, created organizational structure addendums, quality and satisfaction surveys for internal and external customers, and are about to embark on the elements of human resource and personnel management that will include all elements of staffing, employee development, communication, conflict resolution, and navigating virtual employment and cultural differences across the globe.

MEDIA WRITING and PRODUCTION

Having spent a majority of the first quarter of the semester learning the art of writing for news, writing copy for commercials, and researching and writing short scripts for podcasts or news programs, students have now started recording and editing the audio for their programs. They are now working on an 8–10-minute length podcast script where they will serve as host and will moderate the discussion of an issue they were assigned. Their classmates will become studio guests and will give their opinions throughout the show. The host will ensure they stay on task, ask questions, and will guide listeners to commercial breaks and program IDs. Each student will serve as writer and host of their podcast in this same format.

Government – Students in Mr. Bieterman’s Government class recently wrote letters to veterans to thank them for their service.  The students had a choice to write to a relative or family friend who was a veteran, or they could write to a local veteran, as Mr. Bieterman visited the local American Legion Post and shared the thank you notes with veterans at that location.  It was great to see our student thank the veterans for the freedoms they have fought and continue to defend on their behalf.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL IS NOT ACCEPTING ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR!

**DON’T MISS THE EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT!  ENROLL BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2024 AND SAVE $250!! ** CURRENT FAMILIES – REFER A FAMILY TO YCHS AND RECEIVE A $250 TUITION DISCOUNT! **

How Do You Enroll?

I wanted to share with you a few pieces of information regarding enrolling at Yorkville Christian High School and Yorkville Christian Middle School.  We are already accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-2025 school year, and we are offering an EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT of $250 for any family who enrolls before January 1, 2024.

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9785, which includes ALL costs.  The tuition for the middle school is $8500, which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

• DECEMBER 7 – FINE ARTS SHADOW DAY
• DECEMBER 14 – AGRICULTURE SHADOW DAY
• DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 7 – NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS VACATION
•   JANUARY 8 – SCHOOL RESUMES
• JANUARY 15 – NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY
• JANUARY 12-18 – SEMESTER 1 FINAL EXAMS
• JANUARY 19 – NO SCHOOL – TEACHER WORK DAY
• JANUARY 22 – PREACT ASSESSMENT – EARLY DISMISSAL
• JANUARY 22 – SENIOR’S DAY OUT – MAIN EVENT

MISSION ADVANCEMENT

And….What exactly is family?

This past spring, I attended a full week cooking class with 11 strangers. At the orientation on

Sunday evening, the owner of Tuscan Women Cook ended her presentation; tapped her head,

and said “when you see this, it indicates “family time, pay attention” Hmmm…….ok, family,

really? Well, by Monday evening and after cooking all day and sharing responsibilities, the 14

of us had actually become friendly enough to be a family. Who knew? Why do I share this?

As Board, staff, parents, grandparents, friends, and students, we are a member of the Yorkville

Christian “family.” It simply means that:

• as administration and staff, we are caring for your students each and every day as they

walk through our doors

• as parents, you are supporting our staff by volunteering with your time and attending

your student’s functions

• as grandparents and friends, you are offering up your prayers on behalf of our students

and staff (and, of course, attending functions)

All of the above make us a vital part of the Yorkville Christian Mustang Community.

Another “family” visual often used by Christian schools is a three-legged stool….home, church,

and school. The three units are tightly knitted together through your students. Each unit

supports the other. Home (parents, grandparents, and friends) supports with time, talents, and

finances; church supports with prayers, participation in our chapels, and finances; school

supports by caring and praying for students as well as providing a Christian environment for

learning.

It is a time to be proud of being a “family” member at Yorkville Christian. As the world around

us, both near and far, exists in ongoing turmoil, be assured the Yorkville Christian “family” is a

safe environment which remains strong and secure in God’s love and mercy.

Happy and blessed fall.

Connie Brott

Director of Mission Advancement

T.R.I.P. – Tuition Reduction Incentive Program

Use RaiseRight.com to buy gift cards, in which a percentage of your purchase gets applied to your tuition account!
It costs nothing to join!

How It Works
Participating retailers sell gift cards (physical or digital) to RaiseRight.com, offering a percentage back to our non-profit which gets passed on to you!

You pay face value for the gift card. The hundreds of retailers decide on the percentage they give back, and MANY of them offer bonuses throughout the year.

You can buy physical gift cards, mailed right to your home, OR e-gift cards (digital) that you can use right from the app! Many retailers offer a reloading option on their physical gift cards.

The amount you earn from using RaiseRight is applied to your tuition account every two months. Even if you have a zero balance in your tuition account, you can keep earning for the following year, even through the summer months!

How Do I Get Started
On your computer, go to RaiseRight.com to get started, and click on the blue “Sign Up” button. Enter our enrollment code LAFE762772884, then click on “Join a Program”. Follow the prompts to create your account.  
**Be sure to type in your child’s first AND last name in the “Who are you earning for?” section. Once your account is created, start exploring and make purchases!

To make your life easier, RaiseRight offers an app, found in both iOS and Android platforms. (Look for RaiseRight Fundraising app with a blue/red heart logo.) Once downloaded, log in to your account that you’ve already created and start shopping!

Both the app on your smartphone and your account on your computer offer a wallet option. Once your purchases are made, they’ll be placed in your wallet waiting to be used.

Review each retailer’s offerings carefully, as all options and offerings are not the same.

In the payment section during your first purchase, select from paying with a debit card, for a nominal fee, or with a credit card, for a bit larger fee. You’ll be asked if you want your payment form saved.
(Paying YCS directly and having it delivered to the school is not an option at this time.)

With a little bit of planning ahead, you can use this program for almost everything you buy from fuel to clothing to groceries to travel to entertainment to your morning coffee drink, and much more! By taking a little bit of time to organize, you can earn A LOT of money towards your family’s tuition.

How Can I Learn More
Go to RaiseRight.com to learn more
Click on these helpful links:
How To Participate
10 Ways To Earn With Gift Cards
How To Send An eGift Card As A Gift
How Does Earn Add Up?
Shopping & Earning Options

Questions? Email Mrs. Janine McDavitt (janinemcdavitt@yorkvillechristian.com)

Be sure to watch your email for bonus days and holiday specials from RaiseRight!

Parent Ambassador Program

Serving and Promoting Yorkville Christian School

Yorkville Christian School has a Parent Ambassador group which serves the school through various avenues of time, talents and resources.

What are Parent Ambassadors?

• parents that help promote the school to prospective YCS families
• parents that promote various YCS events throughout the year in their hometowns by word of mouth, through email, through flyers and/or by reposting events to personal social media pages
• parents that volunteer their time or resources at YCS events
• parents that canvass their local businesses requesting and collecting gift cards, merchandise, etc. for prizes to hand out during our popular Trivia Night and other events throughout the year
• parents that attend a few Parent Ambassador meetings per year

To be a Parent Ambassador, you don’t have to do everything on the list above! If you are able to help with some things, that’s great. If you are able to help with many things, that’s awesome. If you can help with all of them, terrific! Just please consider how you can help.

Some examples of serving as a Parent Ambassador include, but are not limited to:

• handing out flyers to your neighbors or church friends for Open House
• collecting prizes for our upcoming events like Trivia Night
• volunteering on Grandparent’s Day or the Trunk or Treat event
• you, your family or a friend own a business and might be willing to donate or lend talents/trades to help with a project

Please simply consider what tools you have in your toolbox.

Parent involvement is a MUST at any school and this group is a vital part of YCS! There are many moving parts in making a successful school year, and Parents, you are one of those moving parts whether you donate items, talents or your time.

What a blessing it is that we can assist Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Sovern, Mr. Versluys, Mr. Schnyders and the rest of the YCS staff by helping to create an impactful and enjoyable school year, not just for the students but for the entire YCS family!

The Parent Ambassador group is led by Mrs. Janine McDavitt, a fellow parent since 2020, and can be reached at janinemcdavitt@yorkvillechristian.com. 

To be added the Parent Ambassador group or if you have questions, please contact Mrs. Janine McDavitt.

Yorkville Christian Hosts Grandparents Day

On Thursday, October 12, Yorkville Christian School had the honor of hosting Grandparents Day.  Nearly 130 grandparents joined us for this special event.  The day started off with a continental breakfast, and a presentation by Mrs. Connie Brott, a member of our Mission Advancement team.  Following the breakfast and opening presentation, grandparents, students, and staff attended chapel and listened to some great praise music from the Yorkville Christian Praise Team, as well as a fantastic message from Rev. Gerry Erffmeyer, a Yorkville Christian grandparent and current Chaplain at Park Place in Elmhurst.

After chapel, grandparents accompanied their grandchildren to their classes and visited two classes.  It was great to see the grandparents interact in the classes, and share many of their life experiences with the students and staff.  It was truly a blessing to have them as guests in the various classes.

The day concluded with a wonderful lunch and a few gifts for our guests.  Thank you so much to our Parent Ambassador volunteers, who helped in so many ways to make the day successful.  Also, a special thanks goes out to Mrs. Janine McDavitt and Mrs. Connie Brott, for their work in planning the day.  Grandparents Day is truly one of the favorite days on the calendar for Yorkville Christian.  We want to thank all the grandparents who joined us, and we cannot wait until next year.

JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 10th ANNIVERSARY BY PURCHASING LEGACY BRICKS!

Upcoming FFA Dates

The month of October has been quite a busy one for Yorkville Christian FFA! Fall Fest, Trunk or Treat, and rodeos galore have packed our calendar of events. Looking forward, we have some important dates that are fast approaching. On October 30^th, students will depart for Indianapolis, Indiana for the National FFA Convention. During the National Convention, students learn more about FFA through meetings and workshops, explore possible careers and college opportunities, and spend time with friends. Those attending the convention will return on Friday, November 3rd. On November 21^st, FFA is hosting a Thanksgiving Potluck & Meeting during the school day. In order to attend the luncheon, students must bring their own Thanksgiving dish to share. Sign-ups will be available in the Ag room. Nearing the end of November, the Illinois Little Britches Rodeo will be held at Mustang Arena at Spirit Farms. Through FFA, students can sign up to work concessions on November 24th or 25th. We look forward to these FFA activities & keep your eye out for more information!

-Written by Allie Fredrickson, Yorkville Christian FFA Historian

Yorkville Christian FFA Officer Retreat

The FFA Officer retreat took place on August 22nd – 24th and consisted of fun, planning, and lasting memories! The group consisted of the following FFA Officers: Kloe Pottinger, Halana Cejka, Payton Wallin, Emma Reinke, Emma Schleining, Laura Brancati, Allie Fredrickson, Ali Gajewski, Grace Voitik, Henry Fox, Andrew Henschen, Eli Foster, and Peyton Loomis. On the first day, the group headed straight for Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells. After enjoying lunch there, the group headed for their classic wood cabin. The second day started with a home cooked breakfast and deciding what three main goals the team wants to accomplish this year! FFA Officers enjoyed swimming, team bonding, making lunch together, & planning out all fundraising & community service projects for the year! Officers planned future events & designed the FFA Chapter’s T-shirt. The Yorkville Christian FFA Officer Retreat was a great time filled with lots of planning, leadership & fun! Thank you Mrs. Wiesbrook for planning this retreat & Mrs. Thompson for chaperoning the trip!

Written by: Laura Brancati, Yorkville Christian FFA Reporter

FFA Leadership Training School

On October 17th, eighteen students from the Yorkville Christian FFA attended Leadership Training School at Serena High School. The group consisted of Kloe Pottinger, Abbie MacDonald, Trinity Parr, Peyton Loomis , Payton Wallin , Eli Foster, Henry Fox, Kenny Fox, Garrett Tunnel, Hayden Wheeler, Andrew Henschen, Laura Brancati, Emma Schleining, Ruby Moe, Allie Fredrickson, Emma Reinke, Evelyn Kuehn, and Kelsey Breen. Upon  arrival at the high school, the FFA members  all enjoyed delicious hamburgers and chips with fellow students from local FFA chapters. Yorkville Christian FFA members got to hear from the Section 7 FFA Officers, watch an inspiring video and listen to a memorable story told by the Illinois State FFA Vice President, Eric Wisely. After that the audience was split into different workshops. Some of the highlights were Illinois Valley Community Colleges Agriculture department, Presidents from different school’s FFA Chapters, and guest speakers from different businesses. Later on, the FFA members were able to participate in the Ag Olympics! Yorkville Christian won in the Tug-o-War thanks to Garrett Tunnel, Andrew Henschen, Eli Foster, Henry Fox, Kenny Fox, and Hayden Wheeler. In the bag race Payton Wallin and Kelsey Breen were the runners and in the Hungry Hungry Horses. In the end of a long fought battle, Yorkville Christian FFA won for the second year in a row! LTS was a great opportunity for Yorkville Christian FFA members to meet other FFA members from neighboring schools, learn from various guest speakers & leadership workshops!

Written by: Laura Brancati, Yorkville Christian FFA Reporter

FFA Rodeo Concessions & FFA Work Days

Before every weekend of rodeos, the Yorkville Christian FFA  has a workday for FFA members to clean up our concession stand. During the work day, we restocked all of our drinks, chips and candy and prepared the food that we are going to sell. We also wiped down all of the tables and wrote the menu board with pricing. At the end of every workday, we get to eat pizza and hang out for some time.

The Yorkville Christian FFA sells concessions at every monthly rodeo held at Mustang Arena and during those we have FFA members as well as some parents helping in the concession stand! FFA members can sign up for these rodeos at the start of the month, and the time is split up into different shifts. We usually have one person handling the money, and the rest are preparing different food and drinks, and making sure everything stays stocked. These rodeos are a great experience for the FFA members to bond and learn to work together. We are looking forward to seeing all our FFA students continue to  step up to help with our rodeos! Thank you to our adult volunteers, Mrs. Garbelman & Mrs. Reinke for helping with the concessions!

Written By: Ali Gajewski, Yorkville Christian FFA Historian

Yorkville Christian Fall Fest

On Friday, October 6th, the Yorkville Christian FFA hosted the Fall Fest that was open to all Yorkville Christian students! There were concessions for sale selling caramel apples that the Food Science class made. There were two food trucks selling fries and personal pizzas. There were bags games set up in the parking lot and a large bonfire in the gravel lot. There were haybales set up around the fire and s’mores bags for everyone to make

There was also a pie eating contest that night that Hayden Wheeler and Jess Seaton tied for first place with six pies each. We had speakers outside, playing music and ended up having a great turnout. We are looking forward to doing this again in the next years to come!

Meet the 2023-2024 Yorkville Christian FFA Officer Team!

President- Kloe Pottinger – Senior

Favorite Ag Class- Ag Business

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Convention

Favorite Bible Verse- Matthew 6:34

Vice President- Halana Cejka – Junior

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Convention

Favorite BIble Verse- 2 Chronicles 15:7

Secretary- Payton Wallin – Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Intro to Agriculture

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Officer Retreat

Favorite Bible Verse- Matthew 5:44

Sentinel- Gracie Voitik- Junior

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 2

Favorite FFA Activity- Leadership Training School

Favorite Bible Verse- Colossians 3:23-24

Treasurer- Emma Reinke- Junior

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- Leadership Training School

Favorite BIble Verse- Proverbs 4:23

Reporter- Emma Schleining- Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Convention

Favorite BIble Verse- Philippians 4:13

Reporter- Laura Brancati- Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Into To Ag

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Convention

Favorite Bible Verse- Psalms 46:1

Historian- Ali Gajewski- Junior

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Convention

Favorite Bible Verse- Isaiah 41:10

Historian- Allie Frederickson- Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 2

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Officer Retreat

Favorite Bible Verse- Jeremiah 15:21

Chaplin- Henry Fox- Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- Rodeo Concessions

Favorite Bible Verse- Matthew 7:24

Farm Manager- Andrew Henschen – Junior

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- Gladiator Archery

Favorite Bible Verse- Psalms 118:6

Farm Hand- Eli Foster- Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Convention

Favorite Bible Verse- Matthew 19:24

Student Advisor- Peyton Loomis- Sophomore

Favorite Ag Class- Animal Science 1

Favorite FFA Activity- FFA Week

Favorite Bible Verse- Philippians 4:13

Written By: Emma Schleining, Yorkville Christian FFA Reporter

FFA Orientation Night

On September 19th, the Yorkville Christian FFA hosted the annual FFA Orientation Night for all parents and all FFA members. The night started off with a potluck dinner. Mrs. Wiesbrook introduced the 2023-2024 officer team. Our Vice President; Halana Cejka talked about all the upcoming events for this year. President Kloe Pottinger and Chaplin Henry Fox talked about what FFA is and what the chapter’s mission is this year. Sentinel Gracie Voitik and  Secretary; Payton Wallin taught the group about the FFA Official Dress. And the last presentation was made by Treasurer Emma Reinke, Farm Manager Andrew Henschen, and Farm Hand Eli Foster. They talked about the chapter’s fundraisers for this year. It was a great night for all FFA members & families to learn about what all Yorkville Christian FFA has to offer this year! Thank you to all who attended!

Written by: Emma Schleining, Yorkville Christian FFA Reporter

CLASSROOM CORNER

GEOMETRY

Students in Mrs. Tickel’s Geometry classes created their own hand made protractors.  Students used the geometric tool to draw and measure all types of acute and obtuse angles.  It was a great practical lesson for the students, and they really enjoyed the activities.

Honors Chemistry

Honors Chemistry students, under the direction of Mrs. Painter, recently completed a lab to help practice the safe use of lab materials, testing precision, and the ability to follow directions and practice measuring techniques, while using a metric system.  This lab took place in our new science room!  We are very excited to have Mrs. Painter on staff this year, as well as our beautiful new science lab!

Bible Electives Class

The Bible Elective class, under the direction of Mrs. Liz Sovern, recently completed a project designed to gain understanding of the book of Daniel. Students analyzed chapters 1-6 of Daniel and then worked in groups to create a visual of what they learned and which lessons they would carry with them for life.

Introduction to Food Services

Students in Mrs. Wiesbrook’s Introduction to Food Services class recently learned several valuable lessons while creating salsa.  The students started by learning about various types of tomatoes, and discussed why the Roma Tomato is an excellent choice for things like salsa, because of its paste type texture.  The students learned about various vegetables that go into the making of salsa, and then also learned proper knife cutting techniques, including such methods as dicing and chopping.  After learning the proper techniques as well as the types of vegetables involved in the recipe, the students created their own salsa.  The final products looked and tasted amazing!

Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Class

Students under the direction of Mr. John McDavitt worked on a vector illustration project using tools they learned over the first few weeks of class.  This Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop class is a new class offering this year, and is taught in our new, state-of-the-art computer lab.  Students are very excited about this new elective opportunity.

Music

The middle school music class, taught by Mrs. Christy Motley, recently learned how to play tone chimes, as the students learned about the various elements of music.

Intro to Drawing and Painting 

Mr. McDavitt’s Introduction to Drawing and Painting class recently completed a shading shapes project, where students had to put their shading and drawing techniques to use.  The students did an amazing job!

Anatomy and Physiology

Mrs. Painter’s Anatomy and Physiology class recently completed a lesson where students painted the bones of the cranium and the face to learn the various bones that exist in these areas.  It was a great visual for the students to help them learn the various bones.

Biology 

Students in Biology class, as part of their Ecology unit, collaborated to identify the variety of terrestrial biomes found in North America.  Biology is taught by Mrs. Schnyders.  Great job class!

Mustangs in the Community

SENIOR PARENTS DECORATE SENIORS’ PARKING SPOTS

On Wednesday, September 13, the parents of Yorkville Christian High School seniors joined together at the school from 6-9 pm and decorated the parking spots of their sons or daughters.  The senior class was away at the Senior Fall Retreat, so the timing was perfect, as the senior returned the next day to see their parking spots decorated.  It was a special way for the parents to leave an encouraging message to the seniors and to trust God as they finish their last year at Yorkville Christian before pursuing God’s plan for each of them after high school.  Thank you to all the parents who attended the event.  It was a great success!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SUPPORTS YORKVILLE CHAMBER GOLF OUTING

Once again, Yorkville Christian was actively involved in the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce Golf outing.  The event was held on Thursday, September 14, at the Blackberry Oaks Golf Club.  Mrs. Janine McDavitt, Yorkville Christian’s Director of Mission Advancement, volunteered at the event, and Yorkville Christian provided a gift basket to help support the silent auction at the outing.  It was a beautiful day with an excellent turnout, so it was a fantastic networking opportunity for Yorkville Christian.

SOCCER TEAM GARNERS 5^TH WIN OF THE SEASON

On Thursday, September 21, the Yorkville Christian High School soccer team defeated Harvest Christian by a score of 2-1.  The Mustangs received a goal from Dillon Bulson on a beautiful pass from Logan Stuck, and Angelo Colosimo scored the winning goal with less than two minutes left in the game.  Great job, Mustangs!

VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS AGAIN!

On Monday, September 25, the Yorkville Christian High School varsity volleyball team defeated Parkview Academy by a score of 25-18 and 25-15.  The Mustangs received excellent efforts from Kai Thompson and Ellie Stewart in a total team effort.  The win was the fourth in a row for the Mustangs and six out of their last seven!  GREAT JOB, LADIES!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL TRIVIA NIGHT

On Saturday, September 23, nearly 200 guests attended the 3^rd Annual Yorkville Christian Trivia Night.  A record 26 teams registered for the event.  The night was a great evening of fun and fellowship.  Teams were treated to several rounds of general trivia with great prizes awarded after every round, as well as prizes for the first, second, and third place finishers.  The winning team was “A Team with No Name”, while “Faith, Hope, and Trivia” finished in second place, and “Huh?” finished in third.  There was also a tremendous amount of great food items served at each table!  Thank you to everyone who attended the event.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS “MEET ME AT THE POLE

On Wednesday, September 27, the Yorkville Christian School community gathered together at the flagpole before the school day started for a time of prayers.  Students, parents, and staff members gathered together to pray for our school, our communities, and our country.   It was so evident the Lord was present during the prayer time, and it was such a great way to start the day!  To God be the glory, and we thank Him for His continued faithfulness to Yorkville Christian.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS FIRST RODEO CLUB MEETING OF THE YEAR

On Thursday, September 28, several middle school and high school students attended the first Yorkville Christian Rodeo Club meeting of the year.  The Rodeo Club is led by Mrs. Stewart.  The group discussed several items including upcoming home and away rodeos, practice schedule for the year; team shirts for its members; and brainstormed ideas to get new students to join the Rodeo Club.  All of this while enjoying a wonderful lunch of loaded nachos.  It was great to see all the enthusiasm for this club with offers incredible experiences for our students that most local middle and high schools do not offer.

SOCCER TEAM WINS AGAIN!

On Tuesday, October 3, the Yorkville Christian High School soccer team defeated Mooseheart by a score of 4-2.  The team was led by Dillon Bulson who recorded two goals, and Logan Stuck and Dakota Bulson, who each contributed a goal in the victory.  The team is having an excellent season and continues to improve as they approach regional play!  Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER MAKES COLLEGE CHOICE AS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE GREAT SUCCESS!

Yorkville Christian High School senior wrestler, Ty Edwards, recently committed to Gardner Webb University.  Gardner Webb University is a D1 program in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.  Ty has played a major role in the wrestling program’s success at Yorkville Christian, helping the program to a state championship and a state runner up finish in the past two years.  Ty was a two-time state runner up (freshman and junior years, as he was out with an injury his sophomore year); and was a USA Wrestling Fargo All-American in Greco Roman wrestling.  Congratulations Ty, and may God continue to bless your path in the future!

The wrestling program, under the direction of Coach Mike Vester, has now sent two wrestlers to Division 1 schools, three wrestlers to D2 schools, three wrestlers to D3 schools, and a couple to JUCO schools, all in the past two years.  Incredible success!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIOR VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS MAKES COLLEGE CHOICE

Congratulations to Yorkville Christian senior, Mikayla Highland, who decided last spring to attend Aurora University next year to continue her academic and athletic career.  Mikayla has been part of the Mustang volleyball program all four years of her high school career.  Great job Mikayla, and may God continue to bless you in the future.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ BIBLE STUDIES DURING LUNCH

As the new school year began, Yorkville Chrisitan started the bible study groups for the new year.   The boys’ bible study group will be led this year by Mr. Maroney, and the girls’ bible study will be led by Mrs. Painter.  Both groups have a large number of students participating in them. The boys’ group is currently studying the book of Romans.  It is so great to see God at work in the hearts of our students through these bible studies.  To God be the glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY CEREMONY

On Tuesday, October 17, Yorkville Christian High School hosted its National Honor Society Induction Ceremony.  The ceremony started with a welcome and opening prayer from our principal, Mr. Fred Versluys.  Mr. Javier Garcia presented the NHS Pillars to the audience, followed by a challenge from Mr. John McDavitt.  The ceremony then recognized the new inductees, and Mr. Aaron Sovern provided the closing remarks and prayer.  It was a wonderful ceremony and an honor to welcome the nine new NHS members.  Congratulations to everyone involved!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

• NOVEMBER 1 – MATH AND SCIENCE SHADOW DAY
• NOVEMBER 1-3 – FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
• NOVEMBER 2 – NO SCHOOL – P/T CONFERENCES 3:30-7:30 PM
• NOVEMBER 3 – NO SCHOOL – P/T CONFERENCES 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
• NOVEMBER 6-10 – SNOWCOMING SPIRIT WEEK
• NOVEMBER 9 – MUSTANG SHADOW DAY
• NOVEMBER 11 – SNOWCOMING
• NOVEMBER 22-24 – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
• DECEMBER 7 – FINE ARTS SHADOW DAY
• DECEMBER 14 – AGRICULTURE SHADOW DAY
• DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 7 – NO SCHOOL – CHRISTMAS VACATION

MEET OUR NEW MUSTANG STAFF MEMBERS!

Meet Mrs. Beth Omar

English Teacher

Hello, my name is Beth Omar, and I am thrilled to be joining the staff at Yorkville Christian as an English teacher this year. This is my first year as a Mustang but I’ve been teaching for a long time. I started in 2004 in St. Charles and taught most recently in Oswego. My husband, sons and I enjoy finding adventure and traveling, especially to Disney Parks. I am a musician, like my teens. Our house is always loud with at least one instrument of some kind!

    I am a graduate of Oswego High School and North Central College in Naperville. I am a church organist at Cross Lutheran in Yorkville. I started playing services when I was 13 but I still pray for Him to be in my hands before every single service! I enjoy volunteering with my son’s high school band program where I serve on the Booster Board as a VP of Operations and a junior high program liaison. In my spare time (ha!) I enjoy scrapbooking and crafting.

   I have spent my entire teaching career in elementary schools. I never planned to teach high school English. Of course, we know that our plans are dwarfed by those of God. While I don’t yet understand why God brought me here, I’m so excited to do good work to honor Him here. How awesome that He trusts me in this way to step outside of my elementary comfort zone with His almighty help! 

Meet Mrs. Sarah Painter

Science Teacher

Hello Mustang Families!  My name is Sarah Painter and I am so excited to have joined the Mustang teaching team.  I graduated from Moody Bible Institute and have taught middle school science for eleven years.  I love making science more understandable to students and helping them see the incredible world God designed for them to enjoy.  Teaching in a Christian setting is an incredible privilege and I look forward to what God is going to be doing in the student’s lives this year. 

My husband Dan and I have been married for 22 years and enjoy ministering together at our church, Grace Pointe.  Together we enjoy spending time with our 4 sons and going to all of their different events.  Will is a freshman at Aurora University, Sam and Eli both attend YCS, and our youngest, Titus, is a 6th grader at Calvary Christian School.   

In my spare time I enjoy walking, reading, crocheting, and hanging out with my family and friends.    I also love volunteering at our church’s youth group where I help to lead the high school girls group.  Seeing these girls get passionate about their walk with the Lord and applying it to their lives brings me so much joy and my prayer as I facilitate the new girls’ bible study at YCS that the same thing will happen.

T.R.I.P. – Tuition Reduction Incentive Program

Use RaiseRight.com to buy gift cards, in which a percentage of your purchase gets applied to your tuition account!
It costs nothing to join!

How It Works
Participating retailers sell gift cards (physical or digital) to RaiseRight.com, offering a percentage back to our non-profit which gets passed on to you!

You pay face value for the gift card. The hundreds of retailers decide on the percentage they give back, and MANY of them offer bonuses throughout the year.

You can buy physical gift cards, mailed right to your home, OR e-gift cards (digital) that you can use right from the app! Many retailers offer a reloading option on their physical gift cards.

The amount you earn from using RaiseRight is applied to your tuition account every two months. Even if you have a zero balance in your tuition account, you can keep earning for the following year, even through the summer months!

How Do I Get Started
On your computer, go to RaiseRight.com to get started, and click on the blue “Sign Up” button. Enter our enrollment code LAFE762772884, then click on “Join a Program”. Follow the prompts to create your account.  
**Be sure to type in your child’s first AND last name in the “Who are you earning for?” section. Once your account is created, start exploring and make purchases!

To make your life easier, RaiseRight offers an app, found in both iOS and Android platforms. (Look for RaiseRight Fundraising app with a blue/red heart logo.) Once downloaded, log in to your account that you’ve already created and start shopping!

Both the app on your smartphone and your account on your computer offer a wallet option. Once your purchases are made, they’ll be placed in your wallet waiting to be used.

Review each retailer’s offerings carefully, as all options and offerings are not the same.

In the payment section during your first purchase, select from paying with a debit card, for a nominal fee, or with a credit card, for a bit larger fee. You’ll be asked if you want your payment form saved.
(Paying YCS directly and having it delivered to the school is not an option at this time.)

With a little bit of planning ahead, you can use this program for almost everything you buy from fuel to clothing to groceries to travel to entertainment to your morning coffee drink, and much more! By taking a little bit of time to organize, you can earn A LOT of money towards your family’s tuition.

How Can I Learn More
Go to RaiseRight.com to learn more
Click on these helpful links:
How To Participate
10 Ways To Earn With Gift Cards
How To Send An eGift Card As A Gift
How Does Earn Add Up?
Shopping & Earning Options

Questions? Email Mrs. Janine McDavitt (janinemcdavitt@yorkvillechristian.com)

Be sure to watch your email for bonus days and holiday specials from RaiseRight!

MISSION ADVANCEMENT

Greetings Mustang families,

We are underway in our 10th year of operation at Yorkville Christian School. We are celebrating a significant milestone! We’ve grown so much since 2014. As leaders in our community, John and Michelle Stewart, our founders, have always had a heart to help develop youth to become strong leaders for future generations. In 2014, Yorkville Christian School opened its doors in a temporary facility. Four years later in 2018, through God’s guidance and blessings, a new school facility was built ready to energize, educate, and impact students to carry out God’s plan for their lives in His Kingdom. And now, 10 years later in 2024, we have added 7th/8th grades, a computer lab, more classes in each department, more clubs and expanded our athletic programming too! And more is planned…

Yorkville Christian School doesn’t exist just to give families an option to public school or offer a partnership with homeschooling families, though many parents have told us how appreciative they are to have an alternative education option. YCS is about equipping our students with a biblical worldview prepared to enter the world as adults to be productive and caring individuals. Our mission is to energize, educate and impact the world.

ENERGIZE – We have been growing in more ways than just enrollment. By adding amazing, supportive staff, along with additional sports, clubs and more resources, our students will get energized to meet the world after graduation ready to make a difference.

 
EDUCATE – We have been continually moving forward in advancing our curriculum to competitive levels with the addition of honors, AP, and dual credit courses. All subjects are taught with a biblical worldview so students are equipped to defend their faith in a growing world in which faith plays no part.

IMPACT THE WORLD – Young people always have a way of impacting the world. Through their time here at YCS, our students are ready to implement what they’ve learned and will be well-prepared to live their lives for Christ, spreading His light wherever they go.

Through support from our founders, parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends like you, Yorkville Christian School can continue its mission of providing Christ-centered learning to future leaders. Support is essential to keep us growing and thriving! We keep our tuition modest in order to allow for more students to be able to experience growth in their education and their faith at YCS. But the actual costs are higher, as we provide tuition assistance to help families ensure that their students can attend, and we must account for the yearly increases for basic functioning of the building and technology. And this is where our Annual Fund plays a role.

Soon we will begin rolling out our 4th Annual Fund with a target amount of $250,000. Please watch your mail for materials from YCS with information on how you can play a role in 

continued growth of the school not just for your children, but for those who will come after.

Your participation is vital to the school, no matter the amount you are able to contribute. Imagine what could happen if every family participated. Our school’s enrollment could grow exponentially! 

We also have opportunities for those wishing to go ABOVE AND BEYOND our Annual Fund. New this year are Legacy Bricks (find more information under our “Donate” tab), as well as our Sponsor Banner program for those of you with businesses or friends with businesses (contact Mrs. McDavitt for more information). We also welcome information about employers with a matching gift program, or even those of you with businesses or business connections who would like to discuss major giving opportunities.

Please continue to keep YCS in prayer this year; that God will bless us in ways that we can’t even imagine, all the while, holding true to His Truth and His Light.

“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  2 Corinthians 9:7

Janine McDavitt

Director of Mission Advancement

Parent Ambassador Program

Serving and Promoting Yorkville Christian School

Yorkville Christian School has a Parent Ambassador group which serves the school through various avenues of time, talents and resources.

What are Parent Ambassadors?

• parents that help promote the school to prospective YCS families
• parents that promote various YCS events throughout the year in their hometowns by word of mouth, through email, through flyers and/or by reposting events to personal social media pages
• parents that volunteer their time or resources at YCS events
• parents that canvass their local businesses requesting and collecting gift cards, merchandise, etc. for prizes to hand out during our popular Trivia Night and other events throughout the year
• parents that attend a few Parent Ambassador meetings per year

To be a Parent Ambassador, you don’t have to do everything on the list above! If you are able to help with some things, that’s great. If you are able to help with many things, that’s awesome. If you can help with all of them, terrific! Just please consider how you can help.

Some examples of serving as a Parent Ambassador include, but are not limited to:

• handing out flyers to your neighbors or church friends for Open House
• collecting prizes for our upcoming events like Trivia Night
• volunteering on Grandparent’s Day or the Trunk or Treat event
• you, your family or a friend own a business and might be willing to donate or lend talents/trades to help with a project

Please simply consider what tools you have in your toolbox.

Parent involvement is a MUST at any school and this group is a vital part of YCS! There are many moving parts in making a successful school year, and Parents, you are one of those moving parts whether you donate items, talents or your time.

What a blessing it is that we can assist Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Sovern, Mr. Versluys, Mr. Schnyders and the rest of the YCS staff by helping to create an impactful and enjoyable school year, not just for the students but for the entire YCS family!

The Parent Ambassador group is led by Mrs. Janine McDavitt, a fellow parent since 2020, and can be reached at janinemcdavitt@yorkvillechristian.com. 

To be added the Parent Ambassador group or if you have questions, please contact Mrs. Janine McDavitt.

Mustangs in the Community

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL COOP PLAYS A GAME IN AN NFL STADIUM!

Did you know that Yorkville Christian is part of a coop football program called the Illinois Crusaders? It is a 11-man tackle football program that plays a full slate of games. Several Yorkville Christian students have participated over the past few years. Yorkville Christian alum, Chase Davis, is continuing his football career at Concordia in Wisconsin after playing for the Crusaders, and now his younger brother and current Yorkville Christian student, Brody Davis, is the team’s quarterback. You don’t think this is an excellent football option for a small private school? Well, on Saturday, August 26, the team played a game against the Cincinnati Landmarks at Lucas Oil Stadium, the home of the NFL Indianapolis Colts!  The game was a tremendous experience for our students, and showed again, the great football experience that is available to Yorkville Christian students who are interested in playing football.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

On Thursday, August 31, Yorkville Christian hosted a Back to School Night for all Yorkville Christian families.  Nearly 190 students were represented at the event.   Families had an opportunity to pick up student schedules, locker assignments, Chromebook, purchase spirit wear, and meet the teachers and staff.  It was a great night to help kick off the start of the school year on September 5.  We are so thankful to God for the families He has led to Yorkville Christian, and we are so excited to see how God directs us throughout the school year.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN STARTS NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH CONVOCATION SERVICE

On Tuesday, September 5, Yorkville Christian welcomed back students to the start of the 2023-2024 school year.  It was so great to not only welcome back returning students, but also so many new faces to Yorkville Christian.  We started the school year with a Convocation Service in the chapel.  Yorkville Christian principal, Mr. Fred Versluys, welcomed the students and shared how excited the faculty and staff was to have them all as members of the Mustang family.  Yorkville Christian alum, Mr. Noah Lewis, gave a brief message to the students emphasizing that they were not at Yorkville Christian by accident, but God had a specific plan to lead their families to Yorkville Christian.  The service ended with a time of praise and worship.  It was so great to start our school year by giving praise to God for his continued faithfulness to Yorkville Christian.  This year, Yorkville Christian celebrates its 10th year of existence, and we want to focus all year on God’s faithfulness to our mission.

SOCCER PICKS UP ANOTHER WIN!

On Tuesday, September 5, the Yorkville Christian soccer team played Parkview Academy.  The Mustangs came out aggressively right from the start and quickly gained a lead on Parkview in route to a 8-1 victory!  The Mustangs were led by Dakota Bulson, who recorded the hat trick with three goals; Danielle Bulson, who scored two goals; and Austin Vugteveen, Angelo Colosimo, and Dillon Bulson each tallied a goal as well.  The eight goals scored was a school record for the Mustangs.  It was a total team effort in the win.  Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS “SENIOR SUNRISE BREAKFAST”

Yorkville Christian started the new school year by celebrating our seniors with a “Senior Sunrise Breakfast” on Thursday, September 7.  The event was for all Yorkville Christian seniors and their parents, and the morning consisted of a delicious buffet style breakfast; a motivational guest speaker; some mixer activities; a prayer and dedication time for the seniors and families; and a viewing of the sunrise along with some photos.  It was a great way to start the new year and honor our seniors, as they begin their final year at Yorkville Christian.

SOCCER TEAM KEEPS ROLLING!

The Yorkville Christian High School soccer team recorded another win on Friday, September 8, with a 3-1 win over IFS.   The Mustangs were paced by Dakota Bulson with two goals and a goal from Henry Fox! The Mustangs also received an excellent effort from Jess Seaton in goal. It was another great team win! The team moved to 3-3 on the season with the win. Great job Mustangs and Coach Garcia!

VOLLEYBALL TEAM PLACES 5TH AT SANDWICH INVITE

On Saturday, September 9, the Yorkville Christian volleyball team participated in the Sandwich Invite at Sandwich High School.  The team played very well throughout the day, and finished the tourney with a 3-2 record and a fifth-place finish.  The Mustangs defeated Flanagan High School, Elgin Academy, and Sandwich High School along the way.  Great job girls!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIOR NAMED TO ALL-TOURNEY TEAM

Yorkville Christian senior volleyball player, Sofia Loffredi, was named to the Sandwich Invitational All-Tournament Team on Saturday, September 9.  Sofia helped lead the team to a 5th place finish at the Invite.  Congratulations Sofia!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIORS ENJOY FALL RETREAT

On Tuesday, September 12, the Yorkville Christian senior class departed Yorkville Christian for a Fall Retreat at Expeditions Unlimited in Baraboo, Wisconsin.  We thank the Lord for safe travels, as the group arrived around 2 pm, and did not waste any time getting started with fun activities.  The first day consisted of games with the camp counselors; a group session on Biblical servant leadership; a Ninja Warriors obstacle course; and a campfire with delicious smores!

Most of day two was spent with the seniors navigating the “high ropes course.”  It was a great deal of fun for the students, and was an excellent team building activity.

During the afternoon and evening, the seniors enjoyed some canoeing and paddle boarding on the lake, as well as a time of ax throwing and archery.  The seniors had a great time with all of these activities!  There was also another time of worship in the evening.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL UPCOMING EVENTS

•  OCTOBER 9 – NO SCHOOL – COLUMBUS DAY
•  OCTOBER 12 – GRANDPARENTS DAY – 7:00 AM UNTIL 12:30 PM
•  OCTOBER 21 – TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT – 2:00-5:30 PM
• OCTOBER 29 – FALL OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES -1-4 PM
•  NOVEMBER 1 – MATH AND SCIENCE SHADOW DAY
•  NOVEMBER 1-3 – FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
•  NOVEMBER 2 – NO SCHOOL – P/T CONFERENCES 3:30-7:30 PM
•  NOVEMBER 3 – NO SCHOOL – P/T CONFERENCES 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
•  NOVEMBER 6-10 – SNOWCOMING SPIRIT WEEK
•  NOVEMBER 9 – MUSTANG SHADOW DAY
•  NOVEMBER 11 – SNOWCOMING
•  NOVEMBER 22-24 – NO SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

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FFA NEWS

Babylon June 19-23 Volunteers Needed!

This summer Yorkville Christian High School will be inviting kids to learn about Daniel and his friends, who kept their faith in a faithless culture! Children aged 4-12 are invited! Registration is open now! 

We are looking for volunteers to be our station leaders and group leaders! Time commitment is 8:45 am – 12:00 pm! 

Please contact Mrs. Wiesbrook at bwiesbrook@yorkvillechristian.com if you are interested in helping!

Yorkville Christian FFA 2023-2024 Officer Team 

FFA members interested in becoming an FFA officer filled out an application, delivered a speech on leadership and went through an interview process. The following have been chosen for the 2023-2024 FFA Officer Team! Congrats to these FFA members in their leadership roles for the upcoming year!

President- Kloe Pottinger

Vice President- Halana Cejka

Secretary- Payton Wallin

Treasurer- Emma Reinke

Reporter- Emma Schleining

Reporter- Laura Brancati

Sentinel- Grace Voitik

Chaplin- Henry Fox

Farm Manager- Andrew Henschen

Farm Hand- Eli Foster

Historian- Ali Gajewski

Historian – Allie Fredrickson

Student Advisor- Peyton Loomis

Intro to Agriculture Students take Field Trip

At the start of May, the Intro to Agriculture students got to take a highly-anticipated trip to Fair Oaks Farms in Fair Oaks, Indiana. The students learned about the dairy and pig farms through various interactive experiences. First, they went on a tour to the cow barn. A newborn calf was laying with its mother in the birthing barn. Then, they headed to lunch where they sampled delicious snacks made from milk products at the farm. After lunch, they visited the pig barn and witnessed some of the pigs being born! Ice cream followed, and then a visit to the interactive crop experience. The crop experience was full of all sorts of fun, crop-themed games and activities! Some even dressed up as corn cobs and danced around! Then after buying Fair Oaks merchandise from the gift shop, they headed home. A quick side trip to a gas station for a snack break was fun. Students were being silly while they hung out for a few minutes. Every student loved different aspects of the trip and had a great time learning about agriculture and bonding with their peers.

CLASSROOM CORNER

Health Class

The Yorkville Christian High School Health class, under the instruction of Mrs. Schnyders, participated in the “A.C.T. Now” presentation led by Mr. Randy Roberts from the Bristol-Kendall Fire Department.  The lesson gave students a better understanding of the facts on cardiac arrest and what they should do in response, including hands-on CPR experience.  A special thanks to Mr. Roberts for his time, and to Mrs. Schnyders for coordinating this experience for our students

Toy and Game Design

Mr. McDavitt’s Toy and Game Design class recently designed their own games, as a class project.  Students had to prep their game boards, design game instructions, package the game, and test their games by having classmates play the game.  It was a fun and creative way to show the students all that goes into toy and game design.

Life Skills

Mr. Vester’s Life Skills class completed a section on tools and the proper usage for each tool.  The class was introduced to 50 various tools, and learned how each one is used and which jobs each tool is most beneficial to use to complete that particular job(s).  It was a great unit for the students, and the knowledge attained is definitely something they can use for the rest of their lives.

Toy and Game Design

Toy and Game Design students recently presented their “Happy Meal Toy” concepts at a “corporate meeting.”  The students designed and illustrated their toy lines, prepared concept boards, wrote their team presentations and did an excellent job presenting!  As an absolute perfect follow up to this lesson, the very next day, a professional board game designer, Mr. Bob Kamp, came to speak to the students about his work.  Mr. Kamp has designed such board games as Choice Words, Blank Slate, and Ferret Out.  Mr. Kamp’s board game, Blank Slate, has sold over 1,000,000 units and is going to be featured as a new game show on the Game Show Network for 65 episodes, and will be hosted by Mario Lopez.  Mr. Kamp spoke to our students about every step involved with creating your own board game. He covered things like developing a prototype; visiting trade shows to test the product out; meeting with toy production companies to sell the product; how royalties work; and much more. Our students have been working in class on developing their own board games, so this guest could not have been more perfect! Mr. Kamp answered several questions from the students and even played a few rounds of Blank Slate with the students and gave a copy of his Blank Slate game to the winner. We are so grateful for Mr. Kamp for coming out and sharing his real-life experiences with our students.

Intro to Agriculture

Mrs. Stewart’s Intro to Agriculture class visited Fair Oak Farm in Indiana on Wednesday, May 3. The students were able to experience the Dairy and Pig Adventure, where they learned about how modern dairy and pig farms operate.  This was an excellent opportunity for the students to see first-hand the ideas they had been studying in class.  Special thanks to Introduction to Ag teacher, Mrs. Stewart, for coordinating the trip for our students.

SENIOR STUDENTS PRESENT “SENIOR EXIT INTERVIEWS”

All students in the senior class and staff members spent the afternoons of May 9-11 together completing senior exit interviews.  The objective of these interviews was to have every senior present to a panel of staff members explaining how he or she had grown as a scholar, influencer, and disciple of God during his or her time at Yorkville Christian.  Each senior was required to prepare a slideshow presentation and visual aid to help show growth in these areas, and share their personal experiences, as he or she reflected on his or her time at Yorkville Christian High School.  The presentations were amazing, and it was so apparent to see how God is at work in the lives of our students during their time at Yorkville Christian.  It was also great to hear the many stories of the impact teachers have had on the lives of these students during their time at Yorkville Christian, not only in the classroom, but just as importantly, outside the classroom.  Students shared several stories of teachers going above and beyond in the classroom with them, but also many stories were shared about the impact of being on a sports team, part of a club, or serving on mission days had on their spiritual growth.  The three-day exercise was an incredibly rewarding one, not only for the students, but the staff as well.  The students did an wonderful job, and it was very easy to see that they are prepared for the next phase of their lives, and are excited to carry out God’s plans for their futures.

Physical Science

Physical Science students, under the direction of Mr. Versluys, recently completed a lab to discover the boiling point of various solutions.  They also investigated if adding salt changes the boiling point?  The students really enjoyed the hands-on learning experience.

Health Class

Health students dissected cow eyes as part of their eye health unit.  Students learned about the structures and functions of the parts of the eye, disorders that can impact eyesight, and healthy habits for healthy eyes.  Students in the class, taught by Mrs. Schnyders, really enjoyed getting a close up look at how the eye works.

Biblical Studies

Mrs. Sovern’s Biblical Studies classes recently had a guest speaker who shared his faith walk and how the Lord has worked through him the past few years of his life.  The guest speaker was Christian Sovern (Yorkville Christian Class of 2020), and he shared how God had been at work in his life over the past few years and how the experiences he went through helped grow his faith.  The presentation was an excellent resource to students, as they prepared their faith reflections as a culminating project for the class.

Biology

Mrs. Schnyders recently had her Biology students dissect pigs following the completion of their Body Systems unit.  Students identified the organs from each of the systems and got a real life visual of how the various organs are connected.  The students really enjoyed the lab!

Mustangs in the

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN BASEBALL TEAM GETS BIG ROAD VICTORY!

On Saturday, April 29, the Yorkville Christian High School varsity baseball team earned an 11-1 victory over Chicago Christian High School. Cody “The Duke” Hazzard pitched 5 innings and struck out 10, while only giving up one run. Nolan Hooper came in and finished things up on the mound. The Mustangs were led by Reese Seng, Brody Davis, and Tristan Gleason, who each had two hits! Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIORS ENJOY SPECIAL TRIP

Members of the Yorkville Christian High School senior class embarked on an incredible trip from April 26-28.  The group departed Yorkville Christian on Wednesday morning and traveled to Florence, Kentucky.  Upon arriving in Florence, the group participated in a team building activity at Sherlock’s Escape Rooms.  The group enjoyed a pizza dinner at the hotel and then headed out to Top Golf for an evening of fun.

Thursday was a very adventurous day, as the group departed early for the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky.  The seniors enjoyed the Ark Encounter experience which included a virtual reality and zoo and lunch buffet.  Other activities included various shows, self-guided tours, and camel rides.  The group spent the afternoon at the Eagle’s Nest Aerial Course at the Ark Encounter.  After a time of swimming and a cook out at the hotel, the group spent the evening at the Full Throttle Adrenaline Park, which included such activities as high speed go karts and axe throwing!

Friday morning brought another early departure for the group, as they visited the Creation Museum and enjoyed “The Created Cosmos” Planetarium Show at the Creation Museum.  Following this powerful show, the students were able to enjoy the Screaming Raptor Zip Lines at the Creation Museum.  The group enjoyed several other activities at the museum, before departing for home around 5 pm.

This trip was an incredible experience for our students.  Some of the comments senior students shared upon returning from the trip included the following:

“I love that Yorkville Christian keeps Jesus at the center of things, and this trip was just another example of that.”

“I loved seeing the ark.  It made the Bible come to life for me.”

We thank God for providing safe travels for our students and staff, and we thank our chaperones for their help with this trip.  A special thanks for Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Wiesbrook for planning and organizing the entire trip!  What great memories for our seniors!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN ALUM RETURNS TO DO COLLEGE OBSERVATIONS

Yorkville Christian High School alum, Ms. Anna Merrigan, recently returned to Yorkville Christian to do some observations of classrooms in order to fulfill her classroom observation hours for her education program at Joliet Junior College.  We always enjoy having our alumni visit us.  Great to see you again, Anna, and may God continue to bless your future.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL TEAM EARNS A BIG HOME WIN

On Tuesday, May 2, the Yorkville Christian High School softball team earned a 14-4 victory over Harvest Christian. The Lady Mustangs were led by Emma Schleining who pitched four innings and struck out 10 batters while only giving up one run. Emma also went 2-3 with 5 RBI’s at the plate. Kaelia Fox went 1-2 and smashed a home run. Bridget Hooper went 1-3 with 3 runs scored and an RBI, and she also struck out 5 in her two innings of relief pitching. GREAT JOB LADIES!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Yorkville Christian High School senior, Audrey Breen, recently was awarded a $500 scholarship from the Kendall County Farm Bureau Foundation.  Audrey plans to pursue a career in agriculture after high school and will be attending Dodge City Community College to continue her education.  Congratulations Audrey!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM COMPETES AT SANDWICH

On May 2, the Yorkville Christian track team competed at Sandwich High School.  Notable performances by the Mustangs included the following:

Freshman Nate Fosco placed 4^th in the 100 meters and 4^th in the 200 meters.

Senior Jeremy Loomis placed 4^th in the 300 hurdles.

The 4 X 100 meter relay team consisting of Abram Fields, Gus Hauser, and Henry Fox, and Nate Fosco placed 3^rd with a new school record time of 47.64 seconds.

Senior DJ Douglas tied for 1^st place in the high jump with a 1.73 meter jump and placed 4^th in the triple jump at 10.94 meters.

For the Lady Mustangs, Page Gillman placed 2^nd in the 300 hurdles and 4^th in the 100 hurdles.

Congratulations to the track teams and Coach Schutt!  Well done!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WINS SCHOLARSHIP

Yorkville Christian High School senior, Mason Bols, recently was awarded a $750 scholarship from the Grundy County Farm Bureau Foundation.  Mason plans to pursue a career in agriculture after high school and will be attending Joliet Junior College to continue his education.  Congratulations Mason!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS PROM AT WHITETAIL RIDGE

On Friday, May 5, Yorkville Christian High School hosted prom at Whitetail Ridge Golf Club in Yorkville.  The theme for the night was “Red Carpet”, and 70 students attended the special event.  The night consisted of a wonderful buffet dinner, a candy bar dessert buffet, dancing, and the announcement of prom court, and the 2023 King and Queen.  Congratulations to Jeremy Loomis and Sydney Baze, who were named King and Queen.  A special thanks to Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Lombardo, Mrs. Creek, Mrs. Loffredi, Mrs. Seng, and Mr. and Mrs. Fredrickson for all of their hard work planning the event.  We would also like to thank all the parents who donated to the candy bar.  The night was a great success, and the students made memories that will last a lifetime.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM HAS SOLID PERFORMANCE AT 46^TH ANNUAL MOOSEHEART RELAYS

On Saturday, May 6, the Yorkville Christian High School track teams competed at the 46th Annual Mooseheart Relays. The Mustangs had a great showing and here are the notable performances:

Jeremy Loomis had a monster day with a 1st place finish in the 100 hurdles setting a new school record of 19.03 seconds; finished 1st in the 300 hurdles; finished 1st in the shot put; and finished 2nd in the discus.

Abram Fields placed 4th in the long jump and led off in the 2nd place 4 X 100 relay. He also finished 1st in the 4 X 200 relay.

DJ Douglas placed 1st in the triple jump and 4th in the high jump. He was also a member of the 3rd place 4 X 400 relay team.

Xander Oliver placed 4th in the discus.

Nate Fosco placed 5th in the 100-meter dash.

The 4 X 100 relay team consisting of Abram Fields, Gus Hauser, Henry Fox, and Nate Fosco placed 2nd.

The 4 X 200 relay team consisting of Abram Fields, Gus Hauser, Henry Fox, and Nate Fosco placed 1st and set a new school record with a time of 1:41.48.

The 4 X 400 relay team consisting of Gus Hauser, DJ Douglas, Henry Fox, and Nate Fosco placed 3rd.

The 4 X 800 relay team consisting of Tiras Lombardo, Edoardo Tibaldeschi, Henry Fox, and Matt Zeuli placed 3rd and set a new school record with a time of 10:45.67.

For the Lady Mustangs, Paige Gillman had a busy day with a 6th place finish in the 100 meters; 2nd place finish in the 100 hurdles; 4th place finish in the 300 hurdles; and a 6th place finish in the long jump!

GREAT JOB MUSTANGS! A special thanks to Dr. Schutt for his great work with the team!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM HAS BIG DAY IN INDIANA

On Saturday, May 6, the Yorkville Christian High School baseball team participated in the Bethel High School Challenge hosted by Bethel College in Indiana.  The Mustangs played Calumet Christian in the first game of the challenge and defeated Calumet Christian by a score of 3-1 today. Cody “The Duke” Hazzard got the win striking out 14 and also knocked in two runs. Trey Lombardo contributed two doubles. In the second game, the Mustangs defeated South Bend Riley by a score of 13-6. Nolan Hooper picked up the win on the mound. Cody Hazzard had three hits to pace the Mustangs. Great job Mustangs!!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN TRACK TEAM HAS ANOTHER IMPRESSIVE MEET

On Monday, May 8, the Yorkville Christian High School track team participated in a meet at Indian Creek High School.  In a field of six teams, the Mustangs earned the top spot with 117 points.  Key performances on the day included the following:

Jeremy Loomis placed first in the 110 hurdles with a time of 18.64 and reset the school record once again.  He also won the 300 hurdles with a time of 45.11 and reset the school record as well.  He also placed first in the shot put and fifth in the discus.

Abram Fields placed first in the long jump.

Nate Fosco broke two school records by placing first in the 100 meter dash with a school record time of 11.59 seconds and placed second in the 200 meter dash with a time of 23.81 for his second school record performance.

Henry Fox placed 4^th in the discus.

Xander Oliver placed 6^th in the discus.

The 4 X 100 relay team consisting of Abram Fields, Gus Hauser, Henry Fox, and Nate Fosco placed first with a time of 49.00.

The 4 X 200 relay team consisting of the same four members placed 1^st setting another school record in the process.

The 4 X 400 relay team consisting of Gus Hauser, Henry Fox, Michael Pigeon, and Matt Zeuli placed 3^rd.

The 4 X 800 relay team consisting of Tiras Lombardo, Edoardo Tibaldeschi, Matt Zeuli, and Michael Pigeon placed first.

GREAT JOB MUSTANGS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH SCHUTT!

SOFTBALL SLUGGER LEADS LADY MUSTANGS TO VICTORY

On Tuesday, May 9, the Yorkville Christian High School softball team traveled to Plano for a matchup against Plano High School.  The Lady Mustangs placed extremely well and walked away with a 7-0 victory.  Grace Allgood went 7 innings and struck out 13 to get the win, and junior catcher, Kaelia Fox, hit three home runs and drove in six runs (both school records) to lead the offense in the win.  Great job ladies!\

RAISING CANE’S IN OSWEGO HONORS YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN STAFF FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

Raising Cane’s in Oswego honored the Yorkville Christian High School staff for their dedication and support to the students of Yorkville Christian by providing a free box combo lunch gift card to each staff member.  It was an extremely generous donation by Raising Cane’s, and we thank them for helping us honor our staff members who are so deserving!  We thank God for the dedicated and hard-working staff we have at Yorkville Christian, who pour themselves into our students on a daily basis.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO PLAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL

On May 10, Yorkville Christian High School senior, Chase Davis, signed his letter of intent today to continue his academic and football career at Concordia University Wisconsin. Chase competed with the Illinois Crusaders football program that allows Yorkville Christian High School students an opportunity to play football in high school and play a full schedule. Chase was joined at the signing by family members, classmates, teammates, and some of the coaching staff from the Illinois Crusaders football program.

Congratulations Chase and may God continue to bless your path!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF COMPLETE FINAL SERVICE DAY OF YEAR

On Thursday, May 11, the entire student body and staff of Yorkville Christian High School completed the final service day of the school year.  The students and staff headed out to several different locations including Heritage Woods, Caring Hands, Restore Church, a combined effort at a local farm with students from Mooseheart School, Yorkville Park District (Clark Park and Wheaton Woods), Faith Lutheran Church, and Grace Community Church.  The Lord blessed us with a perfect weather day to complete the work.  It was a perfect way to complete our mission work for the 2022-2023 school year.  A special thanks to all of our parents who gave of their time throughout the school year to chaperone these very important days.  Also, a special thanks to our students for working so hard during these service days and truly being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community!  To God be the glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF COMPLETE FINAL SERVICE DAY OF YEAR

On Thursday, May 11, the entire student body and staff of Yorkville Christian High School completed the final service day of the school year.  The students and staff headed out to several different locations including Heritage Woods, Caring Hands, Restore Church, a combined effort at a local farm with students from Mooseheart School, Yorkville Park District (Clark Park and Wheaton Woods), Faith Lutheran Church, and Grace Community Church.  The Lord blessed us with a perfect weather day to complete the work.  It was a perfect way to complete our mission work for the 2022-2023 school year.  A special thanks to all of our parents who gave of their time throughout the school year to chaperone these very important days.  Also, a special thanks to our students for working so hard during these service days and truly being the hands and feet of Jesus in our community!  To God be the glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM STARTS IHSA REGIONAL PLAY WITH BIG WIN!

The Yorkville Christian High School baseball team defeated Newark 1-0 in opening round action of IHSA Regional play.  Cody Hazzard pitched all eight innings, striking out 15 batters.  Bryce Edwards collected two hits and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning.  It was a very exciting game!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM WINS FIRST GAME OF REGIONAL PLAY

The Yorkville Christian High School softball team defeated Horizon McKinley by a score of 15-0 in opening round action of the IHSA Regionals.  Grace Allgood pitched three innings and struck out seven, while also collecting three RBI’s.  Ali Gajewski scored four runs and Kyla Motley had a base hit and scored a run.  Great job ladies!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS GRADUATION FOR THE CLASS OF 2023

On Friday, May 19, Yorkville Christian High School held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2023.  The Class of 2023 consisted of 32 graduates.  The ceremony consisted of a welcome from principal, Mr. Fred Versluys, and a time of praise and worship.  DJ Douglas, Jr. was the Valedictorian for the Class of 2023 and gave and excellent speech to his classmates and those in attendance.  The program included a wonderful class video with photos of all the seniors during their time at Yorkville Christian.  The keynote speaker for the night was Reverend Gerry Erffmeyer who challenged the class to live their lives with a sense of true JOY (live for Jesus first, put others second, and yourself last).   After the presentation of the diplomas by Board President, Mrs. Michelle Stewart, and a closing prayer by school administrator, Mr. Aaron Sovern, the ceremony for the Class of 2023 concluded and the students were officially graduated from Yorkville Christian High School.  We pray that God will continue to guide the path of each of our graduates, as they begin the next chapter in their lives, and we remind them that Family Never Graduates!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO OFFER HOMESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Yorkville Christian High School is happy to announce it will offer a homeschool partnership for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students will be allowed to take up to three classes for $4750, with one of the classes being a required Bible class.  Homeschool students will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities and will be required to attend the school’s mission days.  Financial assistance and discounts will not be available for homeschool partnership students.  This partnership will not include the Yorkville Christian Middle School.  For more details or information, please call our Director of Outreach and Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders, at (630) 708-7927 or email him at tschnyders@yorkvillechristian.com.

If you are interested in enrolling your student for the homeschool partnership, you can complete the following enrollment application link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN TO OFFER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FALL OF 2023

After years of prayer and discussion, the Yorkville Christian School Board in December approved the start of a 7th and 8th grade middle school at Yorkville Christian.  The middle school will start in the Fall of 2023.  The 7^th grade class will be capped at 25 students, and the 8^th grade class will be capped at 25 students.   Yorkville Christian Middle School will offer sports — girls volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, and track for now.  The tuition will be $8500 a year per student, and because of the limited enrollment spots, we will not be offering tuition assistance for the middle school; however, there will be a multiple student discount of $2000, if a family has two students in the middle school or a student in the middle school and another in the high school.  The middle school students will be offered a full variety of classes including electives, and will have a special wing of the building, but will be switching classes, participating in chapel, and eating lunch in the school cafeteria, and participating in PE classes in our Canyon gymnasium. We will have a special staff of teachers we will be hiring to teach the middle school students.

Here are the two steps to enroll:

1)  Complete the enrollment application which can be done using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

2)  Families will need to make a $600 tuition down payment, which will be subtracted from the overall tuition cost of $8500 (or $8250 with the early discount).  The payment can be made securely using this link or a check can be dropped off at the school office (checks payable to Yorkville Christian High School).  Here is the link for tuition down payment:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

PLEASE share this exciting news and information with any families you know who might be interested, as we are definitely capping each class at 25 total students, so spots will fill up quickly.

We are so excited God is moving us in this direction, and we cannot wait to see His plan moving forward with this middle school.  To God be the Glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES

• JUNE 5-8 – MUSTANG BASEBALL CAMP
• JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 – COACH ROC AND MICAH BASKETBALL CAMP -5-7 pm
• JUNE 12-15 – MUSTANG BASKETBALL CAMP – 9 am until 11 am
• JUNE 13, 14, 15 – “AIRBRUSH WORKSHOPS” – 5-9 pm
• JUNE 19-23 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – 9 am until Noon

• JULY 10-13 – MUSTANG GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP – 9-11 am

• JULY 17-21 – HUSTLE BASKETBALL CAMP – 9 am-Noon

• JULY 27-29 – MUSTANG WRESTLING CAMP – 9 am-Noon

• JULY 31-AUG. 3 – MUSTANG SOFTBALL CAMP – 5:30-7:30 pm

• AUGUST 5 – HOOPS 4 HUNGER BASKETBALL CAMP

• SUMMER ART CAMPS – THESE WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!

***FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER CAMPS, PLEASE GO TO www.yorkvillechristian.com and click on the EVENTS TAB!***

Proverbs 21:31 – “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.”

Yorkville Christian 2023-2024 Enrollment Information

How Do You Enroll?

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9500 ($9250 with the early enrollment discount), which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

Upcoming Events

• August 31, 2023 – Back to School Night – 4-7 pm

• September 5, 2023 – 1^st Day of School

• September 23, 2023 – 3^rd Annual Trivia Night – 6-9 pm

• October 12, 2023 – 2^nd Annual Grandparents Day

• October 21, 2023 – 2^nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event

• October 29, 2023 – Yorkville Christian Fall Open House for Prospective Families

• November 1, 2023 – Math and Science Shadow Day

• November 1-3, 2023 – FFA National Convention

• November 2, 2023 – NO SCHOOL

• November 3, 2023 – NO SCHOOL – Parent/Teacher Conferences

• November 9, 2023 – Mustang Shadow Day

• November 22-24, 2023 – NO SCHOOL – Thanksgiving Break

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Important TRIP (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program) News

FFA NEWS

Yorkville Christian FFA Raffle Fundraiser

This year the Yorkville Christian FFA chapter is hosting a fundraiser raffle. Tickets for the raffle are $20 each. The Grand prize is a FFA chest freezer with farm raised meat. Second place prize is a Blackstone Grill. Third place prize is a Monster rolling cooler with Monster energy drinks. The drawing will be held on Friday May 12, 2023, where the winner does not need to be present to win.

The Yorkville Christian FFA member that sells the most raffle tickets will receive a summer pass to Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville.

Yorkville Christian FFA Banquet

On April 18th, 2023 the Yorkville Christian FFA had its annual FFA Banquet. The Yorkville Christian FFA put on a silent auction that brought in money to be able to send three kids to represent our chapter at the Illinois FFA Leadership Camp in July. Students interested in attending FFA Camp went through an application process. Halana Cejka, Mikayla Highland, & Emma Schleining will be attending this summer’s camp! Yorkville Christian FFA members received their Greenhand degrees. Yorkville Christian FFA rewarded the students in each grade level who participated the most this year. The Yorkville Christian FFA ended with recognizing the senior FFA members. These students were Audrey Breen, Kennedy Cargola, Cole Wheeler, Brant Tunnell, Chance Ness, & Jeremy Loomis. Thank you to the entire Yorkville Christian FFA Officer Team, Mrs. Stewart & Mrs. Wiesbrook for planning such a great event to wrap up our year!

CLASSROOM CORNER

Physical Science

Students in Physical Science class, under the direction of Mr. Fred Versluys, recently discovered trends in chemical reactions in Physical Science using micropipet techniques.

Intro to Agriculture

Students in Introduction to Agriculture made container gardens in celebration of Easter as part of their unit on garden planning.  Recycled materials and individual creativity were used to design and create the “empty tomb” and the “stone rolled away” representing HOPE!  Students are making plans for large container gardens full of perennial herbs and pollinator habitats to be planted on our campus in the coming weeks.  Another great hands-on project in Intro to Ag under the direction of Mrs. Stewart!

English I

English 1 students, led by English teacher, Ms. Taglia, recently read the Odyssey in groups.  The class switched between the epic and the graphic novel to deepen understanding of the content and become familiar with multiple styles of writing.

Toy and Game Design

On Wednesday, April 12, Mr. McDavitt’s Toy and Game Design class ventured out on a field trip to Stern Pinball in Elk Grove Village, the largest pinball manufacturer in the world.  The Yorkville Christian students were met by Mr. Ernst, who showed the students around the pinball factory and explained all the various assembly line stations of a pinball machine, including how the board for the machine is pressed; how the bumpers are installed; and how the larger toys in a pinball machine work.  Another part of the tour included showing our students how the mother board in the pinball machines have changed over the years.  Our students were also able to visit the warehouse and packing and shipping areas in the factory to see how that part of the operation worked.  Finally, the students had the opportunity to visit “Pinball Alley” and play some of their favorite pinball machines.  The trip was an amazing opportunity for our students to get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of toy design in the real world.  Thank you to Mr. McDavitt for organizing the field trip, and Mrs. Bulson for chaperoning the trip.

Geometry

Mrs. Tickel’s Geometry classes recently participated in a “shape walk” to discover all the 2D shapes the students had been studying in their recent unit.  Students walked around the outside of the campus and identified several shapes in various real-life settings.  It was a great way to recognize mathematics all around us in God’s creation.

Biology

Biology students, in Mrs. Schnyder’s class, recently participated in a “Survivor Science” game with challenge questions on the Excretory System.  The students played a series of “Survivor” review games to support their learning of each of the body systems.  Each student even received a “Survivor Buff,” and the class was broken up into teams.  The students had a great time with the games, and it was an excellent form of review for the students.

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

The Introduction to Drawing and Painting class, under the direction of Mr. John McDavitt, recently started the painting portion of the course.  The students started by working on color mixing and painting shapes.

Animal Science

Animal Science students, under the direction of Mrs. Wiesbrook, recently completed a study of the Poultry Industry, covering topics such as chick embryology, feeding and managing chicks, and studying chicken production.  During this unit, students incubated chicken eggs!  Fertilized eggs take about 21 days to hatch.  Students noticed signs of hatching on day 20, and day 21 the hatching took place.

Sports Management

The Sports Management class, taught by Mr. Sovern, recently completed a project where students had to pick a sports facility, and research several different aspects of the facility.  The students could pick any sports facility in the United States, and had to provide information including the type of facility (single or multipurpose); crowd management; security; personnel; and a yearly or monthly calendar of usage.  After compiling all their research, each student gave a presentation to the class.  The students did an excellent job with the research and class presentations!

Mustangs in the Community

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLING PROGRAM HONORED AT KENDALL COUNTY BOARD MEETING

On Wednesday, April 5, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team and coaches were honored at the Kendall County Board meeting for finishing as the state runner up this season.  The team won state last year, and this year followed up with a 2^nd place finish.  The team was honored during the meeting and presented with a certificate highlighting their amazing accomplishments over the past two years.  Congratulations to Coach Vester and his coaching staff, as well as all the wrestlers for all their hard work and dedication.  Our school community is extremely proud of them!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYER MAKES HIS COLLEGE CHOICE

On Thursday, April 6, Yorkville Christian High School senior, Jalen Aalders, met with the coaching staff at Governors State University in University Park, IL to sign a letter of intent to continue his academic and basketball career at Governors State under head coach, Mr. Tony Bates.  We pray that God will continue to bless Jalen, as he begins the next chapter in his life.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL TEAM GETS A BIG WIN

On Saturday, April 8, the Yorkville Christian High School softball team traveled to Westmont for a game on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.  The Mustangs came out swinging and put 13 runs on the board during the game, but the real story was the pitching performance by Emma Schleining.  Emma struck out 11 batters, and only gave up one hit while earning the victory!  Great job Lady Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN IVVC FIRE AND EMS ACADEMY RIDE-A-LONG

On Saturday, April 8, Yorkville Christian High School senior, Chris Durbin, who is taking classes in fire protection at Indian Valley Vocational Center, as part of Yorkville Christian’s partnership with IVVC, participated in a ride-a-long with the Oswego Fire Department.  Chris is a member of the IVVC Fire and EMS Academy, and as a result was able to participate in the ride-a-long experience.  The focus of the day was roof ventilation techniques using various tools and methods.  This is just another incredible hands-on learning experience that Yorkville Christian High School can now offer our students thanks to our partnership with IVVC.

TRACK TEAM STARTS SEASON AT SANDWICH HIGH SCHOOL

The Yorkville Christian High School track team, under the leadership of head coach, Dr. Jeff Schutt, kicked off the 2023 season with a meet at Sandwich High School on Thursday, April 6.  Notable performances for the Mustangs included Gus Hauser finishing in first place in the pole vault; Paige Gillman taking second place in the 300 hurdles; and Jeremy Loomis was the leading point scorer for the Mustangs with a fourth-place finish in both the shot put and discus, while setting a new school record with a first-place finish in the 300 hurdles.  Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM SWEEPS A DOUBLEHEADER

On Saturday, April 8, the Yorkville Christian High School varsity baseball team swept Momence High School in doubleheader action. The Mustangs won game 1 by a score of 9-0. Cody Hazzard allowed only one hit while striking out 17. Bryce Edwards had two hits and Trey Lombardo had two hits for the Mustangs. In the second game, Trey Lombardo struck out 9 batters leading the Mustangs to a 6-1 win. Trey Lombardo, Reese Seng, and Bryce Edwards led the Mustangs with two hits each. GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR BASKETBALL PLAYERS CHOOSES UWGB

On Friday, April 14, Yorkville Christian High School senior, DJ Douglas Jr., signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.  DJ will play basketball for the Phoenix.  DJ was named to several All-State teams this year and led the state in scoring.  May God continue to bless DJ as he begins the next chapter in his life and carries out God’s plan for his life.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TEAM PICKS UP A BIG WIN

On Thursday, April 13, the Yorkville Christian High School softball team defeated Earlville by a score of 10-1.  Sophomore Grace Allgood led the way for the Lady Mustangs striking out 18 batters and only allowing one hit.  Grace also had two hits.  Kaelia Fox went 2-4 with a double and a home run and had 3 RBI’s.  Sydney Baze contributed two hits, and Laura Brancati and Sara Segarra also each contributed a hit in the win.  Great job ladies!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLER MAKES COLLEGE CHOICE

On Tuesday, April 18, Yorkville Christian High School senior wrestler, Drew Torza, signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and wrestling career at the University of Central Missouri.  Drew was a vital contributor to the Mustangs winning the Class 1A state championship last year, and the Class 1A state runner up trophy this year.  Congratulations Drew, and may God continue to bless you as you enter this next chapter in your life.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIOR CONTINUES HER RODEO CAREER IN COLLEGE

On Tuesday, April 18, Yorkville Christian High School senior, Audrey Breen, signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and rodeo career at Dodge City Community College.  Audrey has been a huge part of the Yorkville Christian High School Rodeo team during her four years at Yorkville Christian.  Congratulations Audrey, and may God continue to bless you in your future as you carry out His plan for your life.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONORS SOCIETY MEMBERS SERVE ON MISSION DAY

On Wednesday, April 19, nineteen members of the Yorkville Christian National Honors Society traveled to All God’s People in Orland Park to serve on a mission day.  All God’s People is an organization that ministers to the needs of homeless people in the Chicago Loop area.  Our Yorkville Christian students were able to serve by loading items onto trucks for delivery; sorting and organizing clothes to donate; and stacking and organizing canned food items.  It was a great day of service, and an honor for our students to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TRACK TEAM CAPTURES INDIAN CREEK TITLE

On Monday, April 24, the Yorkville Christian High School boys and girls track teams competed at Indian Creek High School.  The track teams are coached by Dr. Jeff Schutt and Mr. CJ Schutt.  The boys team captured first place in the five team meet, and the girls team placed fifth out of six teams.  Notable performances included the following:

Freshman Nate Fosco placed 2^nd in the 100 meters; 3^rd in the 200 meter dash; and 4^th in the long jump.

Freshman Henry Fox placed 4^th in the discus.

Freshman Gus Hauser placed first in the pole vault.

Sophomore Xander Oliver placed 5^th in the discus and 5^th in the shot put.

Sophomore Tiras Lombardo placed 4^th in the 800 meters.

Senior Matt Zeuli placed 4^th in the 1600 meters.

Senior Jeremy Loomis placed first in the 110 hurdles; first in the 300 hurdles; first in the shot put; and third in the discus.

Senior DJ Douglas Jr. placed second in the high jump setting a new school record with a leap of 1.73 meters.  He also placed second in the triple jump with 10.90 meters.

Senior Abram Fields placed first in the long jump with a leap of 5.25. meters.

Senior Edoardo Tibaldeschi placed fifth in the long jump.

The 4 X 100 meter relay team consisting of Abram Fields, Gus Hauser, Henry Fox, and Nate Fosco placed first in the meet and also set a new school record with a time of 47.89 seconds.

The 4 X 200 meter relay team consisting of Abram Fields, Gus Hauser, Michael Pigeon, and Dakota Bulson placed third.

For the Lady Mustangs, freshman Paige Gillman placed third in the 100 hurdles; fourth in the 300 hurdles; and second in the long jump.

Jovi Phillips placed fifth in the shot put and fifth in the discus.

GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO OFFER HOMESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Yorkville Christian High School is happy to announce it will offer a homeschool partnership for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students will be allowed to take up to three classes for $4750, with one of the classes being a required Bible class.  Homeschool students will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities and will be required to attend the school’s mission days.  Financial assistance and discounts will not be available for homeschool partnership students.  This partnership will not include the Yorkville Christian Middle School.  For more details or information, please call our Director of Outreach and Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders, at (630) 708-7927 or email him at tschnyders@yorkvillechristian.com.

If you are interested in enrolling your student for the homeschool partnership, you can complete the following enrollment application link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN TO OFFER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FALL OF 2023

After years of prayer and discussion, the Yorkville Christian School Board in December approved the start of a 7th and 8th grade middle school at Yorkville Christian.  The middle school will start in the Fall of 2023.  The 7^th grade class will be capped at 25 students, and the 8^th grade class will be capped at 25 students.   Yorkville Christian Middle School will offer sports — girls volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, and track for now.  The tuition will be $8500 a year per student, and because of the limited enrollment spots, we will not be offering tuition assistance for the middle school; however, there will be a multiple student discount of $2000, if a family has two students in the middle school or a student in the middle school and another in the high school.  The middle school students will be offered a full variety of classes including electives, and will have a special wing of the building, but will be switching classes, participating in chapel, and eating lunch in the school cafeteria, and participating in PE classes in our Canyon gymnasium. We will have a special staff of teachers we will be hiring to teach the middle school students.

Here are the two steps to enroll:

1)  Complete the enrollment application which can be done using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

2)  Families will need to make a $600 tuition down payment, which will be subtracted from the overall tuition cost of $8500 (or $8250 with the early discount).  The payment can be made securely using this link or a check can be dropped off at the school office (checks payable to Yorkville Christian High School).  Here is the link for tuition down payment:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

PLEASE share this exciting news and information with any families you know who might be interested, as we are definitely capping each class at 25 total students, so spots will fill up quickly.

We are so excited God is moving us in this direction, and we cannot wait to see His plan moving forward with this middle school.  To God be the Glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS AND ACTIVITIES

• JUNE 5-8 – MUSTANG BASEBALL CAMP
• JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 – COACH ROC AND MICAH BASKETBALL CAMP -5-7 pm
• JUNE 12-15 – MUSTANG BASKETBALL CAMP – 9 am until 11 am
• JUNE 13, 14, 15 – “AIRBRUSH WORKSHOPS” – 5-9 pm
• JUNE 19-23 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – 9 am until Noon

• JULY 10-13 – MUSTANG GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP – 9-11 am

• JULY 17-21 – HUSTLE BASKETBALL CAMP – 9 am-Noon

• JULY 27-29 – MUSTANG WRESTLING CAMP – 9 am-Noon

• JULY 31-AUG. 3 – MUSTANG SOFTBALL CAMP – 5:30-7:30 pm

• AUGUST 5 – HOOPS 4 HUNGER BASKETBALL CAMP

• SUMMER ART CAMPS – THESE WILL BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER!

***FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER CAMPS, PLEASE GO TO www.yorkvillechristian.com and click on the EVENTS TAB!***

Proverbs 21:31 – “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.”

Yorkville Christian 2023-2024 Enrollment Information

How Do You Enroll?

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9500 ($9250 with the early enrollment discount), which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

Upcoming Events

• May 5, 2023 – Prom – Early Dismissal at 11:00 am

• May 17-19, 2023 – Senior Finals

• May 19, 2023 – Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony

• May 23-26, 2023 – Semester 2 Finals

• May 26, 2023 – Last Day of School: Grades 9-11

• August 31, 2023 – Back to School Night – 4-7 pm

• September 5, 2023 – 1^st Day of School

• September 23, 2023 – 3^rd Annual Trivia Night – 6-9 pm

• October 12, 2023 – 2^nd Annual Grandparents Day

• October 21, 2023 – 2^nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat Event

Important TRIP (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program) News

ATTENTION PARENTS

CLASSROOM CORNER

Biology

Biology students recently completed Skeletal and Muscle Exhibition Stations as part of their human body systems unit.  The activity expanded their knowledge on these two systems.  The stations also tied the body system to the previous unit of cellular respiration through stations like “The Wall Sit” which demonstrated muscle fatigue as a result of anaerobic respiration.  Great job students and Mrs. Schnyders for the great work!

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Students in Introduction to Drawing and Painting class recently worked on shading and anatomy of the face, with an emphasis on the eyes.

Toy and Game Design

Students in Mr. McDavitt’s Toy Design class developed toy concepts for their Happy Meal Toy presentations.  Each team was assigned a specific licensing property.  For example, one team had Toy Story, and another team had The Incredibles.  Using those licensing properties, each team had to create a toy that could be used in a Happy Meal.  It was a great project that really allowed students to use their creative talents.

Media Production

Students in Mr. Vester’s Media Production class conducted interviews with various Canyon sponsors who support Yorkville Christian.  The students asked a variety of questions and put together articles for some of the banner program sponsors.  Students also have been creating five-minute original content podcasts covering a variety of topics such as the NCAA basketball tournament, NBA trade deadline, and gaming trends.  The students have done wonderful work in both areas.

Screenwriting

Students in Mr. Vester’s Screenwriting Class have been making huge waves toward writing feature film length scripts. The first part of the semester of Screenwriting is all about learning film structure, character development, scene conflict writing, story maps, etc…and then students start writing dialogue. At almost the midpoint of the semester, students have as many as 40 pages of script written. A feature film is usually about 120 pages. Great accomplishments!  Great job Mustangs!

Math classes celebrate Pi Day

On March 14, the math classes at Yorkville Christian celebrated Pi Day.  Students brought in a large variety of pies to not only celebrate Pi (3.14) Day, but also Albert Einstein’s birthday.  The students really enjoyed the activities, as well as the sweet treats.  Thank you to Mrs. Tickel for arranging the day.

Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC) Visit

On Friday, March 17, thirty students from Yorkville Christian High School visited Indian Valley Vocational Center to observe several of the more popular programs Indian Valley offers for high school students.  With Yorkville Christian’s new partnership with Indian Valley, our students can now take a variety of classes at IVVC including such areas as welding, electrician training, law enforcement, and early childhood development and education, just to name a few of the many offerings.  Our Yorkville Christian students were able to attend for a half day and listen to many presentations about the various offerings to help them decide which classes they may want to register for next year.  This partnership is a valuable asset for our students, and one Yorkville Christian is very excited about for the future!

Introduction to Drawing and Painting – Students in Mr. McDavitt’s Introduction to Drawing and Painting class recently completed a Grid Drawing project for which students used a reference photo with a grid laid over the image.  Students prepared a drawing page with a larger grid corresponding to the reference.  Then the students copied each square from the photo to their drawing page.  The students produced some incredible products!

Biology

Biology students recently completed a “The Senses” lab which included tests on balance, distribution of touch receptors in the skin, deciphering of odors with mystery smells, a blind spot test, and more.  Students collected their data and researched related questions to support their mastery of this unit.  Thank you Mrs. Schnyders for a great lesson.

Health

Health students recently dissected pig hearts to complete their unit on the circulatory system.  Students identified the four chambers as well as the arteries, veins, and valves.  This hands-on experience enhanced student understanding of the heart’s structure, function, and the flow of blood to, through, and from the heart.  Thank you to Mrs. Schnyders for providing this experience for our students.

Mustangs in the Community

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN VOLLEYBALL PLAYER COMMITS TO COLLEGE

On Friday, March 10, Yorkville Christian High School senior, Ava Tickel, signed a letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic career at Illinois Benedictine University.  Ava will play volleyball at the school.  Ava was joined by her family, friends, and teammates at the signing event.  May God continue to carry out His perfect plan in Ava’s life, as she enters the next phase of her life.

LADY MUSTANG BASKETBALL PLAYER MAKES ALL-AREA TEAM

Yorkville Christian High School sophomore, Danielle Bulson, was named to the Kendall County Now Newspaper All-Area Team as an honorable mention selection.  This is quite an honor for a sophomore to be recognized on this team.  Danielle completed the season with 313 points, 17 3 pointers, 198 rebounds, 87 assists, 65 steals, and 14 blocks.  Great job, Danielle!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOOPER RECEIVES SEVERAL POST SEASON AWARDS

The individual awards continued to pour in for Yorkville Christian High School senior basketball player, DJ Douglas Jr., as he was named to several All-State teams at the conclusion of the season.  DJ was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association, and Associated Press All-State teams.  Congratulations on these amazing honors, DJ!  These are so well deserved after the incredible season you had.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN FFA MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT

On Tuesday, March 14, Yorkville Christian FFA members Ellie Stewart, Laura Brancati, and Kloe Pottinger participated in the Public Speaking Career Development Event. Ellie participated in the Extemporaneous Speaking contest, Laura in the FFA Creed Speaking contest and Kloe Pottinger in the Prepared Speaking contest. This was all three girls first time participating in this CDE. All girls did an amazing job! Good luck to Kloe Pottinger who placed 2nd and will continue on to compete at the District level in May! GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIOR SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT TO PLAY COLLEGE BASEBALL

On Friday, March 17, Yorkville Christian High School senior baseball player, Trey Lombardo, signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Judson University.  Trey will play baseball next year at Judson University.  May God continue to bless Trey’s path, as he moves on to the next chapter in his life.  To God be the glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SERVES AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN

On Wednesday, March 22, the entire student body, and staff of Yorkville Christian High School traveled to Feed My Starving Children in Aurora for a mission day.  Feed My Starving Children is an organization that has sent food to 104 countries since March of 2009.  They create nutritional meal formulas for children around the world.  Yorkville Christian students and staff helped assemble meals and boxed them up for shipping to various countries.  Yorkville Christian assembled 44,712 meals and packed 207 boxes, which fed 122 kids for a year.  The Yorkville Christian school community also collected monetary donations for the visit.  The student body collected over $1000, and the sophomore class raised $575.  The individual student who collected the largest amount was Maddie McBride with $100.  Great job Mustangs!!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER SIGNS WITH NIU

On Thursday, March 23, Yorkville Christian High School senior, Tyler Martinez, signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Northern Illinois University.  Tyler will wrestle at the school.  Tyler has been a vital part of the recent success of the Mustang wrestling program helping to guide the team to a 1^st and 2^nd place finish in state the past two years. He finished his Yorkville Christian career with 120 victories, including three 3rd place finishes at 160lbs. at State. He was also a two-time Fargo All-American. Tyler was joined by his family, friends, coaches, and teammates at the signing event.  May God continue to carry out His perfect plan in Tyler’s life, as he enters the next phase of his life.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SENIOR SIGNS TO PLAY BASEBALL AT MISSOURI S&T

On Friday, March 24, Yorkville Christian High School pitcher, Cody Hazzard, signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic career at Missouri S&T.  Cody has been a vital part of the Yorkville Christian baseball program.  As a junior, Cody struck out 87 batters in 41 innings.  Cody was joined by his family, friends, coaches, and teammates for his signing.  We thank the Lord for bringing the Hazzard family to the Mustang family, and we pray that God will continue to watch over Cody, as he moves on to the next chapter in his life.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLING COACHES SELECTED AS FINALISTS FOR PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Yorkville Christian High School head wrestling coach, Mike Vester, and assistant coach, Brody Vester, were recently selected as finalists for the IWCOA (Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association)  Coach of the Year Award.  Coach Mike and Brody have led the Yorkville Christian wrestling program to back-to-back state appearances, with the team finishing 1^st in state last year, and 2^nd in state this year!  Congratulations to both coaches on their outstanding success and their unwavering dedication to our wrestling program!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN SOFTBALL TEAM WINS OPENER

Congratulations to the Yorkville Christian High School softball team on their 6-1 victory over Joliet Central on March 28! The Lady Mustangs were led by Grace Allgood who struck out 17 and only allowed one hit!! Grace also went 2-4 at the plate with a double. The team also received two hits and a double from Sydney Baze, Bridget Hooper, and Kaelia Fox. Emma Schleining also contributed a double. GREAT JOB LADIES!

Yorkville Christian Wrestling Finishes 2nd in State

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team took part in the IHSA team state championship event the weekend of February 24-25 in Bloomington, IL.  The team won the state championship last year and had another outstanding performance this year.  The team wrestled Auburn High School in the quarterfinals on Friday night and won by a score of 49-27.  The semifinals were held Saturday morning, and saw the Mustangs battle Oakwood High School and again the Mustangs advanced by a score of 47-24.  The team wrestled Coal City High School on Saturday night for the state championship, and fell just short by a score of 32-31  The team finished 2^nd in the state, and once again showed they are one of the top powers in 1A.  Special congratulations to all of the wrestlers, as well as the coaches, Coach Mike Vester, Coach Brady Vester, Coach Travis Martinez, Coach Mike Esquivel, and Coach Nick Loomis.  It was definitely another season to remember!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS SHADOW DAY

On Monday, March 6, Yorkville Christian High School hosted Mustang Shadow Day.  33 students from 17 different schools registered for the event.  The day was packed full of activities including a few guest speakers in the morning; a catered lunch for the guests; visiting several classes with shadow hosts; a sports performance class; and a wrap up session where each guest received a goodie bag.  The day was a great event, and it was so great to host so many students from so many schools and areas.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO OFFER HOMESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Yorkville Christian High School is happy to announce it will offer a homeschool partnership for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students will be allowed to take up to three classes for $4750, with one of the classes being a required Bible class.  Homeschool students will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities and will be required to attend the school’s mission days.  Financial assistance and discounts will not be available for homeschool partnership students.  This partnership will not include the Yorkville Christian Middle School.  For more details or information, please call our Director of Outreach and Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders, at (630) 708-7927 or email him at tschnyders@yorkvillechristian.com.

If you are interested in enrolling your student for the homeschool partnership, you can complete the following enrollment application link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN TO OFFER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FALL OF 2023

After years of prayer and discussion, the Yorkville Christian School Board in December approved the start of a 7th and 8th grade middle school at Yorkville Christian.  The middle school will start in the Fall of 2023.  The 7^th grade class will be capped at 25 students, and the 8^th grade class will be capped at 25 students.   Yorkville Christian Middle School will offer sports — girls volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, and track for now.  The tuition will be $8500 a year per student, and because of the limited enrollment spots, we will not be offering tuition assistance for the middle school; however, there will be a multiple student discount of $2000, if a family has two students in the middle school or a student in the middle school and another in the high school.  The middle school students will be offered a full variety of classes including electives, and will have a special wing of the building, but will be switching classes, participating in chapel, and eating lunch in the school cafeteria, and participating in PE classes in our Canyon gymnasium. We will have a special staff of teachers we will be hiring to teach the middle school students.

Here are the two steps to enroll:

1)  Complete the enrollment application which can be done using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

2)  Families will need to make a $600 tuition down payment, which will be subtracted from the overall tuition cost of $8500 (or $8250 with the early discount).  The payment can be made securely using this link or a check can be dropped off at the school office (checks payable to Yorkville Christian High School).  Here is the link for tuition down payment:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

PLEASE share this exciting news and information with any families you know who might be interested, as we are definitely capping each class at 25 total students, so spots will fill up quickly.

We are so excited God is moving us in this direction, and we cannot wait to see His plan moving forward with this middle school.  To God be the Glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL NOW ACCEPTING NEW ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

How Do You Enroll?

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9500 ($9250 with the early enrollment discount), which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

ALUMNI NEWS

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN ALUM STUDIES ABROAD IN AUSTRALIA

Hello Mustangs! I am Millie Stewart, YCHS Class of 2020. Currently, I am attending

Iowa State University, majoring in Agricultural Business. Over spring break, I was able

to participate in a study abroad trip to Australia. This was an amazing experience to see

agriculture on the other side of the world! This opportunity was presented to me last fall

by Iowa State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and after receiving my

acceptance to the program I began preparations for the trip.

The focus of the trip was agricultural production, business, and trade in Australia. It

included a 3-credit class which prepared us for our travels. All travelers prepared a pre-

trip presentation, which helped us to learn about the different agricultural industries of

Australia. We travelled with 26 students and 3 professors, all of various agricultural

studies at Iowa State. Once surviving our 17-hour flight to Sydney, we hit the ground

running, experiencing as much as we could in our short 10 days in Australia.

We travelled almost 1500 miles by bus during our trip to be able to see as many

agricultural sectors of the country as possible. A few of the highlights were the Sydney

Fish Market, which auctions off around $800,000 of fresh fish each day; a potato farm

with its own potato chip factory and variety of purple potatoes; a huge rice farm; a clover

seed company that is implementing the use of biosolids in their program; the Wagga

Wagga Agricultural Institute, a college with all sorts of agriculture; siphon-irrigated corn,

many sheep farms, and, of course, I cannot forget the wild kangaroo! We also spent

time visiting tourist stops, including the 3 Sisters Mountain lookout, touring the Sydney

Opera House, Bondi Beach, the 12 Apostles National Park, and attending an Australian

Football Game, which is a very interesting sport.

Having the chance to gain a global perspective on agriculture was a great benefit of my

study abroad trip. Even though we only traveled to Australia, we were able to see the

impacts of trade from many different countries on the eastern side of the world. I even

was able to learn a little about private education in Australia and that it is a popular

choice! I recommend taking the chance to study abroad to any perspective college

student who has the opportunity, it was a trip I will remember for a lifetime.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN ALUM HELPS LEAD COLLEGE PROGRAM TO CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP AND ELITE 8 OF NCAA MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT

Former Yorkville Christian All-State basketball player, Micah Schnyders, recently helped lead the Wheaton College Thunder basketball team to its first CCIW Conference Championship in 15 years, and a trip to the NCAA Division III National Tournament.  The Thunder finished the conference with a very impressive 14-2 record, and the team advanced to the Elite 8 of the March Madness tournament before losing to Christopher Newport (Virginia) by a score of 76-70 in the game to advance to the Final 4.  It was a great season, as the team finished with a school record 25 wins and only 5 losses.  Great job, Micah!

Wheaton College Men’s Basketball vs Illinois Wesleyan (72-71)

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOOPS ALUM HELPS LEAD TEAM TO NATIONALS

Colton Schutt, a Yorkville Christian alum and All-Stater, recently helped lead the Waubonsee Community College basketball team to the Region 4 Championship and a trip to the NJCAA Basketball Championship in Danville, IL.  It was the first trip to nationals for Waubonsee since 2017.  Colton was also named to the All-Conference Team as an Honorable Mention selection.  Congratulations Colton!

FORMER MUSTANG BASKETBALL STAR EXPERIENCES MARCH MADNESS WITH DUKE

Former Yorkville Christian All-Stater, Jaden Schutt, just completed his first year on the Duke University basketball team and was able to help the team win an ACC Tournament Championship and make it to the round of 32 in the NCAA tournament.  Duke finished the year with a record of 27-9.  Congratulations Jaden!

CANYON BANNER SPONSOR FEATURES

CALAMITY JANE’S

Welcome to our Mustang Minute! This week’s featured Canyon sponsor is Calamity Jane’s in Sugar Grove. This year is Calamity Janes’ 13th year in business. The business officially opened to the public on January 1, 2011, and since then, owner Jane Alabastro says that they have been thriving.

“Calamity Janes is like one big family,” she said in our interview. Jane has been in the business for nearly 40 years. Her favorite part of working at Calamity Jane’s is the people. She loves helping people and entertaining them. Jane says, “When people go out, they go out for a reason. They want to be entertained. Calamity Janes is a great place to go for that. We like to help people have fun.” She also said it is family friendly. All ages are welcome. They have coloring pages for kids, karaoke two days a week, and a band on Saturdays.

Some of Calamity Jane’s most popular and favorite meals are their breakfast, pot roast shooter, tater tots, tacos, and their awesome fish fry.

Jane says that Calamity Jane’s is a Canyon sponsor because they love the feeling of it being a family here at YCHS. Everyone is so kind. She says it is a wonderful school that was much needed in this area, and she is happy it is here.

Calamity Janes is located on Rt. 47 in Sugar Grove and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 am to 1 am, Friday from 11 am to 2 am, Saturday from 8:30 am to 2 am, and Sundays 8:30 am to 1 am. They are closed on Mondays. Calamity Janes is busiest on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday mornings.

We are happy to have Calamity Jane’s as a Yorkville Christian High School Canyon sponsor. If you have not been there yet, we hope that you try Calamity Janes. If you have been there before, we are sure you will be back!

PRINT SOURCE GRAPHICS

Hi! Welcome to the Mustang Minute. Today we get the pleasure of talking to one of our Canyon sponsors, Jason Lambert. Jason is the owner of Print Source Graphics, located in Yorkville, IL. Print Source Graphics is celebrating their 5th year in business. Currently there are three employees alongside several vendors who serve and support the Print Source Graphic team. They are best known in the local area for their decals, signs, and other wide format printing. However, their niche by volume would be custom roll label manufacturing. Print Source Graphics is primarily a B2B operation. They work with all sizes of business with many customers being small businesses. They also do some work with individuals as well. 

Their service is second to none. They are a full-service printing company that can serve as a “One Stop Shop” for client’s printing needs. Jason says, “we strive to understand the customer and their business so that we can offer them the most effective solutions and advice.” They also store clients’ logos and other requirements so that every project is printed to their specification promoting excellence in brand identity for the customers they serve. 

Jason has been working in the industry for over 23 years. He has held positions including Graphic Designer, Customer Service, Regional Sales, VP of Sales, VP of Manufacturing, CEO, President and Owner. He says that over the past 23 years technology has been the biggest change in their industry. The advancements have made print more cost effective while also expanding capabilities. One of the reasons Jason has always enjoyed this industry is because of the ongoing changes and opportunities to learn about new ideas, technology, equipment, and techniques. “It makes the job fun and exciting!”

STIFEL INVESTMENTS

Hello and welcome to the Mustang Minute! Today, we focus our attention on Stifel Investments, a strong supporter of Yorkville Christian High School and a sponsor of the YCHS Canyon! We had the opportunity to hear from Senior Vice President of Investments, John Pethokoukis who gave us some insight on the company, himself, and what it takes to thrive in the financial industry.

Stifel Investments was founded in 1890, and now has 400 offices in 48 states with its headquarters located in St Louis, MO. Stifel is one of the nation’s largest (seventh largest in terms of financial advisors) full-service wealth management and investment banking firms. John personally focuses on high-net-worth individuals and started doing this in 1986 and has been with Stifel since August of 2019. 

John says that Stifel is a very client and advisor friendly firm. He says, “the financial markets are constantly changing which provides both excitement and challenges in working as a financial advisor. Being a financial advisor requires following events closely in the political and business world as those are interrelated and oftentimes affect each other.” He recommends that students interested in a career as a financial advisor take classes in economics, finance, accounting, and political science. 

John said the company believes in the mission and direction of Yorkville Christian High School. We appreciate the support that they have given us and continue to show as we push our mission forward.

HEARTLAND BANK

Welcome to another Mustang Minute! In this edition, we turn our attention to Heartland Bank. Heartland is a full-service community bank that offers a wide range of deposit, lending and investment options tailored to meet the needs of our customers. With 69 full-service branches, 2 drive-thru only locations and an additional Community Reinvestment Mortgage office located in Chicago, Heartland is very accessible to its customers. We were able to talk to Jennifer Vandermeir, Assistant Vice President, Retail Manager working out of the Newark branch who shed a little light on Heartland’s mission and its support of the Yorkville Christian mission.

“May 2023 will mark my 15th year with Heartland Bank,” Jennifer said. “I’ve worked at many of our locations including: Newark, Millbrook, Shorewood, Plainfield Caton Farm, Elwood, Huntley and Schaumburg. Being a part of our team is rewarding! I personally enjoy working independently with retail staff in furthering their individual paths of development here at the bank. Each one of us is an important part of the team.  We each have different strengths and we combine all of those to assist our customers.”

Heartland’s mission statement is Create VALUE for the customer, earn a PROFIT for the Bank, and have FUN doing it! Jennifer explained, “we try to set ourselves apart from other financial institutions through providing A+ Customer Experience with each customer interaction.”

Heartland has been a tremendous supporter of Yorkville Christian High School. We asked Jennifer how that relationship came to be and how it’s grown. “I am charged with actively seeking out new opportunities for business growth and development through community involvement. With YCHS playing such a large part in supporting youth in our area, we started looking for ways we could offer our support to the school. Tim Schnyders and I virtually met in 2020 through an introduction from a mutual acquaintance and our relationship really took off from there.  Yorkville Christian has been so kind to allow Heartland Bank the opportunity to partner on many of their events over the years including Trivia Night, Hoops for Hunger, Classic Car Show, Grandparents Day, and Trunk or Treat. We have participated in the school’s annual fund and sports donation drives, and most recently signed the school up for our Spirit Debit Card and Score with Heartland programs.” 

Heartland also recently donated a state-of-the-art scoreboard for the Yorkville Christian Canyon, which will get much use in the coming years leaving a lasting impression and legacy on the school! Thank you to Jennifer for taking the time to speak with us and for Heartland’s continued support of the Mustang mission!

PARADISE CAR WASH

Welcome to a Mustang Minute. Paradise Car Wash has been a staple in Yorkville since the early 2000s. Even with the busy season approaching, owner Chad Green took time out of his schedule to give us a look at the Paradise legacy, owning and operating a family-owned, family run business, and their ties to the Yorkville Christian High School mission.

The wash originally opened as Landmark Car Wash back in the 1980’s.  A rebrand and remodel was done in 2002 and the wash was renamed Paradise Car Wash.  “My family then purchased the wash in November of 2004 and we have been running it ever since,” Chad explained. “Before purchasing Paradise, we used to own gas stations.  Both locations had an automatic car wash on site, and we had looked into possible expansion into the full-service car wash market.  We attended several trade shows, scouted properties, and even hired a consulting firm, but it was not until the sale of the gas stations that we made the full commitment and purchased Paradise.”

Paradise has continued to grow in sales every year, with the exception of the first year of Covid, since the family took over.  Their average staff size went from 5 employees a day to 10 during the weekdays and even larger on the weekends.  As far as the day-to-day operations, the business structure has for the most part remained the same.  “We are a family business that is very much hands on,” Chad said. “My mother Robin, and I still work all aspects of the business from payroll, hiring, prepping, and drying, to equipment maintenance and cleaning the bathroom.  We are very much involved in all aspects of the business.”

While the technology in this field has changed a lot, Paradise has in large part not followed with the general direction that it is going.  “Most of the washes that are being redesigned and built are running on a model that allows for the owner to monitor everything off-site and takes a large percentage of the employees out of the equation.  They replace the hands-on, full-service features, and have the customer vacuum their own car, dry their own car, pay at an automated box, and have only 1 to 3 employees overseeing everything.  The owner can then adjust wash settings, monitor sales, view labor costs, and monitor customer purchases all through their phone without setting foot on the property,” Chad said.

“We always want to make sure that we provide a service that makes the customer happy.  They need to find a value in what they are paying for otherwise they will not continue to support the business.  I also feel that it is important to be hands on, as an owner, in this industry.  Selling a service versus a product is quite different.  The ability to put out a consistent service can be difficult when it comes to cars.  Some cars are full of dog hair.  Others have windows covered in smoke residue.  There are car owners that wash regularly and others that seldom do.  All these things play a part in putting out a good product.  I try to keep the mentality that every car that leaves here has my face associated with the job we did.   Therefore, I find it important to be here, be involved, talk to the customers, and get their feedback.” Perhaps this is one of the big reasons why Paradise enjoys such success and customer loyalty!

Chad was asked about the challenges and rewards of being a business owner. “When I am off work for the day, on vacation, even just sitting at home during closed hours at night, it is hard to turn off all the thoughts of what needs to be done at work.  Owning a business is a very personal thing and it at times has a very heavy impact on what should be my down time / family time.  Also, this is a very employee dependent business which makes it hard when there are 30 different personalities that all have their own lives.  People get sick, loved ones pass, employees quit, coworkers don’t always get along.  All these things pose a challenge in the workplace.” He then switched to the rewards and said, “I get to work with my mother, my kids, my family.  I get to set my schedule, implement change when I think it is needed.  I can work in the community that I live.  I have control over the creative direction that I want the company to take for the future.  The freedom of being able to guide your work life and see its success is rewarding.”

With his mom retiring in the next couple of years, he thinks the biggest change for Paradise will be “seeing if my kids decide if it is something that they want to do.  I am currently the third generation of my family to run a business in Yorkville.  It will be interesting to see if one of my kids decides to come on board as a future owner and become the fourth.”

Chad partnered with Yorkville Christian High School and art instructor John McDavitt to create a mural that would blanket the south side of Paradise Car Wash’s building. This was a great project for the students and gave Paradise a fresh new look! “I find it important to be involved with the community, schools, local groups, etc.  I grew up in Yorkville, my kids are growing up in Yorkville.  I feel that when businesses and the community that surrounds them can support each other, then it makes living in those areas that much nicer.  The mural that you guys painted was beautiful.  I am glad that the students painted it, and that they were showing off their school pride in doing so.  I hope that they are proud of what they did.  I get compliments all the time on it.”

Thank you to Chad Green and Paradise Car Wash for their time and support of Yorkville Christian High School and the Yorkville community as a whole!

Upcoming Events

• April 7, 2023 – NO SCHOOL – Good Friday

• April 10, 2023 – NO SCHOOL – Easter Monday

• April 15, 2023 – Current families must re-enroll by this date

• April 18, 2023 – FFA Banquet

• May 5, 2023 – Prom – Early Dismissal at 11:00 am

• May 17-19, 2023 – Senior Finals

• May 19, 2023 – Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony

• May 23-26, 2023 – Semester 2 Finals

• May 26, 2023 – Last Day of School: Grades 9-11

***FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF SUMMER CAMPS, PLEASE GO TO www.yorkvillechristian.com and click on the EVENTS TAB!***

 CURRENT STUDENTS RE-ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

As you may have heard by now, we have moved the re-enrollment process completely online this year, and it is time to re-enroll your Yorkville Christian students now. This very simple process is completed through Teacher Ease and takes just a few seconds to complete. Any family who re-enrolls and pays the tuition down payment of $600 before April 15 will receive a $250 tuition discount. Any student who is not re-enrolled by April 15 will be subject to late fees and will not be guaranteed course selections for next year.

We continue to see God’s faithfulness at Yorkville Christian, and we are so excited that God led your family to our Yorkville Christian family. We cannot wait to see what God has in store for our future, and we are so glad your family will be a part of it.  Re-Enroll TODAY!!

ATTENTION PARENTS

FFA News

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL FFA SKI TRIP

This past Saturday, the Yorkville Christian FFA went on the first ski trip to Cascade Mountain, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Fifteen FFA members attended the first FFA ski trip in YCHS history. FFA Members that attended were Andrew Henschen, Cole Wheeler, Dakota Bulson, Dillon Bulson, Brody Davis, Chance Ness, Henry Fox, Emma Schleining, Kyla Motley, Jovi Phillips, Emma Reinke, Halana Cejka, Peyton Loomis, Kloe Pottinger, and Ali Gajewski. 

The FFA members departed the school early in the morning and were able to enjoy skiing and snow tubing the entire day, with great weather. 

After the fun day at Cascade mountain, the group  went back to the hotel to eat pizza and talk about our skiing adventures. 

Early the next morning the group left the hotel, ate breakfast at a very nice local restaurant and returned back to the school. Thank you to Mrs. Wiesbrook, Mrs. Schleining, and Mr. Fox who chaperoned the trip! 

Written by: Halana Cejka, FFA Secretary

FFA Week: Lunch

Yorkville Christian FFA Chapter had another successful National FFA Week. The week was filled with fun activities centered around agriculture education and awareness. As an amazing fundraiser the Yorkville Christian FFA Chapter served a cookout lunch Tuesday and Wednesday.  These lunches included your choice of a hotdog, hamburger, or cheeseburger; pop or water; chips; and a cookie. These lunches were prepared and served by our FFA Chapter. Every kid showed their hard work ethic and pitched in to help. We also had a huge turnout of kids buying these lunches to support us. We encourage you as families to join us next year for our FFA Cookout as we serve to-go orders too! Thank you to all the FFA members who assisted in serving these lunches!

Written by: Kloe Pottinger, FFA Vice President

National FFA Week- February 18-25

Each year, FFA chapters around the country celebrate National FFA Week. It’s a time to share what FFA is and the impact it has on its members everyday. 

What is FFA? FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth & career success through agricultural education. FFA develops members’ potential and helps them discover their talent through hands-on experiences, which give members the tools to achieve real-world success! 

How is FFA Unique?

• FFA facilitates formative experiences altering the course of students’ lives for the better. 
• FFA is intracurricular and members must be enrolled in an agriculture education class. 
• FFA members develop the necessary skills to continue their education in college or to enter the workforce immediately.
• FFA prepares members to be globally conscious of their community, their state, their country and their world.
• FFA provides opportunities to demonstrate literacy, advocacy, and technical skills in agriculture, food & natural resources. 

The Yorkville Christian FFA Officer Team planned many activities & dress up days to celebrate FFA Week. On Tuesday, students wore Blue & Gold attire. During lunch students were able to purchase a lunch made by Yorkville Christian FFA members. Wednesday, students wore either Country vs. Country Club attire. FFA Members Mason Bols, Payton Wallin & Dakota Bulson participated in the Drive Your Tractor to School Day! Thursday ended with the annual FFA Week Egg Toss with the entire school getting involved! FFA Officers Audrey Breen, Kloe Pottinger, & Ellie Stewart were interviewed by Chris Schwemlein from WSPY to bring awareness about FFA Week as well!

Thank you to all FFA members who worked hard to facilitate a fun week! 

CLASSROOM CORNER

Geometry

Geometry students designed their own logos for their own unique company.  Students were studying symmetry and discovered how prominent line and point symmetry is in company logos.  This was a great lesson to reinforce these concepts to the students, while allowing students to use their creative talents.  Nice work, Mrs. Tickel.

Biblical Studies

Biblical Studies II and III classes, under the direction of Mrs. Liz Sovern, created Valentine’s Day cards for residents of local assisted living and long term care facilities.  Each student made their own personal card, and included Bible verses such as 1 John 4:19 – “We love because He first loved us” and Colossians 3:14 – “Above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.”  The cards were delivered to the residents in time for Valentine’s Day, and were very special and meaningful blessings to the residents.  The lesson served as just another great opportunity for our students to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.

Biology

Biology students supported their understanding of cell metabolism (photosynthesis, aerobic respiration, and anaerobic respiration) by completing several activities including matching metabolism dominoes, experiencing aerobic respiration through clothespin finger exercises, and completing task card trivia questions.  The students enjoyed the activities Mrs. Schnyders put together, and they were great ways to reinforce the lesson by allowing the students to experience things firsthand.

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Students under the direction of Mr. John McDavitt recently worked on a 3D shapes project.  Students had to highlight a light source, as well as reflective light, while showing the lightest, mid, and darkest shadow areas.

Introduction to Agriculture

Students in Mrs. Stewart’s Intro to Agriculture class recently completed a project where each student was asked to create a mini storage box.  The students were each given a piece of wood and were required to figure out the dimensions for each part of the box, measure the dimensions, cut the wood according to the proper dimensions, and then construct the box using a variety of tools including saws, hammers, nails, and clamps.  The students did a great job, and the project presented an excellent opportunity for students to use a variety of skills to create a finished product.

Biology

Biology students completed an Integumentary System Exhibition Lab as part of their Human Body Systems unit.  The lab strengthened student understanding of the amazing structure and function of the skin as well as how the body responds to damage and other skin problems.  Great job by Mrs. Schnyders and her students completing this lab.

Health

Health students recently completed stations in the six essential nutrients.  The activity, designed by Health teacher, Mrs. Schnyders, helped increase their understanding of carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water, and why they need to include all six of these nutrients in their diet.

Biblical Studies

On Friday, February 17, Biblical Studies instructors, Mrs. Sovern and Mr. Maxwell, arranged for a group of speakers from Cup of Cold Water Ministries to come speak to the Biblical Studies classes throughout the day.  The presentation was led by Mrs. Jennie Thompson, the Cup of Cold Water Ministries Next Generation Director.  Cup of Cold Water Ministries has operated out of Sheridan, IL since 1978.  The presentation started by the group sharing Jeremiah 1:7 with the students – “But the Lord said unto me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.”  The guests then gave each student an envelope and asked the students to pretend it was a letter from God and inside the envelope was a message from God telling each of them what He wanted him or her to do for the rest of their lives.  The speakers made the point that some Christians don’t even want to open the envelope, because they fear what God might want them to do.  The students opened the envelopes and read many examples of things that would completely take them out of their comfort zone such as serving in a war-torn country, taking the word of God across hostile borders, serving God in the military, and working at Aldi and having a family.  It was a powerful exercise to get the students thinking about answering the call of God for their lives.  The guests discussed the Great Commission with our students (Matthew 28: 16-20) and shared how even some of the disciples doubted at first and didn’t want to serve to spread the good news.  The guests shared with our students that there are currently 3 billion people in the world who haven’t had the opportunity to even hear about Jesus, and only 400,000 people going out and telling others about Jesus.  Also, only 2% of Christian’s money is going toward God’s work.  The guests made it very clear that our current students are missionaries even now!  The visit was a wonderful experience for our students and the Cup of Cold Water representatives shared some upcoming worship opportunities, service opportunities, and summer retreats with our students.

Trigonometry – Students in Mrs. Tickel’s Trigonometry used their creative skills to make polar snowflakes, while studying polar and trigonometric coordinates.

Mustangs in the Community 

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM WINS AGAIN

On Thursday, January 26, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team defeated Rock Falls High School by a score of 66-12, and Newman Central Catholic High School by a score of 61-18. Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL ADDS VENDING MACHINES TO STUDENT LOUNGE AREA

Yorkville Christian High School decided to add vending machines to the student lounge area in the school atrium.  A variety of Pepsi products will be available for students to enjoy before or after school including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starbucks products, water, Life Water, Pure Leaf products, Gatorade, and much more.  This new addition will be especially nice for students during lunch and after school with athletic practices and club activities.  The machines offer a wide variety of choices including some healthy alternatives.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLING TEAM WINS HOME MATCH

On Saturday, January 28, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team battles Morris High School and Plainfield East High School in The Canyon at Yorkville Christian.  Even though the opponents were much larger schools that the Mustangs, the Yorkville Christian team battled and defeated both opponents.  The Mustangs defeated Morris High School by a score of 45-24 and defeated Plainfield East by a score of 63-12.  Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER NAMED CHICAGO TRIBUNE “WRESTLER OF WEEK”

Congratulations to Yorkville Christian High School wrestler, Grason Johnson, for being named the Chicago Tribune “Wrestler of the Week” for the week of January 23-30.  Grason went 4-0 during the week in the 145-pound weight class to improve his overall record to 27-12.  Great job, Grason!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN RECEIVES NEW SCOREBOARD FOR THE CANYON

Through an extremely generous donation from Heartland Bank, Yorkville Christian High School recently received a new state-of-the-art scoreboard in The Canyon.  This scoreboard will be a huge addition to help support the athletic teams and programs at Yorkville Christian, and we cannot thank Heartland Bank enough for their wonderful gift, and their constant support of Yorkville Christian High School.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLING TEAM REPEATS AS REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

On Saturday, February 4, the Yorkville Christian Mustang wrestling won its 2nd consecutive regional this past in Plano and qualified for the team sectional AND qualified 13 out of 14 wrestlers for the February 10-11 sectional in Oregon, IL. The top four place winners in the sectional will head to the individual state championships in Champaign.

Results in the IHSA 1A Plano Regional were as follows…

YCHS had 7 regionals champions, four second place finishers, and two third place finishers in route to the team title scoring 268 pts distancing themselves in the semifinals from runner up Wheaton Academy who finished with 181.5.

Champions were Aiden Larsen, Ty Edwards, Noah Dial, Grason Johnson, Tyler Martinez, Jackson Gillen, and Christopher Durbin

2nd place – Drew Torza, Isaac Gray, Jeremy Loomis, Jackson Mehochko

3rd place – Tristan Gleason and Eli Foster

4th place (alternate) – Garrett Tunnell

Good luck to the Mustangs at the sectional meet!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATES IN “SCORE WITH HEARTLAND BANK” PROGRAM

On Thursday, February 9, Mrs. Jen VanderMeir and Mr. Ryan Kastner from Heartland Bank presented Yorkville Christian High School Athletic Director, Mr. Aaron Sovern, with a check for $223, as a result of Yorkville Christian participating in the “Score with Heartland Bank” program.  For each free throw made by the Mustangs at a home game this season, Heartland Bank donated $1.  This included our boys and girls teams.  The amount will still grow, as the Mustangs have a few home games and post season games left on the schedule.  Thank you to Heartland Bank for their continued support of Yorkville Christian High School.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN MUSTANGS CELEBRATE SENIOR NIGHT

On Thursday, February 9, the Yorkville Christian High School varsity basketball team celebrated Senior Night in The Canyon against IFS.  The Mustangs came out on a mission and opened up a huge lead in the first quarter and never looked back, as they cruised to a 98-38 victory.  DJ Douglas Jr. let the Mustangs with 24 points and 13 rebounds.  Jalen Aalders contributed 17 points on five three-point baskets. Trey Lombardo added 11 points and a game high 15 rebounds.  Mason Bols chipped in 13 points, while Abe Fields added 7 points and 8 steals and Brady Sovern knocked down four three-pointers for 12 points.  Zach Marini rounded out the scoring with 11.  It was a great night to celebrate the seniors and all of their contributions to the program.  We wish them God’s blessing as they move on to the next chapter of their lives and carry out God’s perfect plan for each of them.

Yorkville Christian Freshman Sought by Top 50 Fortune 500 Company

“Do you like to code or want to know more about it?” said the flyer from INTERalliance and Deaf Kids Code in search of Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students to be a part of a program that collaborates with Procter & Gamble leaders and mentors.

INTERalliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping students explore the rich IT industry and connect them with Fortune 500 companies. Deaf Kids Code promotes technology, computer science, and design thinking skills as an innovative tool to empower deaf/ hard of hearing students socially and economically. Together, INTERalliance and Deaf Kids Code, have partnered with Procter and Gamble to offer opportunities to junior and senior high school students that show an interest in STEM / STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).

In December, Maddie McBride, a freshman at Yorkville Christian High School and a Minooka resident, was given the flyer and encouraged to apply for the program by her Hearing Itinerant, Sarah Spoerl. Spoerl has been McBride’s Deaf teacher for the last 3 years. “I am not in the least bit surprised she was accepted. I knew she would be an asset and a role model while continuing to build her natural leadership skills. I’m excited to see what God has in store for her!” said Spoerl.

In January, Procter and Gamble scheduled interviews with students from all over the country. McBride met with Procter and Gamble executive Scott Van Nice, Senior Manager at Procter & Gamble. Van Nice has a background in cybersecurity where he manages a global group of forensic analysts and serves as Procter & Gamble’s electronic discovery subject matter expert. McBride was thrilled to meet and talk with him about her experiences with cybersecurity at Argonne National Laboratory’s “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” last year.

On February 9^th, McBride received an email from INTERalliance that said she had not been chosen for the tech training program, but that Procter & Gamble “felt you were ready for a full-time Summer INTERnship! Congratulations!”

As this is a selective, national program and Procter & Gamble is known for being a consumer goods giant, McBride kept her hopeful optimism in check, “I knew I was one of thousands of students applying and being a freshman that could have made me less likely to be chosen, but I knew that I couldn’t pass up this tremendous opportunity and prayed that I would be picked!”

The full-time Summer INTERnship will be June through August and is designed to give students experience in areas of IT, including software engineering, cybersecurity, project management, user experience, personal computing and data analytics.

Great job, Maddie!  Your Mustang family is very proud of you!

SIX MUSTANG WRESTLERS ADVANCE TO INDIVIDUAL STATE MEET

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team participated in the sectional meet at Oregon High School the weekend of February 10-11.  Six Mustang wrestlers ended up qualifying for the individual state meet in Champaign.  These were the wrestlers who advanced out of the sectional:

Aiden Larsen – 106 pounds – 3^rd Place

Ty Edwards – 120 pounds – 1^st Place

Drew Torza – 145 pounds – 3^rd Place

Tyler Martinez – 160 pounds – 3^rd Place

Jackson Gillen – 170 pounds – 4^th Place

Chris Durbin – 182 pounds – 3^rd Place

Good luck to all these Mustangs as they participate at state!

These individual state qualifiers wrestled the following weekend (February 17-18) down at the University of Illinois-Champaign for the individual state titles.  Here are the results of how our wrestlers finished in state.  Congratulations to all of them on a job well done!

Aiden Larsen – 6^th place in state

Ty Edwards – 2^nd place in state

Drew Torza – 6^th place in state

Tyler Martinez – 3^rd place in state

Jack Gillen – 2^nd place in state

GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

WRESTLING TEAM ADVANCES TO TEAM STATE MEET WITH BIG SECTIONAL WIN

On Tuesday, February 21, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team traveled to Oregon High School for the IHSA Sectional meet.  The Mustangs had a solid team performance against the #3 ranked team in the state, Riverdale High School, and ended up winning 42-28 to advanced to Bloomington for the state finals.  Congratulations to Coach Vester and his coaching staff, as well as all the wrestlers for their outstanding work!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS AG SHADOW DAY

On Thursday, February 9, Yorkville Christian High School hosted an Ag Shadow Day.  Shadows from various schools came to experience a day in the life of a Mustang.  Shadow guests attended regular classes with their shadow hosts, but also attended various agriculture classes including Animal Science, Plant Biology, and Introduction to Ag.  Students also participated in a catered lunch with a question and answer session with Yorkville Christian’s FFA officers.  Shadow guests also attended chapel and completed a special project during our homeroom time.  The shadows were a part of various great lessons including a discussion of the various types of meat in Animal Science, where students learned about product development and created their own burger brand.  Students had to decide on what ingredients they were going to use in their burger, decide on a price point, and create an advertising campaign to market their new burger.  It was a very enjoyable lesson, which concluded with students enjoying a burger.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOSTS MATH AND SCIENCE SHADOW DAY

Yorkville Christian High School hosted a Math and Science Shadow Day on Thursday, February 16.  The day consisted of several exciting activities including a Biology lesson where the students completed integumentary task cards to test their knowledge of their skin, as the students then dove deeper into their dermis layer by doing their own fingerprint analysis and analyzing its unique characteristics.  Shadows attended an Animal Science class where they learned all about the process and science behind “ear notching” of cows and pigs.  The shadows attended a chapel service and heard some very uplifting music from our Praise Band, as well as a great message from Pastor Steve Lombardo.  Following chapel, the shadows enjoyed a catered lunch and got to hear presentations from the Yorkville Christian math and science departments regarding class offerings and curriculum for our various math and science courses.  Shadows were given a period of time for a question and answer session with our math and science teachers as well.  The shadow guests spent the afternoon attending an Algebra class (learning some math concepts while enjoying some ice cream), visiting a few other classes, and then attended a Physical Science class and participated in a lab.  The day wrapped up with a special presentation from Dr. Hooper, physics teacher at Yorkville Christian and Lewis University, who spoke to the guests about the Honors Physics class.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO OFFER HOMESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Yorkville Christian High School is happy to announce it will offer a homeschool partnership for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students will be allowed to take up to three classes for $4750, with one of the classes being a required Bible class.  Homeschool students will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities and will be required to attend the school’s mission days.  Financial assistance and discounts will not be available for homeschool partnership students.  This partnership will not include the Yorkville Christian Middle School.  For more details or information, please call our Director of Outreach and Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders, at (630) 708-7927 or email him at tschnyders@yorkvillechristian.com.

If you are interested in enrolling your student for the homeschool partnership, you can complete the following enrollment application link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

Yorkville Christian Hosts Fine Arts Shadow Day

On Thursday, February 23, Yorkville Christian hosted a Fine Arts Shadow Day.  The date fell during the National FFA Week, so the shadows were treated to a delicious farm fresh breakfast upon their arrival.  After the wonderful breakfast, the students participated in a drawing class with our art teacher, Mr. John McDavitt.  The next stop for the shadows was a visit to Mr. Vester’s room for a lesson about film editing and podcast work.  The shadows were able to experiment with the actual equipment.  Shadow guests attended a guitar and piano class, and then went with their shadow hosts to a regular class followed by weekly chapel.  After chapel, the guests enjoyed a catered lunch, and a special question and answer time with all of our fine arts teachers, while hearing about the various music, art, and theater class that are offered at Yorkville Christian.  After lunch, the shadows attended a few classes with their hosts, and wrapped up the day with a special painting lesson, FFA spirit week festivities, and a “goodie bag.”  It was great to have our guests with us, and we look forward to them joining the Mustang family in the future.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN TO OFFER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FALL OF 2023

After years of prayer and discussion, the Yorkville Christian School Board in December approved the start of a 7th and 8th grade middle school at Yorkville Christian.  The middle school will start in the Fall of 2023.  The 7^th grade class will be capped at 25 students, and the 8^th grade class will be capped at 25 students.   Yorkville Christian Middle School will offer sports — girls volleyball, girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, and track for now.  The tuition will be $8500 a year per student, and because of the limited enrollment spots, we will not be offering tuition assistance for the middle school; however, there will be a multiple student discount of $2000, if a family has two students in the middle school or a student in the middle school and another in the high school.  The middle school students will be offered a full variety of classes including electives, and will have a special wing of the building, but will be switching classes, participating in chapel, and eating lunch in the school cafeteria, and participating in PE classes in our Canyon gymnasium. We will have a special staff of teachers we will be hiring to teach the middle school students.   We are going to offer a $250 discount per student to any family who enrolls in our middle school before January 31, 2023.

Here are the two steps to enroll:

1)  Complete the enrollment application which can be done using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

2)  Families will need to make a $600 tuition down payment, which will be subtracted from the overall tuition cost of $8500 (or $8250 with the early discount).  The payment can be made securely using this link or a check can be dropped off at the school office (checks payable to Yorkville Christian High School).  Here is the link for tuition down payment:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

PLEASE share this exciting news and information with any families you know who might be interested, as we are definitely capping each class at 25 total students, so spots will fill up quickly.

We are so excited God is moving us in this direction, and we cannot wait to see His plan moving forward with this middle school.  To God be the Glory!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL NEW ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

How Do You Enroll?

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9500 ($9250 with the early enrollment discount), which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

Upcoming Events

• February 9 – Agriculture Shadow Day

• February 16 – Math and Science Shadow Day

• February 20 – NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

• February 21-24 – FFA Week

• February 23 – Fine Arts Shadow Day

• February 27-March 3 – MAP Assessments

• March 6 – Mustang Shadow Day

• March 27-31 – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

• April 3 – School Resumes

Proverbs 21:31 – “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.”

Make Your Own Sunshine

As I write this article, outside it is one of those days that my dad would say, “make your own sunshine.”  January in Illinois is that kind of month on many days – cold, dreary, snowy, rainy, and football playoffs that are disappointing .  Along with my dad’s comment, he always added, “rain is needed, and God is our sunshine.”  Can you imagine as a kid…..I would roll my eyes and respond, “sure Dad.”  However, as I have matured (thankfully), “I get it.”

Whether cloudy or sunny, our lives are blessed.  Your students/grandchildren enjoy the freedom of being able to attend a Christian school where administration and staff provide a safe environment for your students to not only receive an education but also are encouraged to be catalysts for impacting God’s world as Christ-centered citizens.

Whether cloudy or sunny, Yorkville Christian High School is blessed.  We have dedicated, caring administration and staff that willingly work with your students to provide the tools and experiences necessary to empower them to be Christ-centered citizens.

Whether cloudy or sunny, Yorkville Christian High School is blessed and grateful.  We have dedicated, caring parents, grandparents, and friends who support us with prayers, attendance at events, and dollars.  An Annual Fund is year round, but the majority of donations appear in the fall/winter.  For 2022 we were blessed with positive response from our community who provided dollars for our Tuition Assistance Fund.  We are blessed with recurring and new donors whose lives have been empowered to be Christ-centered citizens, who wish to support with their dollars so that Christian education is available to Christian families who struggle financially.  Thank you!!!

Not had the opportunity to be a blessing?  How can I give?  Thanks to technology, there are several options available — online giving at yorkvillechristian.com, drop off at school, and US Postal Service are all available.

Whether cloudy or sunny, we can echo my dad’s words, “God is our sunshine.”  The January weather will flip flop between mild to cold, sunny to dreary, clear to snowy, but we all know that God is our sunshine.  He never changes, He is always present in our lives, He is forgiving, and He cares for each of us.

Thank you for supporting Yorkville Christian High School with your time, talents, and dollars.  It takes all of us – administration, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni, friends – working together and supporting one another to prepare our students for a life of Christian service.  We thank God for each of you.

Connie Brott

Director of Mission Advancement

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YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL TO OFFER HOMESCHOOL PARTNERSHIP FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

Yorkville Christian High School is happy to announce it will offer a homeschool partnership for the 2023-2024 school year.  Students will be allowed to take up to three classes for $4750, with one of the classes being a required Bible class.  Homeschool students will be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities and will be required to attend the school’s mission days.  Financial assistance and discounts will not be available for homeschool partnership students.  This partnership will not include the Yorkville Christian Middle School.  For more details or information, please call our Director of Outreach and Enrollment, Mr. Tim Schnyders, at (630) 708-7927 or email him at tschnyders@yorkvillechristian.com.

If you are interested in enrolling your student for the homeschool partnership, you can complete the following enrollment application link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

FFA News

Agriculture Scholarships Available

When students are involved in FFA, they are presented with many wonderful opportunities in and out of the world of agriculture. One of these opportunities for our seniors is being exposed to scholarships. The scholarships available to high school students, especially our seniors, are plentiful right now with graduation right around the corner. These are a good way to invest in your, or your student’s future. They are simple to apply for and the benefits can make a big dent in college tuition. 

Illinois Pork Producers Scholarship:

For residents of Illinois that are members or have been members of 4-H or FFA, and are currently attending college or planning to attend in the fall, the Illinois Pork Producers Association provides many scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. They are easily accessible and all done electronically on their website at ilpork.com under the “youth” tab. The deadline for the IPPA scholarship is 3/1/2023. 

 Illinois Beef Foundation Scholarship: 

The non-profit Illinois Beef Foundation offers scholarships to college students and high school seniors that have family that is a member of the IBA and are actively involved in the beef industry. Scholarships are due by February 15, 2023 and can be found at illinoisbeef.com under the “IJBA” tab.

Kendall/Grundy County Foundation Scholarships:

There are scholarships for residents of Kendall County due by March 17th ranging from $500 to $2,000 at kendallgrundyfb.com . For residents of Grundy county, there are scholarships found at kendallgrundyfb.com as well that are a part of the Grundy County Foundation. 

By: Ellie Stewart, Yorkville Christian FFA Reporter

Upcoming Yorkville Christian FFA Events:

The Yorkville Christian FFA will once again be selling flats of strawberries! Florida strawberries are in peak flavor in March, and so delicious! The strawberries come packed in sealed one quart plastic containers and there are eight quarts to the flat! A full flat (contains 8 quarts) is $28 and a half flat (contains 4 quarts) is $18. Order forms & money must be turned into Mrs. Wiesbrook by February 17th at 3:00 pm. Checks can be made out to Yorkville Christian FFA. Delivery will be the week of February 27th. The exact delivery date will be communicated with students & families as soon soon as the information is shared with Mrs. Wiesbrook. Please be sure to deliver strawberries immediately. Strawberries left out will go bad quickly! This fundraiser helps reduce the costs of Agriculture class field trips & upcoming FFA trip costs and also helps support the costs of all activities done in the classroom. Please let Mrs. Wiesbrook know if you have any questions or concerns! 

On February 11-12 is the Illinios Little Britches Rodeo held at Mustang Arena at Spirit Farms in Sheridan. Students interested in working the FFA Rodeo Concessions, please sign up on the FFA Bulletin Board in the Ag Classroom. 

National FFA Week will be February 21-24. The Yorkville Christian FFA Officer Team is busy planning the various activities such as dress-up days and the annual school-wide breakfast! 

FFA members interested in competing at the Meat Evaluation CDE will begin practicing in the next few weeks. The contest will take place on March 1st. During this team event, students evaluate beef carcasses for quality and yield grade; identify various meat cuts and place carcasses; and identify wholesale and/or retail cuts. 

FFA members interested in competing at the Public Speaking CDE will begin practicing the next few weeks. The contest will take place on March 11th. Students are able to choose from the following areas to compete in: Creed Speaking, Prepared, & Extemporaneous. Participants interested in Creed Speaking are expected to recite the FFA Creed from memory. They are then asked a series of questions to assess their understanding and knowledge of the Creed.  Participants interested in the Prepared Public Speaking will be involved in the selection of a topic, preparation of a written manuscript, delivery of a six- to eight minute oral presentation using a problem-solution style, and oral response to judges’ questions at the conclusion of the speech. The extemporaneous public speaking CDE format requires the participant to select a topic, prepare notes for a speech during a 20-minute period, give an oral presentation lasting a minimum of 3 minutes, and field questions from judges.

CLASSROOM CORNER

Geometry

Students in Mrs. Tickel’s Geometry class used their knowledge of transformations to perform reflections, translations, and dilations using magazine pictures.  This was a fun and creative way to review these concepts.

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Students, under the direction of Mr. John McDavitt, recreated Monet’s Lily Pond painting to build color matching and composition skills.  The students did a great job with their work!

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Students in Mr. McDavitt’s Introduction to Drawing and Painting completed their final semester projects.  Students were given an image that was a color breakdown of their final project as prep for matching color to reference.  Below are some photos of the students’ final projects.  The black and white hands are part of the final projects as well, as this part of the assessment focused on painting in values – shades (dark to light).  The students did an outstanding job!

Biology

 Biology students, under the direction of Mrs. Schnyders, completed an “Egg Osmosis Lab” to gain a visual understanding of the selective permeability of a cell membrane.  After using a chemical reaction to dissolve the egg shell, students placed their eggs in various solutions (hypertonic, hypotonic, and isotonic), made predictions as to what would happen to the egg in each solution, and then documented their observations over the following days.  Students ended the lab by testing whether their shell-less eggs would “bounce” or “burst” when dropped.  It was a great learning activity for the students and provided an excellent visual learning tool.

Health and Wellness Class

 Students in Mrs. Schnyder’s Health class learned their blood types through the use of the Eldon Blood Typing Kit.  This activity increased their personal health knowledge and was a final step toward their graduation from Health and Wellness class!

English 3

English 3 students, under the direction of Ms. Alyssa Taglia, practiced giving presentations by rotating around a horseshoe and giving their presentations one on one three different times in preparation for their final presentation of the semester.  It was a fun lesson and provided an excellent opportunity for each student to gain valuable experience in preparation for their class presentations.

Mustangs in the Community 

LADY MUSTANGS TAKE 3RD PLACE AT EARLVILLE TOURNAMENT

The Lady Mustangs basketball team competed in the Earlville Christmas tournament at the end of December, and ended up finishing third in the tournament.  The team played three games and finished 2-1 in the three-day tournament.  Congratulations to Grace Allgood and Danielle Bulson, who were named to the All-Tournament Team!  GREAT JOB LADY MUSTANGS!

BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYS IN THE 59TH ANNUAL PLANO CHRISTMAS CLASSIC

The Yorkville Christian High School boys’ basketball team participated in the 59th Annual Plano Christmas Classic from December 27-30.  The boys played some great competition during the week, and finished the tournament in 6th place with a record of 2-2.  The team defeated Sandwich High School and Ottawa High School, while dropping contests to Kaneland and Northridge Prep.  Congratulations to senior guard, DJ Douglas Jr., who made the All-Tournament Team, while averaging over 30 points a game during the tournament.  The team is excited to start the second half of the year, as they make a run to defend their state championship in March!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM CAPTURES SILVER TITLE AT FLAVIN INVITATIONAL

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team captured the Silver Division Championship at the Flavin Invitational the weekend of December 30-31.  The team went 5-1 overall and 3-0 in the Silver Division to capture the crown.  Here is a list of the teams the Mustangs wrestled against and the final scores:

Yorkville Christian – 60

Hinsdale Central – 23

Yorkville Christian – 18

Marmion Academy – 48

Yorkville Christian – 54

West Aurora – 24

Yorkville Christian – 37

Washington High School – 32

Yorkville Christian – 39

Chatham/Glenwood – 33

Yorkville Christian – 51

Father Ryan – 20

The Mustangs defeated two ranked 2A teams and a nationally ranked team that travels the country to compete (Father Ryan).  GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER IN NAMED AN IHSA PORK POWER PLAYER OF WEEK

Yorkville Christian senior basketball player, DJ Douglas Jr., was recently named an IHSA Pork Power Player of the Week following his performances at the Plano Christmas Classic.  The IHSA selected 10 players for the team based on their performances at their perspective Christmas tournaments.  DJ celebrated his nomination by going out that very night and scoring a school record 56 points against Ottawa Marquette, while leading the varsity boys to a thrilling 83-80 OT win!  Great job DJ!

TEAM CHAMPION IS CROWNED FOR FIRST EVER “MUSTANGS HOOPS” LEAGUE

The inaugural “Mustangs Hoops” League ran on Saturday mornings in December and January.  Over 50 boys participated in the league, and it was a huge success.  We concluded the league with “Championship Saturday” on Saturday, January 7.  After weeks and several games of competitive play, the White Team walked away with the championship!  “Mustangs Hoops” League started every Saturday with a devotional led by Yorkville Christian High School head coach, Aaron Sovern, and then consisted of a short warmup and drill time and three full competitive games each week.  The teams were coached by current Yorkville Christian High School players, and Yorkville Christian players also manned the score tables and concession stand.  It was a great experience for the boys who joined us, but also for our players and coaches.  Thank you to all who participated, and we look forward to seeing everyone again in December!

LADY MUSTANGS WIN BIG AT HOME

The Lady Mustangs basketball team had a home game on Tuesday, January 10, against Hiawatha High School, and the ladies came away with a big victory.  The team dominated the game from start to finish and ended up winning by a score of 44-15 to improve their record to 8-7 on the season.  The team was led by Danielle Bulson with 17 points and Grace Allgood with 16.  Great job ladies!

LADY MUSTANGS NAMED TO EARLVILLE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM

Yorkville Christian High School basketball players, Grace Allgood and Danielle Bulson, were named to the Earlville Christmas Tournament All-Tourney Team.  The Lady Mustangs finished in 3rd place in the tournament.  Congratulations to Grace and Danielle for being recognized for their efforts during the tournament. 

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HOOPER REACHES A MILESTONE

On January 12, 2023 against Westminster Christian, Yorkville Christian High School senior, DJ Douglas Jr., reached a career milestone by scoring his 1,000 point in a Yorkville Christian uniform.  Only three other players in Yorkville Christian High School history, Noah Lewis, Christian Sovern, and Jaden Schutt, have scored 1000 points during their Mustang careers.  Congratulations DJ! 

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM COMPETES AT CHEESEHEAD INVITATIONAL

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team headed north the weekend of January 6-7 to compete in the prestigious Cheesehead Invitational in Kaukauna, WI.  39 teams from eight different states traveled to compete in one of the toughest high school tournaments in the nation.  Yorkville Christian was one of 10 teams from Illinois competing.  This mid-season tournament is a meat grinder, designed to test the wrestlers against the very best the sport has to offer.  College coaches from across the country attend to not only evaluate future collegiate talent, but to watch entertaining matches from ranked wrestlers from each state.  Getting victories at Cheesehead is not easy, but the experience the team is able to take back to their competitions going forward makes the trip well worth it. The Mustangs finished third amongst the Illinois teams and 20th overall.  Here is a look at some of the individual performances from the Mustang team.

Aiden Larsen finished 14th

Ty Edwards finished 9th (going 4-3)

Noah Dial finished 11th (going 5-2)

Grason Johnson finished 15th

Drew Torza finished 15th

Tyler Martinez finished 9th (going 5-2)

Jackson Gillen made the gold bracket and finished 8th

Chris Durbin finished 18th

Jeremy Loomis finished 22nd

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLER COMMITS TO NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Yorkville Christian High School senior wrestler, Tyler Martinez, recently committed to Northern Illinois University to continue his academic and athletic career.  Tyler has been a major cog of the success the Yorkville Christian wrestling program has experienced over the past few years, and we are very excited to see him continue his career at the next level.  Congratulations Tyler, and may God continue to bless your path!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING PROGRAM CELEBRATES SENIOR NIGHT

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling program honored nine seniors this past weekend during a dual meet against Brother Rice. The Mustangs defeated Brother Rice 46-30. Prior to the meet, they acknowledged the achievements and dedication of their senior group, many of whom were part of last year’s IHSA state championship team, and who hope to be part of a similar run this season. 

Senior recognition included the following wrestlers…

Noah Dial, Drew Torza, Tyler Martinez, and Jack Gillen (all with 100+high school wins), were winners on senior night as was Jackson Mehochko. Chris Durbin, Jeremy Looms, Collin Callahan, and Edoardo Tibaldeschi rounded out this special group of seniors who will leave a lasting legacy on this young program that made history a year ago. The Mustang family looks forward to seeing how these young men make a difference in the world they are about to set their sights on.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLING TEAM COMPETES AT TOM LAHEY INVITATIONAL

On Saturday, January 21, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team competed at the Tom Lahey Invitational at Stagg High School in Palos Hills, IL.  The team finished 2nd out of 19 teams, and Yorkville Christian was the only 1A school at the tournament.  The following wrestlers placed in their respective weight classes:

Aiden Larsen – 4th place

Ty Edwards – 3rd place

Noah Dial – 5th place

Drew Torza – 5th place

Tyler Martinez – 2nd place

Jack Gillen – 1st place

Great job Mustangs!

SENIORS ENJOY A DAY OF GREAT ACTIVITIES WHILE UNDERCLASSMEN COMPLETE STATE TESTING

On Monday, January 23, the underclassmen at Yorkville Christian High School took the Pre-ACT tests during the morning hours.   While those students were testing, our seniors participated in a day of leadership and spiritual activities, as well as some fun and games.  Seniors participated in a breakfast, motivational talks by Mr. Maxwell and Mr. Vester about finishing the year strong and taking every opportunity available to them, as well as trusting God and His plan for their future. Students also participated in a leadership activity with Mrs. Wiesbrook and received information about senior graduation projects! Seniors then had a fun time at the Main Event in Warrenville, where they spent the afternoon bowling, playing pool, laser tag and bonding with their classmates! 

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL NEW ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

**DON’T MISS THE EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT!  ENROLL BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2023 AND SAVE $250!! ** CURRENT FAMILIES – REFER A FAMILY TO YCHS AND RECEIVE A $250 TUITION DISCOUNT! **

How Do You Enroll?

I wanted to share with you a few pieces of information regarding enrolling at Yorkville Christian High School.  We are already accepting enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 school year, and we are offering an EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT of $250 for any family who enrolls before January 1, 2023.

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9500 ($9250 with the early enrollment discount), which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

Upcoming Events

• February 9 – Agriculture Shadow Day

• February 16 – Math and Science Shadow Day

• February 20 – NO SCHOOL – President’s Day

• February 21-24 – FFA Week

• February 23 – Fine Arts Shadow Day

• February 27-March 3 – MAP Assessments

• March 6 – Mustang Shadow Day

• March 14-15 – Re-Enrollment Nights for CURRENT students (FR and Sophomores on March 14 and Juniors on March 15)

• March 27-31 – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

• April 3 – School Resumes

Proverbs 21:31 – “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord.”

FFA News

Yorkville Christian FFA Wins Dairy Foods CDE

Yorkville Christian FFA Members Emma Schleining, Cole Wheeler, Audrey Breen, Kloe Pottinger, and Henry Fox participated in the Dairy Foods Career Development Event where students focused on areas of milk quality and consumer demand. Students identified conditions that affect fluid milk off-flavors and determining the cause of the problem; identified and scored milk samples using the California Mastitis Test; identified dairy and nondairy products; completed a written examination on milk production, quality, and milk marketing; and identified cheeses.

Members of the Dairy Foods Team practiced for many weeks leading up to the contest. Cole Wheeler was 2nd individual and Emma Schleining was 1st individual! The Yorkville Christian FFA Team won 1st place overall!

Ag Shadow Day

Yorkville Christian offered a day to interested students to come visit! Students visited Animal Science where they learned about the dairy products such as being able to identify cheeses, identify real and artificial dairy products, as well as participate in some dairy industry trivia! The FFA Officer Team also visited with these students during lunch to talk about what FFA is and what opportunities FFA can offer!

FFA Christmas Party

The Yorkville Christian FFA hosted a Christmas Party for all FFA members on December 19^th. FFA members participated in a cook-out, a white elephant gift exchange, and the annual Yorkville Christian FFA Gingerbread Contest! Highlights from the night included members getting to bond with each other! Thank you to the FFA Officer Team for planning such a fun event!

December Rodeo Concessions

A huge thank you to all the FFA members who continue to work at the Mustang Arena Rodeo Concessions! This is a huge fundraiser for the Yorkville Christian FFA Chapter and it would not be able to happen without the continued hard work of students! A special thank you to Mrs. Garbelman for assisting Yorkville Christian FFA members at the rodeo! The next upcoming rodeo will be February 18- 19.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL NEW ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

**DON’T MISS THE EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT!  ENROLL BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2023 AND SAVE $250!! ** CURRENT FAMILIES – REFER A FAMILY TO YCHS AND RECEIVE A $250 TUITION DISCOUNT! **

How Do You Enroll?

I wanted to share with you a few pieces of information regarding enrolling at Yorkville Christian High School.  We are already accepting enrollment applications for the 2023-2024 school year, and we are offering an EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT of $250 for any family who enrolls before January 1, 2023.

There are two steps to the enrollment process:  The first is our enrollment application, which can be completed using this link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/enrollment/

The second part of the enrollment process is the tuition down payment.  Once the tuition down payment is made, your student is officially enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.  Tuition at Yorkville Christian High School is $9500 ($9250 with the early enrollment discount), which includes ALL costs.  The tuition down payment is $600, which is deducted from your total tuition amount.  The tuition down payment can be made using this secure link:

https://yorkvillechristian.com/product/enrollment-fees/

Once you complete the enrollment application, you are welcome to apply for tuition assistance.  All you have to do to apply for tuition assistance is email your last two tax returns to the following email address accounting@yorkvillechristian.com.  Your records will be reviewed by a small, confidential committee, and you should receive an answer on whether or not you qualify for assistance and how much you qualify for within 48 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding the Yorkville Christian High School enrollment process!  WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR FAMILY JOIN THE MUSTANG FAMILY!

Serving Him,

Tim Schnyders

Yorkville Christian High School

Director of Outreach and Enrollment

Proverbs 21:31 — The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory belongs to the Lord!

Yorkville Christian Hosts Fine Arts Shadow Day

On Thursday, December 1, Yorkville Christian High School hosted a Fine Arts Shadow Day.  Twelve students from nine different middle schools joined us for an exciting day.  The shadows started their day with a drawing class led by Yorkville Christian High School art teacher, Mr. John McDavitt.  The shadow guests worked on drawing some basic objects and shading.  Shadow guests then attended a few classes with their shadow hosts, and also attended our piano and guitar classes.  Our guests were able to attend chapel and enjoyed a catered lunch where they were able to ask questions of our music, art, and theater teachers.  In the afternoon, the shadow guests attended a few other classes with their hosts, and finished the day with a painting lesson with Mr. McDavitt.  It was a day packed full of exciting and fun activities, and some great learning experiences.  Thank you to all the shadows who joined us and to our Fine Arts teachers for their help making the day special.

Yorkville Christian Hosts Agriculture Shadow Day

On Thursday, December 8, Yorkville Christian High School hosted an Agriculture Shadow Day.  Twelve shadow guests from eight different middle schools joined us for the event.  The day consisted of many exciting activities including attending core classes with their shadow hosts; attending an Intro to Agriculture class where the students made ice cream; attending chapel; a catered lunch with the Yorkville Christian FFA officers for a question-and-answer time regarding Ag classes and our FFA chapter; attending our Animal Science class where the students participated in various food testing exercises; and an Ag Entrepreneurship class where students learned about the business side of agriculture.  It was a fantastic day, and our guests really enjoyed their day, and we enjoyed hosting them.

CLASSROOM CORNER

Chemistry

The Yorkville Christian High School Chemistry 1 classes recently completed an experiment that tested the PH levels of eleven different household products including table salt, lemonade, baking soda, milk of magnesia, etc. to see if the products were acidic or base.  Students predicted what the acidic levels and base levels would be and then found out which products had the strongest acidic content and the which ones had the strongest base content.  The students also looked for common characteristics with the products.  It was a great hands-on learning experiment used by our Chemistry teacher, Mr. Greg Spears.

Biology

Biology students recently completed labs on macromolecules – carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and nucleus acids to further their understanding of each of these biomolecules and how essential they are to life.

Introduction to Drawing and Painting

Students in Mr. John McDavitt’s Introduction to Drawing and Painting classes recently completed a Southwestern theme painting assignment.  The students were given a reference photo and then were asked to sketch the picture first and then paint the photo.  The students completed some amazing paintings, as some of the samples are shared below.  Great job students!

Honors Sports Management

On Thursday, December 8, the Yorkville Christian High School Honors Sports Management class under the direction of Mr. Aaron Sovern, experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity, as the entire class traveled to Milwaukee to spend time with Mr. Jon Horst, the General Manager of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks.  The was treated to a tour of the facility and a question-and-answer session with Mr. Horst.  It was an amazing trip for our students.  Special thanks to Mr. Sovern for arranging the trip, and to Mr. Horst for his extreme generosity with his time.

Piano Class

The Yorkville Christian High School Piano Class, under the instruction of Mrs. Christy Motley, has been learning a variety of Christmas songs to play during the Christmas holiday.   The students have made tremendous strides throughout the semester learning how to play the piano.

Health and Wellness

the Health and Wellness classes recently completed a unit on Cycling/Road Safety.  The Health classes at Yorkville Christian are taught by Mrs. Laura Schnyders and Mr. Earl Ashmore.  Mrs. Schnyders led a detailed discussion with the students about cycling and road safety.  This is an issue that is very close to her heart, as last year she lost her sister, a professional cyclist, who was struck and killed while riding her bike on a bike path by an impaired driver.  The students enjoyed learning about the many health advantages of cycling, and also the importance of road safety.

Honors Physics

Students in Dr. Hooper’s Honors Physics class gave presentations regarding their favorite person who impacted the world of physics.  Each student had to present on the background of their person; what impact he or she had on the world of physics; and what was something new they learned about them.   The students had to present for eight minutes or more, and then face a panel for additional questions.  The format was set up to simulate what it would be like to present at a conference.  The students did a great job!

Spanish 1

Spanish 1 classes, under the direction of Mrs. Bridget Aguado, recently completed a group project where students had to create a skit pretending they were in a restaurant ordering a meal.  The students had to create a menu; order a meal for everyone in their party; and then pretend something went wrong.  In addition, each group had to actually create one of the food items from their menu for the rest of the class to taste and sample.  The students did a great job, and it was a great real-life learning experience for the students.

Mustangs in the Community

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN WRESTLER WINS “ATHLETE OF THE WEEK”

Yorkville Christian High School wrestler, Tyler Martinez, was named the Chicago Tribune “Wrestler of the Week” for the week of November 28-December 2.  Tyler was selected for the honor based on his performance at the Ted Rouse Invitational at Antioch, where he went a perfect 8-0.  Congratulations Tyler!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS MAKE ALL-AREA TEAM

Yorkville Christian High School volleyball players, Nina Schuberth and Chloe Saxe, were named to the Kendall County Now All-Area Volleyball Team.  Nina was a first team All-Area selection, and Chloe was an Honorable Mention selection. Congratulations Nina and Chloe on this great honor!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN LADY MUSTANGS’ BASKETBALL TEAM PICKS UP BIG WIN!

On Tuesday, November 29, the Yorkville Christian varsity girls’ basketball team traveled to Schaumburg Christian High School for a game.  The Lady Mustangs came out and played well from start to finish and earned a 63-23 win over Schaumburg Christian.  The team was led by Danielle Bulson with 27 points, Grace Allgood with 22, and Kailana Thompson with 6.  It was a great team effort!  Great job ladies!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL SERVES AT SAMARITAN’S PURSE

On Wednesday, November 30, the ENTIRE Yorkville Christian High School student body and staff went on a school mission trip to serve at Samaritan’s Purse in Aurora.  Yorkville Christian helped with the Operation Christmas Child mission, which collects shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world.  Since 1993, more than 198 million children from over 170 countries around the world have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.  The shoeboxes not only represent joy, as for many children this is the first Christmas gift they have ever received, but each shoebox also represents the love of Christ.  Yorkville Christian High School has served at Samaritan’s Purse for several years helping with the Operation Christmas Child mission, and it is always one of the favorite trips for our school, and a wonderful reminder around the Christmas holiday of the true meaning of CHRISTmas!  Special thanks to all of the parents who volunteered to drive and help with this special mission.  The day would not be possible without your help!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL PROGRAM GETS THE SEASON STARTED

The Yorkville Christian High School varsity basketball team started the season at the very prestigious Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament.  The team played some of the best teams in the country, and even though the Mustangs ended the tournament 0-4, the team gained some very valuable experience for many of the young players.  The team played Westmont High School on Wednesday, November 30, and ended up beating Westmont.  The Mustangs were led by DJ Douglas with 37 points, and Jalen Aalders with 15.  Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM WINS FIRST MEET

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team wrestled at Peotone High School on Friday, December 2.  The team battled against the #2 ranked team in 1A, Tremont High School, and ended up coming out on top by a score of 45-31.  The team also beat the host, Peotone High School, by a score of 58-15.  Congratulations to the Mustangs on the great start to the season.

LADY MUSTANGS’ BASKETBALL TEAM PICKS UP A THRILLING WIN IN OVERTIME

On Friday, December 2, the Yorkville Christian High School Lady Mustangs basketball team defeated Westmont in a thrilling overtime game by a score of 55-54.  The team was led by Danielle Bulson with 34 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 steals.  Grace Allgood contributed 9 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.  Kailana Thompson had a huge impact on the game with 4 points and 13 rebounds.  Hailey Fallon was also a major contributor with 3 points and 8 rebounds.  Great job ladies!  The girls will be participating in the Earlville Holiday Christmas Tournament December 26-28.

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL FFA DAIRY FOODS TEAM WINS BIG COMPETITION

Yorkville Christian High School FFA members Emma Schleining, Cole Wheeler, Audrey Breen, Kloe Pottinger, and Henry Fox participated in the Dairy Foods Career Development Event where students focused on areas of milk quality and consumer demand. Students identified conditions that affect fluid milk off-flavors and determining the cause of the problem; identified and scored milk samples using the California Mastitis Test; identified dairy and nondairy products; completed a written examination on milk production, quality and milk marketing, and identified cheeses. Cole Wheeler was 2nd individual and Emma Schleining was 1st individual! The Yorkville Christian High School FFA Team won 1st place overall! Great job Mustangs!!

WRESTLING TEAM WINS FIRST HOME MEET OF THE SEASON

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling program won its first home meet of the season on Wednesday, December 7, against Taft High School and Normal Community High School.  The Mustangs beat Taft High School by a score of 48-25, and the team defeated Normal Community by a score of 42-36.  It was a great overall effort by every member of the team.  Great job Mustangs!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM REPEATS AT REAPER INVITATIONAL

The Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team participated in the 39^th Annual Plano High School Reaper Invitational the weekend of December 10-11.  The Mustangs gave another very strong team performance and ended up winning the title and repeating as champions.  There were several great individual performances throughout the weekend including the following finishes:

Eli Foster – 6^th place – 106 lbs

Ty Edwards – 1^st place – 120 lbs

Noah Dial – 1^st place – 132 lbs

Grason Johnson – 1^st place – 138 lbs

Drew Torza – 1^st place – 152 lbs

Tyler Martinez – 1^st place – 160 lbs

Jack Gillen – 1^st place – 170 lbs

Chris Durbin – 5^th place – 182 lbs

Jeremy Loomis – 1^st place – 195 lbs

Jackson Mehochko – 4^th place – 220 lbs

Great job Mustangs!  Congratulations to all the wrestlers and coaches!

LADY MUSTANGS’ BASKETBALL TEAM BEATS IFS AT HOME

The Yorkville Christian High School Lady Mustangs’ basketball team played IFS at home on Wednesday, December 14.  The girls really dominated the contest from start to finish earning a 52-15 win.  It was a total team effort as exemplified by the stats for the night.  GREAT JOB MUSTANGS!

Danielle Bulson 30 points, 21 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists

Grace Allgood  14 points, 5 steals, 1 rebound, 2 blocks

Paige Gillman 2 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist

Kennedy Cargola  2 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal

Haley Fallon  2 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal

Kailana Thompson 2 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL PROGRAM STARTS “MUSTANG HOOPS” LEAGUE

The Yorkville Christian High School boys’ basketball program, under the direction of Coach Sovern, recently started a “Mustang Hoops” League for boys in grades 5-8.  The inaugural year was a huge success, as 50 boys registered for the league.  The participants were drafted unto various teams and coached by current Mustang players.  Each team played three full games every Saturday in December and the first Saturday of January was “Championship Saturday”, and a league champion was crowned.  The league was a great deal of fun for the participants and their families, but also for the current Mustang players, as they drafted and coached their own teams.  We look forward to running the league again next year in the winter.

WRESTLING TEAM DOMINATES AT NAPERVILLE NORTH

On December 17, the Yorkville Christian High School wrestling team participated in a meet at Naperville North High School.  The Mustangs first wrestled against West Chicago and won by a score of 48-25.  Next up for the Mustangs was Hoffman Estates High School, and the Mustangs dominated them winning by a final score of 80-0.  The hosts from Naperville North were the last meet of the day, and again the Mustangs won in convincing form by a score of 56-22.  Congratulations to the wrestling team, as they are having another outstanding season!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN ATHLETE NAMED KENDALL COUNTY NOW “ATHLETE OF THE WEEK”

Yorkville Christian High School basketball player, Danielle Bulson, was named the Kendall County Now newspaper “Athlete of the Week” for the week of December 19. Danielle was nominated after scoring 30 points and grabbing 21 rebounds in a game against Universal.  Danielle was interviewed by a reporter from the newspaper and her article appeared in the Kendall County Now on December 22.  Congratulations Danielle!  Great work!

YORKVILLE CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL WELCOMES BACK ALUMNI

On Wednesday, December 21, the Yorkville Christian High School boys basketball program welcomed back alumni who played basketball at and graduated from Yorkville Christian.  It was a wonderful night of fond memories, as basketball alumni received a special t-shirt and were recognized at halftime of the boys basketball game.  There was also a pizza reception after the game, so the alumni players could spend time with the current players and coaches.  It was a great evening, and we thank all the alumni who attended the event.

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Upcoming Events

• January 13-19 – Semester 1 Finals

• January 16 – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

• January 19 – End of Semester 1

• January 20 – NO SCHOOL – Teacher Work Day

• January 23 – PreACT Assessment

• February 9 – Agriculture Shadow Day

• February 16 – Math and Science Shadow Day

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