Office of the Superintendent
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! I hope that you and your family had an opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy the summer break.
This is an exciting time to be a part of Yellow Springs Schools (YSS). As we open a new school year, I believe now more than ever that by intentionally creating a culture focused on relationship-building (with students, staff, and community), we can effectively improve academic achievement; empower students through accountability, innovation, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration; and provide a safe environment.
Because of our innovative approach, we have the opportunity to build on successes we have seen in academics, fine arts, and extra-curriculars from last school year. Highlights include a 5-STAR Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Rating; the designation by NAMM as a “Best Community for Music Education;” stellar theater arts performances including Addams Family: The Musical; student art exhibitions at the Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery; and successful athletic seasons.
This year will be exciting as we break ground for our Master Facilities Improvement Projects at both buildings. Expected groundbreaking is in January 2025. We have an entire portion of our website dedicated to all things construction: ysschools.org/construction.
In our public schools walk the scientists, researchers, educators, doctors, artists, and political leaders of the future. What makes Yellow Springs Schools special is that we do not need to look to the future to see leadership. We see advocacy, innovation, and student-led change today in our classrooms, in our schools, and across our community.
We are focused district-wide on our vision of thinking boldly, caring deeply, and advocating courageously as we welcome our Fearless Thinkers back on Thursday, August 15, for an invigorating year of learning.
Best,
Dr. Terri L. Holden
Superintendent
Terri L. Holden, EdD
Superintendent
Yellow Springs Schools
937-767-7381
Twitter: @terriholden
Dr. Terri Holden has been Superintendent of Yellow Springs Schools since August 2019. As an educator for the last 36 years, Dr. Holden has served as a middle school and high school English teacher; high school assistant principal; middle and high school principal; and Executive Director of Teaching & Learning. She also served as an assistant professor in higher education. She holds a BA from the University of Cincinnati; an MA from the College of Mount St. Joseph; and an EdD from the University of Cincinnati.
Dr. Holden resides in Yellow Springs with her wife Holly and her dog Bessie.
