Magnet Scholars Spotlight

Thank you for stopping by the magnet scholars spotlight page! Here, we celebrate the incredible achievements of our magnet scholars and give families a front‑row look at the exciting learning happening at Jack Yates.  Who will be the next lion turned legend?

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70 students advanced state finalist at the UIL Film Festival in Austin on Wednesday, February 26, 2025! Our JY Cinema/HCC Dual Credit program has two finalist films: Switchin’ Classes (Drama) and The Circle of the Storm (Documentary). The scholars worked collaboratively on these films. We are excited! This is a historic moment for JY Cinema—our first time with two films competing in two different state categories! That means your child been apart of creating one of the top six films in the entire state of Texas (and the only school in the Houston area). Jack Yates will receive 2 state plaques, and your child will earn a prestigious UIL state medal – the exact same medal our legendary football and basketball programs received for past state championships! 

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16 of our scholars made it into the Museum of Fine Arts for this year's Eye on Houston Exhibition!  2025 marks 30 years of the collaboration and we are  proud to see our youth showcased in this way. 

 

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