Welcome Back, Team!
Principal's Message to Faculty & Staff 2026-2027
We educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K – 12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies and expectations for civic engagement.
Email: info@nyos.org
Website: www.nyos.org
Location: 12333 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753, USA
Phone: (512) 583-6967
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyoscharter/
Dress Code / Uniform
There is a close relationship between high standards of dignity and pride and proper grooming which all contribute to an appropriate learning environment. Modesty will be the dominant feature in all clothes. Attire shall be clean and inoffensive. Students and parents share in the responsibility for proper grooming of the student; however, the campus administrator has the final authority concerning propriety of clothes, hairstyle, and jewelry.
General Expectations
Students are expected to follow the uniform/dress code standards on campus, on study trips, and at other school activities.
Hats, hoods, and scarves are not permitted to be worn inside. Head coverings should not cover student faces. Headwear worn for religious purposes is acceptable.
Students with sensory issues that require modifying the uniform may request an exception. They must provide medical documentation to administrators with the request.
Piercings (8th-12th Only) Small facial piercings are ok. No large hoops or large gauges (large=over 16mm or ⅝”). Tapers or spiked gauges are not allowed.
Monday-Friday for 9th-12th grade students and Fridays for all other grades are "free choice" but students must follow the dress code standards provided in the handbook.
- Administrators, sponsors, coaches, or other persons in charge of an extracurricular activity (or curricular activity such as a concert) may also regulate the dress and grooming of students who participate in school activities. Designated group or team apparel may be designated.
Dress Code Standards & Guidelines
Clothing must:
Be clean and inoffensive.
Cover the abdomen, chest, and undergarments at all times.
Shirt Straps must be 3 fingers in length
Shirts with deep cut openings or that are sheer are not allowed
Clothing, accessories, or tattoos with references to alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, vulgar language, violence, gang-related affiliation, or other symbols that detract from the learning environment are not allowed.
Bottoms must be appropriate. All shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, and dresses must extend to mid-thigh or longer when standing.
Athleisure tights or leggings worn instead of pants are not allowed
Pajamas, bedroom attire, or slippers are not allowed.
- Closed-toe shoes are required every day.
- ✅ Athletic/tennis shoes are required for PE.
- ❌ No sandals, slides, flip-flops, Crocs without sport mode, or other open-toe footwear.
Allow hats and head coverings outside of the school buildings, provided they do not obscure the face. Religious and cultural headwear is always acceptable both inside and outdoors.
Piercings are ok as long as they are small. No large hoops or large gauges (large=over 16mm or ⅝”). Tapers or spiked gauges are not allowed.
Hats, hoods, and scarves are not permitted to be worn inside. Head coverings should never cover students' faces. Headwear worn for religious purposes is acceptable.
Students with sensory issues that require modifying the uniform may request an exception. They must provide medical documentation to administrators with the request.
What a Week! + Important Pickup Reminders for MS Families and HS Families
Dear NYOS Secondary Families,
As we continue building our Blueprint to Excellence this school year, we are preparing to begin our Beginning of Year (BOY) assessment window. These assessments provide us with valuable baseline data that allows us to understand where each student is academically as we begin the year.
At NYOS, assessments are not simply about generating scores—they are an essential part of the teaching and learning cycle. Beginning of Year assessments help our teachers:
Identify each student's current strengths and areas for growth.
Differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs.
Set meaningful academic goals with students.
Monitor growth throughout the year and adjust instruction when needed.
Ensure every student receives the support or enrichment necessary to achieve success.
Throughout the year, students will participate in additional assessment cycles so we can measure growth over time. These testing cycles allow teachers to celebrate progress, identify learning gaps early, and make informed instructional decisions that maximize student achievement. Our goal is continuous growth for every learner, and these assessments provide the roadmap that helps us get there.
We encourage students to approach these assessments with confidence and to simply do their best. The results help us personalize learning experiences—not define a student's potential.
I also want to extend my sincere gratitude to our incredible NYOS families. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Stock the Lounge initiative and to those who have generously fulfilled items from our staff wish lists. Your kindness and support have made our teachers feel welcomed, appreciated, and valued as they begin another school year of serving our students. It truly takes a village, and we are grateful to have such an amazing community standing beside us.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for trusting us with your children's education. We are looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growth, and excellence together.
Before the weekend, a few important logistics reminders for our Middle School families, especially those with siblings in Elementary:
🚗 Self Dismissal (SDM) Pickup
- Elementary only allows 8th graders and above to pick up younger siblings at 3:40 PM.
- Any High School sibling (9-12) is also cleared to pick up.
- This year, SDM pickup will take place from the side doors, starting at 3:40 PM.
🚙 Carline Pickup
- MS students may walk through the Elementary building to sit with a sibling at carline.
- Parents should plan to arrive after 3:45 PM, timing their spot in line closer to when MS dismisses.
- When you reach the front, scan the QR code — this will trigger your elementary student to come out to carline.
- SDM procedures have no impact on MS carline pickup.
- Important: Please tell your MS student directly if they're being picked up via Elementary carline, so they know to head that way after dismissal.
- MS studentsbeing picked up in the elementary carline should enter through the side doors of the Elementary building.
HS Families:
🅿️ Senior Parking Lot
- Gates open at 3:50 PM Monday–Thursday and 12:50 PM on Fridays.
- Seniors must park in the Senior Parking Lot using school issued placards.
- Students may not park in the staff parking lots at anytime!
Warmly,
Ms. Edwards
Ms. Conn Secondary Receptionist
Ms. Hernandez Administrative Assistant to the Principal
Ms. Boren HS Counselor
How to Contact Me:
To send me a message, email: redwards@nyos.org.
To call me: (512)-583-6967
I want to hear from you :)