NYOS Secondary Newsletter

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/

Secondary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nyossecondary/

The NYOS District theme for this year is Destination NYOS

Secondary's focus is Sailing to Success

We look forward to continuing to build on the growth of students and staff, and are ready to embark on the amazing journey of the 24-25 school year.

• Assistant Principal of CCMR
• World Geography Teacher
• Biology Teacher
• Middle School Counselor
• Middle School Essential Academics
• 6th Grade ELA
• SPED Educational Assistant x 2
• Honors Algebra & Algebra 1
• MS Resource ELA

We know the weather is warming up- please ensure that your child's shorts are an appropriate length and top is appropriate!!!

24-25 Secondary Uniform/Dress Code Expectations
This school year we are providing the option for students to wear the following bottoms, in addition to khaki pants:

• Loose Fitting Pants (includes dress paints, cargo pants, jeans or joggers. Jeans can have holes at the knee and below the knee)
  
• Shorts (must extend to or below the index finger)
  

These new bottoms additions can be worn everyday!
We are not allowing the following:

• Pajama Pants
  
• Sweat Pants
  
• Midriff/tank top shirts
  

We are asking that ALL students wear polos/blouses as described in the flyer, M-TH. Students can also wear NYOS Tshirts every day!

If you have any questions, please reach out to secondaryadmin@nyos.org!

ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!

To ensure that our community continues to stay safe, please read the information below:

Covid Positive is treated just like Flu or any other respiratory illnesses- If you are fever free for 24 hours you can return to school. If you are positive without symptoms or fever, youc an return to work.

Here is a guide for respiratory illness-

• You can go back to your normal activities when, for at least 24 hours, both are true:
  
• Your symptoms are getting better overall, and
  
• You have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication).
  
• When you go back to your normal activities, take added precautions over the next 5 days, such as taking additional steps for cleaner air, hygiene, masks, physical distancing, and/or testing when you will be around other people indoors. This is especially important to protect people with factors that increase their risk of severe illness from respiratory viruses.
  
• Keep in mind that you may still be able to spread the virus that made you sick, even if you are feeling better. You are likely to be less contagious at this time, depending on factors like how long you were sick or how sick you were.
  
• If you develop a fever or you start to feel worse after you have gone back to normal activities, stay home and away from others again until, for at least 24 hours, both are true: your symptoms are improving overall, and you have not had a fever (and are not using fever-reducing medication). Then take added precaution for the next 5 days.

Please visit here for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/prevention/air-quality.html

So fun!!

Exam Schedule

Attention Senior parents!!

STAAR Testing is complete - if you missed a STAAR test there will be make up dates provided or you can attend Summer School to complete testing.

Kits can be purchased through June 15th.

Here is the store link: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/103891

If you would like to refer your child or if a student would like to see a counselor, please fill out the counseling referral form. The link will take you to the form.

https://forms.gle/G7dVPb8NA8frY8TH8

If you have questions, please reach out to Jori Dittmer (High School) jdittmer@nyos.org or for Middle School we have Joy Polluck (District Counselor) jpolluck@nyos.org or Ashley Mendenhall (Elementary Counselor) amendenhall@nyos.org helping support.

Parents and guardians: We want to tell you about payments that may be available to your child. Your child could be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they have a disability, and your family has limited income and resources.

Your child could also receive Social Security benefits if they have a parent who receives retirement or disability benefits or who has died.

We believe every student should have the resources they need to succeed in life. If you’re interested in learning more about these programs and how to apply, please visit www.ssa.gov/people/parents/. You can also reach out to our school for more information.

Our MS Girls Soccer team is headed to the final game! Come out and show your support as they compete for the title. Let’s pack the stands in blue, silver, and white! 💙⚽🤍

🗓 Thursday, May 1st

🕕 6:00 PM

📍 Southwestern University

Please go here to register: https://www.nyos.org/apps/pages/athletics/registration

This year, there is a Non Refundable Registration Fee for all that registers. Links are provided to where you pay the registration fee in registration form. After completing payment, please upload your receipt in the google registration form. If you are a student that receives free and reduced lunch, your fees will be WAIVED! Please reach out to Ms. Benoit, lbenoit@nyos.org to receive your free voucher.

If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please reach out to LaChanda Thomspon, lathompson@nyos.org. LETS GO JAGS!!!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1c3Tsz8I_BAM1OMZgkhkDBfQliRXoBA5NLgXh_l0NMbg/edit?usp=sharing

These are the slides and video from the parent meeting.

Spring Camp and Tryouts!!

Summer Training and Conditioning!!

Clinics are May 1 & 2

Tryouts are May 3

Middle School and High School tryouts!

The Senior Parent Committee is looking for donations to help celebrate our scholars in the final weeks of their high school experience. The deadline for donations has been extended to MAY 5TH.

Did you know our students have the opportunity to join our Gardening Club during TEC time?

Help us make NYOS more green!!

NYOS Secondary is looking for volunteers for the 24-25 school year. Any and all support makes a difference, whether it is one hour at the beginning of school or a regular shift throughout the school year.

Hall and Lunch monitors make an impact on the school community, culture and climate. These are wonderful opportunities to connect with NYOS staff and students.

Sign up in Track it Forward, or contact secondaryadmin@nyos.org.
We look forward to seeing you around!

Meeting for incoming 9th grade students and their families!

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84638211234?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQXlMV2ZraEZnOVAzcVA3cwEet4C8A-uBL-S7SFE8ds5EcVg0E9OCGeheNF3k4bgphsDBpJsuTJlHpfjutAI_aem_8aTYdaRdJuy3mLZOLWJ4wA

• Senior Decision Day is Friday, May 9th from 8:15a-12:45p in the NYOS Gym. This is a walk-thru event. Parents and families are welcome to come help NYOS students and staff celebrate their seniors' future plans at any time during the morning! If you do plan to attend, please RSVP here to make your front desk check-ins as quick and easy as possible.
  
• Robing Ceremony is Tuesday, May 20th at 6p in the NYOS Gym.
• Graduation rehearsal is Thursday, May 22nd from 2p-5p. This is required for all seniors to attend, plus any younger siblings who will be speaking during the ceremony. (Parents of sibling speakers have been/will be contacted to confirm their participation.) Parents and families will not be attending or participating in the rehearsal.
• Graduation ceremony is Friday, May 23rd. Seniors & sibling speakers need to be there at 5p. Doors open to family and friends at 6:30p, and the ceremony starts at 7p.

Please reach out to Ms. Gregory at mgregory@nyos.org if you have any questions!

Get your tickets!

Graduation for class of 2025 is coming up!!!

Two new exciting EF educational tours are now open for the 2026-2027 school year! Students will gain new perspectives, develop a sense of independence, and build skills for the future through this experience. Students who will be in 8th grade or higher at the time of the trip are eligible to enroll (Current 6th-10th graders). Flexible payment plans are available. Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Fall Break 2026: Taste of Spain, Lead by Mr. and Mrs. Ramirez (lramirez@nyos.org)

For more information or to enroll for Spain: www.eftours.com/2914416DJ

Spring Break 2027: Cuisine and Culture in Northern Italy, Lead by Ms. McClellan (mmcclellan@nyos.org)

For more information or to enroll for Italy: www.eftours.com/2914359UH

5/1: Middle School Girls Soccer Championship

5/2: Attendance Letters Due for 8th-12th Grade Students

5/2: End of Year Celebration for Volunteers

5/2: TSI Testing

5/2: Theatre Performance- Newsies at 7pm

5/5-5/16: AP Testing

5/6: 9th Grade Virtual Orientation

5/7: ACC comes to talk to students interest or that have applied

5/9: Senior Decision Day (8:15-12:45pm)

5/9: Prom

5/14: Spring Athletic Banquet for JV/Varsity Sports Only

5/20: Senior Walk at 2:30pm

5/20: Robing Ceremony