NYOS Secondary Newsletter
May 1, 2025
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/
Stay Healthy
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
Supply Kit for 6th and 7th Grade 2025-2026
Kits can be purchased through June 15th.
Here is the store link: https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/gs/103891
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FINANCIAL HELP FROM SOCIAL SECURITY MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS
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.
Volunteer at NYOS Secondary!
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!
SENIOR FAMILIES!! Grad Week is almost upon us!
- 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!
Travel With Us!
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
