News

When amazing things are happening every day, a monthly newsletter does not do justice! Check this page for more frequent updates on the happenings, news, and events of YDO.

Abbott Lawrence Academy Admits Class of 2020

03.12.16

YDO well represented at ALA’s second welcome celebration As the Abbott Lawrence Academy looks to build upon a successful inaugural year, the next round of competitive admission decisions is…

Girls visit Hestia Fund on International Women’s Day

03.08.16

On International Women’s Day, four of YDO’s leading ladies traveled to Boston to meet and mingle with a group of female philanthropists who support YDO via their grant making at Hestia Fund. …

YDO Kids medal at MA Science Olympiad ’16

03.07.16

After two months of preparation, 30 students traveled to Assumption College in Worcester, MA to compete against top schools from across the Commonwealth. Representing Lawrence well, this year’s…

YDO Performers Carol for MA Senator’s Holiday Event

12.17.15

On Thursday, December 17th, MA Senator Barbara L’Italien hosted a holiday event for supporters, friends and Lawrencians at the Claddagh Pub. Thanks to the event organizing of Maria De La…

MIT grad students conclude robotics program at YDO

11.21.15

This fall, YDO has been home to a new (and very special) robotics and coding program, bringing four PhD students from MIT to Lawrence every Saturday to work with some of our most talented STEM students….

YDO Girls Take Curiosity to Cambridge

11.07.15

Every November and March, the MIT Museum celebrates women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Visitors can expect to explore, build, create and investigate with MIT faculty,…