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.

2018: Our Biggest YDO Summer Yet (Again!)

08.04.18

YDO Summer is an engaging academic program and a unique leadership development opportunity: designed and delivered by kids, for kids. This year’s program broke all YDO records, with 160 students…

YDO Mini-Golf at Lawrence High School

06.12.18

YDO & LHS STEM PARTNERSHIP YIELDS IMPRESSIVE DEMONSTRATION On June 11th, YDO and Lawrence High School (LHS) celebrated the successful first year of “STEM Design 325.” This year-long…

Parents-Only Paint Night

05.05.18

MAY THE 4TH (BE WITH YOU) On Friday, May 4th, YDO hosted its annual Parents-Only Paint Nite, a favorite event among families and staff! YDO’s Fine Arts Fellow, Adam Hernandez led a group of 22…

MADI Region 5 Champions

03.11.18

This year’s regional competition was held Saturday, March 24th at Greater Lawrence Technical School. The two YDO teams have been working on their challenges for the duration of the school year,…

1st Place in MA Science Olympiad

03.04.18

Since 2008, YDO has made it possible for students in Lawrence to participate in the Massachusetts Science Olympiad. This year’s tournament was held on Saturday, March 3rd at Assumption…

Teams Prepare for MADI 2018

01.04.18

This fall our Destination Imagination teams have been busy wracking their brains on instant challenges and coming together to solidify the true definition of “team”. YDO’s two competing teams…