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.

Dance-a-Thon 2017

05.20.17

YDO MIDDLE SCHOOLERS BUY-IN This spring, a group of YDO middle schoolers took a big step forward with their planning and organizational skills.  The initiative was born out of a desire for YDO…

Parents-Only Paint Nite ’17

05.06.17

For Cinco de Mayo 2017, YDO hosted one of its favorite parent engagement activities – Parents-Only Paint Nite. YDO’s Fine Arts Fellow, Adam Hernandez, and his mother Michelle (also an incredibly…

YDO, SCFG Host 3rd Annual STEM Event

04.16.17

On Saturday, April 15th, YDO and Science Club for Girls hosted the 3rd Annual “Everybody Loves Science” – an exciting, interactive showcase of work from our innovative…

YDO Invited to Join STEM Ed Discussion

03.28.17

On Thursday, March 23rd, at the invitation of Salem State University, YDO participated in a stakeholders’ roundtable aimed at â€œStrengthening the Latino Pipeline into STEM+M Fields.”…

Performing Project Fundraiser Held in Newburyport

03.26.17

The 6th Annual Performing Project fundraiser was held at the Newburyport Senior Center on Saturday, March 25th. As per usual, the event featured performances by both YDO and Boston Children’s…

Team sets new YDO record at MASO ’17

03.25.17

On Saturday, March 4th, YDO students competed in the Massachusetts Science Olympiad, held annually at Assumption College in Worcester. YDO has been participating in the tournament since 2008. This year’s…