Lace ’em Up with the Black Bears!

North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) will be hosting the University of Maine Black Bear men’s Division I hockey team at Travis Roy Ice Arena on Sunday, November 19 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. for the team’s annual Skate With The Bears. This event is free and open to the public. No sticks. Please bring your own skates and helmets as they …

NYA Girls Ice Hockey Finds New Leadership

Pavel Navrat has been named head coach of the North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) girls varsity ice hockey team. Navrat, originally from the Czech Republic, came to America in the early 90’s to play at Westminster School in CT. He went on to play at the University of Vermont, participating in the Frozen Four in 1996. He served as manager and …

Welcome to late October!

I wanted to take a few minutes to review the different daily nutritional choices we offer the students at the NYA Cafeteria. Fruit bowl which include bananas, apples, clementines, grapes, and plates of watermelon slices. Carrot, celery, and cucumber sticks which are available with ranch dressing, hummus, or guacamole Homemade hummus and guacamole can also be paired up with a …

NYA Celebrates International Day of Peace with Poles & Pinwheels

North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) will celebrate the International Day of Peace on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:15 a.m. on the lawn of the Lower School, 148 Main Street, Yarmouth (rain location is the gymnasium). There will be a special assembly recognizing the installation of eight Peace Poles around campus, a presentation of the Lower School’s Pinwheels for Peace, and …

Sixteen-Year-Old Weather Genius Invited to Visit Mt. Washington Weather Observatory

[POSTPONED due to weather (yes, for real) … stay tuned!] North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) senior Jack Sillin has been invited to the Mt. Washington Weather Observatory by Director of Research, Eric Kelsey to tour and “talk shop.” On September 20, Sillin, a.k.a. “Forecaster Jack” in the weather community, will combine his passion for weather and the outdoors by hiking to …

NYA Holiday Craft Fair – Space Available

The North Yarmouth Academy (NYA) Parents’ Association will host the Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 2, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in North Yarmouth Academy’s gymnasium (154 Main Street) and Safford Center cafeteria (148 Main Street) in Yarmouth. This annual event is part of Yarmouth’s Hometown Celebration weekend. Over sixty vendors from across the state will …

The Transformative Power of Confidence-Building in Middle School

The Transformative Power of Confidence-Building in Middle School A few years back at an event for prospective families, some of our current students were asked to share what they like most about NYA.  The responses ranged from the friendly dining staff and supportive student body, to the athletic teams and musical groups, to the engaging classes and strong student-teacher connections.  One ...

Tasty Fresh Summer Treats

With the season of summer upon us, and just coming in from the garden, I wanted to focus on fresh offerings we have at NYA every day during the school year: At the salad bar we have these options available: Peas Carrots Corn Broccoli Tomatoes Onions Cucumber Green Pepper Cottage Cheese Mandarin Oranges Sprouts Salsa Black Beans Garbanzo Beans Shredded …

Make the Most of the College Visit – 12 Tips From a Pro

Make the Most of the College Visit - 12 Tips From a Pro Katherine Thomas College Counseling Director at North Yarmouth Academy Katherine has a BA in English from Williams College. After teaching in Japan for a year, Katherine worked in college counseling at Woodberry Forest School and Foxcroft School, both in Virginia. She came to NYA in 2006. She ...

15th Annual Steve Morris Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament

North Yarmouth Academy’s 15th Annual Steve Morris Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament presented by Patriot Insurance Company, will be held Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Toddy Brook Golf Course in North Yarmouth, Maine. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Player orientation is at 8:30 a.m. before all participants fan out across the links for an 8:45 a.m. shot gun start. On …