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Dear Families, Earlier today, the 48 members of the NYA Class of 2022 graduated in a beautiful ceremony held under the event tent on Denney Field. Amy Walter, Chief Editor of the Cook Political Report, served as our Commencement speaker, Owen Frank presented the Principium, Jack Schaeffer delivered the Cum Laude address, and the graduates and guests were entertained by ...

Dear Families, Just two weeks from today, the 48 members of the class of 2022 will be graduating. We will miss this amazing group of students, but we are excited about to learn about their next adventures. They will have a busy final few weeks at school working on projects and attending the following events: Wednesday, June 1: Senior lunch ...

Dear Families, It was an amazing week of performances and events under the tent on Denney Field. The festivities began with the Middle and Upper School instrumental concert last Wednesday evening. This concert always culminates with the NYA Steel Band, which is a crowd favorite and gets everyone dancing. On Friday morning, we welcomed 200 guests to Lower School Grandparents’ ...

Dear Families, Happy Mother's Day! In recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week last week, I’d like to give a major shout out to all NYA teachers for their hard work and commitment to the students of NYA. An additional thanks to Jess Lynch and the Parents’ Association for all of their efforts preparing treats for the faculty and staff all week ...

Dear Families, It is very hard to believe, but the Class of 2022 is beginning their final week of classes. After classes on Friday, they will complete their exams and engage in senior service projects. They will also continue with after school activities and athletics through the rest of the year. The 48 students of the Class of 2022 have ...

Dear Families, Spring is in the air! The final two months of the school year are always busy with classes, activities, athletics, and end of the year events. The Class of 2022 and their families recently received an update on important senior class events from Mr. Austin. The following is an overview of major end of the year events for ...

Dear Families, I hope everyone enjoyed March Break and had a great first week back at school. The year is moving quickly and Friday marked the end of the third quarter. While we are entering the final stretch of the school year, there is still much to accomplish in the classroom, on the athletic field, and on stage. I look ...

Dear Families, I hope you have all had a wonderful break! I look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday.  Linked here is a copy of the health and safety update sent on Thursday, March 17. These updated guidelines apply to all students and families. For additional information on NYA’s COVID-19 guidelines, please visit the NYA COVID-19 information ...

Dear Families, Middle School and Upper School Drama finished up four showings of the musical HONK! last night. It was an amazing show! HONK! the Musical is an adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s 1843, The Ugly Duckling. The shows the students put on are traditionally amazing and this one did not disappoint with some terrific acting and entertaining music. Congratulations ...