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.
Halloween in the Time of Covid
11.05.20
The YDO team is not quite as efficient as St. Nick … But, in two nights, we visited 110+ households all across Lawrence and brought a little Halloween joy (and candy!) to our students and families….
COVID-19: An Evolving Situation
04.15.20
“For a while, life is not going to be [normal] in the US. We have to just accept that if we want to do what’s best for the American public.” – Dr. Anthony FauciDirector, National…
YDO Spring Term is Moving Online!
04.14.20
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are being felt by everyone. Our state and local response, while inconvenient and uncomfortable, has protected thousands of people from contracting and spreading…
Once On This Island … in the round!
01.28.20
On July 1st and 2nd, YDO Kids and the Performing Project team put on yet another spectacular performance. For the eighth summer in a row, this two-week intensive theater program was directed by its…
YDO Gives Thanks 2019
12.03.19
On Tuesday, Nov 26th, YDO held its 5th YDO Gives Thanks, a potluck Thanksgiving dinner for our students and families. We are grateful for everyone who attended or contributed! This was our best-attended…
We Got It, Again!
06.06.19
THANKS, CUMMINGS FOUNDATION! In 2015, YDO received a grant from the Cummings Foundation’s $100K for 100 program this award fundamentally changed our organization. YDO acquired First…
