Category: Young Audiences Charter Schools

Young Audiences of Louisiana hosts live painting fundraiser: YALA Art Live

Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) is holding a second YALA Art Live fundraiser this year and permanently moving the event to October. YALA Art Live centers around a unique type of visual performance art: live painting. Art students from Young Audiences Charter Schools Burmaster, Lincoln...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Officially Name New Adella Gautier Campus

New Terrytown campus honors celebrated New Orleans artist and educator while expanding YACS’ high-performing, arts-integrated model on the WestbankWHAT: Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) will celebrate the official naming of its new Adella Gautier Campus, marking a major expansion of...

Young Audiences Charter Schools Acquires Athlos Facility for New Terrytown Campus

Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) will expand its footprint in Jefferson Parish for the 2026–2027 school year through the acquisition of the current Athlos Academy campus, located at 979 Behrman Hwy, Terrytown, LA 70056, which will close at the end of this academic year.“This is an...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Celebrate Black History Month with Events in February & March

Events include student-led performances, showcases, and programs across campusesWHAT:Young Audiences Charter Schools will host a series of Black History Month events honoring African American heritage and cultural contributions. Celebrations will include student-led performances, showcases,...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Perform at Merriment in McDonoghville

Event to feature Charging Yaks Marching Band, YACS Orchestra, and caroling WHAT: Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) will participate in the  Merriment in McDonoghville, a free community holiday event featuring live entertainment, caroling, light refreshments, and...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Host December Open Houses in Orleans and Jefferson Parish

Families invited to explore arts-integrated learning and new campus expansion NEW ORLEANS, LA — Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS), open-enrollment, arts-integrated public charter schools serving students in Orleans and Jefferson Parish, will host Open House events in December for...

Video: Undefeated Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) Football Team gifts favorite teachers with jerseys before last game Friday

Video: Senior players surprise favorite teachers by presenting them with game jerseys GRETNA, LA – The Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) football team is heading into its final game of the season undefeated — a remarkable achievement for a team only in its third year of...

Young Audiences Charter Schools Class of 2025

The Young Audiences Charter School (YACS) Commencement Exercise was held on Thursday, May 15th at 5:30 pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. The Keynote Speaker was Terrance Osborne. Other special guests were  U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and Erica Seemann (Board of Directors President). Diamond...

Young Audiences Charter Schools to Host FREE YACS Fest on March 29

Free event will feature arts-integrated projects, bounce houses, face painting, arts & crafts, food, music, and more! New Orleans, LA – Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS), an open enrollment, arts-integrated school network in New Orleans and Jefferson Parishes, is excited to...

Young Audiences Charter School at Crocker to Celebrate Black History Month with Parade on February 20

Parade to Feature Traditional Attire, Second Lines, Mardi Gras Indians, and Marching Bands WHAT:Young Audiences Charter School at Lawrence D. Crocker will host a vibrant Black History Month Parade to honor African and African American heritage. The parade will showcase performances by...