nyos parent portal

What is the NYS parenting portal?

A public awareness campaign to help families, school leaders and communities understand the importance of consistent school attendance and the impact of absences on children's learning. Welcome to the NYS Parenting Portal. Find caregiving tips and resources to enhance your role as a parent.

Is NYOS Charter School free?

As a tuition free, public charter school, we currently serve more than 1,000 Austin area students in PreK-3 to 12th Grade. To learn more about NYOS Charter School, go here.

What is not your ordinary school (Nyos)?

Not Your Ordinary School (NYOS) has been an active charter school since 1998. As a tuition free, public charter school, we currently serve more than 1,000 Austin area students in PreK-3 to 12th Grade. To learn more about NYOS Charter School, go here. To sign-up for one of our upcoming virtual or in-person information sessions, go here.

What is the enrollment system at Nyos?

NYOS uses a lottery based enrollment system. Every student has an equal opportunity to enroll at NYOS by filling out an application. In the spring of every year, NYOS compiles their waiting list for the next school year.

Where is NYOS in North Austin?

NYOS has two campuses in North Austin: a PreK-3rd grade campus on Kramer Lane and a 4th-12th grade campus at North Lamar Blvd and Yager. Our preschool program is a federally funded program for three and four year olds who meet eligibility requirements. You can read more about our preschool qualifications here:

What is an active duty child?

Be the child of an active duty member of the armed forces of the United States, including the state military forces or a reserve component of the armed forces, who is ordered to active duty by proper authority;

NYS Child Care, After School, and home visiting Programs Locator

This website provides information on child care, after school and home visiting programs in one easy-to-access location. View the last tab to learn more about child care and after school oversight agencies.

Parent guide

This is your Guide, the story of the first five years of your parenting journey. Whether you are the mother or father (through birth, adoption, or foster care), a grandparent, partner, family friend, aunt or uncle with parenting responsibilities, what you say and do in your role as a parent matters.

Multiple Systems Navigator

Access helpful health, education, human service and disability information on one user-friendly website. Built for youth, parents, family members and caregivers that rely on supports from multiple child and family serving systems.

Every Student Present

Learn how to boost your child’s confidence, keep your child on track with school work, protect your child from bullies and keep your child healthy.