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				<title><![CDATA[Re-Registration Begins!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All current learners must re-register during this period to secure their placement for next year. 
Failure to re-enroll will result in your learner being placed on the waitlist.
Please do not create duplicate accounts. 
If you do not remember your login information, email admissions@yacs.org to have it updated.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:33:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOPE x YACS: 500 FREE Easter Basket Bunny’s Giveaway Celebration! | HOPE x YACS: ¡Celebración de 500 Canastas de Pascua GRATIS con el Conejo de Pascua!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026-2027 JP Early Admissions Application Now Open]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Apply now for early admissions! 

🎨 Arts Portfolios Encouraged
All creative artists are encouraged to upload an arts portfolio as part of their application. Portfolios may include photos, videos, recordings, or links that showcase your learner’s artistic interests or talents.

🌱 PK4 / LA4 Families
Families applying for PK4 LA4 seats must apply directly through the Jefferson Parish Early Childhood Collaborative. Enrollment is lottery-based and not first-come, first-served. Publicly funded PreK programs prioritize eligible low-income children and children with identified disabilities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YACS @ Lawrence D. Crocker 2026 Parade Schedule]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come and see the Wildcats in action this Mardi Gras Season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:37:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Charging Yaks Marching Band 2026 Parade Schedule]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come and see the Charging Yaks Marching Band this Mardi Gras Season!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[H.O.P.E. x YACS Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Thanksgiving season, we’re coming together to share love and gratitude by providing families and friends with a free turkey, holiday trimmings, music, and more. Let’s celebrate the joy of giving and the strength of our community. 💛
Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. One turkey per vehicle.

Esta temporada de Acción de Gracias, nos unimos para compartir amor y gratitud, ofreciendo a familias y amigos un pavo gratis, guarniciones festivas, música y mucho más. Celebremos la alegría de dar y la fuerza de nuestra comunidad. 💛

Los suministros son limitados y se distribuirán por orden de llegada. Un pavo por vehículo.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:40:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YACS at Crocker Open House]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YACS Westbank Open House (Pk4-12)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come check out our YACS Westbank campus for our Open House event, where you can explore our programs for students from Pre-K4 to 12th grade!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Secure your learner's seat placement for the 2025-2026 school year at YACS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please ensure you complete your learner's 25-26 Re-Registration Form by the deadline: April 4, 2025, at 4 PM. Failure to do so will result in placement on a waitlist. Please note that as part of our new process for reenrolling families, you'll now need to upload two proofs of residency during the registration process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 School Calendar]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:17:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YACS K-8 in Jefferson Parish has experienced a significant improvement in its School Performance Score]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 14:01:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Weather Update!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In accordance with the guidance provided by the Jefferson Parish School System, Young Audiences Charter Schools in Jefferson Parish, including Burmaster Middle/High School, Kate Middleton, and Little YACS, will open tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on a regular schedule. Our Crocker campus in Orleans Parish will remain closed tomorrow Wednesday, January 17, 2024.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 18:08:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Severe Weather Alert: YACS School Closures 1/16/2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All YACS campuses will remain closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:24:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[HOPE x YACS: 500 FREE Easter Basket Bunny’s Giveaway Celebration! | HOPE x YACS: ¡Celebración de 500 Canastas de Pascua GRATIS con el Conejo de Pascua!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[HOPE x YACS: 500 FREE Easter Basket Bunny’s Giveaway Celebration! | HOPE x YACS: ¡Celebración de 500 Canastas de Pascua GRATIS con el Conejo de Pascua!
When: 4/12/2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Where: YACS Upper School Campus 1000 Burmaster St. Gretna, LA 70053]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🌸🥚 Inaugural Egg Hunt & Wellness Expo at YACS Crocker! 🥚🌸 🌸🥚 ¡Primera Búsqueda de Huevos y Expo de Bienestar en YACS Crocker! 🥚🌸]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[📅 Sunday, March 23rd ⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 YACS Crocker | 2301 Marengo St, New Orleans, LA 70131

Join us for a fun-filled family event featuring an exciting egg hunt, free giveaways, and wellness resources for all! Enjoy a day of health, learning, and community fun with activities for every age.
📅 Domingo 23 de marzo ⏰ 10 AM - 1 PM
📍 YACS Crocker | 2301 Marengo St, New Orleans, LA 70131

¡Únase a nosotros para un evento familiar lleno de diversión con una emocionante búsqueda de huevos, obsequios gratuitos y recursos de bienestar para todos! Disfrute de un día de salud, aprendizaje y diversión comunitaria con actividades para todas las edades.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:29:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for YACS fest 5/11/24]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1925286</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 15:42:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFP - Construction/Roof Repairs Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1717447</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:47:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Interested in a school tour?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1694451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the only open-enrollment, fully arts-integrated school in Greater New Orleans, you may have questions about how we do things. Come see for yourself! Schedule a school tour today!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:24:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Follow our Instagram @yacharterschools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1601351</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Show your #YACSPride on our socials!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:07:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Leave Early Day Friday, January 12th, 2024]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1857550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each campus will be participating in Early Dismissal starting at 11:00am on Friday, January 12th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:01:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Board Meeting Notice]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1856908</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[December YACA Board Meeting will be held at the Burmaster Campus from 5-6pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:11:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Casa abierta del festival de invierno de YACS Westbank]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1849431</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Sabado, 2 de Diciembre
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
1000 Burmaster St. Gretna, LA 70056
Para reservar un lugar en nuestro Winter Fest, complete el siguiente formulario. ¡Esperamos que te unas a nosotros para las festividades!

Si traes a una familia prospectiva, ambas familias recibirán:
¡Una exclusiva Bolsa de Regalos YACS!
Los estudiantes actuales recibirán un incentivo especial para uso escolar.
Jornada de puertas abiertas * Fotos con Gentilly Santa * Visitas escolares * Gumbo con queso asado * Actuaciones auxiliares estudiantiles * Chocolate caliente * Decoración de galletas * Manualidades * Exhibiciones de arte * Tienda temporal de diseño de moda y textiles * Camión de juegos * Casa de rebote]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:55:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[YACS Westbank Winter Fest Open House!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1849427</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, December 2nd
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 1000 Burmaster St. Gretna, LA 70056

To reserve a spot at our Winter Fest, please fill out the form below. We look forward to having you join us for the festivities!
Bring a Prospective Family, Both Families Receive:
Exclusive YACS Swag Bag!
Current Students Receive a Special Incentive for School Use!

Open House * Photos with Gentilly Santa * School Tours * Gumbo w/ Grilled Cheese * Student Auxiliary Performances * Hot Chocolate * Cookie Decorating * Crafts * Art Exhibits * Textiles & Fashion Design Pop-up Shop * Gaming Truck * Bounce House]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date for the Sunset Soirée!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1788567</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrate the academic and artistic accomplishments of YACS Creative Learners on both sides of the River!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:51:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Don't Miss the Sunset Soirée!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1812172</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 FROM 6:30 TO 8:30 P.M.

Join Young Audiences Charter Schools (YACS) for the 1st annual Sunset Soirée event! The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Pavilion at the Middle and High School campus at 1000 Burmaster Street in Gretna. This exciting new event is an opportunity for community members and families from all YACS campuses to come together to celebrate our Creative Learners. YACS's Culinary Arts department will be cooking up fine fare while the Jazz Band will provide sweet sounds with a Swing music flair while you enjoy libations. We are excited at the opportunity to bring students from all campuses together!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 15:15:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[1st YACS Parent Organization (PCO) Meeting!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1797044</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at the PCO, where parents and teachers have the opportunity to work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience at Young Audiences!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:54:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Arts Pathway at the Burmaster Campus!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1789263</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:28:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crocker Meet the Teacher Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1787166</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the flyer for details! (Thursday, August 3rd)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 09:57:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Burmaster Orientation Nights]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1786706</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the flyer for Meet the Teacher dates & times.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:28:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Little YACS Meet the Teacher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the flyer for Meet the Teacher dates & times.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:59:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kate Middleton Meet the Teacher Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[See the flyer for Meet the Teacher dates & times.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:57:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Enroll for the 2023-2024 School Year!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.yacs.org/apps/news/article/1699508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's time to start planning for the '23-'24 school year! Schedule a YACS school tour today to see what an arts-integrated education is all about!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:26:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFP for Young Audiences]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:05:56 -0500</pubDate>
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