Director's Note
Welcome Back: The Final Push!
Welcome back, everyone! I hope your Spring Break was as restorative as it was exciting. It is truly wonderful to see our halls full of energy again. Whether you were part of our student groups exploring the vibrant streets of New York City and London, or you traveled elsewhere to recharge, I am so thrilled that everyone made it back safely.
The Grand Finale
I’ll be honest: I am absolutely gobsmacked that we are already staring down the final term of the school year. Looking at the calendar, it’s clear that we have a mountain of milestones to cover in a very short window of time.
Between now and the finish line, our campus will be a whirlwind of talent, creativity, and celebration:
- The Arts: Instrumental Concerts, Film Festivals, and Art Gallery Showings.
- The Stage & Page: Our production of Grease, the Footnotes showcase, and the high-stakes creativity of Creative Writing Playoffs.
- The Milestones: The Summa Ceremony, Signing Day, and the moment we’ve all been waiting for—GRADUATION!
All Gas, No Brakes
At LEE, our mindset for this final stretch is simple: all gas, no brakes. We are finishing this year with maximum momentum.
For our NESA family, there is simply no other option. It’s time to put it in gear, find your focus, and get ready—because this term, we are Greased Lightning!
Spotlight
Student Spotlight
NEISD just featured our very own Amelia Causey, as she just got a full ride to Berklee College of Music, her dream school!
Click on the link to see the full story.
We are so proud of you Amelia!!
Mon
Mar 16
- National Panda Day 🐼
- Need Hours? Sign up for Saturday School (link can be found on Saturday's calendar listing)
Fr
Mar 20
- World Day of Theater for Young People (see link)
- Need Hours? Sign up for Saturday School (link can be found on Saturday's calendar listing.)
Sat
Coming Soon
Coming soon
- Mar 28 pARTners Thrifting Fundraiser
- April 1 pARTners Meeting (no fooling!)
- April 2 Film Concert
- April 3 In Full Bloom Art Show Opens at the Legacy Historic Art Gallery
- April 10-12 Footnotes
- April 17-19 Creative Writing Play Offs!
- April 18 NESA Auditions
- April 18 Prom
- April 30, May 1-3 Grease
- May 8 Multiples Art Show and SALE!
- May 13 & 14 Senior Signing Days
- May 15 Senior Instrumental Music Concert
- May 16 800 LB Film Festival
- May 21 NESA Banquet
- May 24 (THIS IS A SUNDAY) Graduation
- June 5 Senior Perspectives Art Show @Tethered in Blue Star
News and links
NESA Summer PE
Summer PE is right around the corner!
Current information is still tentative so NOT YET SET IN STONE but I want to give you as much info as early as possible.
We are looking at a start date of June 8, and an end date of June 30.
Time is 8AM to 3PM Monday through Thursday.
Cost will be around 300$.
We will meet in front of the PAC
If you are interested, sign up on the linked google form
Senior Corner
🎓 The Final Countdown: Graduation Gear & Signing Day!
Can you believe it? You are officially in the final term of your high school journey! You’ve worked incredibly hard to get here, and the finish line is in sight. You’ve got this!
🏆 Announcing: NESA Signing Day 2026!
Due to the massive success of last year’s event, we are doing it again! We’re opening up timeslots before school on May 13 & 14 in the PAC.
How to secure your spot: 1. The Form: Fill out the attached Google Form to let Ms. Askey know you’re interested. 2. The Proof: Bring Ms. Askey proof of your college/university acceptance. (This is an official NEISD policy—I’m sure there’s a fascinating story behind why that rule exists, but I’m not privy to it! 🕵️♂️) 3. The Slot: Once you show your proof, I’ll send you the SignUpGenius link to grab your official timeslot.
Your Table, Your Style: We provide the tables in the PAC; you are responsible for bringing, setting up, breaking down, and cleaning up your decorations. Let’s make them look spectacular!
👔 The "New Alumni" Gear Bundle
To get you ready for the big stage, it’s time to order your NESA Graduation Stole.
- The Stole ($20): This year’s batch is special! We’ve upgraded to premium embroidered stoles that look incredible. (Note: A stole is required for the ceremony. If you have an old one from a former NESA grad, you can use that—but these new ones are super cool.)
- The Alumni Tee (Only $10!): These are usually $25, but since you’re about to become our newest alumni, you can snag one for just $10 when you buy it with your stole.
- How to pay: Use your SchoolCash account, or bring cash/check to Mr. Rodarte.
❤️ Supporting Our Seniors
We want every single student to walk the stage with pride.
- Need a hand? If the cost is a barrier, please come chat with Ms. Askey. No one will walk the stage sans NESA stole because of financial difficulties.
- Want to sponsor a peer? You are the best! There is a donation spot on SchoolCash to sponsor a senior who may be struggling. You can also bring funds to Mr. Rodarte.
- Note: If you want to sponsor a specific student, let Ms. Askey or Mr. Rodarte know. It stays confidential unless you tell us otherwise!