YES Fest

Celebrating 25 years of impact, YES Prep Public Schools — one of the fastest growing and highest performing public charter school systems in the U.S. — will host its first-ever YES Fest on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Rice University’s Rice Stadium, the home of Rice Owls Football.

YES Fest is a free event open to current and prospective YES Prep families, as well as YES Prep teachers and staff. Attendees will enjoy a full day of fun, food and live music, including student performances, a snow hill for sledding and other engaging and interactive activities for all ages. YES Prep is providing free concessions, and food trucks will be onsite with items available for purchase.

Festival attendees can take home free giveaways and visit the booths of community partners, and YES Prep’s student recruitment team will be available to answer questions and assist families in applying for the 2024-2025 new student lottery. Additionally, YES Prep’s talent team will also be on hand for those interested in a career with YES Prep.

Free parking is available at Rice University’s West Lot 4 parking lot on Main Street. Families are asked to register here.

YES Fest is generously sponsored by the Houston Rockets, Legacy Community Health, Planet Churro, Tiff’s Treats, T-Mobile, Raising Cane’s, Tampico, Wellby Financial, Houston Public Library, Children’s Museum of Houston and National Wireless.

Families interested in enrolling students in pre-K through 12th grade at one of YES Prep's 26 schools for the 2024-2025 school year can sign up for the new student lottery 24 hours a day through Feb. 18 here.

About YES Prep Public Schools: Celebrating 25 years of impact, with 23 campuses serving more than 18,000 students, YES Prep Public Schools leads Houston forward by redefining what is possible in public education when children have access to excellent schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, YES Prep is open to and tuition-free for all children. In addition to rigorous education and enrichment programs, YES Prep schools provide meals, devices, transportation, special education, English language learning, and access to healthcare, mental health and other student support services. To learn more, visit yesprep.org.