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Our biggest community celebration of the year! We bring together NYOS families, students, staff, and local businesses.
About Jag Fest
Jag Fest is NYOS PTA's largest fundraiser and a celebration of our amazing Pre-K through 12th grade school community.
All proceeds support NYOS students and programs.
Help make Jag Fest a success and have your business seen by the NYOS community!
NYOS Charter School PTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade. We welcome donations of gift cards, merchandise, services, experiences, memberships, tickets, and other auction items.
DONOR RECOGNITION
Donors are recognized on our Jag Fest website, with their auction listing, and in signage throughout the event. Signage remains up in the school's front entrance after the event.
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SUPPORT NYOS
Your support helps fund programs, classroom resources, teacher support, events, and more across our NYOS community.
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MAKE AN IMPACT
Every donation makes a difference for our 1,800+ students!
Bounce, climb, play, and explore! Enjoy carnival games, bounce houses, giant inflatables, and family-friendly fun for all ages.
PTA members can take a break from the action with exclusive treats, refreshments, and a comfortable place to recharge during Jag Fest.
Grab something delicious, enjoy a sweet treat, and catch performances from talented NYOS students and community groups throughout Jag Fest.
🎪 Carnival Games 🎪
Grab a wristband and play as much as you’d like! Try your luck at favorites like Ring Toss, Plinko, Bucket Ball, the Dunk Tank featuring teachers and special guests, and more.
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🌿 The Jungle Trading Post 🌿
Play games, earn tokens, and pick your prize! Kids can trade their carnival game tokens for smaller goodies or save up for something bigger at the Jungle Trading Post.
Classic bounce for all ages
We're looking for new extras in 2026!
Race a friend - fast & fun!
We’re bringing the flavor to Jag Fest! From sweet treats to savory bites, our food trucks have something for everyone.
Need a quick break from the festival fun? Step into the Exclusive PTA VIP Lounge, located near the Elementary Playground in Zone 3. It's your cool, calm retreat during Jag Fest!
Take a moment to unwind, connect, and recharge while still keeping an eye on your kiddos at the playground.
✨ What You’ll Find Inside:
Refreshing A/C and seating for a little respite
Goodie bags for our PTA members
A relaxed, adults-only space to pause and enjoy the day
🤔 Not a PTA member yet?
Join now or on-site to access this exclusive lounge and experience all the perks of membership!
Jag Fest takes a community to make it happen! Help with carnival games, inflatables, wristbands, the silent auction, set-up, tear-down, and more.
Parents & Staff
Sign up for a one-hour shift, choose where you’d like to help, and be part of the fun. Volunteer time counts toward your annual NYOS community hours.
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Student Volunteers
Earn service hours while helping make Jag Fest a success. Check with your advisor, then sign up for a shift.
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Community Groups
Scouts, teams, clubs, and other groups are welcome to volunteer together. Email jagfest@nyospta.org to coordinate.
Bid on 100+ amazing items donated by local businesses and our NYOS community, including gift cards, experiences, services, merchandise, family activities, and more.
Browse the auction online, then stop by the NYOS Gym during Jag Fest to see featured items in person.
Online bidding opens:
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Online bidding closes:
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT
Item pickup:
Tuesday, October 27 - Friday, October 30, 2026 at NYOS
We're grateful to these amazing businesses for supporting NYOS students and our community!
Interested in becoming a Jag Fest donor? We'd love to feature your business here!