Tim Simmons, Author at New Hope Academy

Halloween 2019

Posted on November 1, 2019December 9, 2019 by Tim Simmons

The boys and ghouls of New Hope Academy celebrated Halloween in true ghostly fashion on Friday, October 31. The students and staff marked the day by arriving to school dressed in a wide range of costumes - there were unicorns, clowns, crayons, and a menagerie of animals! At a co-campus celebration, cash prizes were awarded to the students whose costumes were a cut above the...

Dancing to Geometry

Posted on October 18, 2019November 19, 2019 by Tim Simmons

An example of NHA's non-traditional teaching methods, mixing Geometry and Dance with a game of Dance, Dance, Transversal! Students at the Doylestown campus learned geometric angles in a quick paced game that required their feet to land on the correct intersection. Fun, educational, and challenging, the students proved they had all the right moves!

Bowman’s Tower Trip

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Tim Simmons

Yesterday Students and Staff from Doylestown and Yardley took part in a cross campus Art trip to Bowman's Tower in Washington Crossing.After ascending the 125 feet to the top of the tower, some students took photos, while others painted or sketched the amazing vistas. Afterwards a number of students took part in a short hike around the park. A fantastic fall day for all!

Parent Night Out: 9/25

Posted on September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 by Tim Simmons

Our First Parent Night Out of the 2019/20 school year is this Wednesday, September 25th at the Yardley Campus. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Doylestown Art Week

Posted on September 4, 2019November 1, 2019 by Tim Simmons

NHA is proud to participate in the Second Annual Doylestown Art Week! Our event, titled "Arts and Sweets" will showcase a variety of artwork, along with tasty treats courtesy of our English Department.The event will take place at our Doylestown campus on Thursday, September 5th, from 6 to 8pm. Doylestown's Art Week will involve 160 juried artists, 30 musical performances on fiv...

NHA Featured in Suburban Life

Posted on July 2, 2019March 11, 2021 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy & METC tutoring studio was recently featured in Suburban Life Magazine. Check out the article, reprinted here: A Place to Thrive New Hope Academy offers a supportive environment and education to meet the needs of every child. By Leigh Stuart For more than 30 years, Kathleen Rosso-Gana has dedicated her life to educating and uplifting adolesce...

The R.E.A.L Deal Newspaper Issue 4 -2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Tim Simmons

The official New Hope Academy R.E.A.L. Deal Newspaper Issue 4 is now available for Online viewing and Digital download in the form of PDF for reading on your mobile devices such as a Tablet or Smartphone! Just click the image below!

Graduation 2019

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Tim Simmons

“Fill your lives with joy” was Kathleen Rosso-Gana’s advice to New Hope Academy’s graduating class of 2019. June 7th was a day that certainly changed the worlds of many, for that was the day NHA held its 19th commencement ceremony at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel. The enthusiastic graduates smiled in anticipation as they sat among their school administrators. Family, friends,...

SPRINGFEST 2019

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by Tim Simmons

On Friday, May 17, the talented students of New Hope Academy participated in the school’s annual Springfest at the Yardley Community Centre. Emceed by NHA Director Dave Kennedy, the acts highlighted the various talents and capabilities of students from both the Yardley and Doylestown campuses. Performances included Adriana Aponte’s rendition of Hozier’s “CHerry Wine”; Oliver Dw...

Prom 2019

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 by Tim Simmons

Friday, April 12, 2019 was the night every high school student anticipates all year long - Prom Night! This year, the theme for New Hope Academy’s prom was "Old Hollywood.” Held at the Sheraton Hotel in Langhorne, PA, the evening began with the arrival of the students, when seniors could find their names on the “Walk of Fame” and guests could literally walk the red carpet! Ever...