March 2017 - New Hope Academy

St Patrick’s Day 2017

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Tim Simmons

The magic of St. Patrick's Day was in the air at New Hope Academy’s annual celebration, held on Friday, March 17 in Yardley. Clad in different shades of green and surrounded by festive decor, the students and staff from both campuses gathered together to enjoy the talents of a magician, an NHA St. Patrick’s Day tradition.This year, attendees were entertained by the comedy magic...

Science Olympiad -2017

Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Tim Simmons

On March 1, 12 students from New Hope Academy participated in the Southeast PA Regional Science Olympiad competition at Neumann University. The Science Olympiad, an international nonprofit organization, features tournaments comprised of rigorous academic interscholastic competitions. The competitions consist of a series of individual and team events, which students prepare for ...

Senior Season Kickoff 2017

Posted on March 3, 2017March 3, 2017 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy held its annual Senior Season Kick-Off Ceremony on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Seniors, their parents/guardians, and many of NHA’s staff gathered together at the Yardley campus to celebrate this exciting time of year. Kathy Rosso-Gana, president of NHA, welcomed everyone and promised that the rest of the year was going to fly by; before the seniors would know i...

The Secret Codes of Slaves presentation at NHA

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Tim Simmons

A quilt from Linda Salley's presentation at New Hope Academy

In recognition of Black History Month, the students and staff at New Hope Academy in Yardley welcomed Linda Salley, the president of the African-American Museum of Bucks County, to the campus on Thursday, February 23. Ms. Salley’s engrossing presentation centered around the codes that slaves used to communicate with each other on the Underground Railroad.One example was in the ...

Valentine’s Day at NHA

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy helped spread the love this Valentine’s Day at its annual round table assembly. Students and staff from both campuses gathered together at Yardley to celebrate the holiday.After meeting in the Family Room, NHA president Kathy Rosso-Gana posed a question to the audience: if money was no object, how would you spread love in the world? Many students were eager to ...