Springfest 2026

Every year, New Hope Academy holds two talent shows, Winterfest and Springfest. On March 15th, 2026, NHA held its most recent showcase. This performance was one of the most diverse shows our school has ever had, with the widest mix of genres and amount of audience interaction. So many people were involved this time around, and it went off without a hitch, song after song, dance...
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Prom 2026

Take your partner’s hand and grasp it tightly, feeling the warmth of their skin. Step into the ballroom, your steps in sync, you first feel the tile of the floor beneath the soles of your shoes. The click-clacking reverberates through the air, until you feel your feet begin to sink into the carpet of the lobby. Your friends welcome you, and the decorations wink at you, luring y...
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Alice By Heart

For over twenty years, the New Hope Academy theater program has been on a steady uphill climb, moving towards greatness under the fierce leadership and wisdom of theater director Jenna Parilla-Alvino, and NHA’s most recent show, Alice by Heart, solidifies that journey. It is a tale of wonder, love, war, friendship, and most importantly, grief, NHA’s 20th annual spring musical w...
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Winterfest 2026

Every year, New Hope Academy puts on a variety show featuring some of its incredibly talented student body, showcasing a diverse range of talents across our community. This year’s Winterfest was a success, featuring twenty acts of solo singing, duets, groups, and dancing. Students and staff alike spend months in preparation for the big day, and most of our student and staff bod...
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Peddler’s Village Trip 2025

New Hope Academy’s Art Department has been taking semi-annual trips to Peddler’s Village for several years now, however, this year’s was extra special, as it came with a new motivation: admiring and garnering votes for NHA’s very own scarecrow. “Wise Old Owl,” NHA’s official scarecrow submitted in the “Traditional” category, was created by Yardley art teachers Jen Miller and Je...
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Gettysburg Trip 2025

On November 7th, 2025, 16 students and six staff members from New Hope Academy went on a school trip to the Gettysburg National Military Park. This trip is an annual visit for the school, one that’s important for students to return to each year. Imagine being a Confederate soldier in 1863, wearing an outfit made of cotton and wool in around 80°F weather in July while carrying ...
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New York City Trip 2025

In between long-winded lessons, countless home practice assignments, and lengthy days of bitter winter, New Hope Academy’s annual trip to New York City serves as a serene break to the lengthy second quarter. For weeks, the trip is eagerly anticipated by both staff and students alike, as attendants converse about what to wear, what stores to visit, and what teacher they will be ...
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NHA’s Fall Picnic 2025

On October 10th, the students and staff of New Hope Academy came together for our annual Fall Picnic. Participants departed from their respective campuses in school vans and staff vehicles around 9:30 a.m. and drove straight to Core Creek Park for a day of food, entertainment, and strengthening our community through shared school experiences. Some of the activities offere...
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Thanksgiving Feast 2025

Thanksgiving, the holiday that celebrates being with family, eating too much, and enjoying what you have. Everyone is thankful for something, this includes everyone at New Hope Academy. On November 25th, both campuses gathered at Yardley to have a feast fit for kings and queens with all the fixings: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, caesar salad, and of course, mashed potato...
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Renaissance Faire Trip 2025

Last year, New Hope Academy held a trip to the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. The trip was a massive success, so this year the trip was held again, but this time things were different. At the fair, there were going to be many competitions between schools, including a choir competition, and NHA was competing. Excitement was high as the NHA choir practiced for weeks leading up t...
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