Tim Simmons, Author at New Hope Academy

Safe 2 Say

Posted on June 15, 2022September 15, 2023 by Tim Simmons

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals, especially within social media, from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to “say something” BEFORE it is too late. With Safe2Say Something, it’s easy and confide...

Senior Night 2022

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy held its annual Senior Season Kick-Off Ceremony on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Seniors, their parents/guardians, and many of NHA’s staff gathered together at the Yardley campus to celebrate this exciting time of year. Everyone was promised that the rest of the year would fly by and before they knew it, they would be in their caps and gowns, accepting thei...

Valentine’s Day 2022

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Tim Simmons

Love was in the air on Monday, February 14, 2022 at the Valentine's Day celebrations at New Hope Academy's Yardley and Doylestown campuses. In keeping with tradition, the Prom Committee held its bake sale, where they sold cupcakes, homemade Oreos, and brownies. Previously-purchased candy bags and carnations, an NHA tradition, were then distributed. Some were sent from frien...

NHA Presents: CLUE

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy proudly presented “Clue: On Stage” on November 19 and 20, 2021 at the Yardley Community Centre in Yardley, PA. The talented cast and crew performed the comedic farce, which tells the story of a most unusual dinner party that evolves into a murder mystery. Based on the classic board game, the play stars the classic characters - Colonel Mustard, Mrs...

Gettysburg Trip 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021December 4, 2023 by Tim Simmons

On October 22nd, 2021, students from US History one and two traveled West to Gettysburg, PA to experience history in real time. They started the day in the town center at the Blue and Gray Bar and Grill for lunch before driving to Devil's Den. There the students studied war strategies like line formations and learned about the specific events and people that turned the tide...

Peddler’s Village Art Trip

Posted on October 18, 2021December 4, 2023 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy students visited Peddler’s Village, located in Lahaska, PA, on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Every fall, Peddler’s Village displays scarecrows that are designed and created by Philadelphia-area residents, businesses, and organizations. Students from the Yardley and Doylestown campuses enjoyed the creative autumn displays that were separated into var...

Fall Picnic 2021

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy held its annual fall picnic on Friday, October 1st at Core Creek Park. Students and staff from the Yardley and Doylestown campuses gathered together to officially kick off the school year. The picnics are a prime opportunity for everyone to get better acquainted, as well as a chance to welcome new teachers and students to NHA. The menu included hot ...

Graduation 2021

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Tim Simmons

On Thursday, June 17, 2021, New Hope Academy’s class of 2021 officially graduated, thus ending their high school careers and beginning the next chapters of their lives. Held at the Makefield Highlands Golf Club, the enthusiastic graduates smiled in anticipation as they sat among their school administrators. Family, friends, and teachers proudly watched from the audience. ...

2020 Graduation

Posted on June 29, 2020July 23, 2020 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy was incredibly honored to host not just one but six 20th Commencement Ceremonies on June 26, 2020. It was a ceremony that was unparalleled and unprecedented, but it was one of the proudest days in the history of the school. After experiencing a pandemic that brought isolation, anxiety, and a virtual fourth quarter, the Class of 2020 finally received their h...

Statement from NHA

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Tim Simmons

As New Hope Academy stands firmly to the idea of inclusivity, there is a civil movement that we must address. America was founded on the ideals of integration and cultural diffusion. Americans are hurt and in pain because of the mis-treatment of our fellow African-Americans. We are aware that our system is broken, and it must be fixed. We have to break the chains of bondage and...