NHA Presents “Murder on the Orient Express”

It was the climax of suspense, the contact of skin-chilling winds, and the swinging of the Yardley Community Center doors. On November 15 and 16, 2024, NHA put together a live production of Murder on the Orient Express, a well-known story with multiple iterations. At the beginning of the morning show on the 15th, Friday, the school-wide cast gathered at the YCC long before the ...
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NHA’s Fall Picnic 2024

On Friday, October 11, 2024 New Hope Academy attended their annual fall picnic. As students arrived, the pavilion was revealed through the dissipating steam from the overworking grill. It was a chilly morning, as we all gathered next to the lake for yet another memory to make. The picnic itself was massive. There were four tables topped with food, along with constant bur...
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Thanksgiving Feast 2024

The thanks we give, no one big or small is forgotten. Friends reunite with glee and full bellies. Through the years of graduation, the class of 2025 has grown with love and camaraderie. “The food was amazing, especially the desserts. I really loved the pumpkin pie, and it’s a good preparation for the real Thanksgiving,” said Danny Hampton (‘29). The seniors were placed in th...
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Honoring Hispanic Heritage

As Fall begins, New Hope Academy celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latino culture with students and staff from both campuses. On September 25th, the student performers begantheir day by discuss-ing their personal heritage, presenting Latino countries as well as Spanish speaking countries and educating others about Hispanic culture and those who have influenced it. Ryan T...
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Yestercades Trip 2023

NHA took a trip to Somerville, NJ on Tuesday, July 18 to visit Yestercades. Students had an afternoon filled with retro arcade cabinets, console games, pool, and pinball. After curing their Pac-Man fever, the gang went to a local pizza shop and had lunch before visiting the local shops. It was the perfect day for comics, games, and high-score bragging rights. &n...
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Graduation 2023

"We need all the HOPE we can get..." was Kathleen Rosso-Gana’s advice to New Hope Academy’s graduating class of 2023. June 2nd was the day NHA held its 23nd commencement ceremony at the Sheraton Bucks County Hotel in Langhorne, PA. The ceremony was lead by Tiffany Trunell who is the Head of School at New Hope Academy. The enthusiastic graduates smiled in anticipation as they ...
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Thanksgiving 2022

On November 20, New Hope Academy’s students and staff gathered for the annual Thanksgiving Day Feast, which serves as the unofficial kick-off to the upcoming holiday season. Attendees shared examples of gratitude and Thanksgiving Day traditions, which included spending time with family and watching football and holiday movies. Students were served a traditional Thanksgiving mea...
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NHA Featured in Suburban Life

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...
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Blue Magic: NHA Chess

At New Hope Academy, chess has been successfully integrated into the curriculum, students learn that chess is much more than a game; it is an interdisciplinary blend of competition, fun, art, and science. By approaching chess academically, students gain essential skills for chess and life. Nha Chess team members, Arsh Jorhi, Devon Hamilton, and Oliver Tenney pose with their...
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Holiday Feast 2018

  On Thursday, December 20, New Hope Academy’s students and staff gathered together at the Yardley campus for the annual Holiday Feast. This event serves as the capstone to the holiday season, enabling all in attendance the opportunity to celebrate the special time of year. Before the luncheon, students and staff shared stories of holiday traditions, which...
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