Events Archives - New Hope Academy

Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Jack Attack

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...

The Crucible

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Jack Attack

New Hope Academy presented Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” on November 18 and 19 at the Yardley Community Centre in Yardley, PA. The talented cast and crew performed the classic drama, which tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials. The NHA Drama department would like to thank everyone involved in the production, as well as the dedicated family, friends, and faculty who attende...

Fall Picnic ’22

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Jack Attack

Students and staff from both the Yardley and Doylestown campuses descended on Core Creek Park for New Hope Academy’s annual Fall Picnic on Friday, October 7th, 2022. The weather was perfect for walks in the woods, basketball, football, dancing, frisbee golf, card games, and simply enjoying each other’s company. Students were treated to a lovely lunch provided by NHA. The B...

Magic Day at NHA- 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Tim Simmons

The magic of St. Patrick’s Day came early this year, as New Hope Academy celebrated held its annual “Magic Day” on Friday, March 15. Festooned in green and surrounded by shamrocks, students and staff from both campuses gathered at the Yardley campus and were treated to the talents of a magician, an NHA tradition. This year, attendees were lucky enough to be entertained by...

NHA welcomes David Tuck, a Holocaust survivor.

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Tim Simmons

On Thursday, April 20, New Hope Academy had the honor of hosting David Tuck, a Holocaust survivor. Mr. Tuck was accompanied by Geoffrey Quinn, Education Director for the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center. The presentation began with Mr. Quinn giving a brief presentation of the Holocaust. Students were informed of the events that led up to the Nazi occupation of Eu...

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...

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 ...

Behind the Scenes: Up The Down Staircase

Posted on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 by Tim Simmons

Riiiiiiiinnnnnnnggggg ... Went the school bell on New Hope Academy's production of UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE. 16 student actors, and 5 musicians and tech crew members performed the comedic play in front of an enthusiastic audience made up of parents, family, teachers, friends and NHA alumnae. The classic stage comedy imitated life as it told the story of a young teacher beginning h...

Trenton Thunder: Visit and Game

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Tim Simmons

The recognition by the Thunder, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, was a part of the team’s annual HOPE Week (Helping Others Persevere and Excel), which honors organizations who consistently help, motivate, and give back to their communities. On Wednesday, September 2, players and coaches from the baseball team stopped by the school’s Yardley campus to se...

Summerfest 2015

Posted on August 10, 2015August 11, 2015 by Tim Simmons

New Hope Academy held its annual SummerFest at its Yardley campus on Thursday, August 6, 2015. SummerFest traditionally features the students and staff who are involved in the Extended School Year (ESY) program. This year’s theme was “Blues and Reggae” and the performers did not disappoint! The show opened with the multi-talented Taylor, who not only sang Louis’ Armstrong’s cla...