Students attend Connecticut Construction Career Day
December 17, 2008
On October 7, the High Road Student Learning Center and the High Road School of Wallingford’s students had an opportunity of a life time! They were able to attend The Connecticut Construction Career Day Program in Wallingford and gain some hands-on exposure in the commercial construction industry.
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High Road Student Learning Center hosts The Spectrum Unplugged
December 09, 2008
On November 20, 2008 the High Road Student Learning Center hosted a very special presentation called The Spectrum Unplugged. The panel of student experts led by executive director, Donna Swanson, came from the Focus Alternative Learning Center, Inc. in Canton.
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An Unforgettable Adventure
December 03, 2008
Ms. Amanda and Mr. Pete’s class went on an exciting adventure to see the wild ponies and explore the waters of Assateage Island National Seashore. The trip consisted of a boat tour that started when they launched from a dock in Chincoteague Island, Virginia.
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The Buffy Coleman Show
November 19, 2008
Former Harlem Wizards Basketball Trickster dazzle the High Road Schools of Southern Maryland with his skills and motivational message
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Community Book Fair
November 10, 2008
High Road School of Cecil County hosted a book fair for students, families and the community this October. The event served as a way to connect with the community while promoting a message about the importance of reading and literacy.
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California Harvest Festival
November 10, 2008
On October 29, 2008, the Northern California Sierra Schools gathered together for the second annual Harvest Festival. Approximately 50 students and staff enjoyed a wonderful festival graciously hosted by Sierra School of Solano County for the second year in a row.
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A New Era Begins
October 16, 2008
The High Road School of Southern Maryland celebrated the opening of their new building with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept 28th.
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Students Learn the Benefit of Yoga
September 10, 2008
Elena Dykas, High Road Student Learning Center school social worker and certified yoga instructor, offered an after school beginning yoga class this spring to the upper school students.
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Students Meet Holocaust Survivor
August 15, 2008
Ms. Gilleaudeau’s classroom culminated their spring reading assignment of The Dairy of Anne Frank, with a trip to New York City to visit the Anne Frank Center.
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Graduation Celebration!
June 16, 2008
Over 50 friends, family, students and staff gathered at the Sierra School of Sonoma County to join in congratulating our 6 upcoming graduating seniors.
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DC End of year show!
June 13, 2008
High Road Academy held its first End of the Year Show this year. The premise of this event was to showcase talent of students at High Road Academy of DC.
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Valentine’s Day Celebration
June 10, 2008
The High Road School of Delaware found a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this February with sports and sweets!
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Traditionally Talented - Fine Arts '08
June 02, 2008
Two years ago, a High Road School tradition was born when students had their very first opportunity to showcase their artistic, dramatic and musical talents. On that day the staff and students of the 9 schools located in Maryland/Delaware were treated to an energized experience that has become the marquee event of the school year.
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Clowning Around for a Good Cause
June 02, 2008
The High Road School of Providence was proud to be one of the major sponsors for Goodwill of Rhode Island’s annual “Walk for Work” event. The school was also able to put together the largest team for the event which raises money to help provide meaningful employment to adults with special needs all across Rhode Island!
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Washington, DC Sports Banquet
May 24, 2008
High Road Schools of Washington, DC celebrated a great year in sports at their second annual Sports Banquet. The event included a luncheon for the students, guest speakers, and presentation of awards.
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International Day at Delaware
May 23, 2008
If you visited the High Road School of Delaware this March 20th, you would have heard students speaking in different languages, tasted a variety of cuisines from all over the world and seen some amazing cultural artwork.
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Sierra School Hosts Career Day
April 24, 2008
On April 17, 2008, Sierra School at El Camino hosted our annual Career Day. The students and staff at El Camino anticipate this yearly event as a way to broaden their knowledge of different professions.
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Students Celebrate Woman's History Day
April 23, 2008
The High Road Academy in Washington, DC celebrated Women's History Day with a special luncheon. Three very special ladies came to the school to teach about self respect.
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High Road Hosts International Visitor
April 18, 2008
On February 28, 2008, High Road Middle Academy of Washington, DC had a very special guest: Mr. Jozef Sarek of Ruda Slaska, Poland.
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Sierra School Celebrates Math Day!
April 14, 2008
Sierra at Edison held their first annual Math Day in February, an fun event which focused on the development and refinement of various math skills. The event hosted 23 different math activities!
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Feeling the Spirit
March 17, 2008
Three varsity cheerleaders from a local high school brought their high-octane spirit to the students of Sierra School at Edison.
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Class Visits Botanical Gardens
March 14, 2008
Students from the High Road Primary School of DC traveled to the United States Botanical Gardens, as the culmination of their six week science unit on plant development.
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Event spotlights the puzzle of autism
March 14, 2008
Students from the High Road Student Learning Center will spent part of their weekend trying to piece together a way to help the Autism Society of Connecticut with puzzles.
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Flying off the Shelves
March 05, 2008
The High Road Academy of Prince George’s County has been long known for its commitment to reading. Ms. Wendi Howard, Reading Teacher, decided to further this commitment by producing the schools’ first ever Annual Book Fair.
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A New Era Officially Begins
December 18, 2007
The High Road Academy of Prince George’s County commemorates Grand Opening of new school building in Lanham, Maryland
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Essayists take the high road, led by baseball great’s legacy
December 08, 2007
Students from High Road Schools in Wallingford and Norwalk, wearing “High Road” baseball jerseys in Brooklyn Dodgers script with a blue No. 42 on the back, packed the Four Points Sheraton conference room to hear Sharon Robinson talk about her father’s legacy
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The Lokey Center Charity Football Tournament
November 10, 2007
Four High Road Schools participate in a Football Charity event to benefit the Lokey Center in Ekton, Maryland
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Civics Class Heads to State Capitol
October 05, 2007
Students from the Sierra School at El Camino visited their local politicians at the State Capitol in Sacramento, California last May.
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Edison Goes Hog Wild
September 25, 2007
On June 27th, the students of Sierra School at Edison were visited by Cousin Philbert and the talented Wilbert the Pig from A Merry Heart Productions.
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Walking the High Road for Autism
September 12, 2007
The High Road School of Delaware teamed with the Autism Society of Delaware to produce their first annual "Walk the High Road for Autism". As a primary sponsor, the High Road Schools had the honor of being on hand as approximately $100,000.00 was raised.
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Setting Up Our Way to a Donation
July 20, 2007
High Road School staff members participate in the 2007 Annual Volleyball Tournament in Maryland to raise Money for the Children’s Hospital in Washington DC.
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Prom
June 29, 2007
On May 4, 2007, for our current juniors and seniors, their dreams became reality. For the first time ever, the High Road Schools of Southern Maryland were proud to hold its Junior/Senior Prom. The staff of High Road School of Beltsville led the coordination for this landmark event.
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Stepping It Up
June 16, 2007
High Road School Students show off their talent, with over 150 pieces of art, at the Second Annual Fine Arts Festival on April 26, 2007 in Columbia, Maryland.
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High Road Student Inspired by National Speaker
May 29, 2007
On October 14, 2006 the Connecticut Parent’s Advocacy Center held a statewide conference with featured speaker Jonathan Mooney, who presented a talk on “Creating Possibilities When a Child Learns Differently.”
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The Chargers come to Sierra Academy
May 17, 2007
San Diego Charger, Matt Wilhem, came to the Sierra Academy of San Diego to visit the students and staff! The school showed their Charger spirit by dressing in blue and gold.
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So Others Might Eat
March 20, 2007
During the month of February 12 middle school students participated in a unique and rewarding experience by volunteering at S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat), located in Washington, DC.
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Students Dance the Night Away
March 09, 2007
What a night it was! On March 9, 2007, the students of Sierra School at El Camino held their first high school dance and gave new meaning to the phrase “dance the night away”!
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Ho! Ho! Ho!
February 27, 2007
Santa Claus once again shows that nothing is better than the Holiday Spirit.
Each year beginning the day after Thanksgiving, our schools begin preparation for the upcoming holiday season. Programs are planned, season’s greetings cards are sent, decorations are hung and most importantly, Santa Claus visits our schools and school districts to spread his jolly holiday cheer.
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Winterfest 2007
February 23, 2007
Students punch their passport through 12 different countries
The pyramids in Egypt, the finest brie in France, quesadillas in Mexico, these are just a few examples of what students & parents were able to experience in just one day.
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The High Road Staff Participates In Charity Football Event
December 03, 2006
On December 3rd, 2006 the High Road staff participated in a 2 charity football games to sponsor Santa claus anonymous.
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Against All Odds
November 15, 2006
Washington DC High Road Students complete their first season in a Flag Football league. Their teamwork and dedication to sportsmanship put other teams to shame.
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A New York State of Mind
October 30, 2006
High Road of Cecil students take a trip to the "Big Apple" as a reward for their hard work! Students had the pleasure of of visiting historic Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
May 10, 2006
The High Road School of Wallingford, sister school of the High Road Student Learning Center, celebrated its first full year on the Wallingford campus with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. The program, formerly located in Hamden, serves students with learning difficulties and accompanying social and emotional challenges.
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Breaking Barriers
April 19, 2005
Overcoming obstacles: a daunting task, but a mandate for building character and personal growth. Each of us faces adversity; it's how we respond that makes all the difference.
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Grand Opening Ceremony
October 21, 2004
On October 21st the High Road School of Prince George's County High School and the High Road School of Prince George's County Primary/Middle School held a Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The event celebrated the opening of their new facility located in Capitol Heights, Maryland. The two programs became united in this new building after the High School moved form its previous location in Clinton and the Primary/Middle from Hyattsville.
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Race for the Cure
October 09, 2004
On October 9th, the staff of the High Road Schools of Maryland joined together with area businesses (including the Baltimore Ravens, McDonalds, Ford Motor Company and Safeway) and over 16,000 other Marylanders in the annual Maryland Race For The Cure.
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Turning Shadows to Smiles
September 10, 2004
As the specter of our nation's greatest single terrorist tragedy cast its shadow on an otherwise very promising time of year for the members of the S.E.S.I. family, the Events Committee of the High Road School of Baltimore County West resolved to undertake some kind of joint project that would both unite people in joy rather than sorrow and simultaneously honor the momentousness of September 11, 2001.
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Spring '04 Sleep-Over
May 21, 2004
On May 21st, High Road School of Baltimore County (HRSB) hosted our semi-annual Sleep-Over. Students earning our highest behavioral level (Blue) were treated to a fun-filled night highlighted by an evening baseball game and culminating in a midnight "moviefest."
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6-Year Anniversary Celebration
March 18, 2004
On March 18, 2004 High Road School of Baltimore County celebrated 6 completed years of serving the students of our area. Families, Friends, community workers, colleagues, and visitors shared the day with our students celebrating our milestone. It was one of the most memorable days in our history and we were honored by the over 150 guests, staff and students, including former students.
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