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New Hope-Solebury School District
Engaging, Enriching, and Empowering All Students through a World-Class Education
#NHSSD Weekly eNews
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This week's eNews looks back at our recent community events, St. Baldrick's and the Robert Nagg Memorial Game, examines our capstone APEX project as our seniors near their graduation, and includes some highlights from athletics. There are lots of community happenings, too! | |
St. Baldrick's and Robert Nagg Memorial Game | |
The New Hope-Solebury St. Baldrick's community effort culminated with the first in-person event in three years last Saturday, May 14. We watched as over 60 students, staff, and local residents "braved the shave" to support pediatric cancer research. High school student volunteers helped by hosting carnival games and arts and crafts activities while community businesses donated raffle prizes and silent auction items, provided sponsorships, and sold their locally made goods for this important cause. The entire community has a role to play in St. Baldrick's, and with your support, we helped to raise $175,000 this year, bringing the cumulative giving total to approximately $1.4 Million. The Robert Nagg Memorial Game was also held last Saturday for the first time on our new turf. Recent alumni soccer players competed against our current boys and girls teams, no matter the rain! The event helped to raise approximately $3,500 this year for stadium improvements. Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported these treasured New Hope-Solebury community events. | |
APEX Projects: Real-World Learning | |
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The New Hope-Solebury School District Senior APEX Project is a culminating, student-directed experience completed by every senior as they begin a transitional time of life. Students are asked to engage their interests and curiosity to initiate, develop, and engage in an real-world learning opportunity outside of our campus. Students job shadow, intern with a business or organization, conduct informational interviews, volunteer, and make observational notes offsite, such as in museums or community parks.
Senior Cameron Kolinchak is using the opportunity to intern with a New Jersey-based architecture firm. In his first week there, he has already shadowed three architects at varying points in their projects, visited a completed project site, revised incomplete finish legends and schedules, and even made the decision on which stain color will be used on the doors of a real project. He shared that, "just being in the work environment is so beneficial. It is unlike anything most high schoolers have experienced. In the real world, there's no class or homework. Rather, there are tasks to be done, and people that rely on you. Having that responsibility at high school age is another level of preparation."
Senior Megan Lawson is exploring her passion for government and politics interning with Commissioner Harvie of Bucks County. She has learned about the role of the county commissioners and the challenges and decisions they are positioned to make for local residents. She shared, "I believe that APEX is a valuable experience because letting students take their own path for three weeks allows them to choose something they're passionate about, and they can become excited for their futures. It also teaches them valuable lessons about hard-work and dedication."
The APEX Handbook
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Athletics Points of Pride | |
Our athletic teams celebrated their seniors this month. Congratulations to the students for their efforts and dedication, both this year and throughout their athletic experience at NHSSD. Go Lions! | |
Senior Kyle Northrup has accepted an opportunity to continue athletics at the collegiate level, signing to run track for Gettysburg College. | |
Sophomore Maddie Thistlewaite scored her 100th career lacrosse goal in their game against Cheltenham High School last week. | |
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Congratulations to the boys' and girls' varsity track 4 x 800m relay team members, who won first place in the District 1 AA Championship Meet and will move on to the PIAA State Championship Meet next weekend.
Team Members (pictured above): Kyle Northrup, Aidan Ferraez, Jack Feehan, Cameron Kolinchak, Skylar High, Naava Richlin, Nina Meixler, and Caroline Berman.
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NEW DATE!
Join us for a rescheduled special presentation, The History of Knowledge, with NHSSD faculty member Fred Achenbach on Wednesday, June 1 at the Free Library of New Hope and Solebury.
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View this fun video featuring librarian Mrs. Whyte and physical education teacher Mr. DiTulio with information for their Strong Bodies, Strong Minds program next week. Community members are invited to share in the fun by joining us for a Book Fair at Lahaska Bookshop on Wednesday, May 25. | |
Solebury Soccer is forming a new team for rising 2nd or 3rd grade boys born in 2014. Although tryouts have passed, the soccer club is happy to accept any late sign ups in order to create a team! Email Joe Kellogg or Elizabeth Gabrielson for more information. | |
New Hope-Solebury Cares and our HS TODAY Club hosted a panelist discussion on May 12 to inform students about substance abuse, the One Pill Can Kill campaign, and the Good Samaritan Law. We invite the community to share in this resource via this video. | |
The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will perform a family concert on Sunday, June 5 at 5PM at South Hunterdon Regional High School. Proceeds benefit the Fisherman’s Mark Hurricane Ida Relief Fund, assisting those still in need of help. | |
The New Hope Solebury Community Association presents the Rob Eichem Memorial Baseball Tournament, June 24-26 at the New Hope-Solebury High School. Learn more about this 13U/14U tournament on 60/90 fields here. | |
Bring your lawn chair and join New Hope Helping to kick off their Summer Concert Series next Thursday, May 26 on the UES Lawn with the Tone Prophets and a special appearance from the NHS Jazz Ensemble. | |
Our Lions coaching staff and field hockey players will host the NHS Lions Youth Field Hockey Camp from Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 14. All proceeds benefit the HS field hockey program. | |
Solebury Parks and Recreation will host summer camps at Pat Livezey Park starting July 5. Activities include sports, theme days, arts & crafts, music, science programs, water programs, karate instruction, magic shows, and more. | |
Join local Girl Scout Troop 21724 for a Spring Yard Sale tomorrow, Saturday, May 21 from 8A-12P. A portion of the profits will support local charities, including St. Baldrick's. | |
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Registration is now open for the Lambertville/New Hope Ramblers' football and cheerleading programs for children ages 5-14. Register and learn more at lnh-ramblers.com.
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New Hope-Solebury School District
180 West Bridge Street New Hope, PA 18938
Phone: 215-862-5372
Fax: 215-862-2906
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