Author: EdDirector

Just a reminder…

No School on Friday, October 8th for Professional Development and No School on Monday, October 11, 2021 for Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

School will reopen on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Flowers and Vegetables abound…from seed to seedling to plant!

Human Ecology is making Salsa, Sauce, and Pickles with our vegetable harvest each week!

Amazing students, outstanding staff, and remarkable school!

Be Here…Be YOU…BELONG

On Thursday, August 12, 2021 our students and staff performed in front of students, families, and staff. The performances included poetry reading, singing, dancing, and a percussion performance with buckets and more.

So proud of our Students, Staff and School! Thank you Ms. Sen…your inspiration shined!

Summer School ends on Friday, August 13, 2021. Thank you to our staff and students for their participation and achievements this summer. Returning after our COVID Hybrid year was challenging…but we persevered and found opportunities to grow and change.

I am so proud of our Villa of Hope School!

School will reopen for the 2021-2022 school year on September 8, 2021…

WELCOME Back Students and Staff!

On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 our Summer Work Based Learning Program sponsored a Garden Party. Thank you to Miss Fennessy and her students for planning and organizing. Our Human Ecology and Art Work Based Learning Programs participated.

We enjoyed hosting many parents and family members, along with our Villa of Hope Executive Leadership Team. Our visitors raved about the flowers, the vegetables, and the snacks provided.

Our Art program sold paper products they made this summer as part of their papermaking program. They also painted an amazing mural in our ISS room.

Thank you all, we are so proud of what you have accomplished this summer!

We will be closing school June 25th through July 5th for a small Summer Break. The Summer ESY Program begins on Tuesday, July 6th. Enjoy the Time! See you Soon!

Summer ESY Program will run from July 6th through August 13th. School will be closed the following few weeks for a much deserved Summer Break. School will reopen fully on Wednesday, September 8th. See you in the Fall!

Our Graduating Seniors were surrounded by their Villa of Hope School Family…

The Executive Leadership Team, The Operational Leadership Team, Managers, Supervisors, Teachers, Staff, Parents/Guardians, and More on Monday, June 21, 2021.

The Commencement Ceremony started with the Star Spangled Banner sung by Ilse, poems of inspiration by Teya, Marcus, Max and Dalton…the finale…Stand By Me sung by Scott!

A beautiful night, an inspirational ceremony, and a Celebration like no other!

We are so very proud of our 2021 Graduating Seniors…your journey begins…your potential is promising…We Wish you Happiness and SUNSHINE!

Thank you to Assemblyman Meeks and his team for visiting Villa of Hope School today, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Assemblyman Meeks toured the school and visited informally with our students in special area classes that included technology and art. He then spent some time speaking with our Quad 1 youth…he shared his story and a little about his work with the Legislature. Following his visit with Quad 1 he spent time chatting with Quad 3. Our youth had many questions, some of which addressed the challenges of racism and diversity in our Rochester community. Assemblyman Meeks also asked our students questions regarding their experience at Villa of Hope School, what they aspire to do and be, and how he can help improve their opportunities well into the future.

Thank you again Assemblyman…your willingness to engage and connect with our students and staff at Villa of Hope School is valued and appreciated. Please come back and visit us again soon!

Check out our Gardenscapes this Spring! Thank you to our Horticulture team that includes our students, of course…inspired by Aaron Schnittman, Danielle Oldenburg, Erin Fennessy, and Wendy Stahl. Our Spring Flower Sale was a success! We have beautified our campus…

Much to be proud of!