May is sports banquet time!  It’s that time of the year that we recognize the accomplishments of our student-athletes from the years’ sports seasons.  It’s exciting and rewarding to our students to be recognized by their coaches and…
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Harrisburg Academy strongly supports the involvement of parents and families in the educational experiences of our students.  We agree with the research that states parental involvement is a key ingredient in assisting children in being successful in school. …
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Andras S. ’15, an international student from Hungary Harrisburg Academy students learn more than just facts — they participate in deep, authentic learning and graduate from the Academy with extensive problem-solving skills that can be applied to nearly…
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Sitting atop a major tectonic fault, Nepal is accustomed to the tremors of the earth. But this time it was overwhelmed by a powerful quake that killed thousands and destroyed some of the country’s most treasured temples. Past...
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Each March, hundreds of students from across the region participate in National History Day (NHD) –  like the science fair for history!  For the past two years, 8th grade history students at the Academy have participated as a course...
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Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Academy’s annual Spring Benefit. This year’s theme was “Starry, Starry Night,” and indeed, it was a beautiful night under the stars. As is often the case, members of our school…
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The Academy is proud to announce the results of the 2015 Young Alumni Survey!  The outcomes support the importance of programs unique to the Academy, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and a liberal arts education, with a…
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Date line: October 29, 2013… The Academy began preparations for the first ever Hour of Code to run during Computer Science in Education week, December 9 to 15. During that week, every student in grade K to 12…
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Last Friday was a momentous day at Harrisburg Academy with a very special beginning and an important ending. Let's start with the ending - the Middle School dance - as it's freshest in my mind.... In fact, I think...
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I recently returned from the trip of a lifetime.  Twenty-five teachers from across the country were chosen to participate in the Holocaust and Jewish Resistance for Teachers’ Program, and I was lucky enough to be one of them....
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