Happy New [School] Year & Welcome (Back)! To say that the beginning of a new academic year is my favorite time of year is an understatement! For me, there is very little that compares to the feeling of…
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In a conversation with a student this month, we were discussing what she was going to do over the summer. She has a litany of activities planned, but the conversation eventually got around to what she was thinking…
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If you have a teenager living in your home, it’s likely that you’ve heard something about “13 Reasons Why” in the last few weeks.  You might be wondering what that means or you may be fully aware that…
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On Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, Harrisburg Academy showed the 2016 documentary film, “SCREENAGERS,” to more than 150 parents, faculty, staff, and community members.  Following the film screening, the group engaged in round-table discussions about family contracts, school policies,…
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It may seem like a simple thing, and perhaps quite obvious, but Harrisburg Academy cannot and would not be the community it is today if it weren’t for our parent community.  Parents partnering with the school community —…
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“I’m having a harder time with the transition into middle school than my child” is something I overheard at a recent school event.  I have spent some time over the last few days really reflecting on this statement,…
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Harrisburg Academy teachers and classrooms are very fortunate to have an amazing and supportive group of parents.  From field trips, to presentations of ethnic celebrations from around the world, to classroom parties, parents play a pivotal role as...
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I am originally from the great state of Washington, so I was not particularly happy with the way the Super Bowl game ended; but I must go on record as acknowledging that it was the most enjoyable football…
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At Harrisburg Academy, education of the “whole child” is our number one priority — and not just for the faculty, staff, and administration, but our parents, students, and alumni, as well.  Every family enrolled at the Academy prioritizes…
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I was mortified.  I had been called from the audience of children and parents, and standing right next to me as I sat on the stage was a skeleton puppet.  Leering and jeering, he taunted me as he…
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