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We’re taking a trip back to 1986 for today’s Flashback Friday. Ferris Bueller had his day off, and the students from The Breakfast Club were still popular. Aqua Net was holding all that big hair in place, and leg warmers were all the rage with the Flashdance fashion trend. Everyone received a “Kiss” from Prince, […]

In honor of our 15th Annual Hands Around the Lake Autism Walk, which took place earlier this week, we want to take a moment to reflect on our 9th Annual Autism Walk, held in 2012. For those of you following Archie’s adventures, he has a tradition of appearing in photos quite often; here, you can […]

Community Unites for Archway Programs’ Annual Hands Around the Lake Autism Walk: A Day of Awareness and Support We are pleased to report that the rain held off, and the clouds did not dampen the festivities during Archway Programs’ Annual Hands Around the The annual event serves as an opportunity to bring the community together […]

Leader of the Year, Mickie Patetta, DDD Director (left) with George Richards, CEO/CFO Employee of the Year, Scott Peggs, Maintenance (left) with George Richards, CEO/CFO Employee of the Year, Dennis Davis, Cooper’s Poynt Paraprofessional (right) with George Richards, CEO/CFO Archway Programs held its Annual Employee Awards Breakfast for 2025 at the Upper School Career Center […]

This April, and continuing throughout the year, Archway Programs is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 60 years of service to our community! To honor this occasion, we will share some of our favorite moments from six decades of service with Flashback Fridays! Did you know Archway Programs began in 1965 as Camp Happy Times, a small […]

Affiliate Partners from all areas of The Wood’s System of Care (WSOC) gathered on Tuesday, March 4, at the Archway Programs’ Upper School in Atco, NJ, for a “Woods Global, Woods Local” Lunch and Learn.  The Lunch and Learns are part of a broader initiative to promote information sharing across the entire care system. Directors […]

On February 27th, Archway Upper School celebrated Black History Month with music, recitations, history, and dance. Staff, students, and guests entertained and informed a packed audience about the many accomplishments of African Americans throughout history. Ms. Erica opened the Annual Black History Program with a beautiful rendition of “Lift Every Voice (The Black National Anthem).” […]

During Black History Month celebrations at Archway Programs, both Lower and Upper School students and staff were treated to an impressive performance by the Zuzu African Acrobats, a skilled troupe from Tanzania. The Lower School audience enjoyed a captivating blend of music, dance, and acrobatics, including human pyramids and juggling, alongside insights into the history […]

Lower School staff members transformed the all-purpose room into a magical winter wonderland with festive lights, holiday music, and piles of snow in preparation for a special visitor. The sound of jingle bells and a resounding Ho-Ho-Ho greeted students as the jolly old elf, Santa, entered the building. Students and staff, some dressed in their […]

Upper School staff and students were excited for Breakfast with Santa this morning! Everyone enjoyed hot pancakes, sausage, and fruit for breakfast! After everyone finished their breakfast, the guest of honor arrived; Santa Claus caused quite a stir as he met with each student, surprising them with lots of holiday gifts. Of course, a visit […]