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Feb 23, 2023
A Black History Month Celebration On Friday, February 17th, in honor of Black History Month, students and staff packed the Upper School gym to enjoy a Day at the Museum. Each classroom was assigned a notable African American or significant event in history. The students were tasked with researching their person or event and designing […]

Dec 12, 2022
On Thursday, December 8th, DD Services held their Annual Holiday Party at Lucien’s in Berlin, NJ. Music filled the ballroom as residents of Archway Group Homes dressed in their holiday best gathered with family, friends, and employees to celebrate the holiday season. Michelina Patetta, Director of DD Services; George Richards, CEO/CFO; Shawn Gibson, COO; Susan […]

Nov 14, 2022
For the past twelve years, Archway Programs staff, students, family, and community members have gathered around the lake centered on our beautiful campus every October. We come together to walk and show our support for loved ones, friends, and neighbors with cancer diagnoses. We walk in solidarity and pledge to do what we can to […]

Oct 19, 2022
Tuesday, October 18th, Archway Programs held its 12th Annual Cancer Walk. The annual walk strives to educate others and raise funds to support individuals living with a cancer diagnosis. The walk is a family-friendly event featuring live music, food, and a bake sale to raise funds to support those in need. A $50.00 Wawa Gift […]

May 25, 2022
Archway Programs held its Annual Employee Awards Breakfast at the Upper School Career Center on May 24th. George Richards, CEO/CFO, presented employees with awards honoring their years of dedication to Archway Programs. He also presented all three school nurses with the Employee of the Year Award for their exceptional work during the COVID crisis. Tom […]

Apr 29, 2022
Each year Archway invites staff, volunteers, and community members to join us for the Annual Hands Around the Lake event. As a community and a family, we gather to promote Autism Awareness and raise money to support those with autism at Archway Programs directly. A cool spring morning and a sparkling lake provided a beautiful […]

Mar 31, 2022
In celebration of National Puppy Day on March 23rd, Sarah Miles, Mental Health Counselor for the Archway ACT Program, brought a special guest to meet program clients. Macklin, a four-legged friend of the furry persuasion, greeted clients with a cheerful wag and a sunny disposition. He made his way around the room greeting clients and […]

Dec 9, 2021
November 2nd was Election Day at the Lower School. Students used pennies to vote for the fate of Mr. John, Miss Monica, Miss Kate, Mr. Whitney, and Miss Gina. Which candidate will be covered in Silly String, Wrapped in Toilet Paper, get Pie in the Face, show up Dressed as a Turkey, or the worst […]

Nov 5, 2021
Across Archway, Halloween celebrations were everywhere! Festivals, parties, dances, and trick or treating in school hallways, and we captured many moments on camera. We captured so many photos, we compiled them all in one place, our Fall Celebrations Photo Gallery. Lower School The Lower School celebrated Halloween by Trick or Treating on Friday. The staff did a wonderful job decorating the gym for the event, and they joined in the fun by dressing in costume. Special services created a set with […]

Oct 25, 2021
Archway held its 2021 Cancer Walk this past Wednesday. It was a beautiful fall day; the sky was clear, the air crisp and cool, and attendance was nothing short of inspiring! It was a day to show our support for friends and family, neighbors and coworkers, and anyone we care for who has been affected by cancer. Students from the Upper School, the Lower School, Cooper’s Poynt, participants from all our Archway Programs, as […]