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Jun 11, 2025
What beautiful weather for a day of fun in the sun! On June 11th, the Upper School sports field was once again home to the Annual Archway Fun Day. Upper, Lower, and Cooper’s Poynt students and staff enjoyed a day filled with sunshine, music, and fun! Students took turns working their fastball to dunk staff […]

Jun 5, 2025
On June 5th, Ms. Pam, the Upper School Secretary, opened the 2025 Upper School Graduation ceremony by welcoming everyone and introducing Mr. Mark, the Upper School Principal. Mr. Mark delivered an inspirational speech before 2025 graduate Mark J. presented bouquets to the most influential people during his academic career. Mr. Mark then presented Mark with […]

Jun 3, 2025
On Tuesday, June 3rd, the all-purpose room at the Lower School was filled with family, friends, staff, and classmates gathered to celebrate the Lower School Class of 2025. The hard work and perseverance of six Archway students brought them to this proud moment. Students presented their loved ones and mentors with beautiful bouquets, followed […]

May 29, 2025
On Thursday, May 29th, students and staff from Archway Upper School and Lower School gathered at the Upper School to celebrate the partnership between the Archway Career Center and local businesses at their 16th Annual Career Education Luncheon. Master of Ceremonies Dante Marchesani, Chance McNeill, and Mrs. Brooke Bittle, SLE Coordinator, started the celebration with […]

May 16, 2025
On May 15th and 16th, music filled the corners and halls of Archway Lower School as students showcased their talents during the Lower School Annual Spring Show. This year’s theme, “The Arts in the Elements,” came to life in the school’s all-purpose room. Students sang and played instruments, delighting friends, family, and staff in attendance. […]

Apr 25, 2025
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, […]

Apr 18, 2025
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 […]

Apr 16, 2025
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 […]

Apr 12, 2025
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 […]

Apr 4, 2025
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 […]