In 2021 a student asked Ms. Fannisha Dreher, Upper School Special Education Teacher, about learning how to garden and grow vegetables. The inquiry led Ms. Dreher to inquire about and request garden boxes for an open area outside the Upper School, offering students an opportunity to plant a vegetable garden. Since adding the boxes, […]
Congratulations to the Upper School Class of 2023! Students, teachers, parents, guardians, and staff gathered to celebrate a special milestone for our graduating class. Hugs, tears, and joy were abundant as teachers said goodbye, and parents and guardians beamed with pride as Mr. Mark, Upper School Principal, presented the graduates with their diplomas. Congratulations to […]
On May 24th, students and staff from Archway Upper and Lower Schools gathered to celebrate the partnership between the Archway Career Center and local businesses. Master of Ceremonies Mark Jones and Ariela Rosario started the celebration with an introduction to the Executive Director of Education, Susan Lafferty, to deliver the Welcome to attendees. Keynote […]
Cloudy skies and misty rain did not dampen the spirits or quell the excitement of the long-awaited grand opening of the Advanced Abilities Day Program (AADP). Located in Sewell, NJ, the new program will offer services to adults with developmental or physical disabilities transitioning from a school environment or those needing daily socialization, life skill […]
Friday, April 21, 2023, Archway Programs held its Employee Awards Breakfast at the Upper School in the Career Center. George Richards, CEO/CFO, presented employees with awards honoring their years of dedication to Archway Programs. Francis Gervasio, Archway Accountant, was awarded Employee of the Year, and John Petsch, Lower School Principal, was presented with the Leader […]
Archway Programs held its annual Hands Around the Lake walk Thursday morning. Music set the pace as family, friends, and neighbors walked around the beautiful Archway Campus to promote awareness and raise funds for those on the autism spectrum. Bright ribbons and decorations marked the way for participants as they walked along the route surrounding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
