Every October, staff and students from our schools participate in a ‘Week of Respect’ which in support of Bully Prevention month. This is a perfect opportunity to reinforce the expected behaviors that foster a safe, kind and respectful learning environment. Throughout the week, students and staff at our schools as well as Administrative staff joined […]
Archway held its 9th Annual Cancer Awareness Walk on Friday, October 11th and thanks to you, it was another success! We would like to give a special shout out to our staff, clients, families and local community, including the Waterford Township Police Department, for supporting Archway Programs. The goal of the event is to educate […]
How A-maize-ing are these scarecrows? Our Just Kids Program and our social enterprise business, Blue Violet Flowers and Gifts, both participated in this year’s Scarecrows on the Avenue community event hosted by the Waterford Civic And Events Association (WTCEA). Each of the scarecrows represented a group, organization and/or business in the Atco community. It’s a […]
Cooper’s Poynt Principal John Petsch and Executive Director Susan Lafferty hosted an Open House at our Camden campus on October 10th. Case Managers, Child Study Teams, Education Administrators and Directors from all of the local Camden County public school districts attended the event to see Archway’s highly supportive and integrated APSSD program. Attendees met Archway […]
If you have been to Archway’s main campus and entered the Administrative Building recently, then you will recognize Mr. Kadeem Shamsid-Deen (pictured below). Kadeem is one of our newer employees who currently serves as part-time Receptionist in Archway’s Administrative Building located on the main campus headquarters. Kadeem first expressed interest in obtaining gainful employment since […]
Archway has officially launched a new program under the Human Services Department, for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Supported Employment Program helps clients determine areas of interest based on skill sets, strengths and previous work experience. Staff provides on-site job training and help find job opportunities from local businesses. This program gives individuals with disabilities […]
One of our ACT clients came up with the idea of organizing a Grease inspired event. Daniel B. put together a group of clients who were interested in being a part of the event and then chose the songs. ACT clients performed the following songs: · “Grease” · “Summer Nights” · “Sandy” · “Hopelessly Devoted” […]
This month, clients from our Adult Counseling and Therapy (ACT) Program enjoyed pet therapy. Thank you to our special guests, FURever As Friends, for coming to Washington Township! Archway staff and clients are already counting down the days until the next visit. Pet Therapy features many benefits for our ACT clients including but not limited […]
Both partial care youth programs, HOPE and DISCOVER, held their own Olympic inspired event this year. The PCS Olympics consists of eclectic games and team spirited competition. In preparation for the event, each group room worked as a team to develop a poster with their unique names, such as The Crushers, Kings & Queens, Mr. […]
Inspired by the Special Olympics, the Archway Games is an a fun annual event held by Archway School staff, that gives students an opportunity to compete in activities, work on skills including fine and gross motor, team building and sportsmanship. All of our students get an opportunity to interact with each other on different levels […]
