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 […]
On December 11-12th, Lower School students delighted parents, guardians, guests, and staff during the Annual Holiday Concert on Wednesday and Thursday. This year’s theme was “Holiday in Hollywood.” Students performed songs from their favorite TV shows and movies, such as Frozen, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the […]
On Wednesday, November 27th, Lower School students enjoyed the exciting once-a-year opportunity to “Punk the Staff.” The students loved every minute of it as they carried out “punishments” for each staff member, kindly, of course! First up was Miss Samantha, who was color-bombed with brightly-colored chalk! Miss Kelly followed the blast of colors by shaking […]
On Wednesday, October 16, staff, students, program participants, friends, and family gathered at the Archway Campus for the 14th Annual Archway Bridge of Hope Cancer Walk. The annual event, now in its 14th year, supports those in our community battling cancer. Last year, Archway students and staff donated proceeds from the Bridge of Hope […]
