A Tribute to Ms. Debbie

Debbie Spotleson, Executive Administrative Assistant at Sierra Academy for over 10 years, says goodbye to her family at Sierra to take on a new position supporting the organization in a role in the Human Resources Department. We are very excited for the opportunity she has worked so hard for and we will never have another Ms. Debbie. Debbie has been a cornerstone at Sierra Academy for 11 years. She is a wealth of knowledge and she is always willing to help. She is the smiling face that greets students, staff, and visitors daily. [...]

A Tribute to Ms. Debbie2021-03-08T17:19:07-05:00

Santiago’s Example

Santiago is a kind, respectful, and hardworking student, who's always positive in every way. He is always eager to learn and has excellent participation in class. He is very responsible and consistently puts forth his best effort to succeed academically. Santiago strives to do the right thing and sets a great example for others to follow. We are so proud of this hardworking young man and he is very deserving of this month's Student Spotlight for our school. Great job Santiago! Learn more about our school today.

Santiago’s Example2021-03-08T15:30:01-05:00

Celebrating Diversity

The students of Academic 3 recently had the pleasure of hosting children's author (and SESI employee) Nichole Rages for a reading of her book "The Girl with the Magic Tummy." This book is a part of a multicultural series celebrating differences and fostering cultural harmony. Alongside the reading, Nichole provided South Korean candy, chips, and pancakes for the students to enjoy. The students gave the experience two thumbs up! Learn more about our school today.

Celebrating Diversity2021-04-29T13:19:03-04:00

Young Author’s Competition

Several of our students at The High Road School of Cecil County participated in the Young Author's Competition, submitting writing pieces about what Black History Month means to them. Below are the pieces from our finalists! “What Black History Month Means to Me” By: Drew Black History month is a time for reflection No equality deserves an objection Being treated unfairly makes me sad Watching my friends be wronged makes me mad Black History month we should all be proud Of those who didn’t follow the crowd Today we can all have fun At Strasburg, together as [...]

Young Author’s Competition2022-02-14T16:30:47-05:00

Mr. W’s Last Day

Mr. W’s Last Day: Friday, March 5, 2021 was Mr. Wilkie’s last day at High Road School of Massachusetts. As part of his goodbye party, our student Jamani matched outfits for the day! Jamani chose to match outfits with Mr. W. because “he’s been a positive influence” on Jamani since he began as a student at High Road School of Massachusetts in January 2021. Staff will miss Mr. W.’s sense of humor, motivation to help our students and their families, and his high energy. As a TA in Ms. Costa’s classroom, Mr. W. made [...]

Mr. W’s Last Day2021-05-12T16:04:21-04:00

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

The Sierra School of Gilbert & Sierra Day Program know that diverse, inclusive communities are the strongest. We recognize the barriers that people with disabilities still face in connecting to their communities. March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Learn more about our school today.

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month2021-03-02T21:30:11-05:00

Ms. Costa’s Science Experiment

Last week, students in Ms. Costa’s 11-12 grade class participated in a science experiment about tooth enamel. Students put an egg in various liquids (milk, Coke, vinegar, and Sunny Delight). After 7 days, the students removed the eggs to see what effect the liquids had on their shells, much like the effects they would have on human teeth. Most interesting was the vinegar egg. The vinegar stripped off the shell and the remainder of the egg bounced! Learn more about High Road School today!

Ms. Costa’s Science Experiment2021-04-28T20:41:51-04:00

Learning The Value Of Money

Students at High Road School of New London learned how to count return change! They also learned to recognize different coins and their value, keywords such as earnings, savings, and spending, and they learned to understand where money comes from and why it's a necessary part of our everyday lives.

Learning The Value Of Money2021-04-28T19:50:34-04:00