Why Garden?: Occupational Therapy at Horizon Academy
May 18, 2026
Occupational therapy services at Horizon Academy are embedded throughout the day as our school Occupational Therapist (OT), Megan Nicolas, collaborates closely with classroom teachers to support students in meaningful, functional ways. Students can build foundational skills like motor coordination, body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, sensory regulation, and functional skills within the context of their regular routines and everyday learning. At Horizon Academy, occupational therapy helps create supportive environments and provide strategies so students can be successful. One way this collaboration comes to life is through our school gardens. For 10 years, Alex Hayes, Horizon Academy’s Director of Technology,…
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Murder on the Orient Express: Introducing A Novel Night 2027
May 1, 2026
In preparation for our 6th annual A Novel Night gala, we invited the Horizon Academy community to help us select the literary theme for the night. The Horizon Academy Advancement Team collected inspiring book recommendations from parents, board members, and event guests. We narrowed these recommendations to four finalists, each offering a unique opportunity for creativity, costumes, and connection to our mission. The votes are in! We are thrilled to announce that in 2027, guests will board the train for a night of mystery and intrigue with Murder on the Orient Express. Author Agatha Christie, who is believed to have…
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