June is over, and summer programs at Horizon Academy have wrapped up, which means we are officially halfway through the summer! As we enter the final weeks of the break, it is so important to ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Toolkit for Parents Navigating Early Grade Literacy in Kansas City Schools Let’s face it, most parents are not literacy experts.  But not being an expert does little to take away the immense pressure parents ...

A Message from Our Head of School, Vicki Asher At Horizon Academy, our mission is clear: to empower students with language-based learning disabilities to become strategic learners and confident self-advocates. Each year, I am reminded ...

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bob Fritsch, the first teacher at Horizon Academy. Bob died peacefully earlier this week at the age of 84 at his home in Florida, ...

Inspired by Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief, the focus of our annual fundraiser, A Novel Night on February 28, 2026, our theme celebrates the idea that our differences are often the source of our ...

Horizon Academy Presents Brilliantly Wired: A Signature Event for Dyslexia Awareness Month Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center 8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 Roeland ...

A little town decided to build a playground for children on some land. The problem, however, was that the land was on the edge of a cliff. Because of the danger, the local school board ...

Thoughts on summer break from an occupational therapist. Summer is a great season to say yes to new interests, connect with the outdoors, and engage in enriching activities that naturally help children meet developmental milestones.  ...