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.  ...

By Emily Hathhorn, Speech Language Pathologist at Horizon Academy One of Horizon Academy’s initiatives for the 2024-25 school year has been to teach high-utility vocabulary words directly. Using precise vocabulary words in written and spoken ...

By Dr. Tiffany Arrington, School Psychologist, Horizon Academy The holiday season can be a time of joy and celebration, but for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, it can be a time of ...

Everybody is giving thanks this time of year and it’s wonderful! Many of us spend time in contemplation of what makes us truly grateful and then share those feelings with the people in our lives. ...

Horizon Academy is conducting free screenings for parents of children 4-6 years of age who are at risk for dyslexia. The screenings are available during October and November 2024.  Step One. Fill out the form ...