Some nine months in the making, two middle school students achieved a first for the school. It took a team with a strong working plan—one musician/video expert and one talented researcher—to craft a winning documentary that has achieved historic status. By Norma Richman Charles X. and Grant G., eighth graders at HPA, just clinched First … Continue reading High Point Eagles Make History—Literally!
“I think the purpose today was having younger people connect with the elderly and really feel like they’re a part of their community and also to make the elderly feel a little bit more at home with children. One person I met said, ‘This is the best day of the year!’” —Henry F. By Norma … Continue reading High Point’s Fourth Graders Celebrate Poetry Month at The British Home
"Our carbon footprint is increasing every year. Whether we know it or not, all of us impact the Earth every day. Even if we don't think we do anything to the Earth, we need to help her out."—Olive W. By Norma Richman Even the cutest fuzzy caterpillars weren’t enough to deter these intrepid environmental warriors … Continue reading High Point Academy’s Environmental Warriors Fight the Good Fight
Hundreds and Hundreds of Hundred-day Things Were on Display as Primary Grades Celebrated the Hundredth Day of Everything! “The 100th Day celebration is special because 100 days are a lot, and it makes everyone feel proud and happy. I learned the number 100 in kindergarten last year because we used a game counting up to … Continue reading The 100th Day Is Magical at High Point Academy
The HPA Art and Design program prides itself on a cohesive and inclusive approach to content curation. As with all of our units, a multicultural perspective is at the core of our process, both with lesson planning and the execution of work by our students. Although months designated for specific themes are sincerely honored, diversity, … Continue reading Art And Design Program Celebrates Black History Month
“The Souper Bowl was to donate to kids who can’t get enough food. We collected lots of cans, and it makes me feel good because I’m supporting kids who need it.”—Penny D., age 9 By Norma Richman It was a national contest between the home team Forty-Niners and the Kansas City Chiefs. The game started … Continue reading The Chiefs Get The Trophy But Community Members In Need Are the Winners
By James Yin High Point Academy dominated Clairbourn in the Semi-Finals winning 20-4.Singles = Andrew won 5-0Doubles #1 = Larry and Anderson won 5-1Doubles #2 = Lucas and Allen won 5-1Doubles #3 = Alex and Max won 5-2 The Finals were played against Chandler. It was an all around tie in matches (2-2) and games … Continue reading High Point Tennis Team 2023 Season Highlights!
“So I did it to make people happy, and they can stay warm over the winter. It makes me feel happy too because some people are homeless.”—C.K., age 5. By Norma Richman Every year at this time, a cross-town gift of warmth and comfort makes its way from High Point Academy to the Madison School … Continue reading High Point’s Kinders Learn What Giving Is All About
By Megan W., Madeline C., Jacob C., and Lexi N., Eagle Times Editors On Friday, November 10, High Point hosted their second annual Fall Family Picnic!Mrs. Schoenbaum and Mrs. Stern coordinated the event, which included bouncy castles, aface-painting station, a balloon station, a DJ, and a raffle. There were also several food stations, including tacos, hot dogs, … Continue reading High Point Hosts Second Annual Fall Family Picnic
By Megan W., Madeline C., Jacob C., and Lexi N., Eagle Times Editors On Friday, October 27, the seventh and eighth grades gathered in anticipation of the Annual Jr. High Halloween Bonanza! Hosted at the end of the Jr. High’s first quarter, the teachers and Student Council plan a day (well, half-day, as the last day of … Continue reading Junior High Has A Scarily Good Time At Annual Halloween Bonanza
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