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partnerships, New Hope-Solebury School District fosters a dynamic educational ecosystem, pledging to grow beyond conventional academic limits. INVESTING IN MENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES The New Hope-Solebury School District has implemented multifaceted strategies to discuss mental health concerns. Dr. Rose Minniti, Assistant Superintendent, says, “This year we brought in the Cook Center to educate our parents, families, teachers, and administrative team about critical topics like anxiety, depression, and school avoidance.” Building on its existing Student Assistance Program (SAP), NHSD is steadfast in addressing mental health concerns at the middle and high school levels by promoting a culture of inclusivity with the Anti- Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” campaign. Minniti explains another partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “They host presentations with our students at each age- level.” New Hope-Solebury School District prioritizes literacy and has launched innovations to strengthen literary development among its youngest learners. Dr.Amanda Benolken, New Hope-Solebury’s Director of Education, commended her team for their efforts to build partnerships with local preschools as they implemented a brand-new K-5 reading curriculum. “Our teams will meet with local preschool instructors to share our new literacy practices, so we prepare pupils to enter our building as kindergartners.” NHSD also employs unique registration and placement, as Benolken explains, “During the first week of school, students rotate through the teachers.” This process, distinct in its approach, involves gathering baseline data, observing interactions, and creating balanced classrooms. Benolken emphasizes, “This is groundbreaking. Not many schools factor balanced classrooms into the kindergarten experience.” Through its commitment to innovation and strategic OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PRECONSTRUCTION / CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION CONSULTING & ADVISORY SERVICES WWW.FIDEVIA.COM | 717-625-3433 | LITITZ, PA PROUD PARTNER OF THE NEW HOPE-SOLEBURY SCHOOL DISTRICT 194 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 02