Events

August 31, 2023

CFO, Alicia L. Hart Becomes New Associate Executive Director

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We are pleased to announce that Hope Hall has created a new position of Associate Executive Director. This position is the result of long-range planning efforts by the Board of Trustees and members of Hope Hall’s Senior Leadership team. The Associate Executive Director will help alleviate Sister Diana of some of her many day-to-day responsibilities, while maintaining the responsibilities of Human Resource Officer and overseeing the Finance Department.

A Search Committee worked with a firm called JK Executive Strategies to fill this vital role. This firm screened over 170 applicants and conducted a thorough screening process. It turned out that the perfect candidate for the position of Associate Executive Director was right here at Hope Hall!

Alicia L. Hart, our Chief Financial Officer for the last four years, has been named Hope Hall’s first-ever Associate Executive Director. Alicia holds an Executive MBA in Strategic Thinking and Leadership from RIT. In addition to her role as CFO for Hope Hall, she is also our HR Officer and Child Nutrition Director. She loves our school, is passionate about our mission, knows our parents, and embodies our Hope Hall culture. Alicia is well-liked and highly trusted by our faculty and staff, she understands our finances, and already works closely with Sister Diana and members of Hope Hall’s Senior Leadership Team. During COVID, Alicia even served as a substitute teacher in some of our classes when teachers were out.

We are truly fortunate to have someone of Alicia’s caliber in this position. During the 2023-2024 school year, we will begin the search for a new Director of Finance. Alicia will continue in her HR role and transition some of her responsibilities to others while working closely with Sister Diana to learn her new role.

Congratulations, Alicia!

August 29, 2023

Important Back to School Information for Hope Hall Families

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Dear Families,

Due to the ongoing construction and the number of construction vehicles, that would make parking nearly impossible, we have made the decision to postpone Back to School Night.

What we will be doing instead is offering uniform and schedule pick up from 1:00-5:00 on Thursday, August 31st in our parking lot. You can drive-through and pick up your child’s information and uniforms.

We are working on scheduling an Open House when all of the construction is complete to show off our new addition!

6th and 9th grade students will not be having an orientation. On the first day of school we will support them with the transition to their new grade.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns.

June 10, 2023

Hope Hall Senior Speeches 2023

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We are proud and honored to present members of Hope Hall’s Graduating Class of 2023. Click on the videos to access full size video, or click on the image at the bottom to download and read all of our Seniors’ speeches.

*Note: If there are students whose speech you are looking for is not here, they are among those Seniors who chose not to record their speech.

For photos from Graduation, visit our Facebook Graduation 2023 Album

Click on image to download speeches

May 22, 2023

Hope Hall 2023 Prom: A Red Carpet Affair

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Our thanks to our incredible Prom Committee, all of the volunteers who assisted on the event, and to the PTSO who helped make Hope Hall’s 2023 High School Prom a Red Carpet Event!

May 4, 2023

May News – Our Students Need Some “Sole Mates”

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In May’s newsletter, there’s a strong focus on this year’s Walk for Hope. Sister Diana talks about the importance of Sole Mates — our wonderful friends who help support our students in their Walk for Hope by donating to support individual students or classes in their fundraising efforts. You’ll also find additional ways in which you can participate…through being an individual or Community Partner or by donating gift cards to places students love, to be used as prizes. All of these options are so important this year because all of the money raised supports our Hope for Tomorrow Campaign, enabling the school’s expansion, renovation and enhancement to programming.

You’ll also find:

“The Hope for Tomorrow Campaign is Music to Our Students’ Ears,” in which we share information on how the music room and program will be enhanced by the renovation.
An article about Career Week at Hope Hall, and the visitors who came in to share insights about various career opportunities.
“Readers Theater, A Mesopotamian Myth,” in which Mr. Carman uses the Dolce Method of Learning Mastery® to teach social studies curriculum about the ancient world
An Alumni Spotlight on Georgia Dunn, Class of 2020, who just graduated from Continental School of Beauty
Registration and Sponsorship Information on the High Hopes Golf Tournament (Register quickly, as the field is already 2/3 full!)
A Poem of Thanks to our Amazing Volunteers

May 2, 2023

“Springing for Hope” – Grade 12A’s Walk for Hope Fundraising Project

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Ms. Shelby Dunning’s 12A Math class decided they wanted to do a fundraiser for Hope Hall’s Walk for Hope, which will take place at school on Thursday, May 25. This was the perfect opportunity for Ms. Dunning to collaborate with Ms. Kayla Swan on a cross-curriculum unit combining measurements and fractions with marketing for a real-world, hands-on initiative to support the fundraiser in which all of the students are involved in raising funds for the school. Many students point to the Walk for Hope as one of their favorite activities of the year.

In December, this same class had great success with a fundraising project for the Senior Class that they did in December, where they used their measurement skills to create delicious “Reindeer Cookie” recipes in a jar. These sold out before noon at Hope Hall’s Woodworking Sale!

In advance of starting the creation of these projects, the students presented a business plan to Sister Diana for approval, which she readily approved.

The students are currently working to produce a variety of products ranging from wrist and neck lanyards to Hope Ribbons and Coffee Koozies, using their measurement skills, fabric donated to the class by Mrs. McLean, and new sewing skills they are learning from BOCES teacher, Mrs. Sharon Ashrafian.

These items will be on sale in the school parking lot at 1612 Buffalo Road on Friday May 12 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. The sale is open to the public and to the Hope Hall Community.

If you cannot make the sale, or your prefer to pre-order your items, available in multiple colors and patterns, you can use the QR code on the flyer below right (simply click on it for the full-size pdf), or follow this link to make your choice in advance of the sale.

All proceeds from this sale will be split equally among the 8 students who have contributed to this project to support their Walk for Hope fundraising.

February 2, 2023

Experience Italy Evening

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Thank you for your interest in attending Experience Italy, one of Hope Hall’s most popular events of the year! This event, that will take place on Saturday, April 29 from 6 to 10 PM at the Italian American Sport Club, located at 1250 Buffalo Road in Gates is as popular as ever.

Attendees can look forward to a delicious and authentic seven-course Italian meal, prepared from the freshest ingredients. The evening includes wine, dessert, music, raffles and loads of fun!

Although we’re getting close to capacity, we still have a few seats left. To reserve a spot contact Megan Pickering at (585) 426-5824, ext 108. If you still need to pay, you can send a check, on or before April 8 to: Hope Hall School 1612 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624 or you can call Megan Pickering at the number above to pay by credit card.

All proceeds from this event go directly toward the education of Hope Hall students.

P.S. We welcome the donations of in-kind gifts for our event raffle. This is a great way to promote your business and to help support the education of Hope Hall’s students! To make an in-kind donation, contact Samantha Standing at Samantha.Standing@HopeHall.org or (585) 426-5824, ext. 107.

A few favorite photos from last year’s event

Click here for our facebook album from last year’s event

December 6, 2022

Mischievous Elves Make Merry at Hope Hall

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Just as everyone, including staff, students, and volunteers, is preparing for our Annual Holiday Woodworking and Craft Show on December 10 from 9 am to 3 pm, a group of mischievous elves have invaded our woodworking center! You can’t imagine the havoc they’ve created! Watch the video to find out how peace was made between the elves, the staff, the volunteers and the students!

And don’t forget to join us for this fun, free event in Hope Hall’s gym on Saturday, December 10th!

We look forward to seeing you there!

For full details on the woodworking show, click here.