What. A. Year. From the classroom to the basketball court to the stage, The Pathway School was buzzing with energy and unforgettable moments. We added new activities, celebrated big wins, and watched our students shine in every direction. Let’s dive in and relive some of our favorite highlights from this action-packed year!
Celebrating Our Graduates
We recently cheered on 15 incredible students as they walked across the stage at graduation and into the next chapter of their lives. Whether heading to college, other post-secondary education, or joining the workforce, we are proud of their hard work, determination, and accomplishments. Their futures are bright, and we’ll always be rooting for them!
Game On: Basketball & Cheer Bring the Heat
Our new basketball and cheer teams made a huge impact in their debut season! The basketball team dominated the league, going undefeated and finishing as conference champions. Their camaraderie, teamwork, and sportsmanship were inspiring, both on and off the court. The cheer squad brought the energy to every game, creating new chants and routines that pumped up the players and crowds.
One word to describe campus on game days? Electric.
Writers on the Rise
In Ms. Henderson’s Upper School English class, eight students’ short stories were selected for publication in the Young Writers’ Fright Club: “Into the Night” collection. The students who received this recognition are Jeremiah, Eli, David, Aidan, Ollie, Jamar, Lisa, and Luca.
Leveling Up: Pathway’s E-sports Team
This year marked the launch of our first-ever E-sports team! Led by Ms. Bilker, students developed teamwork, strategy, and communication skills. The team now has five passionate members and is growing. Their energy, resilience, and love for gaming are taking them to new places and achievements!
Robotics with a Mission
Now in their third season, our robotics team, one of the only teams in the FIRST Robotics Mid-Atlantic competition circuit with all neurodiverse members, continues to amaze. They built their robot from the ground up and impressed judges with their quick thinking and problem-solving skills during matches. With Ms. Lawton’s guidance, the team is building momentum and is already looking ahead to next year’s competitions.
Theatre Takes Center Stage
Lights. Camera. Action! Our Theatre Arts students lit up the stage this year with incredible performances of Beetlejuice Jr! and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr! Performed at The Center Theatre, students memorized their lines and gave showstopping performances that wowed the audience.
School-Wide Success Stories
We’re proud to share some major schoolwide accomplishments:
- Pathway was recognized by the Pennsylvania Positive Behavior Support (PaPBS) Network for implementing School-Wide Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) with fidelity across all three tiers, and we’re the only school in Montgomery County to do so this year!
- We received a grant from the Eagles Autism Foundation this year for our Career Education Program. Our school was also featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer article highlighting the foundation’s community impact and how The Pathway School is making a difference in the lives of neurodiverse students.
We are proud to be a community partner of the Eagles Autism Foundation and grateful to receive this support for the second consecutive year. We are also so appreciative to all funders – individuals, foundations, and corporate partners, who support our deserving students!
Until Next Year
This school year was full of new opportunities and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see what next year brings, because if it’s anything like this one, we’re in for another amazing ride!