The New Hope Academy Charter School received a $1,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation and their West Manchester Mall location on Dec. 20 to support community programs.

The grant, funded through Walmart’s Local Community Contribution/Hunger Outreach Grant Program, will aid the school in purchasing supplies for major community events, such as family resource fairs, end-of-year block parties, and National Night Out.

“At New Hope, we view education as more than just what happens during the school day,” said Rijelle Kraft, director of community partnerships. “This grant allows us to fund all of our community programs that help develop well-rounded students outside of the classroom.”

NHACS hosts twice yearly Family Resource Fairs, an end of the school year Block Party, Awards Ceremonies, Graduation, and National Night Out, events that encourage parents, children, and community members to come together to support students’ needs. During these events, the charter school provides free food, gives away bags of groceries, household items and clothing, book bags, and school supplies. These items help meet students’ basic needs so that they can achieve academic success within the classroom.

For more information about the school, call 845-4046 or visit www.newhope3c.org.

Pictured at the grant presentation are Don Trost, NHACS principal; students Jazeleen Santiago, Grade 10, Anthony Morgan, Grade 12, and Brianna Albino-Carraballo, Grade 5, with Paul Sundholm, West Manchester Walmart store manager.

The New Hope Academy Charter School Arts Program showcases their holiday spirit with “The Holidays,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center, 50 N. George St.

The event features New Hope Academy students performing skits, presenting their fine art displays, dancing, and singing.

The charter school and the Strand-Capitol established a partnership earlier this year to create the arts program, and the holiday variety show offers community members the opportunity to see students perform. Tickets are available at the door and are $1 for students and $2 for adults.

For more information, call Cal Weary at 515-6142 or visit www.newhope3c.org.

New Hope Academy Charter School students in grades 6 to 9 who were named to honor rolls for the 3rd marking period of the 2010-2011 school year are:

DISTINGUISHED

Grade 9: Paris Douglas, Shandrea Epps, Raven Fink, Cristian Hernandez, Cynthia Muniz and Jannette Rivera.

Grade 7: Ronald Benjamin, Josette Colon, Ashley Harris, Sherby Hector, Sueamy Irizary, Angelica Mercado-Jimenez, Makenzie Montgomery, Montrel Morgan, Nicole Picart and Monique Stephens.

HONOR ROLL

Grade 9: Shaunita Epps, Malaysha Green, Emely Gutierrez, Sashonell Marson, Jeanirmary Morales, Ketzy Ortiz, Stef’aun Rascoe, Shea Passno, Sasha Rivera-Rivera, Shennelle Smaw, Breanna Williams and James Wilson.