The way kids are communicating these days is very different from how you may have communicated with your friends growing up. It’s certainly more complex than a simple phone call to make plans. There are so many different platforms and ways to communicate, so we are here to help you crack the code on what’s...Read More
Meet Gianna Dowell! She is our Art Teacher and started last October. Even though it’s only been a few months, Gianna has loved working at Hope Academy. She was initially drawn to Hope Academy because of its small community surrounded by people and students who are authentic as they overcome the obstacles they are facing....Read More
What a year 2022 was! It’s hard to believe that it’s almost over, but as we reflect on this past year, we have so much to be proud of. Here are the top five highlights! Hope Fest 2022 In 2022, we hosted our first ever Hope Fest, which took place in June. This event celebrates...Read More
The best people to tell Hope Academy’s story are our students and teachers. Recently, WTHR-TV reporter Samantha Johnson came back to Hope Academy after emceeing our Rise & Shine for Hope fundraising breakfast and talked to Hope student, Evie, and teacher, Ms. Knoll. Watch the news segment below to learn more about Hope Academy from...Read More
The recovery journey is anything but easy, seamless or smooth—especially for teens. Instead, the route is filled with twists, turns, rugged terrain and unforeseen detours. But for students like Hope Academy Senior, Ashley, the bumpy ride on the winding road to recovery has been a path well worth taking. Your donation gives students like Ashley...Read More
Young people are struggling with mental health and substance use now more than ever. But why? And when did it get worse? Thursday, October 6th 2022, Hope Academy hosted a panel discussion at IUPUI featuring clinical experts and people with lived experience to help answer these questions and provide insight on how we can move...Read More
Ever wonder what our students say about attending Hope Academy? Watch our latest video to find out what they say Hope is “fun, supportive, caring, awesome and a second chance.”Read More
Katharine is a successful Hope Academy graduate and proud to be celebrating six years of sobriety on August 27th! It is the longest she’s been sober and she is thankful to Hope Academy for the community, support and tools she received. When Katharine started at Hope, she felt empowered to finish high school, which previously...Read More
Meet Hope Academy Board Member Marlon R. Llewellyn! When Marlon was serving as a school principal at a neighboring high school, he had a student who was struggling with substance abuse and thought they might be able to benefit from Hope Academy’s offerings and recovery-focused environment. Marlon already knew Hope’s principal Linda Gagyi from previously...Read More
Before teaching at Hope Academy, Sandy Austin taught in a wide variety of school settings – rural, urban, impoverished, affluent, large and small. These experiences helped her learn the importance of relationship-building regardless of the school environment. According to Sandy, Hope Academy’s high teacher-to-student ratio, along with flexible scheduling, allows teachers to form meaningful and...Read More
