Students at The Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) in Chicago showcased their remarkable talents during the school’s Spring Concert held Friday, April 3. From kindergarten through fifth grade, students sang and others even performed...
Hope students participated in a range of egg-citing activities in celebration of the Easter holiday. First up for a group of young learners was an Easter egg hunt, which was held at The Hope School Learning Center in Springfield on Friday,...
What do a chocolate Kiss, Goldfish and a tasty dish all have in common? They were all gifts from a thoughtful group of middle school students to Hope students and staff members during International Random Acts of Kindness Week on February...
Students at The Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) in Chicago have received a generous donation to prepare them for success in the classroom. FirstMerit Bank—in partnership with CBS EcoMedia’s EducationAd program and Kids in Need...
Students participating in Hope’s Vocational Program are grinning and grilling after a special gift to increase their job skills. It’s all thanks to The Heimer Club—a group of friends who gather each week for breakfast and coffee—which donated...
It was a place for giant hearts and plenty of smiles. That was the scene in the Springfield gym on January 29 as students created special Valentine’s Day decorations that will be displayed during the holiday dance on February 12. Students...
When one walks into Noll Café, it can be expected that you will see dedicated staff, hard-working students, and plenty of smiles to go around. It is not hard to notice all the work put into the café’s operations, and it is especially nice to...
Classrooms were buzzing last month at The Hope Institute Learning Academy (HILA) on Chicago’s near west side as students competed in an annual tradition: the spelling bee. The competition was held Tuesday, Jan. 12 and students were grouped...
When one walks into Noll Café, it can be expected that you will see dedicated staff, hard-working students, and plenty of smiles to go around. It is not hard to notice all the work put into the café’s operations, and it is especially nice to...
Hope student carolers put their talent on center stage at a nursing home during the holiday season. Backed by music therapist Karen Herzel on the guitar, the students sang a medley of songs—including Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Holly...