News & Events
Everything’s happening at Hanna.
In the News
Hanna Center Honors Legacy With Annual Scholarship Program For Alumni
Hanna Center comes alive yearly for Scholarship Day, a cherished 70-year tradition celebrating the Sisters of St. Francis Scholarship Program. Our dedicated staff, board members, and alumni unite for this inspiring event where Hanna graduates courageously share their aspirations and seek support for their higher education journeys.
Hanna Academy welcomes students to new residential program
Hanna Academy has enrolled five students from outside the Sonoma Valley area in its new residential program and has received approximately 22 referrals for additional students to participate in it.
Supporting Students in Their Back-to-School Transition
Hanna Academy’s Director of Special Education, Chrissy Brady, has an article published in the August issue of Sonoma Family Magazine. ‘Back-to-School’ tips for kids who may be struggling in school; how can adults help children who may have a hard time at school, get ready to go back to school?
Click here to read the latest Hanna Center Quarterly Newsletter.
Events
Masterpiece Makers
Hanna Center Admissions Building, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476Ignite your creativity at our Visual Arts Winter Camp! Dive into a world of painting, drawing, craft/design, and sculpture as you explore various artistic techniques and media. Designed for young artists of all skill levels, this camp offers a vibrant mix of hands-on projects and imaginative exercises.
First Annual Hanna Academy Crab Feed
Hanna Center Auditorium, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476Join us for an unforgettable evening of crab-cracking, toe-tapping, and fund-raising. Enjoy a night of fun with friends and community while supporting our community partner Hanna Academy’s mission to educate, prepare, and empower students to succeed in school and life by developing their unique and individual talents and gifts.
All Stories
A Customized Curriculum
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS who may have already missed a lot of school, learning – and teaching- math can prove to be particularly challenging.
Finding Independence – Foster Youth in Transition
Connor, a self-described “redneck from Mendocino County,” is a recent participant in Hanna Center’s new residential Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Program, which launched in April of 2023.
Vocational and Career Support at Hanna Center
The career centre at Hanna is dedicated to connecting the job goals of current students and past graduates with the needs of employers.
March Is Developmental Disabilities Awareness
There are a variety of issues that can impact a family and community. It is important to understand the spectrum of multiple abilities when looking at the multiple areas that can impact a person, family, and community.
From Community Partner Hanna Academy Program Highlight Fall 2023
We’re probably the only high school that is teaching these skills with a real scale-type model; one that the students can work on and learn from, using their hands.
Brendan – Alum Success Story
The biggest thing I got out of Hanna was learning how to take time to assess and make choices for my life going forward. I was able to gain mentorship and guidance from the teachers and staff within Hanna, which helped me make big decisions in my life moving forward.