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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?
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Events
Music & More
Hanna Center, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476Join us for three fun-filled days of music, creativity, and play at Music & More, a camp designed exclusively for 3rd-5th graders! Led by professional musician and educator Krishna Feeney, campers will explore choral singing, percussion, movement, jamming, and more, while developing foundational musical skills in a supportive environment.
Workshop: Grief During the Holidays
Hanna Center Conference Room, 17000 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476In partnership with the Sonoma Valley Interfaith Ministerial Association (SVIMA), the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna now offers bereavement services to support the Sonoma Valley community.
LegoBotics: STEM Exploration
Hanna Recreation Center, 17000 Arnold Drive, Sonoma, CA 95476Get ready to build, innovate, and explore with our Lego Robotics Winter Camp! Dive into the world of STEM as you design and program your own robotic creations. This hands-on camp is perfect for young engineers and tech enthusiasts, focusing on developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork.
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.
All Stories
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.
Arthur – Alum Success Story
I was with Hanna for five total years, graduating in 2017. During my stay, I was fortunate to have many staff and peers who really believed in me and pushed me to improve. One major skill I learned at Hanna is time management which has helped me be productive since leaving.