08/20/2026
Over the last week, our middle schools have hosted peer mentor, open house, and schedule pick-up events for students and families. This year, two grades of new students will enter each school, while the 8th graders suddenly become the elders in the building from being the youngest last year.
At Unami, 60 8th-grader peer mentors came together to prepare for welcoming more than 500 new sixth and seventh graders. Led by Mr. Powell and Mrs. Norris, the students were assigned to their 6th and 7th grade mentees and reviewed beginning-of-the-year lessons and supports, participated is leadership training, and brainstormed ways to help the new students feel connected to the Unami community throughout the year.
Similarly, Holicong hosted a Summer Leadership Academy for a group of 8th graders called the “Colonial Crew,” and all schools held their schedule pick-up/open house day today. At Lenape, kids and parents were excited to learn more about the school, their classes, and their lockers!
