HollyDELL

Thank you to Chief Gurcsik and the Washington Township Police Department (Gloucester County) New Jersey for stopping by with the Freeze Truck! We’re not sure who gets more excited about our annual end-of-the-year Freeze Truck visit—our staff or our students.

We are incredibly grateful to our local police department for their continued kindness, generosity, and support of HollyDELL School.

Today, we held our annual Longevity Luncheon to celebrate some of our incredible and dedicated staff members. We are so grateful for these amazing women, who serve in a variety of roles throughout HollyDELL but share one thing in common—their compassion, talent, and unwavering commitment to our students.

Their kindness, teamwork, and dedication create the special environment that makes HollyDELL such a magical place. Every day, they go above and beyond to support, encourage, and inspire our students, and we are incredibly fortunate to have them as part of our HollyDELL family.

Thank you for your years of service and all that you do. Congratulations to all of our honorees! 💙✨

Over the past week, we’ve had the privilege of celebrating two incredible staff members as they begin their well-earned retirements.

Susan Kinnarney is retiring after 23 years of dedicated service as a paraprofessional and physical therapy aide, and Barbara DeGeorge is retiring after 26 years as our school nurse.

Their skills, kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to our students have made a lasting impact on the HollyDELL community. While they will be greatly missed, we are so grateful for the years they have devoted to supporting and caring for our students.

Please join us in congratulating Susan and Barbara and wishing them all the best as they begin this exciting new chapter!

Thank you to Nemours Children's Health for sponsoring HollyDELL's 5K Walk, Run and Wheel on September 13, 2026. We appreciate your support!

The HollyDELL Block Party was a blast! 🎉 Students had a great time practicing their social and motor skills while participating in friendly competitions and fun activities throughout the day. Although the weather was too hot to hold the entire event outside, that didn't slow down the excitement one bit. Smiles, laughter, and teamwork filled the halls, making it a memorable day for everyone!

🎓 Congratulations to the HollyDELL Class of 2026! 🎓

We couldn't be prouder of these amazing students and all they have accomplished. It was a beautiful day celebrating their hard work, perseverance, growth, and achievements alongside their families, friends, and the dedicated staff who supported them along the way.

We wish our graduates all the best as they begin their next chapter. Once a HollyDELL student, always part of the HollyDELL family! 💙💛

HollyDELL School had the pleasure of hosting the Joyful Noise Choir yet again this year. We love having them and the joy that they bring to us all – staff and students alike. Thank you, Cathy and singers, for sharing your talents and generating smiles!

We’re proud to recognize our May Employee of the Month: Barbara Supkow! 🎉

Barb is a paraprofessional in Room 7 and has been with HollyDELL for 25 years.

She is truly the heart of the classroom and so deserving of Employee of the Month. Her kindness, loyalty, and unwavering dedication shine through in everything she does.

She has a beautiful way of making each child feel seen, cared for, and special, and her presence helps create a classroom that feels warm, joyful, and full of love.

Barb is always ready to lend a hand wherever she is needed, and she does so with a generous spirit and a genuine smile. Some of the many ways she makes a difference include:

• Caring for and supporting students with patience, compassion, and love
• Helping create engaging activities that bring excitement and joy to the classroom
• Keeping the classroom organized, welcoming, and running smoothly each day
• Adding her thoughtful creativity and special personal touch to lessons and displays

Barb’s positivity, dedication, and caring heart leave a lasting impact on everyone around her. She gives so much of herself each day, and her love for the children and the classroom is felt in countless ways. We are truly grateful to have Barb as part of our team.

Congratulations, Barb, on being selected as Employee of the Month for May. This recognition is so well deserved, and we are thrilled to celebrate you.

🎓 Our graduates had a blast on their senior trip! They spent the day exploring the Cape May Zoo and enjoying the sights and fun of Ocean City. It was a long day filled with adventure, laughter, and wonderful memories.

A huge shout-out to our dedicated staff who accompanied the students and helped make the day such a success. Their hard work, support, and enthusiasm made this special experience possible for our graduates. Thank you for helping create memories that will last a lifetime! ☀️🦁🌊