A New Ride for NHA!

We have some exciting news at New Horizons Academy… a new-to-us bus has officially joined our school family! And we couldn’t be more excited about what this incredible resource will mean for our students.

We were able to purchase this beautiful bus for just $10,000, making it an exceptional addition to our school. Even better, the bus is equipped with a hydraulic wheelchair lift, providing accessible transportation for our students who use wheelchairs. It can accommodate 26 students and 3 wheelchairs, giving us much more flexibility as we plan activities and experiences beyond our school walls.

The bus will be put to good use in so many ways! It will provide transportation for class trips, vocational study opportunities, community outings, and Christmas musical practices, just to name a few. Having our own accessible transportation will open the door to experiences that help our students learn, grow, build independence, and participate more fully in our school community.

You may notice that it doesn’t look quite like a traditional school bus. The bus is no longer school-bus yellow—it has been beautifully painted white to meet Ohio standards for a multifunction activity bus. And we have to say, it looks absolutely amazing! It is so clean and well-kept that it almost looks brand new.

We are incredibly thankful for this opportunity and excited about all the places this bus will take our students—both literally and figuratively. From learning in the community to preparing for performances and creating lasting memories on class trips, this bus will be an important part of life at New Horizons Academy for years to come.

We can’t wait to see where it takes us!