What's Happening at Horizons National
We're grateful for our Horizons community every day, and there's no better time to express it than Horizons' Season of Gratitude! Each December, we reflect on the past year across our Network, and thank the people, schools, and partnerships that make Horizons programs possible.
Dear Horizons Community,
As we reflect on another year of growth, learning, and joy across our Network, Thanksgiving is a time to share our gratitude and appreciation for the many people and partners who make this work possible.
2022 was full of joy at Horizons! This summer, with 100% of programs (74 sites!) back in-person, and back to favorite activities like field trips and swimming, students were busy learning, exploring, and building community.
The Horizons Network mourns the passing of Lyn McNaught, a lifelong champion of equity in education and an original founder of Horizons National. Lyn served Horizons in a number of ways up until her passing last week.
Lyn was involved with Horizons at New Canaan Country School and Horizons National for more than 35 years. When Horizons National (HN) was established in 1995 to help bring Horizons to more students, Lyn served as the founding Executive Director, and was also a dedicated member of the Horizons National Board of Directors for nearly three decades.
There's nothing like summer at Horizons to help students feel ready for school! From strengthening their reading and math skills and experimenting in STEM to building new friendships and exploring their communities, the past few months have been full of learning, confidence, and joy! As students head back to school feeling empowered and ready, we're reflecting on a one-of-a-kind Horizons Summer.