Field Trips: PreK-12th grades 5-6 trips each year per class
Community Service: weekly activities and various projects throughout the year. Student Mentor Program: 7th grade students mentor PreK-4th grade students weekly for 1 hr
Gambia Project: Support humanitarian projects in Gambia, Africa including: Funding academic scholarships, a three week annual summer Service Learning Trip supporting special projects like building wells, schools and bridges, and environmental friendly solar ovens, and creating food and nutrition, health education and job training programs.
Spelling Bee: grades 4-8 compete, with the winner representing NHA in the annual PG County Spelling Bee
Geography Bee: grades 4-8 compete, with the winner testing to move onto state level
Winter Holiday Performance: classes and dance teams perform for parents and friends.
Standardized Testing: Terra Nova test taken in April for grades K-7 PSAT: Pre Scholastic Aptitude Tests given in October for grades 8-11
Field Day: K-12th grade classes participate in games, race & activities; older students mentor and support elementary students
High School Prom: formal dance, usually held in the spring for grades 10-12
Award Ceremony: June assembly honoring achievement in academics, physical education, community service, homework completion and attendance etc...
Graduation Ceremonies: Preschool graduation and High School graduation in early June
Harvest Festival: food, fun, games and activities with funds going to classroom based trips
Black History Performance: Student entertainment with a keynote speaker
Music Department Performance: classes perform vocal and instrumental music
International Night: food from around the world, student entertainment; funding to PTO
Dance Parties: Social dances and parties offered during the year for various age groups
End of Year Class Trips: Each class plans an end-of-year adventure.
Poetry Slam: original student poetry read by authors during evening dinner performance
Talent Show: Opportunity for students to present their individual talents.
Classroom-based Activities: Donuts for Dads, Mother Day Teas, etc.
Science Fair: grades 407 participate; entries judged by AP Biology Students
League recreational sports with practices and games (Pre-K intra-mural only)
Basketball, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Flag Football, Tae Kwon Do, Cheerleading etc
Boys and Girls Competitive Basketball from elementary - high school
Nationally ranked Girls Varisty Basketball
Dance Companies: Pre-professional troupes and recreational dancers participate in performances and competitions at NHA and the broader community
Spring recital & performance opportunities
Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Modern, African, Classical Ballet, Spanish Flamenco etc...
Drama: Spring student musical and performance opportunities