Maple sugaring is a long-standing tradition at Kurn Hattin Homes for Children. Getting started early in the morning and on weekends during the maple season, Farm Manager, Real Bazin, gets the sap boiling. He’s been doing this for 36 years. The equipment he uses is more than functional, but not as … [Read more...] about Maple Sugaring at Kurn Hattin Homes
Dr. Kristopher Bianconi and Dr. Alessandra Petrillo Bianconi Visit Kurn Hattin Homes
On March 6, Dr. Kristopher Bianconi from Newark Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, NJ and Dr. Alessandra Petrillo Bianconi from Stonybrook University Hospital in Stonybrook, NY visited Kurn Hattin Homes. They talked about perseverance, goal setting, healthy lifestyles, and kindness. They answered many … [Read more...] about Dr. Kristopher Bianconi and Dr. Alessandra Petrillo Bianconi Visit Kurn Hattin Homes
Kurn Hattin Homes’ Students Present Their Peace Museum
The KHH 6th-8th grade students presented their Peace Museum project on March 1. The theme was quite relevant as we moved from Black History Month into Women's History Month. Presented were some of the world's great peace-makers, civil rights pioneers, and others committed to non-violent resistance. … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes’ Students Present Their Peace Museum
Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Receives NEASC ACCREDITATION
It is our distinct honor and pleasure to announce that Kurn Hattin Homes has received INITIAL NEASC ACCREDITATION! Beth Hamilton from NEASC wrote in her announcement letter: “The Commission commends the … [Homes] for its continued, heartfelt commitment to the children of KHH. The school is doing … [Read more...] about Kurn Hattin Homes for Children Receives NEASC ACCREDITATION
Miss United States Visits Kurn Hattin Homes
The Kurn Hattin Home’s children had a special guest this week—2022 Miss United States, Lily K. Donaldson. She conducted a Valentine’s Day card workshop with the younger students, and gave science kits and books to the older students. They all received a personalized autographed photo, signed her lab … [Read more...] about Miss United States Visits Kurn Hattin Homes
Wear Red Day 2-3-2023
February is National Heart Month and today, February 3, is National Wear Red Day to raise awareness for heart disease. The Kurn Hattin Homes’ students and staff are all showing their support by wearing red. Did you know that 1 in 3 women die from heart disease every year? Heart disease is a leading … [Read more...] about Wear Red Day 2-3-2023
Winter Storm Fun
The Kurn Hattin Homes’ children are enjoying the recent snow storm. … [Read more...] about Winter Storm Fun
Learning Outside the Classroom
The Kurn Hattin Homes’ middle school students had the opportunity to visit Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting tools located in Lebanon, NH. It is very successful company earning almost a billion dollars in revenue a year. Students learned about the fourth state of matter, plasma, … [Read more...] about Learning Outside the Classroom
