Key milestones from our founding to today.
The program commences with the creation of two kindergarten classes, under the guidance of the program’s first Executive Director, Greg Middleton.
The HSHU program begins its public fundraising efforts with its inaugural Horizons SHU Golf Outing, held at the SHU Great River Country Club.
Notre Dame High School of Fairfield launches an additional Horizons affiliate (HND) serving Bridgeport, CT. This program will also focus on high school extra-schooling (grades 9th through 12th). The programs collaborate to have all graduates of HSHU matriculate into the HND high school program.
The Covid-19 pandemic, while forcing the suspension of in-person assistance, allows for the program to pivot to support students in year-round extra-schooling by using on-line instruction.
HSHU celebrates its 10th anniversary by establishing the Evans Society for past HSHU board Members, allowing for continued stewardship of the program mission and message.
A renewed focus on SEL (Social Emotional Learning) is provided by a grant from ARPA. This allowed for HSHU to develop the best practices, support, and training necessary for assisting students in the Bridgeport community to complement academic enrichment services.
HSHU holds its inaugural benefit gala, “Connecting Bridgeport”, focused on driving additional community support for the program’s mission.
Notre Dame High School is purchased by Sacred Heart University. In doing so, the HND program is merged into HSHU, resulting in largest single-site K-8 program within the entire Horizons network.
HSHU begins its entry into providing Pre-K and High School support, by accepting 10 children into its pilot Pre-K class and matriculating over 20 students into its high school program.
The University honors the generosity of HSHU’s largest donor, Brad & Barbara Evans, with naming rights to its the West Campus’ Atrium.
SHU and HSHU celebrate their continued growth and success with its inaugural HSHU Athletic Night event, with the first being held at the hockey arena.
