by Liz Falk | Mar 4, 2026 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Last week, students headed to La Rural Mexican Grill for a fun and enriching Community Based Instruction experience! Before the trip, students reviewed the menu and selected their lunch choices—bowls, burritos, nachos, and more. They wrote down their orders ahead of...
by Liz Falk | Mar 3, 2026 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Our B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class visited Peace Mound Park for a digital scavenger hunt filled with teamwork and exploration. Students worked collaboratively to locate park landmarks, complete challenges, and capture photos along the way building communication, cooperation,...
by Liz Falk | Feb 27, 2026 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
After wrapping up an engaging unit on goal setting and future planning, the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class explored the difference between short‑term and long‑term goals and how they connect to students’ academic, career, and personal lives. Using Xello, a student‑centered...
by Liz Falk | Feb 26, 2026 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students kicked off their student‑run breakfast business with a hands‑on shopping trip to Sam’s Club. Each group used a shopping list, learned how to navigate a wholesale store, scanned a membership card, and independently checked out their...
by Liz Falk | Feb 24, 2026 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Each week, the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students head to Old Navy to continue developing and refining their workplace skills. They’ve taken on a variety of responsibilities, including sorting clothing by size, organizing racks, folding display items, pulling pieces without...
by Liz Falk | Feb 23, 2026 | HDS Cares, HDS Foundation
Last week, students had a great time during their Community Based Instruction fieldtrip to Palm Springs Mile! While visiting Burlington and Dollar Tree, students practiced real‑world budgeting and independent functioning skills. They located clothing and shoe sizes...
