Sand Hill School

📣 New Voices of Compassion Episode! 📣

What do teens wish adults understood about mental health?

We asked. They answered.

In this powerful panel discussion featuring teens from CHC's Teen collaborative, they openly share:
✨ What's really causing stress
📱 How social media impacts mental health
🤝 What makes it easier to ask for help
💬 What adults get right – and wrong

🎧 Listen here! https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/what-teens-wish-adults-understood-about-mental-health/

The teens featured are from: Taarika Foundation, SafeSpace, allcove, and AIM Youth Mental Health.



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One of our students spent weeks saving Sand Hill Dollars to earn a special reward: a meeting with CHC CEO, Ryan Eisenberg.

As soon as he stepped into Ryan’s office, he exclaimed, “Finally! I’ve been waiting a month for this!”

After weeks of anticipation, the visit was a well-earned reward and a memorable way to celebrate his hard work and patience.

Way to Go, Sand Hill School Class of 2026! 🎓

Recently, we celebrated the Sand Hill School Class of 2026 and the incredible journeys that brought them to this milestone.

As each graduate crossed the stage, teachers and staff shared personalized reflections highlighting their growth, perseverance, and achievements. From building confidence and finding their voice to reaching academic goals once thought out of reach, every story was a testament to how far these students have come.

A special moment of the ceremony came during the presentation of the Board of Directors Award, when a monarch butterfly was released for each graduate. A beautiful symbol of transformation, growth, and the exciting journey ahead.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what comes next.

📣 New Voices of Compassion Episode! 📣

What does it mean to truly show up for your child – especially when they’re trying to understand who they are themselves?

As a parent and co-founder of REEL, Callie Turk shares her family’s journey raising her transgender daughter, reflecting on the uncertainty, growth, love, and deep humanity that can exist all at once in parenting.

This conversation explores mental health, identity, family relationships, and the importance of creating spaces where young people feel safe, seen, and supported for who they are.

🎧 Listen here: https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/parenting-with-pride-showing-up-for-your-lgbtqia-child/

What a FUN WEEK! Spirit Week at Sand Hill School brought our community together through creativity, self-expression, and connection. From 90s Day and Team Day to dressing as personal idols and celebrating Class Color Day, students and staff showed up with enthusiasm, school spirit, and support for one another.

Moments like these reflect what makes Sand Hill School so special: a community where students feel comfortable being themselves, building confidence, and forming meaningful
connections with peers and staff along the way. 💚