New Albany students find belonging in community-building houses

By: Jane Dimel

New Albany-Plain Local Schools students are getting a glimpse into the connection and camaraderie that come with being in groups on a large campus, thanks to the new and improved house-sorting system.

Pictured at right - Members of Zonta House at New Albany Intermediate School after their sorting ceremony. 

The tradition started in the 2011-2012 school year at the high school level, where students were sorted into eight houses named after the original New Albany schoolhouses.

The program grew and evolved into a beloved student tradition until it ended in 2020. However, knowing the love and history of the program, a group of high school students asked the school administration to bring it back for the 2024-2025 school year.

Now, the program is back with a new structure and opportunities for students of all ages to be involved.

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