Prime Time Upper School in New City Celebrates First Graduate

NEW CITY, NY — ARC's Prime Time Upper School student Ashley Torres, of Newburgh, NY, received good wishes from family members, faculty and fellow students during a recent ceremony at the New City Upper School. Torres, who will turn 21 in August, is the first graduate of The Prime Time Upper School where she has been a student for 13 years.

Established in 2010, the Upper School is open to students ages 5-21 with autism spectrum disorders. Prime Time also operates a preschool for children with and without intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

David Saulpaugh, ARC Director of Children’s Services, congratulated Torres on her achievement. He credited Ashley’s success “to her caring family and the compassionate and dedicated staff who focus on the potential of each student.”

In addition to academic subjects, the Upper School partners with area businesses to offer work-related experiences to the students. Torres spent time working at The Dog House in Nanuet, ARC’s Strawtown Jewelry in New City and at ARC Headquarters in Congers.

Sergio Torres, Ashley’s father, said he is proud of his daughter and thankful for the education she received. “We are very grateful for the level of support provided over the years from staff and parents at the Upper School.”

Photos: Ashley Torres in cap and gown at Prime Time Upper School Graduation Ceremony
Ashley Torres with her parents Sergio and Elizabeth Torres