Facilities Use

For those interested to utilize the facilities of the New Hope-Solebury School District, please find information below regarding reservation fees, facility use policies, and instructions to submit a request. If you have further questions upon reviewing these materials, please contact Nazaneen Khalilnaji-Otto at NKhalilnaji-Otto@nhsd.org

Facility Use Policies

Prohibited Pets Sign

Please note that dogs are not permitted on District property at any time. 

Submitting a Request

Reservations for District facilities must be submitted online using the SchoolDude platform. Please find a guide immediately below with instructions to assist with the submission process. To get started immediately, please proceed to the SchoolDude portal here.

Submission Instructions

Facility Fees

User Categories

Category 1: NH-S Community Residents and Groups (Non-Profit)
Organizations with a primary address in New Hope Borough or Solebury Township and verified non-profit 501c3 status.

Category 2: NH-S Community Residents and Groups (For Profit)
Organizations or individuals with a primary address in New Hope Borough or Solebury Township.

Category 3: All Other Residents and Groups
Any organization, group, or individual not included in Categories 1 or 2.

Facility Use Fee Schedule

Facility

Category 1 (Non-Profit)

Category 2 (For Profit)

Category 3 (All Others)

Library

No Fee

$40/hr

$120/hr

Cafeteria

No Fee

$75/hr

$250/hr

High School Gym

No Fee

$90/hr

$275/hr

Middle School Gym

No Fee

$75/hr

$250/hr

Aux Gym

No Fee

$50/hr

$175/hr

Upper Elem Gym

No Fee

$70/hr

$225/hr

Athletic Fields
(see #3 below)

No Fee

$25/hr

$50/hr

Stadium Field

No Fee

$150/hr

$300/hr

Tennis Courts

No Fee

$10/hr

$20/hr

Buck Theater

No Fee

$175/hr

$370/hr

Parking Lots

No Fee

$400 each

$600 each

Facility Use Requirements & Additional Fees*

(*Note - these apply to ALL Categories)

  1. Proof of Residency:
    Proof of address within New Hope Borough or Solebury Township is required for all community residents or groups.

  2. Insurance:
    A certificate of insurance naming NHSD as an additional insured must be provided at the time of reservation. Minimum coverage: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.

  3. Field Markings:
    Additional charges apply for any required field markings.

  4. Use Outside of School Hours:
    Additional custodial fees of $50.00 per hour (4-hour minimum per event) apply for facility use outside normal school operating hours.  NOTE - billed at double this rate on holidays.

  5. Security Guard:
    $55.00 per hour (4-hour minimum, as needed).  NOTE - billed at double this rate on holidays.

  6. Sound and Lighting Technician:
    $75.00 per hour.  NOTE - billed at double this rate on holidays.

  7. Special Circumstances:
    Rates for multiple or extended use, and other special circumstances, require direct negotiation with the District Office.

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