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Self Belief & Hard Work, A Recipe For Success: A Calais Student Story – Jacob M.

By |2025-06-04T13:32:16-04:00June 4th, 2025|12 Plus Program, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Work Based Learning|

For some, the hustle and bustle of a pizzeria might seem like a chaotic and overwhelming place to work,  but for Calais School 12 Plus student Jacob M., the fast-pace and demanding environment at Johnny’s Pizzeria in Whippany is where [...]

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Employee Spotlight – Samantha Helfer

By |2025-06-04T12:27:50-04:00May 27th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Samantha Helfer is one of two extremely talented Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) who work at The Calais School. Thanks to Ms. Helfer, Calais students are becoming more effective communicators, stronger life-long learners, and developing key communication and comprehension skills leading towards [...]

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We Can’t Thank You Enough!

By |2025-05-22T12:19:12-04:00May 22nd, 2025|Calais Foundation, Calais Happenings, Fundraising, Inspiration|

https://youtu.be/AInYYQn7RIw Together, we raised $67,000 at our 13th Annual Gala that will directly support students with disabilities and the programs they depend on at The Calais School.

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Our Community Gathers in Support of The Calais Foundation 13th Annual Gala

By |2025-05-14T14:27:16-04:00May 14th, 2025|Awards, Calais Foundation, Calais Happenings, Fundraising, Inspiration|

On the evening of May 1, 2025, the Calais community gathered at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover to celebrate our 13th Annual Calais Foundation Gala. Our event raised over $67,000 to fund leading-edge programs and resources for children and [...]

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Employee Spotlight: Michelle Primiano

By |2025-04-30T10:12:26-04:00April 30th, 2025|Academics, Calais Happenings, Counseling, Inspiration|

Michelle Primiano, Guidance Counselor at The Calais School, plays a vital role in supporting students through counseling, guidance, and advocacy—laying the groundwork for their academic, social, and emotional success both in school and beyond. The role of a guidance counselor [...]

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The Calais Foundation 13th Annual Gala: Meet our 2025 Honorees!

By |2025-04-16T14:13:58-04:00April 16th, 2025|Animal Assisted Interventions, Awards, Calais Foundation, Calais Happenings, Fundraising, Inspiration|

The excitement is building as we approach our highly-anticipated flagship fundraiser! Mark your calendars for May 1st and join us for our 13th Annual Calais Foundation Gala at 6pm at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue East Hanover. We are [...]

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