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What makes for a good school counselor? Start with the ability to listen and respond thoughtfully and effectively. Add to that patience, empathy and encouragement. That describes our own Casey Wirtz, Calais School Counselor for 12 Plus students. Ms. Wirtz [...]
Her innate ability to relate to students of all ages, combined with her willingness and ability to take on new challenges at Calais, makes Ms. Maryann Braen a true team player! She began her career at Calais twenty-three years ago [...]
I think collaboration is extremely important, not only for myself to grow as a teacher, but also to ensure my students get what they need.” -Ms. Genovese Calais School Elementary School Teacher Jessica Genovese is a self-described “lifelong learner” who always [...]
So far the 2023-2024 school year has been full of exciting events and memories! Back in October, we welcomed Calais families, faculty, staff, and friends at our second Annual Calais 5K- together, we raised $5,920, which helped support our therapy [...]
Did you hear the news? Exciting developments are unfolding for 12 Plus! A $5,000 grant from The Hyde and Watson Foundation, a New Jersey-based Foundation supporting capital projects, launched a major upgrade to our 12 Plus program. This funding enabled us [...]
We are thrilled to receive a grant from The Walmart Foundation through the Walmart and Sam’s Club Local Giving Team. The grant funding was used to purchase two Nutraponic Hydroponic Towers to help engage students in Horticulture, sustainability, and experiential [...]
