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Helping Students With Special Needs Overcome Past Adversity

By |2021-08-10T20:52:04-04:00August 10th, 2021|Academics, Counseling, Extra-curricular activities, Inspiration|

Many students come to The Calais School carrying heavy burdens from past adversities such as bullying, grief, and family conflict. At Calais, counselors and teachers work together to foster academic, emotional, and social growth while helping students with special needs [...]

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Calais Offers Bridge Program for Students in 12 Plus Program to Take Classes at County College of Morris

By |2021-08-05T20:53:53-04:00August 5th, 2021|12 Plus Program, Academics, Community Based Instruction, Inspiration, Structured Learning Experiences|

Special needs students who are interested in attending college but need support to succeed can benefit by enrolling in the Calais School’s Bridge Program. The program opens the door to many opportunities for students who participate in the school’s 12 [...]

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Calais School Hosts Beautiful Graduation Ceremony

By |2021-06-23T14:33:55-04:00June 23rd, 2021|Academics, Awards, Calais Happenings, High School, Inspiration, Lower School, Uncategorized|

The Calais School celebrated the graduation of its high school seniors and eighth graders in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in front of the school on Friday, June 18. Calais Principal John Cohrs welcomed students, parents, staff, board members and trustees [...]

AAI Program Welcomes Mochi

By |2021-06-16T16:11:21-04:00June 16th, 2021|12 Plus Program, Academics, Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Calais Happenings, Counseling, ESY, Extra-curricular activities, High School, Inspiration, Lower School, Social Skills Building, Speech|

The Calais School’s one-of-a-kind Animal Assisted Interventions Program is excited to welcome the newest member of our team and the first dog to be named after a Japanese ice cream: Mochi. Mochi is a male Pharaoh Hound and celebrated his first [...]

Kessler Foundation Awards Grant to The Calais School to Support New Adult Transition Program

By |2021-06-09T13:25:06-04:00June 9th, 2021|Academics, Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Community Based Instruction, Inspiration, Transition & Career Services|

Students ages 18-30 will be able to receive college and career readiness support at the Calais School in Whippany through the school’s new Adult Transition Program thanks in part to a generous grant for the program from the Kessler Foundation. [...]

The Story of Calais

By |2021-03-12T11:15:08-05:00March 12th, 2021|Academics, Animal Assisted Interventions, Calais Happenings, Counseling, Transition & Career Services|

The Calais School has grown very much through the past 50 years -- not only in size but also in unique program offerings to provide the best academic, social, and emotional support possible to students with special needs.  Get an [...]

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