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My Calais Story

Alumni Spotlight: James Weakland

By |2025-09-24T11:07:25-04:00September 15th, 2025|Alumni, Calais Happenings, Inspiration, My Calais Story|

The Calais School believes every student has the potential to exceed their possibilities, and we are committed to nurturing that potential in every student. James Weakland is a shining example… As a young child, James didn’t realize that a neurological [...]

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Insights From a Calais-Certified Therapy Dog Handler

By |2025-08-13T15:21:58-04:00August 13th, 2025|Animal Assisted Activities, Animal Assisted Education, Animal Assisted Interventions, Animal Assisted Therapy, Calais Happenings, Inspiration, My Calais Story|

The Calais School says goodbye to Calais-Certified Therapy Dog Handler Lori Kertesz as she retired from The Calais School and relocated to Florida. Alongside her beloved therapy dogs, Star and Brady, Lori made a lasting impact—helping countless students reach their [...]

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Rory Scialabba: A Calais Success Story Still in Motion

By |2025-07-23T13:00:39-04:00July 1st, 2025|Alumni, Calais Happenings, Inspiration, My Calais Story|

Calais School alum Rory Scialabba (Class of 2021) is going places—and he’s just getting started. This year, Rory graduated from Misericordia University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management while competing on the university’s cross country and track teams. Next [...]

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Alumni Spotlight: Alyssa Mastrandrea

By |2025-06-25T12:32:47-04:00June 25th, 2025|Calais Happenings, Career & Technical Education, Inspiration, My Calais Story, Transition & Career Services|

Did you know that young adults with disabilities (ages 18–30) can receive support and services needed to find meaningful work, build social connections, and lead more independent, fulfilling lives through the Calais Adult Transition Program? This is just the beginning [...]

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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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My Calais Story: Jacob Phelps

By |2024-04-29T15:35:36-04:00April 8th, 2024|Calais Happenings, Community Based Instruction, Inspiration, My Calais Story|

Beacon For a Brighter Future Before I started coming to Calais in 2022, I was going through a very rough chapter of my life. My old school lacked the resources and understanding to help me manage stress and self-regulate. I [...]

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