The Calais School

The Calais School is excited to be hosting its 9th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 6:30 pm—8:00 pm. Students, parents, guardians, educators, and clinicians are all invited to attend this key opportunity to learn about post-high school options available for young adults with disabilities. Talk with representatives from four-year colleges, community colleges, trade schools, employment, and state agencies. TO REGISTER, https://lnkd.in/eG6MyMTx?????? or scan our QR code #thecalaisschool #exceedyourpossibilities #specialeducationnj #whippanynj?#morriscounty #specialeducationfamily #collegeready #workready #njcolleges #communitycollege? #employmentskills #posthighschool

The Calais Foundation 13th Annual Gala is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for a heartfelt evening as we celebrate 55 years of empowering children and young adults with special needs across New Jersey. The Calais Foundation 13th Annual 2025 Gala Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6 pm - 9 pm Hanover Manor, East Hanover Pre-Sale tickets go on sale March 6th. Stay tuned for more information...

CALAIS EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: In her middle school class, Ms. Perillo has a knack for turning practical, real-world experiences into thoughtful and engaging lessons. Learn more about her creative classroom... https://lnkd.in/eBqwXdcY #thecalaisschool #exceedyourpossibilities #specialeducationnj #whippanynj #morriscounty #specialeducationfamily #inspiration #inspirational #middleschool #middleschoolteacher #teacher #teacherinspiration #lifeskills #teacherstyle #teachersofinstagram #teacherinspiration

Through our donor-supported Work Based Learning Program, our students with learning disabilities and socialization challenges are seeking employment with confidence and success! Give the gift of potential this holiday season. Make a year-end donation to The Calais Foundation today! https://lnkd.in/eFdTkej6?? #fundraising #thecalaisschool #calaisfoundation #specialeducation #success?#exceedyourpossibilities #specialeducationnj #whippanynj #morriscounty #specialeducationfamily?#learningsdisabilities #easthanovernj #northjersey #morristownnj #parsippany #twofieldsbakeshop #jobsite #motivation #workready #employmentskills #internship #paidinternship #future #futuregoals

YOUR IMPACT. THEIR FUTURE… Help students like Abby exceed their possibilities and reach their full potential. Through a Calais Work Based Learning internship, Abby’s dream of working in a specialty bakery came to fruition. Donor funding provided the stipend received by Abby and other Calais student interns across a variety of worksite locations - further motivating them to turn personal interests into career paths. Please give deserving students like Abby the opportunity to turn "possible" into "probable". Make a year-end tax deductible gift today to The Calais Foundation https://lnkd.in/eFdTkej6

CALAIS SCHOOL EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: As a Paraprofessional at The Calais School, Morgan Sabo facilitates positive change every day. Find out why faculty, students and staff think Ms. Sabo rocks...?https://lnkd.in/euzC8QwD #thecalaisschool?#exceedyourpossibilities?#specialeducationnj?#whippanynj?#calaisfoundation?#morriscounty?#specialeducationfamily?#accessiblelearning?#paraprofessional #paraprofessional #paraprofessionalsrock

A GINORMOUS THANK YOU to all those who donated to The Calais School's Stuff the Bus Food Drive. Together, we collected non-perishable food items totaling an incredible 3,121 pounds — far exceeding our 2,000 lb goal! Our 12th graders loaded the donations onto a school bus, then rode with the bus to deliver it all to the?Interfaith Food Pantry Network.?On arrival, the donations were weighed and will later be distributed to food pantry clients in need. What a way to step up for our hungry neighbors! Pictured are Calais 12th grade students with Calais Staff and Interfaith Pantry staff members, Shana Baer and Kiley Powel. #thecalaisschool #exceedyourpossibilities #specialeducationnj #whippanynj #easthanovernj #parsippanynj #morristown #morriscountynj #specialeducationschool #interfaithpantry #morrisplainsnj #fooddrive #foodinsecurity #thanksgiving #grateful #endhunger #calaiscares #fighthunger #zerohunger #njstrong --

LET'S DO IT AGAIN! Last year, our Service Learning students collected an astounding 2000 lbs of food for the Interfaith Pantry in Morris Plains. This year, our 12th graders are running the show. Please donate to STUFF THE BUS 2024 and help them exceed their goal! WHEN: Now through Nov. 11th WHERE: The Calais School, 45 Highland Ave, Whippany (Donation Drop-Off Box located outside the school’s main entrance.) WHAT:Non Perishable Food Items: Stuffing & turkey gravy, instant mashed potatoes (no glass jars please), Cranberry sauce, canned yams or sweet potatoes, Canned green beans and corn, Hearty soups, Apple, cranberry, grape (100% fruit juice) (64oz), Muffin, roll, brownie, cake mixes, icing, Coffee, tea, hot cocoa mix Thank you for your kindness and generosity. All donations will be delivered to Interfaith Food Pantry QUESTIONS: (973) 884-2030 #thecalaisschool #exceedyourpossibilities #specialeducationnj #whippanynj #easthanovernj #parsippanynj #morristown #morriscountynj #specialeducationschool #interfaithpantry #morrisplainsnj #fooddrive #foodinsecurity #thanksgiving #grateful #endhunger #calaiscares #fighthunger #zerohunger #njstrong #thingstodoinnj Interfaith Food Pantry Network

Work Based Learning (WBL) Students are working towards their futures! Through WBL, our students explore career paths & interests, learn transferable skills, build their resumes and get hands-on field experience. Here are a few students at their internship job sites: Nik S, Sam P, and?Tony S at?Crunch Fitness in Morristown Jacob at?Johnny's Pizzeria in Whippany Chris D?Fat Moose Comics in Whippany ?#thecalaisschool #exceedyourpossibilities #specialeducationnj #whippanynj #morriscounty #specialeducationfamily #accessiblelearning #supportiveteaching #workbasedlearning #jobsite #motivation #Jobcoach #lifeplanning #workready #employmentskills #workreadyskills If you are a local business owner or store manager interested in partnering with The Calais School’s Work Based Learning program, please contact Maryann Braen, Work Based Learning Coordinator, at: 973-884-2030 Ext 348

The Calais School is looking to hire Instructional Paraprofessionals and One to One Aides for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click on the Careers Portal on our website: https://lnkd.in/eP_-UK4f to apply. You can also send your resume directly to: [email protected].