Posts by Tim McCabe
Light at the End of the Tunnel: COVID-19 Vaccines are Here!
To say the last year has been challenging would be an understatement. When the League School had to close in-person education in mid-March of 2020, we had no idea how long and how severe the pandemic would be. Fortunately, we now have light at the end of the tunnel – COVID-19 vaccinations of staff and…
Read MoreClean Out Your Closet in Support of League School
Did you clean your closet after the holidays? Or have you been putting off cleaning your closest? Now you can do it while supporting League School! League is partnering with Savers for a clothing drive to support our students. Please drop off your bags of lightly worn clothes to League School between Monday February, 1st…
Read MoreWatch League’s Holiday Video
Check out this fun video by League School’s teachers, staff, and students. Special thanks to League teacher, Nicole Brunelle, for all of her hard work putting together this wonderful video and for getting everyone into the holiday spirit! Enjoy your vacation, we look forward to seeing everyone remotely starting on January 4th then in person…
Read MoreVisit our Holiday Market Place to Buy Wonderful Gifts Made by League Students and other items!
Students in League’s Vocational program have been hard at work making one of a kind gifts! See them as well as many other fantastic items that will make the perfect gifts this holiday season. Or bid on League’s Holiday Auction items. These one of a kind items will make unique gifts for the toughest person…
Read MoreMIT Research Opportunities for League School Students and Their Families
Families of League School students interested in participating in autism-related research have a new potential opportunity through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences and Media Lab. This research seeks to improve understanding of autism and enhance daily life for people with autism and their families. “The League School appreciates the…
Read MoreTake Advantage of League School’s Virtual Workshops
The League School is holding a variety of virtual programs to improve collaboration with parents while it’s not possible to meet in person. We encourage parents to take advantage of these opportunities. “Despite the many obstacles posed by the pandemic, the school is making extra efforts to continue frequent parent communication,” said Chief Executive Officer,…
Read MoreReimagining the Vocational Program for Continued Student Success
The League School’s Vocational Program offers students an opportunity to gain life skills in a variety of settings. Prior to COVID, students worked at over 30 offsite locations including the Walpole library, Big Y supermarket, the Fairfield Inn, and the Vanderbilt Club. Many of the vocational programs were indoors; state rules limit the number of…
Read MoreFrom the Desk of the Chief Executive Officer:
With the holiday season upon us, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to each and every one of you. Thank you especially to our teachers and staff for their unwavering support of our students and each other. Together we have weathered a very difficult year at the school and in the wider community. We have…
Read MoreUPDATE: League School to conduct all learning remotely from January 4th-8th
While this Thanksgiving was likely different from any one in the past, it is still a time to be grateful for all that we have and all the good that has happened for us and our families in the past year. We at the League School are grateful for all of the families that we…
Read MoreInaugural Bikeathon Raised $11,000 for Outdoor Learning Space Project
THANK YOU to all those who donated and participated in League School’s Virtual #LEAGUESTRONG Bike-A-Thon on Saturday November 14th and Sunday the 15th. We are thrilled to announce that the event raised just over $11,200. The proceeds of this event will be directed towards our continuing effort to enhance the Outdoor Learning Space for our…
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