League News
Residential Program Poised for Growth
Coordinator of Residential Services, Kerry Figueiredo, is passionate about the role the Residential Program plays in helping students thrive after they graduate from the League School. “After working in adult residential programs for many years, I found League School for a reason,” she says. “My main objective is to ensure a safe, welcoming, and educational…
Read MorePreparing Students for Life After Graduation is Top of Mind for School’s Principal
League School teachers, program coordinators, therapists, clinicians, social workers, counselors, and administrative staff have one aim, according to Principal Patrick Fuller: preparing students for life after graduation. “We are all committed to preparing students for leaving the comfort and safety of the League School,” said Principal Fuller. To that end, he names four initiatives as…
Read MoreA Winning Score at This Year’s “Fore” Autism Golf Classic
The third annual “Fore” Autism Golf Classic was an overwhelming success. Beating all previous records, the event raised $66,000 for the school. Held on Monday, September 30, 128 participants, including 116 golfers, enjoyed a spectacular fall day at the Walpole Country Club. “This third annual event was a record-setting day in support of the school,”…
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HESSCO Meals on Wheels/League School Partnership is a Win-Win For over 10 years, the League School has partnered with HESSCO (Health and Social Services Consortium) Meals on Wheels to provide vocational training for students. During that period, over 30 students have worked for the organization, gaining valuable skills and experience in the process including: Teamwork…
Read MoreUPDATE: New Outdoor Learning Space Project
In the school’s on-going effort to provide our students with a new outdoor learning space, we are happy to report funding for the initial phase of the project is complete. We reached this milestone at a critical time. A recent outside assessment of our physical space recommended that the school’s current play structure be removed…
Read MoreReconstruction Process Reaps Expanded Capacity
Every six years, the League School has the opportunity to go through an evaluation process to assess whether we are optimally meeting the needs of the students we serve. As the student population and our programs change, this reconstruction process, authorized under Massachusetts regulations, enables us to make adjustments to our funding sources for staffing,…
Read MoreOver 40 Attend Open House Featuring Student Artwork
Thank you to more than 40 parents, staff, Board members, Friends of League members, and guests who attended this year’s Open House held at Cilla’s Coffee House in Norfolk on September 18th. Hosted by Board Member, Tracey Robbins, the event was an open discussion on what the future may hold for individuals and families with…
Read MoreStudent Art Featured at Cilla’s Coffeehouse in Norfolk
Throughout the month of September, League School students’ artwork will be featured at Cilla’s Coffeehouse, 5A Liberty Lane, in Norfolk. Art from approximately a dozen artists across the Foundations, Content Teaching, Pathfinder, and Transitions programs will be shown. “We will display a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, collage, two-dimensional, and potentially photography,” said Danielle…
Read MoreSearch Process Underway for New Executive Director
For a complete job description click HERE. The League School’s Board of Directors has begun a comprehensive search process to identify, recruit, interview, and hire a new Executive Director. The Board has hired Development Guild, a professional search firm that specializes in leadership positions in the non-profit field, to help them with this process. One…
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