Spaulding Academy & Family Services has officially launched its Permanency Team after more than a year in development. The Permanency Team, comprised of Cheryl Consoletti and Ashley Fenimore, provides seamless, wrap-around support starting during the admissions process and extending to six months after discharge.
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Spaulding Academy & Family Services has named two new directors to their executive leadership team. Courtney Constant has joined as the organization’s Director of Development and Community Relations and Nick Silva was recently promoted to Director of Admissions.
Read MoreThe students of Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently held their first in-person Arts Festival performance since 2019. With support from Art and Music Teacher Robyn A. Allen and Visiting Artist TJ Wheeler, the children created artistic materials that were used during the festival. They acted, danced, played music, and sang on stage for their fellow students, teachers, and invited guests.
Read MoreThe children and staff of Spaulding Academy enjoyed each other’s company over a traditional Thanksgiving meal catered by Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant. It was the first time all the children from the school celebrated the holiday together – and a first for the Dining Services staff members, who could participate without having to prepare the food. There were two different meal seatings to accommodate everyone.
Read MoreEvery fall, the students of Spaulding Academy & Family Services spend weeks creating their own literary works. From idea conception and writing to illustration and production, the students become book authors. The recent 2022 Authors Tea event brought families, friends, and teachers together on campus so students could share their books while enjoying cookies and tea.
Read MoreThe 6th annual Fall Fest at Spaulding Academy & Family Services in Northfield featured craft activities, snacks, and Halloween-themed toys for the children to enjoy. Organized by Community Engagement Specialist Joyce McKenney, the highlight of the event was the student-led pumpkin carving and decorating. Performance Food Group (PFG) of Essex, Vermont, generously donated the pumpkins.
Read MoreThe employees of Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently enjoyed an afternoon of food, games, and relaxation during the organization’s annual Staff Appreciation event. More than two-thirds of the total number of employees – approximately 205 people – attended. The event overlapped multiple shifts so that staff members on the Academic, Residential, Community Based, Family Services, Housekeeping, Facilities and Grounds, Support Services, and Administrative teams could attend, including some with overnight shifts.
Read MoreSpaulding Academy & Family Services has created a Training and Development group to support its Family Services team and ensure quality training standards campuswide. Moss Hartwell has been promoted from Residential Trainer to Family Services Training Coordinator. They manage the Training and Development team and oversee its efforts.
Read MoreThe Behavioral Health team at Spaulding Academy & Family Services recently held its 2022 Carnival for all children and staff on campus. It featured lawn games, from sack races to oversized Connect 4 and checkers, along with crafts, prizes, treats, and a photo booth. Many happy memories were made!
Read MoreSpaulding Academy & Family Services recently held Spaulding Academy’s annual Field Day. It brought residential and day students together with staff to enjoy an outdoor event filled with opportunities to play and cool off.
The event featured traditional Field Day games like tug-of-war and a water balloon toss, along with a new water slide and an oversized inflatable that provided climbing and sliding fun. A dunk tank also gave students the chance to dunk their favorite teachers and staff members.