Upon hearing news reports that many victims of hurricane Sandy were still suffering from lack of electricity, heat and other necessities for living, Tonya Splett, a staff member at Spaulding Youth Center discussed the situation with the young students whom she supervises. Ten year old…
Read MoreSpaulding Youth Center students recently presented their projects on holidays around the world at the school’s annual Multicultural Celebration. Presentations to fellow students, their families and staff members included a parade of Vikings, a samba dancing crew of Angry Birds, and a visual representation of…
Read MoreWith prompting from family, friends and staff from Spaulding Youth Center in Laconia Family Court, a rambunctious six year old girl announced her new name, Tori Woltering, over the microphone. Judge Carroll presided over the unusual adoption proceedings giving Tori free reign and command of…
Read MoreThe annual Happy Holly Harley Holiday Party for students at Spaulding Youth Center was a merry celebration. Along with Santa and his elves, Kenya Welch, Miss Lakes Region Outstanding Teen and members of the Manchester Harley Owners’ Group Chapter 1294, joined the festivities. Students, staff…
Read MoreCaption: Stephen L. Handley of Grantham, was recognized for his many years of volunteer work at Spaulding Youth Center in Northfield, when he was conferred the title of Trustee Emeritus at Spaulding’s Annual Celebration. A gift of framed student artwork was presented to him by…
Read MoreSpaulding Youth Center was honored to host The Honorable Governor John Lynch and five Executive Councilors for their public meeting in September. Meeting participants and the public were warmly welcomed by several student greeters and the Governor and Councilors were each given a beautifully wrapped…
Read MoreSince 2008, MetroCast has been supplying Spaulding Youth Center with turkeys for their annual Thanksgiving feast. MetroCast’s Regional Manager, NH/ME Moira Campbell and Regional Marketing Manager Shannon Barnes delivered eight meaty turkeys to Spaulding in preparation for the feast. A traditional dinner with all the…
Read MoreResponding to the growing demand for intensive programs and services for children and youth with autism or other developmental and/or behavioral challenges, Spaulding Youth Center embarked on a Capital Campaign to build a new high-performance school — a center of learning for special education. The…
Read MoreSixteen Northway Bank Branch Managers from New Hampshire recently participated in a day of team building at Spaulding Youth Center’s EChO (Experiential Challenges Outdoors) program. EChO instructors Jason Sterner and Steve Golden led activities for fostering trust, cooperation, communication, problem-solving and leadership, including the use…
Read MoreBy any scientific measure, the first Science Fair and Open House for families held at Spaulding’s contemporary new school on April 20, was a resounding success. The bright hallways, town hall gathering area and large classrooms were abuzz with parents, grandparents, siblings, friends and staff…
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