Spaulding Youth Center staff and students make a difference for the victims of hurricane Sandy
January 12, 2013
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 Jackson was very sensitive to the fact that these affected ...
Read MoreMulticultural Celebration – an annual tradition at Spaulding Youth Center
January 3, 2013
Spaulding 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 the Twelve Days of Christmas. The students selected holidays that interested ...
Read MoreSix year old Tori Woltering takes over Judge Carroll’s courtroom
December 20, 2012
With 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 the court. Much to the delight of the audience, Tori, ...
Read MoreMiss Lakes Region Outstanding Teen and members of the Manchester Harley Owners’ Group Chapter 1294 celebrate Christmas with students at Spaulding Youth Center
December 17, 2012
The 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 and friends enjoyed a sumptuous party buffet and enjoyed listening ...
Read MoreStephen L. Handley becomes Trustee Emiritus at Spaulding’s Annual Celebration
December 6, 2012
Caption: 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 Susan S. Calegari, CEO and President of Spaulding. Calegari thanked ...
Read MoreSpaulding Youth Center staff receives commendation from Governor John Lynch
December 5, 2012
Spaulding 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 zucchini loaf made by the students in Spaulding’s LEAP (Life ...
Read MoreMetroCast Provides Turkeys for Spaulding Youth Center’s Annual Thanksgiving Feast
November 19, 2012
Since 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 trimmings prepared by Food Services Director Shane Milianes and his ...
Read MoreBank of New Hampshire donates $25,000 to support a new high performance school at Spaulding Youth Center
November 6, 2012
Responding 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 new academic contemporary facility will allow Spaulding, over the next ...
Read MoreNorthway Bank Managers team building skills at Spaulding Youth Center
August 29, 2012
Sixteen 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 of Spaulding’s high ropes course where the Managers climbed 50 ...
Read MoreSpaulding Youth Center’s Annual Science Fair Shines in New School Setting
April 23, 2012
By 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 marveling at the variety, creativity and sophistication of the students’ ...
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