A JOLLY JAUNTing we will go . . . on December 6th, more than 536 runners and walkers turned out for the Special Olympics fundraiser called the JOLLY JAUNT. The Latham team was captained by Tim Vaughan and eleven folks signed up to run or walk. The team raised over $1,500 to go toward Latham…
The Latham Student Council meets monthly to discuss and implement positive changes on the Latham campus and in the community. Elected in September and meeting monthly, members have initiated many projects. One project is keeping the grounds on campus beautiful. As one member noted, “We want to be proud of our campus when visitors come.”…
We have something new and exciting we’d like to share with you! It’s the new Latham Centers toolbar! When added to IE (Internet Explorer) or Firefox on your personal computer, every time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to Latham Centers,…
With A+ BonusBucks, points accrue with each purchase where the Stop & Shop Card is used. It even works with purchases made online with Peapod by Stop & Shop. At the end of each month, these points determine your school’s cash total which is automatically credited to its account and school totals updated each month.…
The Latham Hawks were part of the inaugural flag football season for Special Olympics. On Sunday November 1st, the final game was held at Gillette Stadium. The boys and the girls have been working hard all season to learn the rules and skills of this new sport and were determined to do their best on…
Latham has been approved to receive contributions from Shaw’s Community Rewards Program.Here’s what you can do to help: All you have to do is click HERE to register your Shaw’s Rewards Card and designate Latham Centers as the non-profit you wish to support. Our Community Rewards ID# is 49001023004. Then shop at any Shaw’s or…
The nursing department sees students all day with a broad spectrum of medical problems. We are proud to say that expanded nursing hours are allowing us to take students with more complex medical problems and to have the availability to give as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications for those students who benefit from them. We’ve also…
Health authorities are urging everyone to get the seasonal flu vaccine and then when it is available to follow it with the H1N1 vaccine. Children 4 and under and health care workers will probably be the first to receive the vaccine with everyone else being covered as the vaccine becomes available. As always, common sense…
October 3rd marked a day at Cape Cod Community Television where Artistic Director Penelope Chatterton and her crew presented the group, “The Latham Players!”. Her host was Max Manning, a new producer at the studio, and the “Players” did a grand job! The celebration was for Eunice Kennedy Schriver who created the Special Olympics. Max…
Our friends, the Telecom Pioneers, have brightened our lives once again with their commitment, enthusiasm and toil during their recent work day at Latham. A crew of over 12 Pioneers arrived early ready to paint, dig and plant to make our school look more beautiful for our students. Thanks to their generous service our Latham…
Latham School:
Reaching for the Future
At Latham School, children from 8 years to young adults of 22 years are under the care of a special needs teacher and aide. In small home room classes of eight or fewer students. …Read more.
Latham Centers:
Safe Passage to Adulthood
While some Latham children return home to family or enroll in programs closer to home, others may transition to our Adult Programs or remain on Cape Cod to live independently …Read more.
Ways to Give
You can Make a Difference
A gift to Latham Centers will make a difference in the life of each and every individual we serve. To make it as easy as possible for you to donate, we offer a variety of gift vehicles …Read more.