Latham Centers News

The Latham Education Team welcomes back all our students to school! “We’re eager to get the year started! Our students will thrive because of the support of our entire Latham community, and the preparation by our Ed. Team!” ~ Meghan Foley, Director of Education

During Latham School vacation weeks, many of our students stay on campus. Staff work together to coordinate fun activities so students can enjoy a relaxed and leisurely week – while keeping the structure and routine that’s so important at Latham. The list of activities is expansive! While some are more traditional outdoor activities such as…

SummerTide is Latham Centers’ field trip-based program that takes place throughout July and August. The SummerTide curriculum educates our students about the unique beauty of Cape Cod and helps them understand the fragility of its complex ecosystems and the value of preservation. On these outings, we incorporate all that is magical and fun about summers…

Our Human Resources team is looking forward to participating in several upcoming recruitment events throughout the month of September. We’re always seeking motivated and compassionate people to join Latham Centers’ mission-driven team. Upcoming job fairs and recruitment events include: Recruitment Event at MassHire: Wednesday, September 7th, 1pm–3pm at the MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center,…

The 4th annual Latham Open was a great success and wrapped up Sunday, August 14th under blue-bird skies and drier, cooler air. A perfect day for tennis! Congratulations to this year’s winners and finalists in the USTA-sanctioned Latham Open tennis tournament held in Harwich at the Brooks Park Community Tennis Courts. Pictured are: Betsy Casey…

Latham Centers’ summer learning program, SummerTide, is filled with opportunities for our students to explore Cape Cod and all it has to offer. August is National Pirate Month – the perfect time to share some facts our students learned about the Whydah pirate ship during their adventure to the Whydah Pirate Museum 20 minutes down…

Adult Services Residential Manager Bethany Franklin extended a message of HUGE thanks to everyone at Latham who participated in her residence’s pet tree. Please enjoy these photos of the ‘pet tree of Plymouth!’  The residents love it so so much, and staff from multiple departments sent in photos of their beloved pets for Bethany to…

Pictured above: Many kind words are displayed on two bulletin boards on campus featuring Kiera and Joe (as well as Kevin and Hanna)! Today we recognize Kiera and Joe – two more Latham staff members who were named July staff of the month (along with Kevin Cole and Hanna Genell recently featured on our blog.…

Last month, we were deeply saddened to learn that our dear colleague Joan McFadden passed away suddenly from a heart attack. We will remember Joan as a beautiful human being who was welcoming, kind, and thoughtful. Her love of family, theater, and her humility were the cornerstones of who she was.  She was respected by…

We’re delighted to introduce Colleen Sari, MD, Board Certified Child & Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist, who recently joined Latham Centers’ Children’s Program team. Dr. Sari has provided school consultation throughout her career in regular and special education schools including approved private schools. Dr. Sari said she is honored to find a position in an academic…