"Follow your dreams, work hard, practice and persevere."

--Sasha Cohen (US American figure skater)

"Energy and persistence conquer all things."

--Benjamin Franklin (American statesman, scientist, author, publisher and diplomat)

"Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being."

--J. Stanford (Christian author)

News & Announcements

We are all eager to welcome Spring and all of the renewing aspects the season brings. From improved weather, more daylight to enjoy, the anticipation of safer social interactions, and a healthy community - we look forward to it all!

We are inspired by the ongoing efforts of staff, students, and families to keep school attendance and participation at the forefront for our kids. So many dedicated team members have developed unique and creative lesson plans to engage our students. Our clinicians and family therapists have provided ongoing therapeutic and family support with the goal of identifying reinforcement and motivation plans aimed at the students that are struggling to stay engaged. Many of our students have responded well to the additional layers of support and are thriving despite the challenges of remote and hybrid learning.

We also continue to explore other exciting and innovative ways to encourage the students to attend lessons and participate in treatment and learning. Lighthouse has been providing Motivational Outreach Visits to encourage increased time in learning for the kids having the most difficulty. These Outreach Visits provide the interpersonal connection for the kids who need that level of support to regain traction with online or hybrid learning. The Motivational Outreach Team will be visiting with selected students outside their homes, (with masks and from a safe social distance), on a rotating basis with the goal of mobilizing the power of relationships to help these students become more present in school-based opportunities.

As we enter this new season, we are reminded of the power of persistence and resilience. We have great faith in the power of our Lighthouse family and will continue to make every effort to provide the support and encouragement our students need to thrive. We are grateful for the collaborative efforts of our staff, Lighthouse families, and district partners who have been incredible assets in our common mission of student engagement and participation.

At Lighthouse School we have a long history of treating the "whole person".

Working with our Districts and Families, we provide quality treatment and education, to ensure that our students are well-rounded and can be the best they can be. As part of our on-going efforts to meet that goal, we consistently look at improving our services to be the best they can be. It is with that in mind, that we would like to spotlight our Health and Wellness curriculum.

This year, through the collaboration and of a wide variety of staff, we have taken “Gym class” and integrated it with a health curriculum, to provide our students with a more holistic experience. We have drawn from our Therapists, Bioeducational Facilitators, Regulation Support Staff and Teachers (yes even the gym teacher!) to create a curriculum geared to treating the “whole” student. While this curriculum still allows your child to be exposed to the more traditional sports experiences like basketball, soccer, football, or Lacrosse, it goes beyond participating in those games.

Your child will learn from the life lessons such sports and games provide: Competition and being a good winner, or how to take lessons from defeat. How to prepare for challenges, self-control, cooperation, and having fun with friends.

Your child will be educated as to the physical dimension and how their body works through lessons on heart rate, heart health, stretching, nutrition, and exercise. They will learn about body muscles and how to avoid injury! And even the importance of hygiene and its impact on health, and goal setting. They will have important monthly topics like “African American Sports Figures” (this past February) and “Women in Sports” (March) to provide examples of good role models from over the years.

But, as we all know, good Health and Wellness is not just about the Physical Dimension. There is so much more…the Emotional, the Spiritual, the Social Aspects. These too, are all part of this well-rounded curriculum, as our therapists help your child through Relaxation Techniques, Conflict Resolution, Drug Education, and more, expanding your child's knowledge base and likely a better understanding of how much control they ultimately have, in their self-care and future.