News & Events
MHS - SHOWING WHAT'S POSSIBLE!Thursday, 19 August
In the face of budget cuts, this long-term facility for children and young adults with multiple disabilities is stepping up its outreach and education efforts.
Last year, the state of Massachusetts froze its budget and, as a result, cut funding for one of the units at the Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS). Since then, the board of trustees and the development team, led by Kathleen Kalell Read more »
The face of budget cuts ...Wednesday, 30 June
Jessica wanted to study with students more like her, but that hope was slashed with the Hospital School’s funding.
A friendly girl with almond-shaped eyes and a soft smile, Jessica Fiasconaro loves to belt out songs on her karaoke machine, and she once played Gabriella in a production of “High School Musical.’’ But when some of her peers look at her, all they see is Read more »
JOYCE AND GALVIN FIGHT FOR MASS HOSPITAL SCHOOLWednesday, 30 June
JOYCE AND GALVIN FIGHT FOR MASS HOSPITAL SCHOOL ... Budget mandates that 120 beds must be maintained.
The recently passed Massachusetts Senate budget contains language authored by Senator Brian A. Joyce that would require that the Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) in Canton, which provides critical medical, rehabilitative, recreational and educational services to children with significant Read more »
Prom Night at MHSF!Wednesday, 2 June
The MHS Prom was held at Lantana’s on Thursday May 20th. It was our annual black tie formal for the upper class students. Entertainment was provided by DJ, Club T Productions, who provides the very best dancing music.
The Prom King and Queen are chosen by a vote of their peers. It is an important evening for our students and their parents. At MHS, as in Read more »
Dick Crisafulli honored at Dinner DanceTuesday, 25 May
Dick Crisafulli receives The Dr. Arthur M. Pappas Award on May 15, at the MHSF Dinner Dance.
The award was presented by Dr. Pappas at the opening ceremony. His family was present when he received this honor.
Since its inception in 1996, this annual award recognizes an individual who dedicates their considerable talents and energy for the present and future Read more »
Thanking our VolunteersTuesday, 25 May
National Charity League and Canton MOMS Group
The mothers and daughters of the Blue Hills Chapter of the National Charity League came full of cheer as they decorated the grounds of MHS for the Holiday season. Trees were set up and decorated, ribbons were made and placed on wreaths, and ornaments were hung outside on the trees all to get in the holiday spirit Read more »
