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Mass Hospital, Luce students team up on arts, musicMonday, 6 December
By Teresa A. Franco
Wicked Local Canton
Posted Dec 03, 2010 @ 12:21 PM
Canton — Art and music are more than a means of creative expression. For students at the Mass Hospital School and the Luce Elementary School, it’s a way to form connections.
For 10 weeks, students from the two schools worked together to create art and music. They presented their work with a Read more »
National Charity League make wreaths for MHSTuesday, 30 November
Canton Citizen recently published a photo and caption regarding the National Charity League making wreaths for MHS.
Members of the Blue Hill chapter of the National Charity League held their monthly meeting at the Labelle Home recently, and as part of the meeting, the girls made holiday wreaths for the Massachusetts Hospital School. The National Charity League is decoration the school Read more »
It Just Keeps Getting Better…Tuesday, 23 November
Ann D. is mother of Michelle D., a patient here at MHS. This is Ann’s blog about Michelle’s and her experience at Massachusetts Hospital School. To read previous entries of Ann’s blog click here.
November 2, 2010
I’d spent the day at Children’s Hospital Boston with my Michelle Read more »
TOGETHER WE CAN FLY!Friday, 19 November
Young Audiences of Massachusetts Arts for Learning Massachusetts Hospital School and Dean S. Luce Elementary School: TOGETHER WE CAN FLY!
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2010 Disney ExperienceThursday, 18 November
MHS commencing class of 2011 has started their Disney adventure. Join us for daily photo updates of their class trip. To see more photos, click here to go to Read more »
The Miracle ContinuesThursday, 4 November
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A Life-Changing DayThursday, 4 November
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Cambridge Science FestivalThursday, 4 November
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Words of Gratitude: Andrea J. Lynn and Family Tuesday, 14 September
Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) enjoys hearing from our students, their family and our friends, especially regarding their experience at MHS. We would like to share a recent letter Read more »
Words of Gratitude from MHS Class 2010 Graduate: Andrea J. Lynn and Family Thursday, 9 September
It is always pleasure to hear from our patient/students and their family regarding their experience at Massachusetts Hospital School. In their own words we like to share a letter from Andrea Lynn, 2010 MHS graduate and her family.
Dear Trustees:
“With this thank you come lots of feelings, both happy and sad. We are happy that Andrea made it this far, has Read more »
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 »
WHEELCHAIR PARTICIPANTS GEAR UP FOR CANTON ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRIES’ 6TH ANNUAL REEBOK / CANTON HOMECOMING ROAD RACE ON SEPT. 25Tuesday, 27 July
By Judy Bass
It’s a wonderful event for the entire family that brings the Town of Canton together, encompasses a road race that raises money to support numerous worthy organizations, features a silent auction, and boasts an enjoyable atmosphere for people of all ages and interests.
But you may not be aware that among the scores of individuals who compete in the Canton Association Read more »
Mass. Hospital students take flight on the iceWednesday, 30 June
Lying almost flat on their backs, with the pale winter sun warming their faces, two students at the Massachusetts Hospital School flew faster than the speed of wind last week.
The high school seniors, both paraplegics, got a chance to go ice boating with members of the New England Ice Yacht Association. They took off in their respective boats on an ideal day after getting the right puff of 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 »
Don't give up!Wednesday, 30 June
Kelly Krebs is a remarkable nineteen year old young woman who lives in Massachusetts with her mother Cyndi and her father, Keith. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Kelly has faced many obstacles, as she explains “I can’t walk. I need a lot of help with eating and dressing and things like that.” Lisa Wiedersheim, a Speech Pathologist at the Mass Hospital School has been working with Kelly 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 »
Chalk Talks at the Brayton Library, MA Hospital SchoolSaturday, 29 May
The Rey Foundations features Brayton Library at Massachusetts Hospital School. To see the photos visit: http://www.reyfoundation.org/?p=1014
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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 »
MHS Student featured in March's issue of TobiiTalkTuesday, 23 March
Featured in March 2010 TobiiTalk

Don't give up!
Kelly K. is a remarkable nineteen year old young woman who lives in Massachusetts with her mother Cyndi and her father, Keith. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Kelly has faced many obstacles Read more »
A Life-Changing DayThursday, 4 November
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Cambridge Science FestivalThursday, 4 November
Read more »
Words of Gratitude: Andrea J. Lynn and Family Tuesday, 14 September
Words of Gratitude: Andrea J. Lynn and Family Tuesday, 14 September
Massachusetts Hospital School (MHS) enjoys hearing from our students, their family and our friends, especially regarding their experience at MHS. We would like to share a recent letter Read more »
Words of Gratitude from MHS Class 2010 Graduate: Andrea J. Lynn and Family Thursday, 9 September
It is always pleasure to hear from our patient/students and their family regarding their experience at Massachusetts Hospital School. In their own words we like to share a letter from Andrea Lynn, 2010 MHS graduate and her family.
Dear Trustees:
“With this thank you come lots of feelings, both happy and sad. We are happy that Andrea made it this far, has Read more »
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 »
WHEELCHAIR PARTICIPANTS GEAR UP FOR CANTON ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS & INDUSTRIES’ 6TH ANNUAL REEBOK / CANTON HOMECOMING ROAD RACE ON SEPT. 25Tuesday, 27 July
By Judy Bass
It’s a wonderful event for the entire family that brings the Town of Canton together, encompasses a road race that raises money to support numerous worthy organizations, features a silent auction, and boasts an enjoyable atmosphere for people of all ages and interests.
But you may not be aware that among the scores of individuals who compete in the Canton Association Read more »
Mass. Hospital students take flight on the iceWednesday, 30 June
Lying almost flat on their backs, with the pale winter sun warming their faces, two students at the Massachusetts Hospital School flew faster than the speed of wind last week.
The high school seniors, both paraplegics, got a chance to go ice boating with members of the New England Ice Yacht Association. They took off in their respective boats on an ideal day after getting the right puff of 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 »
Don't give up!Wednesday, 30 June
Kelly Krebs is a remarkable nineteen year old young woman who lives in Massachusetts with her mother Cyndi and her father, Keith. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Kelly has faced many obstacles, as she explains “I can’t walk. I need a lot of help with eating and dressing and things like that.” Lisa Wiedersheim, a Speech Pathologist at the Mass Hospital School has been working with Kelly 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 »
Chalk Talks at the Brayton Library, MA Hospital SchoolSaturday, 29 May
The Rey Foundations features Brayton Library at Massachusetts Hospital School. To see the photos visit: http://www.reyfoundation.org/?p=1014
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 »
MHS Student featured in March's issue of TobiiTalkTuesday, 23 March
Featured in March 2010 TobiiTalk
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Don't give up!
Kelly K. is a remarkable nineteen year old young woman who lives in Massachusetts with her mother Cyndi and her father, Keith. Living with Cerebral Palsy, Kelly has faced many obstacles Read more »



