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On May 12, 2025, our Valley travelers hopped on a bus and started their journey on their 11th annual adventure.

The Transitional High School Alternative Programs are celebrating another successful year, as students in all three of our sites are finding their way and planning for the future. Here’s a look at three students who exemplify Valley’s individualized approach.

The theme at Valley Transitional High School this year has been ‘independence.’ Thanks to the hard work of Vocational Coordinator,  Scott Morin, more students are being placed in internships that correspond to their interests. Scott says that the surge in placements reflects both the rebound of Valley’s vocational programming after COVID and the students’ hard work.

It's been quite a year at Valley Elementary. From adventurous field trips to new clubs and more spirit weeks than we can count, we’re ending the 2024-2025 school year on a high note. Here’s a look at some of the highlights.

The Valley Collaborative Adult Program is regularly seeking out opportunities for the individuals to learn about new technology and initiatives that can help them with every day life, while also learning about new and exciting ways to receive standardized, on-going support. Recently, five individuals attended an Assistive Technology Fair hosted by the Northeast Arc at the Liberty Tree Mall. This event gave the individuals the chance to learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30 vendors.

Fiscal year 2025 has been extremely busy in the business office as the Collaborative has gone through a total of six very successful audits, conducted by two state agencies, one state commission, and an independent financial audit. Below is the summary of results from this body of work.

Valley Collaborative continues to excel through multiple successful audits and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Expanded professional learning opportunities for staff support student success and reflect Valley’s mission of empowering individuals to thrive.

Valley Collaborative Adult Program continues to grow while maintaining high-quality services, recently reaching over 130 participants. A recent state review scored the program 100% in both Certification and Licensure, reflecting its commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Every Monday, Valley students produce a school-wide news show featuring interviews, updates, and original reporting, guided by teacher Vlad Stoicescu. The broadcast builds confidence, creativity, and community—bringing a childhood dream to life for student host Madison Murray.

Transitional High School students are diving into hands-on STEAM projects, from egg drops and paper airplanes to tool selection and butterfly metamorphosis. These engaging activities foster scientific thinking, creativity, and real-world skills while promoting environmental awareness through Earth Day initiatives.

Valley Elementary celebrated Read Across America with guest readers and fun activities. Students hiked Mt. Wachusett thanks to a MOOR Grant. Now, they're enjoying sunny recess and looking forward to spring fun!

A Message from Executive Director Dr. Chris A. Scott: