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No School: 4/2/21 – Good Friday

Mar 8, 2021, 6:09 pm

Spring Break: April 12-16th

Mar 8, 2021, 5:20 pm

Enjoy the nice weather and take a break from school.

Pictures: NOW Mon. 2/8

Jan 6, 2021, 2:17 pm

Senior Spotlight

May 7, 2020, 2:17 pm

The Gengras Center is very proud of . . . Peresha! It’s hard to believe that Peresha is graduating!! Peresha has been at the Gengras Center since 2012 and will be a huge loss to our school.   She, is by far, Justin Bieber’s biggest fan.  She gives her best effort, with a smile on https://www.gengrascenter.org/about-us/news/senior-spotlight/

COVID-19 updates

Mar 13, 2020, 11:54 am

REOPEN plans, news and resources

Picture Day: Thursday, November 19th

Mar 6, 2020, 6:49 pm

Start practicing your yearbook smile!

Gengras Center Reunion – postponed!

Feb 3, 2020, 2:57 pm

But … join us on Facebook!

Annual Craft Fair 12/13

Dec 9, 2019, 6:52 pm

Lots of options for holiday gifts!

Parent Ed night moved to 1/28

Dec 6, 2019, 8:00 pm

Dr. Loomis’ parent presentation has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Open House: Tuesday 9/17 6:30-7:30

Sep 6, 2019, 5:49 pm

19-20 Gengras Calendar

May 6, 2019, 7:16 pm

Year-at-a-glance

5th Annual Gengras Marathon – April 26

Mar 25, 2019, 4:10 pm

In combination with USJ Spirit Day, help us raise funds for Hands-On-Hartford.

Yankee Candle Fundraiser order online until July!

Feb 27, 2019, 12:03 pm

Support our class of 2019 and buy your favorite Yankee Candle products.

Wednesday, March 10 – No School

Feb 27, 2019, 11:25 am

Community Open House: Wednesday March 27th

Jan 24, 2019, 3:01 pm

Visit us from 1:30-3:30 pm.

Holiday Break: 12/24/-1/1/21

Nov 30, 2018, 6:26 pm

Enjoy time off with your loved ones. Happy Holidays!

Gengras closed: Thursday and Friday 11/26-27

Nov 1, 2018, 7:29 pm

Happy Thanksgiving!

Transition Resource Fair: November 8th 5:00-7:00 pm

Oct 1, 2018, 1:47 pm

“Planning for Future Success” Special Needs Resource Fair  Transition Resource Event 2018  

Open House: Tuesday 9/17 6:30-7:30

Sep 7, 2018, 4:11 pm

Current families, please join us and get to meet the staff working with your child this year.

Ice Bowl Saturday, March 2 at 11:00

Apr 12, 2018, 5:35 pm

Annual floor hockey event.

This is a test.

Apr 12, 2018, 3:55 pm

This is for testing purposes.

Winter Break: February 15th-16th

Feb 21, 2018, 6:27 am

Enjoy the week off!

Tuesday 2/5/19: Family Fun Afternoon

Jan 3, 2018, 1:03 pm

Monday 1/20/20: No School

Jan 3, 2018, 1:00 pm

Tuesday 11/7: No School

Oct 31, 2017, 1:00 pm

Veteran’s Day 11/10: Gengras is OPEN

Oct 11, 2017, 1:26 pm

School is in session.

Pie Pick-up Day Wednesday Nov. 15th

Oct 4, 2017, 1:26 pm

Thanks again for your support!

Wreath Sale: now – 11/12

Oct 4, 2017, 1:23 pm

Download order form and get your holiday wreaths!

Columbus Day 10/8: NO SCHOOL

Sep 27, 2017, 1:26 pm

Annual Book Fair: September 26-28

Sep 12, 2017, 11:51 am

Find deals on great books for your home or help support your child’s class library.

Open House: Wednesday 9/26, 6:30-7:30

Sep 12, 2017, 11:49 am

Current families please join us and meet your child’s staff.

Annual Mum Sale

Aug 18, 2017, 9:15 am

September Lunch Menu

Aug 18, 2017, 9:13 am

September Lunch Menu

First Day of School

Jul 14, 2017, 12:08 pm

Wednesday, August 30, 2017 – 1:00 Dismissal

Summer Program 6/26-7/28

Jun 8, 2017, 9:08 am

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Prom Night! Friday May 17th 6:00-9:00pm

May 5, 2017, 9:44 am

Gengras Talent Shows: May 12 and 19!!

Apr 25, 2017, 2:43 pm

Share your talent with your peers and staff!

Gengras Annual Plant Sale: May 9-10

Apr 3, 2017, 2:29 pm

8:00-2:30 Just in time for Mother’s Day! Stop by and purchase a plant.

Gengras Center Annual Fundraiser

Mar 13, 2017, 2:39 pm

Please join us for an evening of food, drink, and fun.

Parent Education Night: Tuesday March 28 @ 6:30

Mar 1, 2017, 10:35 am

Planning for the Future of Your Loved One with Special Needs with Stuart Hawkins

March Madness: Tuesday March 10th 6:00-7:30 pm

Jan 26, 2017, 3:19 pm

Join us for an evening of basketball themed activities.

Gengras Ice Bowl

Jan 9, 2017, 1:03 pm

Saturday, March 4. 2017 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Plainville Indoor Sports Arena.

1/20/17: end of first semester

Dec 22, 2016, 12:19 pm

1/18/21 MLK Day: No School

Dec 21, 2016, 1:17 pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Holiday Show – Tues. 12/17/19 @ 7:00 p.m.

Nov 18, 2016, 1:09 pm

This year’s production: Holiday Bake Off!

Craft Fair: Fri. Dec. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Nov 14, 2016, 8:19 am

Students take part in creating and selling wonderful handmade crafts, just in time for the holidays.

The Pies are coming!! 11/16

Nov 6, 2016, 11:06 pm

Pies from our fundraiser will be delivered to Gengras on Wed. 11/16.

Wreath order forms due Wed. 11/16.

Nov 5, 2016, 11:59 pm

Support the Gengras Center by purchasing your holiday wreaths through us.

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Feb 2018
  • Winter Break: February 15th-16th
Jan 2018
  • Tuesday 2/5/19: Family Fun Afternoon
  • Monday 1/20/20: No School
Oct 2017
  • Tuesday 11/7: No School
  • Veteran’s Day 11/10: Gengras is OPEN
  • Pie Pick-up Day Wednesday Nov. 15th
  • Wreath Sale: now – 11/12
Sep 2017
  • Columbus Day 10/8: NO SCHOOL
  • Annual Book Fair: September 26-28
Aug 2017
  • Annual Mum Sale
  • September Lunch Menu
Jul 2017
  • First Day of School
Jun 2017
  • Summer Program 6/26-7/28
May 2017
  • Prom Night! Friday May 17th 6:00-9:00pm
Apr 2017
  • Gengras Talent Shows: May 12 and 19!!
  • Gengras Annual Plant Sale: May 9-10
Mar 2017
  • Gengras Center Annual Fundraiser
  • Parent Education Night: Tuesday March 28 @ 6:30
Jan 2017
  • March Madness: Tuesday March 10th 6:00-7:30 pm
  • Gengras Ice Bowl
Dec 2016
  • 1/20/17: end of first semester
  • 1/18/21 MLK Day: No School
Nov 2016
  • Craft Fair: Fri. Dec. 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  • The Pies are coming!! 11/16
  • Wreath order forms due Wed. 11/16.
Apr 2018
  • Ice Bowl Saturday, March 2 at 11:00
  • This is a test.
Sep 2018
  • Open House: Wednesday 9/26, 6:30-7:30
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The Gengras Center

The Gengras Center, founded by the University of Saint Joseph in 1965, is a state-approved private special education school that provides for the educational and vocational needs of students ages 5-21, and serves as a laboratory school for USJ's education and social services majors.

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