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The Ice Bowl is back!!!

Oct 3, 2022, 1:38 pm

No School: Monday, October 10th

Oct 3, 2022, 12:59 pm

Indigenous Peoples Day

Nurse’s phone number changed

Feb 3, 2022, 7:30 pm

860-231-5683

Last day of school now Thursday 6/16/22

Feb 3, 2022, 6:25 pm

Due to inclement weather closings the last day of school is now Thursday, June 16th. Any additional school closures will continue to put the end of the school year back a day.

Now Hiring Teaching Assistants!

Feb 3, 2022, 5:00 pm

Do you seek professional satisfaction from the work that you do, because you care about it? Do you have a passion for working with people and children? The Gengras Center, is actively seeking energetic, outgoing, and passionate individuals to become Paraprofessional / Teaching Assistants. As a member of the Gengras Center team, the Paraprofessional/ Teaching https://www.gengrascenter.org/about-us/news/now-hiring-teaching-assistants/

We are hiring!

Feb 1, 2022, 1:39 pm

The Gengras Center at the University of Saint Joseph is hiring! We are a private special education school for students with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click here to apply for one of the Gengras Center teaching assistant jobs available and learn about the benefits including tuition waivers at USJ.

No School: 4/2/21 – Good Friday

Mar 8, 2021, 6:09 pm

Spring Break: April 11-15th

Mar 8, 2021, 5:20 pm

Enjoy the nice weather and take a break from school.

Picture Day: Wed. 4/6

Jan 6, 2021, 2:17 pm

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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 9 – 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 11/24-25

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 20-21

Feb 21, 2018, 6:27 am

Enjoy the mini break!

Tuesday 2/7/23: Family Fun Afternoon

Jan 3, 2018, 1:03 pm

Monday 1/16/23: No School

Jan 3, 2018, 1:00 pm

Tuesday 11/2: No School

Oct 31, 2017, 1:00 pm

Veteran’s Day 11/11: Gengras is OPEN

Oct 11, 2017, 1:26 pm

Pie Pick-up Day Wednesday Nov. 15th

Oct 4, 2017, 1:26 pm

Thanks again for your support!

Wreath Sale: now – 11/11

Oct 4, 2017, 1:23 pm

Download order form and get your holiday wreaths!

Indigenous People’s Day 10/11: 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 5-6

Apr 3, 2017, 2:29 pm

8:00-2:00 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: Sat. 1/22/22

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

1/16/23 MLK Day: No School

Dec 21, 2016, 1:17 pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Holiday Show – Wed. 12/7 @ 6:30 p.m.

Nov 18, 2016, 1:09 pm

This year’s production: Elfis

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. 11/11

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 20-21
Jan 2018
  • Tuesday 2/7/23: Family Fun Afternoon
  • Monday 1/16/23: No School
Oct 2017
  • Tuesday 11/2: No School
  • Veteran’s Day 11/11: Gengras is OPEN
  • Pie Pick-up Day Wednesday Nov. 15th
  • Wreath Sale: now – 11/11
Sep 2017
  • Indigenous People’s Day 10/11: 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 5-6
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: Sat. 1/22/22
Dec 2016
  • 1/20/17: end of first semester
  • 1/16/23 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. 11/11
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
University of Saint Joseph Connecticut

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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