Make a Difference

It takes a supportive community, willing to share their time, talents and generosity, to put into action our vision to bring unlimited possibilities to students with special needs.

    • Campus projects (ex: painting, organizing)

    • Guest Readers

    • Community Events (ex: golf tournament, 50th celebration)

    • School supplies (ex: glue, markers)

    • Arts & Crafts Supplies

    • Books / Library Materials

    • STEM kits

    • Hosting a vocational student at your business

    • STEM Outreach partnerships

    • Theater Arts partnerships

    • Career exploration tours

    • Field trips

We’re grateful to our community partners who create unique learning opportunities for our students and provide support for our work.

2024 Golf Tournament

7:30 Registration / 8:30 Shotgun Start at the Rochester Country Club.

Our 6th annual golf tournament is coming right up and we’re looking forward to a great day on the course!

 As you know, this year we’re celebrating our 50th anniversary! This means that this year we have some extra special additions to our tournament – like an exclusive raffle drawing (presented by Eastern Propane & Oil), first look for golfers at our expanded silent auction, and a special award presentation to the school for our 50 years of service (presented by Northeast Credit Union).

 So if you’re playing in the tournament, please read on for some important updates! This information and additional details will also be shared in player email communications over the next few weeks.

1. If you have not yet sent in payment or have updates to your team, please contact us ASAP to facilitate a quick and easy check-in process the day of!
2. Registration will open at 7:30, with a prompt 8:30 shotgun start.
3. We expect a beautiful, sunny day - but please note that the tournament will be held rain or shine.
4. Meals served will include: coffee & pastries, lunch on the grill, and dinner following play.
5. Contest Information: Putting Contest, Closest to the Pin Contest (Hole 7) and Longest Drive Contest (Hole 11) will be on-going during play. 

6. Dinner, a brief presentation, and awards ceremony will take place immediately following play.   

7. A limited number of alternate shirt sizes are available, and substitutions may be made on a first come, first served basis at the end of the tournament.

8. Raffle / Auction Information:

- All regular raffle tickets (orange) must be in by 1:30 to be in time for the prize drawings – 18 prizes for 18 holes of golf!  

-An exclusive raffle drawing for some incredible concert tickets will be held! The drawing will be held during the award ceremony & winner must be present to claim their prize!  

 -Our silent auction opens just for our golfers on May 23rd, and then will be shared online with the entire community on May 24th. This means you have exclusive early access for 24 hours to bid and secure your prizes!  There are also going to be exciting packages only available for our golfers at the tournament. The community online silent auction will close on June 12th.

 9. Please contact: Amanda Martineau - amartineau@monarchschoolne.org with any questions or concerns.

 Thank you for supporting our school this year, and for helping to create unlimited possibilities for students with special needs – now and into the future!

Thank you, 2024 Sponsors!

In 2024, the Monarch School of New England will celebrate more than 50 years of creating unlimited possibilities for students with special needs. Our founders were not afraid to step outside of mainstream thinking to make a positive difference in the lives of children with disabilities.

We are proud to continue that tradition of leadership in special education. We continue to create an inclusive community where every student belongs, every student is celebrated for their potential, and every student is given opportunities to reach their greatest potential.

To celebrate this special milestone, our school community will host a Homecoming Week and 50th Anniversary Celebration in October 2024. To learn more or get involved, please contact the Community Engagement Department HERE.

2023-2024 Monarch Program Sponsors

Their support ensures that the programs and therapies which help our students with special needs to reach their greatest potential, will be available for the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you.

Horticulture Therapy Sponsor - Meredith Village Savings Bank

Vocational Program Sponsor - Bank of New Hampshire

Prom and Graduation Sponsor - D.F. Richard Energy

Science and STEM Curriculum Sponsor - M&T Bank

Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Sponsor - Kennebunk Savings

Music Therapy Sponsor - Service Credit Union

Class Sponsors

Classroom and Supply Sponsors

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