Cabot Manor

Located in Chicopee, Mass., Valley Opportunity Council represents a network of community service specialists dedicated to providing various support services for low- and moderate-income families in the Greater Hampden County area. It offers a wide range of services, including senior and housing services, child care, youth programs, transportation, nutrition and education services, and health and energy services. The council operates more than 70 family and child care homes to assist parents who are working. It also provides a complete education program, meals and allows parent involvement in the program. Valley Opportunity Council participates in the Department of Education s summer food service program to assist low-income families in meeting their nutritional needs throughout the year.

Founded in 1954, William H. Hatton Elementary School serves more than 430 students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. It has a staff of over 35 employees. The school has a computer laboratory and several computers in each classroom. William H. Hatton Elementary School has a parent-teacher organization that sponsors several events. It operates a library media center. William H. Hatton Elementary School also participated in the Relay for Life and Ronald McDonald House fund-raisers. Its students are involved with Presidential Academic Fitness Program, Presidential Physical Fitness Program and D.A.R.E. Program. The school features staff walking and ski clubs. It is governed by Southington Public Schools.

Located in Beacon Falls, Conn., Laurel Ledge School offers learning programs to more than 450 students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. The school offers bilingual education and English as a Second Language programs. It provides compensatory and special education and extended-day care programs for its students. The school also offers advanced education programs to gifted and talented students. Laurel Ledge School s syllabus includes art, consumer and health education, language arts, family and consumer science and social studies. It additionally provides after-school learning programs and conducts summer camps. The school promotes participation in a range of extracurricular and sports activities. Laurel Ledge School is a part of Regional School District 16.