Collier School To Host Open House In Wickatunk

WICKATUNK, NJ — Parents and school staff have been invited to join the Collier School in the Wickatunk section of Marlboro when they host an open house in October.

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 9-11 a.m., guests will be able to attend the Collier School’s Open House and experience the campus and community through student-led tours, program presentations, and opportunities to meet school staff.

Located at 160 Conover Road, the Collier School is a state-approved, private, special education school for middle- and high-school-aged youth.

The school’s therapeutic program, paired with a variety of hands-on academic opportunities, aims to support an environment where students can flourish.

At the school, staff work with students who have a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, autism, ADHD, OCD, school avoidance, and students who have experienced trauma.

Small class sizes and departmentalized academic programs look to equip students for entry into colleges, vocational schools, or full-time employment.

At Collier School, officials said they champion "practical learning, offering work-based learning, cooperative experiences and work-study programs."

"We hope that school staff, as well as parents, join us for our open house, as it is a great opportunity to learn more about Collier School," said Cindy D'Arcy, Director of Collier School.

"We fill the gap for public schools by providing specialized services for students, tailored to their specific needs,” D’Arcy continued. “We work with school districts and families to support our students with a variety of different diagnoses.”

Alongside following Department of Education guidelines, D’Arcy said Collier School also offers individual and group counseling, occupational therapy support, psychiatric services, nutrition services, and Shepherding (a program that helps students overcome school avoidance at their own pace).

Those interested in attending the Open House are asked to RSVP to Tracy Theoret at ttheoret@collieryouthservices.org or call (732) 946-4771, ext. 249.

To learn more about Collier School, you can visit their website.