- Danielle B., parent of lower school student

- Jen & Chris L., parents of middle school student

- Gifford Graduate Class of 2022

Luca entered The Gifford School as a fragile, middle schooler who had not been in school for several months.  He was anxious, but eager to get back to some sort of a routine as well. The support and encouragement he has received over the years has made a tremendous difference not only in his life, but in our entire family's as well. It is a blessing for us to know that he leaves home in the morning with a positive outlook and looking forward to his day, and that he comes home happy every single day too! 

He has had many bumps along the way, and he continues to face challenges in his academic and social endeavors, however with the support and tools you have all given him he is now able to face challenges without completely falling apart.  Everything you do each day for our kids changes them and changes the trajectory of their lives. Thank you for all of your efforts!

- Family of 2022 Graduate Luca K.

-Parent of 2023 graduate

Thanks to the Gifford teachers and staff, our child is talking about their plans for “when they grow up.”  They see possibilities for themself. They have hope for their future success - amazing transformation from when they were in the local public system.

Gifford teachers and staff helped our child see themself as a smart, capable, valued student in a community.  They recognize that they are just like everyone else, an individual with their own learning needs and preferences and challenges.  In their previous academic setting they were labeled as an outlier and defined by their differences."

- Wendy and Jon B., parents of high school student