Teen dances, sundae matinees, family suppers, and bus trips are activities enjoyed by all. The school offers a unique Weekend Respite program, an educational sleep-over for students, to help them feel the accomplishment of living away from home and to increase their opportunities for friendships and peer interaction. With exciting activities and trips planned, the children look forward to these special weekends. They shop for food, cook their meals and clean up afterward. The Weekend Respite also provides parents with a short rest from the daily challenges of raising a child with disabilities.
Some children experience educational and behavioral regressions during summer break.
To offset this, the Midland School offers an extended school year. Students can continue individual and group work, building upon the skills learned during the previous months. The Parents' Association at the Midland School is an active and vital partner to the program. In addition to fund-raising activities, the association organizes social and recreational events after school hours and on weekends to supplement the regular school program. For the community, the Midland School takes an active role in educating the public about issues concerning disabled individuals.