Happy Tails Returns to the EC!

Our school is once again partnering with Happy Tails, a volunteer dog therapy organization, for bi-weekly visits with specially trained dogs and their owners.  

According to research by Christine Grove,  “Therapy dogs in schools are a great way to bring joy and happiness into the lives of students while helping them build relationships with those around them, which leads to better mental health overall. It’s clear that therapy dogs can have a significant impact on students’ lives, both on their mental and emotional health and also on their academic success.” 

You are invited to recommend your child to participate in Happy Tail visits. 

Group sizes are limited! Please note: we will prioritize students who are specifically recommended by their teachers or other school staff. It is important for us to keep the groups a manageable size for both kids and dogs alike. There will be another opportunity to request to join in the spring semester (starting in January). More information is included in the permission form below!

Sign-up deadline for fall requests to join Happy Tails is Monday, August 18 at 4pm.

Elementary Campus Caregivers: Please fill out this permission form to allow your child in to visit with the dogs.  If you have questions, please reach out to Lindy Settevendemie at LSETTE@atlncs.org or 404-624-6226.