On Wednesday, November 29, our Admissions Office hosted an annual gathering of admissions directors from Portland area independent schools. Fifteen representatives from Friends School, Breakwater, NYA, Waynflete, Cheverus, Maine Girls Academy, and Seacoast Waldorf attended. Following the meeting that was held in the high school student center, our guests were shown around the new high […]
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Theme Days in the High SchoolJust before Thanksgiving break, the high school set aside three days of regularly scheduled classes and dived into an artistic exploration of identity and self-expression. We heard from the gay-straight alliance GLSEN on Monday morning and then worked with four professional artists – Penelope Wendtlandt (dance/body percussion), Marjolaine Whittlesey (poetry/creative writing), Rene Johnson (drama/improvisation), and Tom […]
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One Campaign Phase II – Spaces in the Community HallHave you been wondering what it looks like behind the temporary walls that block the gallery entrance of the Community Hall? Have you heard rumors of a cafe, two kitchens, and extra classrooms surrounding Merriconeag Hall? Is there a hot lunch program ready to start? When will the workers finish? Who will be using the […]
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