Recently I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Alice Gauvin, MCWS Grade 8 Alum and owner of the newly-opened Alice Gauvin Gallery in Portland, Maine. Alice shared how her love of family and Waldorf education influenced her interest in history, drama, and the visual arts, and ultimately her decision to open her own art gallery. […]
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Valo, a Yarmouth-based nonprofit that provides retreat programming for teens across Maine, spent the better part of two days before April break with the 9th-11th grade. The intention of the in-school retreat was to help students form a school culture that is more open, mindful, and reflective of what the students envision. The organization listened […]
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Seniors Pursue Internship OpportunitiesThe High School has felt a bit quieter over the past week, as the senior class has left temporarily to pursue an internship opportunity. This is a long-standing spring tradition for the senior class since the inception of our High School. These exciting opportunities for on-the-job experiences give our students a sense of the workplace […]
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High School Students Thrive in Maine State Science FairOn Saturday, a van full of scientists, namely Inga Yeo, Zoey Kent, Evan Porterfield, Dash Sattin, Will Barmby, Leah Muentener, Alec Benton, James Fowler, and Michael Willard, arrived at Colby College and represented Maine Coast Waldorf School at the 76th annual Maine State Science Fair. Over the past four years, the school has sent one […]
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Seniors Start Busy Spring with Senior Project PresentationsAs we head into March and the longer days and warmer weather arrive, we are reminded that we only have a finite time remaining with our incredible senior class. This is a time in the school year where seniors begin to gain even more independence, given time to explore new passions as they prepare to […]
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Nine High School Students Headed to Maine State Science FairThis year Maine Coast Waldorf School is sending nine high school students to the Maine State Science Fair—the most the school has ever sent. They will be presenting eight projects across six different categories. The Maine State Science Fair is an opportunity for all Maine high school students to present original research and engineering projects […]
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Nordic Teams Compete in State RacesWith two days of States races at Black Mountain in Rumford, the ski team was busy during vacation. The first day, a classic race, was one for the record books. With the temperature in the 50s and deep puddles as part of the race course, the day was one the skiers will remember for a […]
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Making a Difference in our Local CommunityFor the fourth straight year, Maine Coast Waldorf School students, families, faculty and staff are coming together for the Share the Love Food Drive. All items donated in the food and personal care drive, organized by 10th grade student Ruth Burchestead, will go to Freeport Community Services to benefit local families in need. The goal […]
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Meet Two Alums Building a Movement to Empower Young MainersWhen Phoebe Dolan ‘16 and Sylvie Fenderson ‘17 met at Maine Coast Waldorf School when they were in elementary school it was the start of a connection that, many years down the road, would lead them to form an organization that is building a social justice movement for young people in Maine. The two grew […]
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MCWS and Maine Solar Solutions Team UpWe are excited to announce a new partnership with Maine Solar Solutions which will benefit both our school and our environment. Starting today, anyone who is a part of the Maine Coast Waldorf community can take advantage of a new affiliate program, SunRaising for Maine Coast Waldorf School, which raises money for MCWS while incentivizing […]
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