Jeff Porter

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3 GMS students (Kason Kent, Beau Poppell, & Avery Klimaytis) attended the Special Olympics Alpine event at Lost Valley on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 edl.io/n1732871

Congratulations to the Greely Girls & Boys swim & dive teams who placed #3 at the State meet! They have both had a fantastic season this year.

Portland Museum of Art & Maine Art Education Association have collaborated to bring National Youth Art Month to Maine. We would like to congratulate Brynn Vogel who will be included in this years exhibition from 3/1-4/2 at PMA & digitally on PMA's website.

NO SCHOOL today, Tuesday, February 28 due to winter weather conditions. Today is the third and final traditional snow day (not a remote learning day).

GMS 4-5 students have been making different types of snowflakes using paper cutting techniques along with marshmallow and toothpick creations for a welcoming bulletin board display!

On Wednesday, February 8th GHS educators led and attended mini-workshops to expand their understanding of various relevant topics, which spanned a range of subjects and skill sets.

Three Seniors (Charlotte T, Connor A, and Lauren D) have been collaborating with the Steward of the Cumberland Chebeague Land Trust on a SILO course. The students have worked on a variety of projects with the land trust (including environmental book readings for children).

Congratulations Christian Wengler who has advanced to finalist standing in the National Merit Scholarship Program for 2023 by demonstrating through distinguished performance high potential for future academic accomplishment. Pictured: Christian & Guidance Counselor Alex Mason

GHS students (Eva D, Mai LK, Christopher G, Adele W, and Celio F) are now State Winners of the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition. They were awarded $14,500 in technology for the district and are now competing to be National Finalists. Congratulations!

GHS STEM teacher Darren Bridgewater shows MSAD 51 Board members equipment used in one of the STEM labs during "School Board Goes Back to School" tour hosted by GHS Principal Karl Francis this week. This was last of 4 school tours Board members have participated in this winter.

We've had questions if there's school Friday 2/17 due to an "Almost Friday" Instagram post. Sorry everyone, wishful thinking. There IS school Friday & "Almost Friday" is being renamed "Almost Saturday" :) Approved by the Real Jeff Porter & co-signed by the Real Mort Soule

Congratulations to Greely High School students of the month - Risk-Takers.

Stopped in to check out the 1960 Presidential Debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon taking place in Katie Cassesse's 5th grade Gifted/Talented class last week. Students spoke on behalf of their candidate in a debate style format.

The Board of Directors met last night for a Workshop regarding the School Building Project next steps. Click the link to view the meeting. youtube.com/live/q3gJeNNcw…

GMS 4-5 Math Class Students had a Valentine's Day assignment. The connection? Here's the assignment: 1. The design on the outside MUST be half the width of the card itself. 2. The design on the inside MUST have at least 2 images, and one MUST be 3 times greater than the other.

Please join the Board of Directors at their workshop on Monday, February 13th at 6pm in the Gyger Room at Greely High School to discuss the School Building Project. Click the link below to view the Agenda. ow.ly/F7uZ50MPL7p

Did you know there is a NEW Building Project page on the MSAD #51 website? To view more information about the School Building Project next steps click the link: ow.ly/SqOB50MOf5x

Celebrating 22 years of therapy dog services. Pictured is Harper in Ms. Allen's Health class at Greely High School. #AnimalAssistedEducation