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March 20, 2017

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - March 21, 2017

2017 CLASS A CHAMPS! Congrats to our boys' basketball team for winning the Class A state championship , the first time since 1998 for this program. Facing Messalonskee for the championship at the Augusta Civic Center, the Rangers claimed the trophy with a 59-43 win, capping off a 22-0 season. Great job boys and Coach Seaver for a flawless season. Congrats to student athlete Matt McDevitt, who was named "Maine Mister Basketball 2017. Congrats also to the boys hockey team , making it to the Class B South final and fighting hard, losing in OT. Great season boys and Coach Motes. Great season for the Unified Basketball team , which ended with a packed celebration of all the students who participated. Greely's Unified BBall Team Congrats 2017 Western Maine Conference citizenship award winners Molly Chapin and Ryan ...

WELLNESS: FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING & LEARNING Promote wellness initiatives that advance and sustain healthy, balanced, and well-rounded students and staff.
EVERY STUDENT COLLEGE & CAREER READY Working together as a district, we can find the right answers to these key questions: What should students learn? How do we know they’re learning it? What do we do when they’re not learning it? What do we do when they already know it? Focusing on the vital nature of literacy, while continuing to promote STEM, will ensure college and career readiness.
SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. SKILLS FOR LIFE. Students are more likely to engage when learning is meaningful and relevant. Fostering creativity, innovation, and personalization enhances the learning process. Extend access to pathways for all high school students through connections to meaningful career-related field experiences.
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE CRITICAL BUILDING BLOCK Review the district's long-term elementary education program and structure, including options for three and four year olds, optimal grade spans, and facilities that address projected enrollment increases over the next decade.