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Update: April 23, 2018

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - April 26, 2018

MSAD #51 ranked 3rd best school district in Maine by backgroundchecks.org , based on student performance (math and reading test scores), dropout rates, school funding, and poverty rates. Data was collected from a total of 9,577 U.S. school districts. Here's Maine's top 10 districts: 1 Falmouth 2 Yarmouth 3 MSAD #51 4 Cape Elizabeth 5 RSU 21 6 Wells-Ogunquit 7 RSU 05 8 York 9 RSU 26 10 Scarborough Check out this link: http://backgroundchecks.org/ top-school-districts-in-maine- 2018.html Last Day of School for Students Because we have had six snow days (and made up one), the last day of school for students for the 2017-18 school year will be Monday, June 18th. This will be an early release day: GMS 6-8 & GHS - release at 11:30 GMS 4-5 & MIW - release at 12:30 Chile Exchange Many thanks to the Lattanzi, Frongillo, Corral and Leggat-Barr famil...

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.