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Update: October 2, 2018

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - October 02, 2018

Thank You to our Athletic Advertisers! Over the course of the summer, our athletic advertisers renewed their commitment to MSAD #51's Athletics and we also added some new advertisers. Please check out our 3 sign boards located behind the press box, in the gym and the pool. This campaign raised $5,000 for our athletic programs. The ongoing support of these advertisers, along with the direction of the Athletic Advisory Board, made the installation of a new sound system outside on the Glenn Hutchins Varsity game field possible in mid-September. The new sound system provides better sound coverage for Greely's games with speakers directed and amplified directly to the crowd, with less "noise spillage" to our neighbors. Furthermore, in-game announcing will be more clear, and having wireless microphones and on-field communication will assist with all facets of contest management. Thank you to these advertisers for their support of MSAD #51: Pray's Hardscapes, Terr...

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.