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Update: February 5, 2019

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - February 05, 2019

Greely Center for the Arts Grand Opening THANK YOU! On Monday, January 28th, we held the Grand Opening of the Greely Center for the Arts with a ribbon - cutting and stellar performances by our K-12 students. From the Grade 3 chorus singing for the first time , to the polished Madrigal singers performing in the lobby , to the mini art gallery in the lobby displaying K-12 student art, there was a little something for everyone to see and hear throughout the evening. After the ribbon cutting ceremony, the amazing GHS theater students were present at every turn to help assist our guests as they navigated through out this beautiful new facility. We would like to take this opportunity to thank every single student who contributed , every parent , every GCA building committee member, every B oard member over the past three years, and every community...

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.