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Update: July 19, 2021

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - July 20, 2021

Greely Goes GREEN Mid-Summer Update Even though school's out for the summer, plans continue for the opening of school on September 1. In line with the SAD's commitment to smaller class sizes for the 2021-22 school year, additional modular classrooms have begun arriving on campus. A total of 11 modular rooms will be added to MIW and GMS over the summer in time for students to arrive for their first day. Additionally, the entire campus is being thoroughly cleaned and small maintenance repairs are being completed, with some examples pictured below. Also pictured below is the arrival of more modular classrooms at MIW. On a related note, all 10 additional teacher positions have been filled in the district in order to create smaller classes for the 21-22 year. No changes have been made to the Greely Goes GREEN Plan sent out on June 14. Please refer to this LINK for a complete overview and linked Re-Opening Plan for Fall 2021. We look forward to a more typical start to the 2021-22 s...

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.