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Update September 3, 2020

By Jeff Porter, MSAD 51 Superintendent - September 03, 2020

It's Time! After five months away from the school buildings, we were more than ready for our students to return to campus this week. Cohort A started on campus Tuesday, September 8 and Cohort B began on campus Thursday, September 10. Below are some samples of how the facilities have been readied for students and staff as we prepared for learning during a pandemic. This will be a bumpy year and we are all going to have to practice resilience and flexibility. Schools will be starting in the "Yellow" hybrid learning model until at least October 16. Classroom setup for social distancing GHS library with plexiglass partitions The power of plexiglass Outdoor learning tent Bus driver COVID safety training MSAD #51 Hosts Pandemic Forums In July and August, MSAD #51 hosted three forums for the school community to provide information on the district's Pandemic Plan and answer questions from parents and staff members. There were approximately 75 attendees ...

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.