Gardiner Area High School is excited to participate in a school-wide United Way Day of Caring event on May 1, 2026. On this day, our students will be engaged in meaningful community service projects throughout the MSAD 11 community, giving back and making a positive impact.
This spring and fall, United Way partners with 26 local schools and programs, along with area businesses, to connect student volunteers with service opportunities across the Kennebec Valley. The Day of Caring is a powerful reminder that volunteering brings out the best in all of us, and we are incredibly proud of our students for the compassion, teamwork, and community spirit they demonstrate through this event.
SHOP: look for the shelf tag on over 2,000 participating products that will help earn money for GAHS.
CHECKOUT: Get 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products you purchase.
DONATE: Scan the QR code on the School Dollars to donate directly to GAHS.
If you do not want to use the QR code link to enter your redemption code, please feel free to turn them into GAHS Main Office, Christina Riddle.
For online shoppers, School Dollars can also be earned through the online product collection on
hannaford.com. School Dollars from Hannaford To Go orders will be tracked monthly, and, at the
end of May and June, shoppers will receive an email with their total earned, a unique redemption
code and a link to redeem.
The redemption deadline is June 21 .
Thank you for your support!
📊 MSAD 11 Finance Committee – 2026–2027 Budget Discussions
The MSAD 11 Finance Committee has begun its work on the 2026–2027 school budget. Community members are encouraged to stay informed throughout the process.
🗂 Budget Materials & Meeting Documents:
All Finance Committee meeting agendas, presentations, and supporting documents will be posted here:
👉2026 - 2027 Budget Process (Finance Committee Meetings)
🗓 Ongoing Discussions:
Meetings will be held regularly as the committee reviews priorities, examines financial data, and develops the proposed budget.
💬 Get Involved:
Residents, families, and staff are encouraged to follow along and stay engaged as the budget process moves forward.
Updates will continue to be shared as new information becomes available.
— MSAD 11 Finance Committee
The State of Maine Department of Education requires periodic health screenings to identify students that may have hearing or vision deficits. Distance vision screening is completed for 9th grade students. Students who do not pass the screening will be referred for an eye exam.
Please contact ndiversi@msad11.org to opt out of screening.
Immunizations Class Of 2027
Students must provide proof of 2nd MCV4 immunizations to the school nurse before the start of the 2026/27 school year.
Maine State Law requires that all children enrolled in a public or private school in Maine have the following immunizations.
Required for 12th grade entry:
All previous required vaccinations
2nd MCV4 Meningococcal (only one is required if 1st dose is given on or after 16th birthday)
Please contact ndiversi@msad11.org with any questions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RgX4DNEn91ZN86YD0eq3h8gTMwOzSzxP/view?usp=sharing
The March 2026 Central Office Newsletter and 2026-2027 School Calendar is online now. Click the link to read all about it! https://bit.ly/4sN3NSw
Prom tickets: Tickets are on sale now. Please try your best to have all prom tickets purchased by May 4th. Only Junior & Seniors can purchase prom tickets. Underclassmen can be your guests.
$25 a ticket. Cash or Check (made out to: GAHS, memo: prom)
Guest Forms: A Dance Guest form must be completed prior to purchasing tickets and no later than May 1st. Guest Forms can be picked up in the main office.
Fundraiser: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R81F2JZ0J8TP?ref_=wl_share
Our school is using PTCFast.com to make sign-ups for Parent Teacher Conferences as convenient as possible. Please enter the following web address into your browser window: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Gardiner_Area_High_School
Please keep in mind the location of classes when scheduling. You may want to give yourself a time slot between conference sessions to give yourself time to walk from each conference to the next.
English, Health, Career Education, Social Studies, and World Languages are in the C-Wing (right).
Math, RISE, Media, JMG, Learning Center, and Science are in the T-Wing (left).
Library, Counseling Office, Arts, Wellness & the nurse are in the A-Wing (central building).
-Childcare available in the library
-Junior Parent Information Meeting at 6pm in the ATM room
More information in the letter: https://tinyurl.com/GAHSptcSPRING2026
Please click on the link for REVISED Calendar. https://aptg.co/5H-tl1
In addition, there is no school on Friday, March 13th due to a teacher professional development workshop day.
The Tiger Awards Assembly is a special event at Gardiner Area High School that celebrates the achievements and contributions of our students and faculty. Now in its third year, the assembly recognizes excellence in academics, service, leadership, and more, including students from the Capital Area Technical Center, community service leaders, Students of the Month, and our Students, Seniors, and Faculty of the Semester. 🐯
Last week, we recognized the following students and staff:
Students of the Semester: Lexi Ouellette (9), Adela Ricker (10), Natalie Grant (10)
Seniors of the Semester: Eli Manning, Davyn Swindells, Henry Gingras
Faculty of the Semester: Christina Benedict, David Walker, Christina Riddle
