Gardiner Area High School -

Please click on the link to access an update on the PowerSchool SIS cybersecurity incident in MSAD11: https://bit.ly/40Olmpz

Good Afternoon, We'd like to introduce our new JMG Teacher, Mrs. Britney Salley-Gero! Please see below for a brief message from Mrs. Salley-Gero: "Hello! My name is Britney Salley-Gero and I will be your student's new JMG teacher! I have taught at GAHS for the last 4 years in the RISE Program. I am also the Varsity Girls Basketball Coach. Tiger Pride runs deep in my soul as I am also a Gardiner graduate. I look forward to working with your JMG student!"

Good Morning, Next week, semester exams will take place at GAHS. Attached, you'll find the semester exam schedule for your reference. Please note that students will be dismissed each day at 10:45 a.m. https://docs.google.com/document/d/10EORE_xUxn2MwWx3nhBsyB988V4YcdYJgVFvKg1B92o/edit?usp=sharing A reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 20th (holiday). If you have any questions, please contact the office at (207)582-3150. Thank you, Mrs. Arnold

BusRight will launch on Wednesday, January 15th. Invitations to download the BusRight app will be sent to parent/guardian emails on Wednesday, January 15th. Emails will come from support@busright.com with the subject “You’re Invited to BusRight,” and will contain a link to create an account with BusRight. The BusRight app will allow you to follow your child’s bus route to and from school in real time, receive notifications when the bus begins and ends its route, view the expected arrival time at your child’s bus stop, and receive alerts from the MSAD #11 Transportation Department. We’re working closely with the BusRight team to ensure a smooth roll-out. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to make improvements and perfect the system! Please be sure your student’s school has your correct email address on file. Questions or issues regarding the use of the BusRight app should be directed to support@busright.com. As always, questions about your child's bus stop or route should be directed to the Transportation Office at (207)582-6663 or by email to Transportation_office@msad11.org.

8th Grade Parent Night - Tuesday, January 21st (5-6:30p.m)

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for December! (l to r) Sam Renda, Izzy Pettengill, Kassidy Stanley, and Anthony Malcolm.

Dear Parent/Guardians and Staff: MSAD11 has been informed by PowerSchool, the platform we use to manage student information, of a recent cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer data stored on their servers. Note - this incident occurred on PowerSchool’s systems and did not involve any servers or systems under the control of our school district. Many school districts throughout the United States have been affected. PowerSchool has assured us that the breach has been contained and that they are taking all necessary steps to secure their systems and prevent future incidents. While no operational disruptions have occurred, it is possible that certain student, staff, and family information was accessed. We are working closely with PowerSchool to understand the scope of the incident and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Please be assured that the safety and privacy of all our data remain our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at 207.582.5346 ext. 1224. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Reminder! The deadline to order your yearbook is Friday, February 14. Go to ybpay.com ID Code: 14398825. Email kacollins@msad11.org with any questions.

The State of Maine Department of Education requires periodic health screenings to identify students that may have hearing or vision deficits.  Distance vision screening will be completed for 9th grade students. Students who do not pass the screening will be referred for an eye exam. Screenings will occur over the next two months during advisory and no academic time will be missed. Please contact ndiversi@msad11.org with any questions.

We are asking Senior families to help us make this slideshow awesome for our senior class! Please submit one baby/youth photo and senior photo of your student, along with up to 10 candid photos of your student and their class throughout the years! Please click this link to upload photos: https://forms.gle/RM4po6LMKe3MpULF8 DEADLINE: January 21st! Only 1 submission per family please. Seniors please work with your family before submitting this form.

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for November! (l to r) Lindsey McGee, Natalie Grant, Ben Dillingham, and Cam Truman

Good afternoon. I am contacting you to update you on the status of this morning’s threat against Gardiner Area High School. The person who made the threat has been identified and has been arrested for terrorizing. Thank you to all of the law enforcement officers who investigated this threat and swiftly took action to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Since there is no on-going threat, the Gardiner Area High School is reopened. Staff may re-enter the building and athletic practices and events may resume. I hope you all have a very happy holiday season. Pat Hopkins, MSAD11 Superintendent of Schools

Good Morning, I wanted to share more information regarding the decision to close school today. Early this morning, we were made aware of a potential threat that was received by a recent former student, from another individual in Maine, threatening their school. As a precautionary measure and to prioritize the safety of everyone in our building, we decided to close the school while law enforcement investigates the situation. Please know that the well-being of our students, staff, and families remains our highest priority. We are working closely with Superintendent Hopkins and law enforcement to ensure thorough communication and timely updates as new information becomes available. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your understanding and support as we navigate this situation together. Sincerely, Lauren Arnold Principal

Good morning, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. Out of an abundance of caution the Gardiner Area High School only will be closed today due to a threat against the school. The rest of the schools in MSAD 11 will remain open. My apologies for the short notice. High school students who are currently on the bus will be able to ride their bus back home.

BusRight is almost here! If you are the parent of a bus rider, you will soon be able to create an account and view your student’s bus route, know the real-time ETA to their bus stop, set up notifications to receive alerts, and more! We’re working hard behind the scenes to make sure our routes, stops, and contact information are accurate. On January 2nd, our drivers will begin testing the system to make sure the launch goes smoothly. As soon as BusRight is ready to roll out to the community, we’ll send you an email that walks you through how to create an account. Please be sure that your student’s school has a valid email address on file for you!

Dear GAHS Families, I wanted to inform you that our school implemented a brief lock-in today to allow administrators to address a student matter while maintaining the student’s privacy. During the lock-in, all students remained safely in their classrooms, and learning continued as usual. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our students. Thank you for your partnership. Sincerely, Lauren Arnold, Principal

MSAD11 Cell Phone Committee Meeting 12/16/2024: https://youtube.com/live/sZh7CdKvI_s?feature=share

Good morning again. Unfortunately, the temperature is still too low to make it safe to drive or walk to school. The roads and walkways are very icy, and because it’s so cold, the salt isn’t melting the ice. Because of this, today will be a remote learning day in MSAD11. Your child’s teacher and principal have already shared details about remote learning. If you have any questions, please email your child’s teacher or principal. The Central Office will open at noon today.

There will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school in MSAD11 today, no AM pre-k, and the Central Office will open at 9 am. The roads are very icy this morning. If road conditions do not improve by 7:00 am, it will be necessary to make today a remote day. Should that happen, you will receive another message around 7:15 am. Thank you, drive safe and enjoy your day.

There will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school in MSAD11 today, no AM pre-k, and the Central Office will open at 9 am. Drive safe and enjoy your day.