Gardiner Area High School -

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

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.

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. Drive safe and enjoy your day.

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

Senior Throwbacks! If you have not been able to submit your throwback photos, please email them to kacollins@msad11.org. Sorry for any confusion!

Law & Order: nursery rhyme unit (Sat Dec 7 at 7:00 PM) GAHS Little Theater at 40 West Hill Road Gardiner Tickets Venue Ticket Adultt $10.00 Student/Senior $7.00 GRMS Drama Presents: Law & Order: nursery rhymes unit, written by Jim and Jane Jefferies. Based on the stories of nursery rhymes. Where: GAHS Little Theater 40 West Hill Road Gardiner. When: Saturday December 7 at 7:00 pm. Adult $10, Student/Senior $7.

Please click the link below to read an administrative update from Mrs. Arnold: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dC9dgcfi5V9I9dpspBu8JRxzvpmeX1qftU0-rJZ9gf0/edit?usp=sharing

There will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school today, no morning PRE-K, and the Central Office will open at 9:00 AM. (12/5/2024)

Join us Wednesday night in the GAHS Little Theater from 6-8 p.m. Open to all and free! Lynn Lyons, LICSW.

Senior Throwbacks! If you have pictures of the Class of 2025 from elementary/middle school for the yearbook, please upload them to this form https://forms.gle/UiHS94ChwUSf8Wwa7. Due 12/20.

Please read the attached letter regarding Remote Days (due to inclement weather). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FJGTjVyKJb9Vrr9ObIfZ6w5l05gNMNHpmn5qgjzqCiY/edit?usp=sharing If you would like a lunch sent home with your child, please be sure to complete the survey that is linked within the letter. If you have already signed up when the first survey went out, you do not need to sign up again. Families should sign each student up individually and not as a family. Thank you!

MSAD #11 Transportation Newsletter - December, 2024

Please click the link below to view the GAHS November Newsletter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1shissVzOJQInSlsv4fBOCYIg65-WyBpl/view?usp=drive_link

MSAD11 Cell Phone Committee Meeting 11/20/2024: https://youtube.com/live/EvBnocB8PWg?feature=share

Good afternoon, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. I want to inform you that the community safety concern that prompted the lock-in procedures at all our schools has been fully resolved. As a result, the lock-in has been lifted, and all schools have returned to their regular schedules. I appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time, as the safety of our school community remains our highest priority. Enjoy the remainder of your day.