Grade 12 Highest Honors*Alyssa Albert, Hunter Bell, Lucas Bentley, Mollie Berglund, Alexa Bigelow, Casey Bourque, Anna Chadwick, Batoul Daaboul, Summer Dudley, Sarah Foust, Erin Frankhauser, Kiara Goggin, Sarah Gorneau, Andrew Killen, Brenna Kitchen, Kristen Ladner, Brooke McLaughlin, Renee Rossi, Sophia Staniszewski, Anna Toman, Emiley WheelerGrade 12 High Honors*Aime...
Click here to access the MSAD11 Curriculum Connections Newsletter (01/2019).
Senior – Sarah Foust
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 8 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Flute
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I am planning on going to college to study biomedical engine...
The GAHS Interact Club presented at the Gardiner Rotary Club meeting this morning. Thank you to the Rotarians for the support! N. Diversi (advisor), R. Heath, K. Collins, J. Rindernecht, C. Bertolini, K. Turner, R. Desoto (advisor), E. Grady, X. Malinowski, E. Leach
Congratulations to the Gardiner Rotary Club's Students of the Month for December! Deb Couture (Gardiner Rotary President), Kyle Farris, Valerie Kenney, Abby Folsom, and Luke Lawrence.
Click here to access Superintendent Hopkin's letter and the revised MSAD11 2018 - 2019 School Calendar.
Gardiner Area High School is gearing up to Turf Hoch Field and make it a multi-sport turf complex. GAHS is offering sponsorship opportunities for the public in the form of engraved bricks. These bricks will be part of two recognition wall that will be on each side of our ticket booths.
The following levels of sponsor ship for bricks are available:
“Brick 1” level o...
We continue to have concerns about students and recent surge in vaping activity. There is a general misconception that vaping is safe and not addictive. Please help spread the word. One Juul pod contains 20 cigarettes worth of Nicotine. Nicotine is highly addictive. Seven out of 10 people addicted to Nicotine say they would like to quit but can't.
Shared From Health C...
Senior – Josh Beach
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Select Chorus, Chorus, & Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – Band – 1, Chorus - 4
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Band – Percussion & Bari Sax, Chorus - Bass
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, ...
Due to road conditions, there will be a two-hour delay in MSAD11 this morning. There will be no morning pre-kindergarten classes. 12/17/2018
Last night’s Poetry Out Loud contest was a clash of the titans, with some truly amazing competitive performances. At the end of the night, the judges selected two junior students. Pictured right to left are Caitlyn Paul as runner-up ($75 cash prize), and Shelby Skipper as POL champion ($100 cash prize and personally signed volume of Maine’s Poet Laureate Stuart Keste...
Last night’s Poetry Out Loud contest was a clash of the titans, with some truly amazing competitive performances. At the end of the night, the judges selected two junior students. Pictured right to left are Caitlyn Paul as runner-up ($75 cash prize), and Shelby Skipper as POL champion ($100 cash prize and personally signed volume of Maine’s Poet Laureate Stuart Keste...
Today was POL Day at Gardiner High! Thirty-one students (along with all faculty and staff) sported a Poetry Out Loud pin in honor of their classroom recitation win. Tonight those students will compete to crown a school winner who’ll move on to the Regionals. Join us at 5:30 tonight for the big event! Free and open to the public. Yummy refreshments served!
Congratulations to our November Students of the MonthGeorge SwensonAndrew KillenEmma RobertsEmily Henderson
Senior – Laura Bertolini
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Chorus
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 3
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Alto
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? – I would like to go into Culinary Arts.
What is your favori...
Artist Credit: Noah Reiter, sophomore2018 Poetry Out Loud School-wide ContestThurs., Dec. 13, 5:30pm, Little TheaterFree and Open to the Public Refreshments
This fall the Library Commons hosted the Guidance Department’s College Application and College Essay Writing Days. The guidance counselors, English teachers, and librarians helped students apply to college and revise their application essays. The Library Commons is offering students a thank you card station to express gratitude to those who have written letters of reco...
On Monday, December 3rd the Gardiner Area High School Music Department will present its annual Winter Concert. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the G.A.H.S. gymnasium. The concert will feature the musical offerings of the High School Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band as well as the High School Chorus and Select Choir. Admission to the concert is free.
Congratulations to these 8 members of the GAHS Band who were accepted to and participated in the All New England Band Festival on November 18th & 19th at Plymouth State College in Plymouth, NH! These GAHS musicians combined with 200 other musicians from all over New England to work with guest conductors and present two amazing concert performances! Congratulations to...
After practicing for next week's Poetry Out Loud classroom competition, senior Shelby said, "We just senior sent it!" Please encourage your student to share his/her poem with you this weekend!
As you may have realized, Lifetouch is now a part of the Shutterfly family and they are continuing to find new ways for this to benefit our school. Since GAHS is partnered with Lifetouch our school now has an EXCLUSIVE fundraising opportunity through the Shutterfly Store Front Program. Below is our Gardiner Area High School specific Shutterfly link. If you order thr...
Visit the Library Commons to see some Little Libraries by Mr. Colvin, Mrs. Dostie, and Mr. Helm. Some of their favorite reads are available to borrow and enjoy. Look for other Little Libraries to pop up!
Timmy recently shared in the Library Commons, "It is always great to gather with friends and solve a problem."
https://nicolejcooley.scentsy.us/party/9907394/gahs-scentsy-fundraiserThe Scentsy Fundraiser has been extended through December 19th ( online only).All profits go towards Project Graduation of each class.
Senior – Brooke Wright
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Band and Chorus
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – Band - 8 Chorus - 9
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Band – Bari Sax, Chorus - Soprano
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I pla...
Congratulations to Jacob Tobias, Capital Area Technical Center's Student of the Month for October. Jacob is enrolled in the Law Enforcement Academy Program. His instructor, Mr. Peter Couture states, "Jacob has set the standard in class for professionalism, discipline, strong work ethic and integrity. He conducts himself as a professional and is highly respected by his...
Congratulations to Shelby Berlew, Capital Area Technical Center's Student of the Month for September. Her Certified Nursing Instructor, Ms. Bethany Sherman says, “Shelby is everything you want in a student and more. She is honest, professional, hardworking, kind, organized, well respected by her peers and a natural leader.” Shelby has been inducted into CATC’s chap...
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for October! Mohamed Alalloush, Lucille Heath, Alexandra Ogden, Kailee Canning
If you have been acccepted into NHS, congratulations on your acceptance into the GAHS chapter of the National Honor Society. I am delighted to have you join us, and would like to formally welcome you and celebrate your achievement at the NHS Induction Ceremony scheduled for next Wednesday, November 7 at 6:30 PM in the Little Theater.
Because this is a formal and sol...
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for September!
Colby LaBonte, Hunter Vasvary, Caitlin Paul, Christopher Thompson-Doe
Come cheer on the lady Tigers as we face off against York High School for the State Championship!! The game will be played at 11:00am at Deering High School!
Date Posted: October 29, 2018
Position: Long Term Substitute – Grade 5
Location: Helen Thompson School
Date Position Available: Immediate Opening
Qualifications: (020) General Elementary (K-8) or (029) Early Elementary (K-3) certification is preferred and current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education is required.
Positi...
Hello Everyone!
I am excited to announce MSAD 11 Wellness Committee in partnership with the 5210 Let's Go! Program are putting together a challenge for staff and students starting November 1st! The premise is simple, we are challenging you to drink more water everyday. Specifically, about half your body weight in ounces (or an amount deemed appropriate by you a...
Senior – Allison Barron
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chorus, and Select Choir
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – Band - 8 Chorus - 6
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Band – Trombone, Chorus - Soprano
What are your plans for after high school (co...
Please note: the 10/19/18 Boys game is at home on the soccer field
Gardiner Area High School students are raising money towards Project Graduation for each grade level (based on each grade level participation).
Scentsy Fundraiser Packets are being distributed by homeroom teachers. Packets with money are due back to homeroom October 30th. You can also order online: https://tinyurl.com/GAHSScents...
If you have any questions about p...
Congratulations to our first Teen Read Week winners at GAHS,Valerie Kenney and Emily Henderson. Thank you to Barnes and Noble for their generous book donations.
contact Amber Dostie for more information adostie@msad11.org, 582-3150 X3226
Casey Bourque has been named a Commended Student in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.6 million students who entered the competition. Congratulations Casey!!
Friday night bites: Maine high school boosters score with their football fare
https://www.pressherald.com/20...
Parent Teacher Conferences will be Wednesday, October 17 from 12pm to 3pm and Thursday, October 18 from 4pm to 7pm.
Our school is using PTCFast.com to make Parent Teacher Conference signups as convenient as possible this year. Please enter the following web address into your browser window: (Link for GAHS Parent Teacher Conference scheduler)
https://ptcfast.com/sch...
In an effort to keep all of our students safe and healthy, please be aware of the following reminders.....Health plans must be updated yearly by health care provider. This includes, but is not limited to, Asthma, Allergy and Anaphylaxis Action Plans.Please complete a Request to Administer/Carry Medication form BEFORE sending medications to school.Students may carry Inh...
August 31, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:
Welcome Back! The School Board, staff, and I look forward to having your children return to school for the 2018-2019 school year. We wish great personal and academic success for your child(ren) throughout this school year. As the new year begins, below is some important information for you.
Early Relea...
MSAD 11 TRANSPORTATION Bus Routes 2018-2019
The first day of school for grades K-9 is Wednesday Aug 29th, grades 10-12 Thursday Aug 30th , and Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday September 4th. All routes are subject to time and route changes based on enrollment. The Transportation Office will be available between 6:00 am - 2:00 pm to answer questions on times and routes (5...
Gardiner Area High School 2017-2018 2nd Semester Honor Roll
*Grade 9 Highest Honors
Kayla Bailey, Emily Brown, Kassidy Collins, Kyla Driscoll, Isaac Gammon, Madelynn Hebert, Kailyn Minoty, Quinton Norris, James Rinderknecht
*Grade 9 High Honors
Margaret Barron, Marc Belanger, Lindsey Bell, Tucker Boudreau, Kaylee Drummond, Daniel Farley, Alyssa Frith, ...
If you are interested in our trip to Rome and Sorrento next April vacation make sure that if you are interested in enrolling, you should do so before the summer to lock in the June pricing.
Please visit our Tour Website www.eftours.com/2111356TX to find out more about the itinerary. There, you can also review all that’s included in the program price and enroll online...
Please talk with your Guidance Counselor if you are interested in this program. We have an informational letter from Senator Susan Collins in the Guidance Office.
Please be advised of the revised Maine School Immunization Requirements. Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, all students entering, advancing, or transferring into 7th grade and 12th grade in Maine public and private schools must have proof that they have the age appropriate meningococcal vaccines (MCV4).
I have identified approximately 70 students that this will...
June 5, 2018
To: Parent/Guardian:
Your child’s health is important to us and we strive to keep you up to date with what is happening in our facility, which is why we are writing to notify you that chickenpox has been identified in our district. Currently one case is identified districtwide with the potential of a second case.
Chicken...
There are only 30 copies of the 2018 yearbook left and they are going fast! Bring in $65 to ensure you get yours! First come, first serve.
Senior – Ashley Whipple
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Chorus
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – Chorus: 1 year, Band: 3 years in middle school
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Soprano and clarinet
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, j...
Please drop by C-wing May 23-25 to celebrate the English Department's annual springtime Carpe Librum ("Seize the Book!") take-away. This event will ensure that we all have a few great books for our summer reading! And if you have any teen-appropriate books to contribute, bring those along!
Congratulations to our GAHS music students who participated in the All State Music Festival at the University of Maine this past Thursday through Saturday! They were part of some amazingly powerful performances with the All State Band and Mixed Chorus. They also represented GAHS with class and professionalism. Congratulations to Drew Gordon, Lilly Lancaster, Josh Bea...
Senior – Tiffany Chadbourne
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Flute
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - Elementary Education
What is your favor...
Members of the varsity baseball team have collected about $2,700.00 worth of merchandise that will be donate to th VA2K walk and roll for homeless veterans.
Thank you to everyone who donated to this very worthy cause. Go Tigers!
Opening a Time Capsule: A Look into Our Past
Imagine finding in your shed a box of 50 year old photos and film that belonged to a previous owner. What could you learn about the past? How much of the story could you piece together?
Three GAHS students have spent the last four months doing exactly this: studying over 700 slides, dated between 1964 and 1972; 50 blac...
Senior – Hannah Beaucaire
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Flute
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I plan on attending college and eventually grad...
Thank you to the members of the Gardiner Rotary for recognizing our top 10 scholars for the class of 2018. Pictured are the members of our top 10 having some fun with the gifts they received at rotary this morning!
The National Honor Society is sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive at the high school on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you are at least 16, in good health, and weigh at least 110 pounds, PLEASE register to donate blood! The Red Cross needs one pint every two seconds, and the only source is donors like you. Students and faculty can register during lunches...
Senior – Chase Wheelock
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Band, Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, Select Choir, Musical
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – Band: 8 years, Chorus: 9 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Band: Trumpet, Chorus: Tenor
What are your plans for ...
Thank you to Hannaford and everyone who participated in this program! We will put the $1000.00 towards project graduation activities. Picture is Tag Martin, Manager at Gardiner Hannaford, Isaac Gammon, GAHS student, and Chad Kempton, GAHS Principal.
Maine Department of Education - Summer Food ProgramPlease contact the Boys and Girls Club for further information
Our HS Select Choir needs your help!!!
We have entered a competition for the opportunity to sing on stage with Foreigner when they perform at the Bangor Waterfront on June 15th. Great news is that we were selected as one of seven finalists!! Now we need your help to help us get selected from the group of 7!
Please click on the following link and vote for our choir!!!...
Senior – MK Wilson
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Alto Saxophone
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? – I plan to go to college and study robotics en...
here is the link to order photos online: Lifetouch Athletic Photo Day 4/27/18
Senior – Kate Doucette
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 4
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Flute
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? – I am hopefully going to the University of Southern Mai...
No gym, No problem! Students in Wellness II perform exercises during a fitness scavenger hunt.
Senior – Brooke Moloney
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Band, Chorus, Select Choir, Musical
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – Band – 5 years, Chorus – 7 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Band – Flute, Chorus - Soprano
What are your plans for after high scho...
Click here for REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR as of April 5, 2018
Senior – Drew Gordon
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band, Chorus, Jazz Ensemble, & Select Choir
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Band – Alto Saxophone, Chorus - Tenor
What are your plans for after high school (college, major,...
We have seen increased vaping activity at school. Please reference this article for more information. We encourage you to talk with your students about the health risks. I also encourage you to become familiar with the vape devices, including brand name Juuls (which look like a flash drive). Please call me with further questions or concerns. 582-3150.https://drugfree.o...
Help us help our wounded warriors! The GAHS chapter of the National Honor Society will be conducting a bottle drive from April 2 through May 15 with all proceeds going to the Travis Mills Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps wounded veterans to overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation right here in ...
Christ Church of Gardiner will be hosting The Wall That Heals from July 19-22, 2018. This will be the only appearance of this memorial in Maine. Volunteers are needed! Please sign up in the Guidance office, now thru April for a volunteer interview.
Congratulations to our Iron Tigers Robotic Team for their performance this past weekend at a competition in Lewiston. The team won the Gracious Professionalism award AGAIN! The team is currently ranked 24 in a District of over 200 Teams! Go TIgers!
NEWS RELEASE
ALEXIS NESTOR RECEIVES MPA PRINCIPAL'S AWARD
Alexis Nestor of Gardiner, Maine, and a senior at Gardiner Area High School, has been selected to receive the 2018 Principal's Award, Principal Chad Kempton announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and ci...
Reminder: Thursday March 15, 2018 is a FULL DAY of school for students.
Hello students, parents, and community members:
On Wednesday, March 14, students and staff at Gardiner Area High School will have an opportunity to participate in the National Walkout event that is being facilitated by high school students around the country. Our event will be held in our gymnasium, starting at 10am, and ending at 10:20 am. During the 20 minutes we ...
Parent teacher Conferences will be March 28, 2018 from 4pm to 7pm and March 29, 2018 from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Our school is using PTCFast.com to make Parent Teacher Conference signups as convenient as possible this year. Please enter the following web address into your browser window:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Ga...If you do not have internet access, please contact ...
The Gardiner Tigers Cyberstart Team sponsored by the Library Commons recently finished a strong sixteenth out of seventy Maine teams competing in a national competition to promote student understanding of cyber security and related careers. Kiersten Weed initially accepted the challenge and helped organize a team because she likes puzzles and riddles. Audrey Palmer and...
Congratulations to Kiersten Weed for her Top 10 finish in the 2018 Kid Witness News Awards. This is back to back years for Kiersten. Kiersten is in the running for A New Vision Award through the KWN Program. You can see her video at the Youtube link.
Secondary Schools- Top 10 Finalists (Human Interest)
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/eU6T8qtYilg
Eastlake High Sc...
Dear Families,
The following is an update from the MSAD 11 Late Start Committee.
The Late Start Committee was tasked with reviewing the positive and possible adverse effects of a later start to the school day for middle and high school students in MSAD #11, and the effects any changes would have on the elementary schools. The Committee is looking at a multitude of f...
Five members of our Civil Rights Team recently did a panel presentation to some of the students at River View Community School on the topic of acceptance/treating everyone with respect. They are:Brooke McLaughlinSummer DudleyMaggie BarronLaura BarronKayla Bailey(Jaime Frye helped with the preparation for this event.)
Congratulations to all the students, staff and National Honor Society members who participated in the READ to ME Challenge. Students read to each other and to elementary and middle school classes. Special congratulations to the following drawing winners who each received a ten dollar Dunkin Donut gift card from the Library Commons on Read Across America Day.
Lexi Ne...
February 28, 2018
Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff:
Due to the number of school related threats and violence around the country, most recently the senseless school shooting in Florida, I am writing to let you know that the MSAD 11 administration is working with local law enforcement to evaluate our existing safety protocols and emerge...
As a result of being unable to gather information as requested by the MSAD 11 School Board, tonight's Special Board Meeting to discuss the possible closing of the TC Hamlin School has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled once the information is made available.
This is Chad Kempton, Principal at Gardiner Area High School. First, I want everyone to know that everything is ok here at school.
This morning when I arrived at school, I was notified that a parent had called to report an online post about a possible threat that involved Gardiner Area High School. I immediately involved Chief Toman and the Gardiner Police Departmen...
Congratulations to GAHS Senior, Mikayla Palmer, for receiving the University of Maine's Maine Top Scholar Award! Only the top 20 accepted students from Maine receive this scholarship that covers 100% of tuition and fees, admits them to the Honors College, and gives them $500 per year towards research development. Mikayla was chosen out of 3,800 students for this pres...
Senior – Leah Woodard
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 8 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Mallets/Percussion
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I plan on pursuing a post-secondary education an...
Grade 9 Highest Honors*
Brown, Emily Elizabeth, Collins, Kassidy A, Gammon, Isaac Wesley, Haskell, Abigail F, Hebert, Madelynn LeeAnn, Jamison, Darien James, Maschino, Kylie Marie, Minoty, Kailyn M, Porter, Lani J, Rinderknecht, James Traver
Grade 9 High Honors*
Alalloush, Mohamed, Antoine, Shaniqua Mary Rose, Barron, Laura Keenan, Barron, M...
Senior – Lillian Lancaster
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Band, Jazz Ensemble, Chorus, Select Choir, Musical
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8 years in Band, 9 years in Chorus
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Band – trumpet, Chorus – Soprano & Alto
What are your plan...
Senior – Alli Dumond
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 8 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Clarinet
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I plan on studying medical biology, with the hope o...
January 18 (Thursday) Period 1 - O 7:30am - 9:00am
Period 2 - O 9:15am - 10:45am
Exam Make-Up Time/Academic Support 11:45am - 2:25pm
January 19 (Friday) Period 1 - B 7:30am - 9:00am
Period 2 - B 9:15am - 10:45am
Exam Make-Up Time/Academic Support 11:45am - 2:25pm
January 22 (Monday) Period 3 - O 7:30am - 9:00am
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Senior – Katie Owen
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 8 years in Band
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Tenor sax
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? – I plan to attend Brigham Young University a...
Senior – Brittany Chapman
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Band, Chorus, Select Choir, & Jazz Ensemble
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - Band - 8 years, Chorus - 9 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Band - Trumpet, Chorus - Soprano
What are your plans for after hig...
Give the gift of wellness!
Thinking about adding fitness to your routine? Not really sure where to start? Wanting to try something new? The MSAD #11 Wellness Team has created an amazing opportunity for the community to try multiple fitness spaces for only $79. The value of the pass is $425. Proceeds from the passes help fund a scholarship that goes to a graduating...
It is no surprise that Avery Backus, one of Gardiner's top seniors, has already received offers from five different colleges across New England. Avery applied to post secondary institutions ranging from as far north as Orono, all the way to western Vermont, and received acceptances from all of them. Most interested in health sciences, Avery is hoping to pursue either...
Senior – Ellie Walker
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band, Chorus, Select Choir, Jazz Ensemble, & the yearly musical.
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - Band - 8 years, Chorus - 9 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Band - Alto Saxophone, Chorus - Alto
What ...
December 2017
Weather Related School Cancellations
With the meteorologists forecasting snow, it may be helpful to share the process I use to determine whether to cancel school due to inclement weather.
The decision to release, cancel or delay school is never an easy one and often creates armchair quarterbacks. Including me! Please know that considerable ...
Senior – Cammie Bane
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS – Chorus, select choir, & the musical. I also enjoy helping Mr. Walker when he needs it like playing in the winter pep band!
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 7
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Soprano
What ...
Come join the Holiday Craft Show at Gardiner Area High School, in the cafe, this Saturday and Sunday, December 9 & 10 from 9am-3pm.
Senior – Evelyn Goulette
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Chorus, Select Chorus, Band, Pizazz, District III, the winter musical
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Flute and Alto
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, jo...
Senior – Analise Hurley
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Chorus, Band, Jazz Ensemble, & the Musical
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 3 years in Band and 4 years in Chorus
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Alto Sax & Soprano
What are your plans for after high school (...
Congratulations to these GAHS band members who were selected to and participated in the All New England Band Festival at Plymouth State University on November 20th. These students were chosen from more than 400 students who were recommended for the Festival from a total of 80 high schools representing all six New England States. Congratulations to these talented ...
Senior – Haley Mullins
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Chorus
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 3
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Soprano and Alto
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? – To go to school and major in culinary arts
...
Senior – Savannah Green
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Clarinet
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I want to attend New York University and someday hop...
Senior – Casey VanDenBossche
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) - 8
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus – Tuba in 8th grade and high school and the flute in 5th through 7th grade.
What are your plans for after high school (college,...
Cap and Gown information is due Wednesday, November 15th, during lunch in the cafeteria.
All additional orders should be paid in full on November 15th, during lunch in the cafeteria. Checks, Credit Card, Debit Card,Cash, and Money Orders accepted to Jostens.
The Seniors received their order packet at a class meeting on Nov. 9th.
Please stop in the Main offi...
GAHS Debate Club We are excited to introduce the 2017-2018 members of GAHS Debate Club!Our 2017-2018 BoardPresident: Savannah GreenVice President: Charles CaldwellSecretaries: Hannah Anderson and Hannah FoustTreasurer: Brooke McLaughlinSpirit Chairs: Lexi Bigelow and Sage LinskyPictured:
Front Row Left to Right: Emmerson Leach, Evan Wells, Kiersten Weed, Mollie Ber...
Senior – Leslie Stevens
Musical ensembles that you’ve performed in at GAHS - Band
Number of years in Band and/or Chorus (Elementary through High School) – 8 years
Instrument(s) you play in Band and/or your vocal part in Chorus - Flute
What are your plans for after high school (college, major, job, etc.)? - I plan on attending a 4-year university. However,...
This week more than a dozen members of the GAHS Book Club celebrated finishing the first book of the year and are excited for the upcoming read.
Hannah Foust shared, “I love the book club. It gives me work to do in my spare time, and the content never fails to entertain me. It pushes me to read more, an activity I hadn’t really liked to do. It has helped me grow a...
November 2, 2017
Re: New Notification System and Make-up of Storm Days
Dear Parents/Students/Staff:
I hope this finds you all warm and safe with power restored.
The wide-spread power outages proved to be a challenge for the new MSAD 11 communication system. On Monday, some parents and students received multiple phone calls and texts, while ...
Gardiner Area High School's National Honor Society has geared up for the Thanksgiving Basket Drive for 2017. We are hoping to feed 150-200 families in the MSAD#11 community. How can you help? Easy!! Please donate one(or more) of several things needed:
Turkeys(Frozen) the biggest needCanned GoodsBoxed GoodsPeanut butterJelly/jam
Non-perishable items can be dropped off...
Visit your friendly Counselor in the Library for assistance on completing your College Application!!
Pertussis
We have had a 3rd reported case of Pertussis or Whooping Cough at the high school since school started this year.
The first signs of Pertussis are similar to a cold (runny nose, low-grade fever, sneezing and a cough). After 1-2 weeks the signs include uncontrollable cough, high pitched whooping sound, vomiting after coughing and exhaustion.Pertussis is spr...
All Freshman students will have Distance Visual Acuity Screening. This will take just a few minutes to complete and will be done during Advisory over the next month. If you do not want you child to have this vision screening please call 582-3150.
Parent teacher Conferences will be October 18, 2017 from 12pm to 3pm and October 19, 2017 from 4pm to 7pm.
Our school is using PTCFast.com to make Parent Teacher Conference signups as convenient as possible this year. Please enter the following web address into your browser window:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Ga...
Once you are on the website you can select your...
September 2017
Dear Students/Parents/Guardians:
MSAD 11 now has a mobile App! In an effort to enhance our communication with parents, guardians, students, and the community, the MSAD 11 websites have been reconstructed in conjunction with the creation of a mobile App.
Since spring, our technology department has worked with a company called Apptegy to re...
To: Parents and Students:
Date: September 26, 2017
RE: School Lunch Program
I am writing to encourage every parent/guardian who has not already completed a Meal/Milk Free and Reduced Application to do so. Applications can be completed online at http://www.msad11.org/foodservice or a hardcopy provided by Linda Sergent, Director of Stu...
October is College APP Month! Essay writing workshops: Oct 5, 12, and 20thApp days: Oct 10, 18, and 25thAll events are held in Library- drop in
CATC: Thursday October 5th is an Early Release Day for CATC. They will not have classes in the afternoon. October 6th is a workshop day.
The MSAD11 REVISED school calendar can be found by clicking here, or in the image below:
http://www.centralmaine.com/2017/09/12/macdonald-college-project-receives-leep-funding/
Open House Thursday September 14th 4pm-7pm
no appointments needed, please come meet your child's teachers
A quote from your Civil Rights Team:
*Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)
Sixteen years ago today our nation experienced attacks against our freedom; almost three thousand innocent people lost their lives due to intolerance driven by hatred. Your Civil Rights Team honored those people this morning. ...
Gardiner Area High School
40 West HillGardiner, ME 04345 207-582-3150
Jackie Pare’ Chad Kempton Steve Ouellette
Assistant Principal Principal Assistant Principal/
Athletic Director
To: Parents/guardians/staff
Subject: Exposure to Pertussis
Date: August 31, 2017
Dear Pare...
August 2017
Dear Parents/Guardians/Students:
Welcome Back! As we begin the school year, I want to welcome you as our partner in your child’s education. We value, appreciate, and seek out your involvement and collaboration for the success of your child.
Our goal this year is to ensure that every student attends school regularly. Positive attendance is a key ingre...
Freshmen Orientation Day 7:30 a.m.-1:55 p.m. All grade 9 students will attend orientation sessions with the guidance department, administration, the school nurse, the librarian, and have school pictures taken. Following these sessions, Freshmen will go through their schedule and attend each of their classes for 20 minutes. There will be a break for lunch at 11:45...
Please follow the link below for a list of the Bus Routes for the 2017/2018 school year.
http://5il.co/1pvp
The first day of school for grades K-9 is Wednesday Aug 30st, grades 10-12 Thursday Aug 31st , and Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday September 5th. All routes are subject to time and route changes based on enrollment.
The Transportation Office will be available betwe...