Due to the incoming storm, MSAD 11 schools will have a remote learning day on Thursday, February 13. Students will be going home with learning packets or will have access to Google Classroom materials. If you signed up for lunches on remote days, they will be sent home with your student today.
2/12/25
A message from Mrs. Benedict & Mr. Henderson
REGARDING TODAY'S DRAMA CLUB AUDITIONS: We just received permission from the Superintendent to hold 2pm auditions today as long as students understand we will have no bathroom access. Any student unable to return at 2 can contact Mr. H. or Mrs. B to do a virtual audition tomorrow (if the forecast featuring a remote day still occurs). I know this plan is not ideal, but this situation is unique.
**This was approved based on the understanding that kids would only be in the building for 20 to 30 minutes and would then leave.**
Congratulations to the GAHS Students of the Month for January:! (r to l) Paige McGee, Wyatte LaPan, Oliver Murphy, and Olivia Marquis.
Good morning, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. As anticipated, today schools in MSAD 11 will be dismissed early due to today’s weather. The middle and high schools will be dismissed at 11 am and the elementary schools will be dismissed at 12 pm. The Central Office will close at 1 pm. Enjoy the snow and please stay safe.
Pat Hopkins, Superintendent of Schools in MSAD11: I am closely monitoring tomorrow’s weather, which, as of now, is expected to bring snow starting midday. I want to inform you that I am considering an early dismissal tomorrow based on the current forecast and predicted road conditions. While a final decision will be made tomorrow, I understand how disruptive an unplanned early dismissal can be, so I wanted to share my current thoughts to help families plan ahead.
Again, any change to the school day due to weather will be announced tomorrow. Have a great evening!
MSAD #11 Transportation Newsletter - February, 2025
The Regular School Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025 has been postponed due the the final draft of the MOU/MOA for the School Based Health Center is not yet ready and the predicted snow storm. A new date has yet to be determined.
Please click the link below to view the GAHS January Newsletter:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z9OjxCaOoVBs0gNO1Fjynvt6DM_jDtMt/view?usp=sharing
Due to the forecast for Thursday (2/6) the Thursday opening night performance of Once Upon a Mattress is postponed to a 1:00 pm performance on Saturday, February 8th. All tickets for the February 6th Thursday show will be honored at the matinee show on Saturday. There are still some tickets available for the 3 performances of Once Upon a Mattress. Shows are Friday(2/7) and Saturday(2/8) at 7:00 pm and Saturday(2/8) at 1:00 pm. Please email gardinermusical@gmail.com to order tickets for any of these three performances. Any and all ticket questions should be directed to gardinermusical@gmail.com.
Community Service: With an increase in snow we have an increased need for students willing to shovel! We have a local elderly couple in town Gardiner who could use your help. Please see Ms Clukey if you are interested.
Dear GAHS Families,
Semester one grades are now closed and report cards and teacher comments are now available to be viewed in PowerSchool.
If you are having difficulty accessing your PowerSchool Parent Portal or would like a hard copy of your student's report card, please contact Melissa Gregoire in the Guidance Department at mgregoire@msad11.org or (207)582-3150 ext. 3012.
PowerSchool can be used to see a summary of current grades and attendance, detailed reports of grades for each course, daily attendance reports, and more.
Thank you!
Due to the current road conditions and our need to prepare the school facilities for students and staff, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school today, no AM pre-k, and the Central Office will open at 8:30 am. Please drive safely and enjoy your day.
Good morning, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. Due to the current road conditions, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school today, no AM pre-k, and the Central Office will open at 8:30 am. As a result of the delayed start, today’s Early Release Day is being canceled and students will be in school for the full day, though there will be no afternoon pre-k. If this change in the schedule presents a challenge for your family, please contact your child’s school so we can accommodate your needs. Please drive safe and enjoy your day.
GAHS Prom 2025: Enchanted Garden.
The Prom Committee’s goal is to make GAHS students and their guests feel immersed in a beautiful garden with a few Tangled touches. Please consider purchasing an item from our wishlist. It will ship directly to the high school. https://tinyurl.com/GAHSProm2025
Please reach out to criddle@msad11.org with any questions or if you can purchase an item elsewhere for a better price. Thank you for helping make this year's prom so special!
Prom is May 10th . Tickets will go on sale after February vacation.
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.
