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.
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.