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Sanford High School welcomes back Tracy Gibson as new principal: 'I am honored to be back'
SANFORD, Maine — Tracy Gibson has been named the new school principal of Sanford High School. "Tracy's educational background combined with her practical experiences are a great fit for Sanford High School," said Superintendent Matt Nelson. "We are excited for Tracy to bring her passion for education, leadership skills, and commitment to student success back to Sanford."
Reflecting on what America means, two Maine students among national essay award winners
Two Maine students were among 150 winners across the country of a nationwide essay contest reflecting on what America means to them. The two students from Acton and Oxford were among 75 second-place winners of “America’s Field Trip,” a national competition encouraging students to reflect on what America means to them. Each second-place winner wins a $500 cash prize, while first-place awardees receive special behind-the-scenes experiences at American historical or cultural sites, such as the Statue of Liberty in New York City, or the Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.
Wells High School Band Boosters president receives top volunteer award
WELLS, Maine — The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District recently named Bill Washburn its "Exemplary Volunteer of the Year" for the 2023-24 school year. This award was presented to Washburn on June 6 at an annual luncheon that honors the work of school volunteers in the district. Washburn was recognized...
Kennebunk High School announces fourth quarter honor roll for 2023-24 school year
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School has announced its fourth quarter honor roll for 2023-24 school year. Clark Abrahamsen, Mason Alexander, Adam Alsabbagh, Zayd Alsabbagh, Alina Auriemma, Rowan Awbrey, Carys Ayers, Maya Bear, Nicholas Brackett, Aiden Buch, Maggie Canniff, Elijah Coleman, Isabella Columbus, Emily Crone, Enzo D'Elia, Luke Davis, Michael Draghetti, Lena Eid, Hana Garriepy, Sophie Garrity, Clare Haley, Teagan Hanson, Emily Hawes, Helen Ilyas, Mary Jensen, Charlotte Johnson, Zoe Little, Reese Manikian, Heather Martel, Ava McCourt, Nettie McCrum, Brooke Midgley, Jonah Murray, William Murray, Eliza Nass, Maxwell Nass, Trinity Noble-Polchies, Kellan O'Brien, Cadence Paul, Catherine Peacock, Charles Pentland, Kallen Peterson, Prescott Plourde, Sawyer Pow, Mia Provencher, Rosin Raymond, Caelyn Schulte, Sofia Sharood, Mackenzie Snow, Ella Stackhouse, Isaac Tarring, Faye Todd, Emma Tremblay, John Tremblay, Marina Valliere, Jackson Wells, and Griffin Whitney.
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