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YOUR COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS - MARCH 22, 2026

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MATH TEAM PLACES FIRST IN DOWNEAST MATH LEAGUE!

GSA came in first place in the Downeast Math League, comprised of every school in Hancock and Washington counties. We have a good chance at winning the state meet on April 7th. These students won individual medals.

Charles Bach - 3rd place 9th grade

Hazel Kimball - 3rd place 10th grade

Luke Lamontanaro - 1st place 10th grade

Acadia Simmons - 2nd place 11th grade

Lorenzo Argentati - 1st place 11th grade and 2nd place overall

CONGRATULATIONS, Mr. Vaccaro and Mathletes!

 

STATE JAZZ FEST WINS

GSA brought three groups to the Maine State Jazz Festival at Hampden Academy last Saturday, March 14th. 

The GSA Honors Combo, "Reptilicus" features Herschel Bach on keys, Eddie Crownover on guitar, Bailey Townsend on bass, Fox Sweimler on drums, Acadia Simmons on alto sax, Annabelle Kneisel on tenor sax and flute, and Logan Townsend on trumpet. Reptilicus received a silver medal rating and Bailey Townsend was selected as an outstanding festival soloist.

The afterschool combo, "Pavlov's Cats" under the direction if Chris Pirsos, features Cody Chattin on guitar, Levi Lyman on bass, Owen Hughes on drums, Paloma Kassof on keys, Amelia Watters on trumpet, Rebecca Ongaro on vocals, and Porter Gilbert on tenor sax. Pavlov's Cats received a silver rating and Rebecca Ongaro was recognized as an outstanding soloist! 

The GSA Jazz Band received a bronze medal for their performance. All the students brought passion and energy to their performances and represented our amazing musical legacy with honor! 

Thanks to the students and families for all the hard work getting these sets together since last November!  GO JAZZ!

-P. Gallagher

 

ISIP EXHIBITION WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

Congratulations to all of the students and thank you to the community and members of the press who came out to support this important event.

To view the photos from the event, click below + look out for further coverage in the upcoming Weekly Packet.

 ISIP pics 

SIGN UP FOR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES BELOW!

Parent Teacher Conferences are on March 26th from 3 to 6 pm. Sign up by clicking below.

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GSA SOAR NEWS & EVENTS:

You can pick up your coloring sheets at the Blue Hill Public Library. Plus, there will be a performance by the Student Pan Band, balloon art by Downeast Custom Balloons, and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun time with the community!

Come out this week to Marlintini’s and get to know other GSA families and soon-to-be families! Let’s build our school community!

GET YOUR CPR & FIRST AID TRAINING- MARCH 28TH AT GSA!

LAST CALL for CPR & FIrst Aid Class!

Saturday, March 28th at 2pm

Sign up NOW via Andrea Lopez at a.lopez@georgestevens.org

This course would be ideal for any staff, faculty or students. Especially, students interested in babysitting over the summer as this credential is often wanted by parents in caring for their children. 

Students who will be entering Health Occupations I in the Fall will be required to do a separate CPR course (Basic Life Saving) and this will be provided early in the fall. 

-A. Lopez

 

ACADEMIC NEWS:

Quarter 3 ends on March 26. Families will receive digital report cards when the grades are finalized around April 1. Families will get an email linking them to a digital version of the report card. Students will receive a paper copy of their report card from their advisor in the first days of April. Parents/ guardians who would like to receive a paper copy by mail may contact  Debbie Davis, Registrar (d.davis@georgestevens.org).

SUMMER ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION IS OPEN:

Registration for online summer courses for University of Maine and Community College system is now open.  Tuition is free for Maine-resident high school students, but depending on the course you may need to purchase a textbook or materials.

Interested students should look at the information on GSA Students and talk to Mr. Stearns. Many of these courses fill up and the colleges don't play games with late registration.

Registration for next fall's courses will open on April 13. Husson University will be opening registration for it's fall Early College program sometime in April as well.

-D. Stearns

 
 

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

3/26/26- End of Third Quarter

3/26/26- Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3 to 6 pm

4/4/26- Spring Play- Much Ado About Nothing @ 2 pm in GSA Black Box

4/9/26- Senior Speech Night (Not AP) 5-7:30pm in Butler and McIntyre

4/11/26- Spring Play- Much Ado About Nothing @ 12 pm in GSA Black Box

4/16/26- Trustees Meeting @ 6:30 pm in the GSA Library

 
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