COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is not an exhaustive list of announcements and/or events. Please use our designated calendars (HERE) and be sure to sign up for the weekly newsletter where we share news every Friday!
SPRING ORAL HISTORY PROJECT: We are currently finalizing plans for the Blue Hill Peninsula Stories project this Spring in the Audio Production I class. This year will be another collaboration with the Blue Hill Public Library, Galen Koch and Maine Sound & Story.
The topic this year will be 'Back to the Land Movement' of the 1970's and the impact on the peninsula community. We will have an opening event panel discussion Tuesday January 27th, featuring local legends of the movement, hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library, and recorded by Audio Production students.
In the Spring, students will conduct interviews and produce oral history audio interviews that will be edited and archived permanently on the Maine Sound and Story website. There will be a culminating event at the Blue Hill Public Library (tentatively scheduled for April 1) that features the students' work and celebrates the completion of the project.
Stay tuned for more info about this exciting GSA project!
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS:
All-State Jazz Festival at USM Crewe Center for the Arts, Jan 15-17. Cody Chattin attending on guitar with Mr. Gallagher.
GSA Honors Combo at Parker Ridge. Jan 26th 1pm.
Blue Hill Peninsula Stories presents: Back to the Land. Jan 27th, 6:30pm. A panel discussion and film screening hosted by the Blue Hill Public Library and recorded by GSA Audio Production students.
Jazz Districts at Ellsworth High School: Feb 12 (snow date 2/13).
Maine State Jazz Festival at Hampden Academy, March 14-15.
From L to R: Lucille Was ‘28, Georgia Clews ‘26, Millie Cowart ‘26, Rosie Landrum ‘26.
Students used the funds from a grant to create meal kits for members of the community suffering from food insecurity.
They researched healthy recipes using non-perishable items and came up with the meal kits within a limited budget. Solid teamwork and great initiative!
GSA students recently received a Head of School Challenge Coin (for citizenship) for assisting a local ALS patient with his move and visiting with him.
Mr. G and his Music Production Class held a "beat battle" - listen to the cool beats on the Music Page.
Faculty members sport their alma mater swag for College Fun Facts!
Lorenzo Argentati scores a perfect 60/60 at the November home math meet!
Students learn about tipping from Blue Heritage Trust.
Chris Gleason joins the GSA Board of Trustees.
Chris Gray joins the GSA Board of Trustees.
Students learn about the Shaw Institute's mission and oceanic creatures at the Shaw touch tank.
Shaw Institute Intern and GSA Senior, Oliver, speaks to GSA students at the Shaw touch tank.
The GSA Eco Club talks with local environmental leaders.
GSA Alum, James Gagne, recently spoke with us about local food systems for Farm-to-School Month. Thanks, James!
The U.S. State Department visited GSA to present an award for its international program and its two student diplomats, Oguz (Turkey) and Juno (Germany).
Mrs. Wenal participates in the college fun facts contest!
Students carved pumpkins for Halloween before they did the "Pumpkin Drop" for Physics class.
All of the GSA students participated in a Maine state mock election.
Melissa Rioux, Visual Arts Chair, explains some of the mock election details to a student.
Seniors paint their reserved parking spots- a new addition to GSA this year!
So much creativity blesses the student parking lot now!
Each parking spot is so unique!
GSA's beautiful new cafeteria!
A new sign graces the GSA front lawn at the corner of Union and High streets.
The cast of Holmes and Watson on their opening night of their fall play.
Chef Lu recently performed at the Downeast version of The Voice to raise awareness and funds for Domestic Violence. She will now be a judge in future competitions!
Environmental Science students use new water testing tools provided by a generous donor. The new tools provide increased accuracy and greater insight for learning.
The GSA Volleyball team are 2025 State Runners Up and first in their Division.
GSA Cross Country teams came in 3rd (Girls) and 6th (Boys) in the state.
Students honored American Veterans at Parker Ridge on Veterans Day.
Culinary Arts students make pizzas for Middle School Night.
Culinary Arts students baked apple pies for the Community Thanksgiving Dinner.
Chef Lu and her Culinary Arts students prepare apple pies for the community!
Making pies!
GSA student guides wait for middle school families to arrive for Middle School Info Night.
A packed library for Middle School Night!
Parents enjoyed the art activity just as much as the kiddos!
The art and music activity was the most popular of Middle School Night!
Families pay attention to the Academics portion of Middle School Night.
The GSA students answer questions in the student forum at Middle School Night.
Husson University came to campus to perform on-the-spot interviews and offered acceptances to several students!
Husson University came to campus to perform on-the-spot interviews and offered acceptances to several students!
Two people wearing headphones are sitting in front of a computer monitor and music production equipment, working on a music project.
Mr. G and his Music Production Class held a "beat battle" - listen to the cool beats on the Music Page.
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