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πŸ“£ We Want to Hear From You!

Click the header to take the survey today.

Parents, providers, staff, students, and community members β€” your voice matters! πŸ’¬
Please take a few minutes to complete our Pre-K Special Education Stakeholder Survey.
πŸ—“ Deadline: Tuesday, December 2
πŸ“ Paper copies are available at the District Office, 357 Tuttle Rd, Cumberland, ME 04021.
πŸ”— Find the survey here: https://forms.gle/8zc4zrkhPxBGgcZB8
Changing minds: Stories of stigmas presentation event

MSAD #51 District Newsletter - November 17, 2025

Changing Minds: Stories Over Stigma. Mental health speaker Colin from Minding Your Mind gave a presentation at the GCA about learning the inner experience of a youth who struggled and then found emotional well-being.
special olympics bowling event at spare time

Special Olympics Bowling

🎳 Strikes, Smiles, and So Much Spirit! 🎳

Yesterday’s Special Olympics Bowling event was an absolute blast! From the first roll to the final frame, athletes showed incredible teamwork, patience, and sportsmanship. 🌟

A huge shoutout to all the athletes, families, and staff who made the day unforgettable β€” your energy and enthusiasm filled the lanes with joy and inspiration! πŸ’™
group of students attending the best buddies prom

🌟 GHS Sophomore Named 2025 Champion of the Year! 🌟

Congratulations to Grace Tyll! πŸŽ‰ Grace raised a record-breaking $88,000 during her campaign and was recognized at the Best Buddies Gala. She celebrated this incredible achievement alongside her family, Greely students, and Greely advisors Heather Williams and Siobahn Bogle.

πŸ’œ Best Buddies is the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting inclusion for more than 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

πŸ“Έ Grace is pictured in front, holding a beautiful bouquet of flowers.
A large group of children in costumes lined up on a track under a cloudy sky.

MSAD #51 District Newsletter - November 3, 2025

πŸŽƒ Friday’s Kindergarten Costume Parade! πŸ‘»

Our kindergarteners showed off their festive spirit and school pride during the annual Costume Parade! From superheroes to storybook characters, the track was filled with smiles, laughter, and plenty of festive fun. πŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸ¦Έβ€β™‚οΈβœ¨
A big thank-you to our families and staff for helping make this a magical day for our young learners! πŸ’›

MSAD #51 Strategic Priorities

Strategic Priorities
WELLNESS: FOUNDATION FOR TEACHING & LEARNING
 
EVERY STUDENT COLLEGE & CAREER READY
 
SKILLS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY.  SKILLS FOR LIFE.
 
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, THE CRITICAL BUILDING BLOCK
One Campus One Community

Mission Statement

MSAD #51's mission is to guide all students as they acquire enthusiasm for learning, assume responsibility for their education, achieve academic excellence, and discover and attain their personal best.
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