1. During the week of St. Patrick's Day, MSSC students continued their positive messaging campaign by making shamrocks for every student in the middle school and affixing them to their lockers.
Small acts of kindness go a long way during this portion of the school year.
2. The MSSC will be holding its next fundraiser for 04/06/2026 to 04/10/2026. Part of the funds raised will be used to create a scholarship for a senior student in the GCS Class of 2026.
3. Also next week, the MSSC will host its Spirit Week, featuring dress-up days and friendly competitions, and culminating in the next Gym Night on 04/10/2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
We are fortunate to have active students and supportive teachers and advisors.
Greenville and Shirley students will have a combined bus route on the afternoon of Friday, 04/03/2026. Please refer to the bus schedule for further information.
The TCTC van will leave campus at 9:00am.
There will be no breakfast served.
Several members of the GCS Key Club attended the annual DECON event in Springfield, Massachusetts, over this past weekend. There were dozens of other Key Club chapters that attended, and students were able to connect with peers from throughout the New England region and Bermuda.
Mr. Crabtree provided a few photos of the many memorable experiences. The students represented GCS very well.
The Key Club and High School Student Council would also like to invite GCS community members to their annual Variety Show on 04/16/2026 at 6:00pm. Whether you have a talent to share or just want to support others who do, please join us for an evening of community spirit, and see the attached flyer.
Union 60 is fortunate to have faculty and community members who make these experiences possible.
Greenville and Shirley students will have a combined bus route on the afternoon of Monday, 03/30/2026, and both morning and afternoon of Tuesday, 03/31/2026. Please refer to the bus schedule for further information.
It was another full week of learning and enrichment at every level of GCS. Please see below for some of the many photos:
PreK students continued to learn about general phonics and vowel clusters while also practicing their fine motor skills.
Kindergarten students participated in another session of French immersion, which focused on food vocabulary and culture.
Early elementary students continued to learn about plant growth in their science studios.
Upper elementary students learned more about topography with the help of a ranger from Acadia National Park.
Middle level students continued work on their science and engineering projects and also attended a guest lecture from the Maine Holocaust and Human Rights center.
And the high school Key Club members are attending their annual District Educational Conference in Springfield, Massachusetts, as of this post. Photos to follow.
A few reminders for the coming week:
1. Mr. Shaw and Mr. Crabtree will be taking interested high school students to the University of Maine College of Engineering this coming Wednesday, 04/01/2026.
2. The Middle School Science and Engineering Expo is scheduled for Thursday, 04/02/2026. This is the first science fair event of its kind at GCS in many years.
--Thank you to the entire middle school team for helping to make this event possible.
3. This coming week's weather forecast shows a variety of temperatures and forms of precipitation. If your student has outdoor recess, please be sure to send along seasonally appropriate outerwear and extra socks. And regardless of age, please be sure to send your students to school with jackets and seasonally appropriate footwear.
Monday, March 30th is a White Day.
Varsity and MS baseball teams will travel to the field house in Dover on Monday 3/30 for a baseball clinic. Vans will leave school at 5:30 clinic runs from 6:30-8:30.
Varsity softball will practice in the gym on Monday from 245-4:15.
Dear Union 60 Families and Community Members:
Please see the attached letter for an update on Greenville Consolidated School's policy regarding cell phone and personal electronics use.
A copy of the letter was also sent home with all students in grades 5-12.
Please see below for an update from Ms. Tardif on the Middle School Science and Engineering Expo scheduled for 04/02/2026:
"You’re invited to the Greenville Consolidated School Science and Engineering Expo!
Join us on Thursday, April 2, 2026, to celebrate the hard work and creativity of our middle school students. Students in grades 6–8 will be showcasing science and engineering projects they have been developing over the past few months.
Come explore a wide variety of exciting investigations, experiments, and innovations!
Family and friends are welcome to attend anytime between 1:05–2:30 PM at the GCS Auditorium Stage.
We hope to see you there to support our young scientists and engineers!"
Attention students in grades 8–12:
Our varsity softball and baseball seasons are at risk of being canceled due to low numbers.
If you have any interest in playing, now is the time to step up. Your decision today could be the difference between having a season—or not.
📩 Email josh.guay@ghslakers.org
📍 Or come speak in person before the end of the school day tomorrow (2/25)
⏰ Deadline: 2:30 PM TOMORROW! IF I don't have the numbers tomorrow by end of school I will need to cancel the season(s). Please don't let that happen!
Please consider committing and being part of the team(s). Don’t let the season slip away!
Early elementary students had their first session of French immersion. They learned greetings and other basic vocabulary, and they also learned more about where French is spoken and by whom.
Middle and upper elementary students continued their reading buddies program and participated in the Math March Madness challenge.
High school environmental science students visited the University of Maine's college of forestry to learn more about the science and work involved in Maine's forest products industry.
GCS hosted guests from the Maine Holocaust and Human Rights Center for the first of two sessions on the history of antisemitism and its consequences.
GCS's partnership with the Moosehead Lakeshore Journal officially got underway as the paper welcomed its new student intern.
And actors and stagehands from every grade level put on terrific performances of Matilda, Jr over the weekend. The many hours of dedication and practice paid off to the delight of the audience.
The school is made stronger by community support and involvement.
As a reminder, cold and snowy weather is projected to continue this week. Please be sure to send students in seasonally appropriate clothing, and please send extra socks for students who have recess.
Monday, March 23rd, is a Blue Day.
Greenville and Shirley students will have a combined bus route this afternoon, 03/20/2026 due to an unexpected change in driver assignments. Please refer to the bus schedule for further information.
GCS is already looking forward to next season.
It’s GAME TIME and we need YOU! ⚾🥎
👉 VARSITY BASEBALL practice kicks off Monday 3/23 from 2:45–4:00 PM in the gym
👉 VARSITY SOFTBALL starts Tuesday 3/24 from 2:45–4:00 PM in the gym
🚨 This is EXTREMELY important! 🚨
Your attendance matters BIG TIME. The future of our seasons depends on the number of athletes who show up. If you plan to play, you MUST be there — or contact your coach or AD if you absolutely cannot make it.
💪 Let’s show up strong, support each other, and make these seasons happen!
📣 ALSO: The Outdoor Track schedule will be announced soon!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ And remember — dual sport athletes CAN participate in both baseball/softball AND outdoor track!
Let’s go Lakers — bring the energy, bring the commitment, and let’s make it happen! 💙🔥
#LetsGoLakers
Greenville and Shirley students will have a combined bus route for both morning and afternoon routes today, 03/19/2026. Please refer to the bus schedule for further information.
First graders learned more about plant life by planting bean sprouts, and they also practiced fine motor skills by helping to decorate a classroom bulletin board.
Elementary students also continued their reading buddies program, where older students are paired with younger students in a continual celebration of literacy.
We are grateful to have the ability for these flexible groupings in our school.
A few reminders for this coming week...
1. The weather forecast continues to alternate between mild and colder temperatures, with a variety of forms of precipitation possible. This means that conditions will be variable and likely wet.
It is very important that students who have outdoor recess come prepared with dry winter clothing and extra socks.
It is also important to exercise caution in the parking lots at all times since there is an increased risk of slipping and falling. The speed limit and traffic patterns should be strictly observed.
2. There is an important meeting for all student-athletes who plan to play baseball or softball this spring on 03/17/2026 at 7:00pm in the gymnasium. As Officer Guay noted in his earlier post, if there are not sufficient numbers to field both teams, GCS risks forfeiting the season and incurring a penalty next year as well.
Please attend the meeting if at all possible to show your support for GCS athletic programs.
3. The GCS Drama Club's production of Matilda, Jr., will debut this Friday, 03/20/2026 at 6:30pm. Please support the hard work of all of the actors, stagehands, and staff members who make this Greenville tradition possible.
Monday, March 16th is a White Day.
There will be an **important meeting for all students in grades 5–12** who are interested in playing **Baseball or Softball this spring**.
📅 **Tuesday, March 17**
🕖 **7:00 PM**
📍 **School Gym**
This meeting is **extremely important to attend**. Our current participation numbers are **dangerously low**, and it puts us **at risk of losing one of our programs**.
We strongly encourage all **student-athletes** to consider participating in our **spring sports programs** and to attend this meeting to learn more about the upcoming season.
Please **spread the word** and encourage students to come. Your participation can make the difference in keeping these programs alive for our school.
⚾🥎 **Let’s come together and support our teams!**
GCS is closed today, 03/11/2026, due to forecasted weather conditions.
All after school activities and daycare are also canceled.
All programming will resume tomorrow unless otherwise stated.
Show Dates & Times
• Friday, March 20 – 6:30 PM
• Saturday, March 21 – 6:30 PM
• Sunday, March 22 – 2:00 PM
Tickets
• Kids: $5
• Adults: $8
Come support our students and enjoy an evening full of music, laughter, and the inspiring story of Matilda. Bring your family and friends! We hope to see you there!
