The Kindergarten French Immersion group learned more about the climate and industry of France with stories, maps, textiles, and food.
Early elementary students continued to work on numeracy with activities inside and outside of the classroom.
Upper elementary students worked on agility and sportsmanship in PE.
Representatives from the Middle School Student Council presented its monthly report to the School Committee, including a possible study abroad trip to Italy in 2027.
And members of the band practiced for the Variety Show on 04/16/2026.
A few reminders and updates...
1. Much of this week's forecast calls for rain. Please be sure to send your student with appropriate outwear and footwear.
2. The Italy 2027 interest meeting for parents and families is scheduled for Wednesday at 6:00pm in the Learning Lab. More details will follow in a separate post.
3. The Variety Show is scheduled for 6:00pm on 04/16/2026. Please come and support those with who want to share their talents with the community.
4. Friday, 04/17/2026, is an early release day for all students. It is also the date for the first varsity baseball and softball games of the season against Temple Academy at 2:00pm.
Monday, April 13th, is a White Day.
Open gym is BACK, and the energy has been incredible! Thanks to the dedication of Joe Jardine, Alex Jardine, Lauren Brinkmann, and other amazing alumni and community members, our kids finally have a space to grow, compete, and fall even more in love with the game during the offseason.
This isn’t just basketball — it’s commitment, teamwork, and building something special for our future Lakers. The way these athletes have shown up, worked hard, and embraced the opportunity has been amazing to see!
Huge shoutout to Joe for organizing age-appropriate sessions so every player gets the most out of their time in the gym 👏
Want to stay in the loop and never miss an open gym? Click the link below and join the app!
Let’s keep building. Let’s keep grinding. Let’s go Lakers! 💪🔥
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Update
Kindergartners continued their French immersion program, learning more about French artists, the history of the Statue of Liberty, and the origins of the Braille alphabet.
First graders learned more about water quality and environmental protection with the help from Mr. LaRoche, former Superintendent of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway.
Second graders learned more about the RMS Titanic as part of their reading program.
And middle school students presented their science and engineering projects to other members of the school and broader community (many more photos of student work to follow).
GCS's emphasis on interdisciplinary projects is a point of pride for the school.
A few reminders about next week...
1. The Middle School Student Council will be hosting its Spirit Week every day, and a Gym Night on 04/10/2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
2. The MSSC will also be hosting a Penny Wars fundraiser for class projects and a scholarship for a senior in the GCS Class of 2026.
3. High School 11th graders will be participating in the state science assessment on 04/09/2026.
4. The weather forecast calls for warming temperatures but possible precipitation, so please be sure to send students in seasonally appropriate clothing and outerwear.
Monday, April 6th, is a Blue Day.
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.
