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!
Elementary students were busy with practicing orthography, learning about supply chains, working through the writing process, and keeping up with their reading buddies.
The February elementary Students of the Month were recognized by their peers and classmates.
The middle schoolers were able to have another full of skiing at Big Moose Mountain.
The Middle School Student Council updated the School Committee on its activities and hosted a very well-attended winter dance.
And Mr. Turner, Mrs. Poiss, and all of the actors and stagehands continued work on their production of Matilda, Jr., which is scheduled to debut on 03/20/2026.
March is one of the fullest months in our school calendar. Thank you to all of our faculty, staff, parent volunteers, and community partners who make it possible.
A few reminders for this coming week...
1. As the snow melts and students continue to have outdoor recess, it is very important that they come to school with fully dried winter clothing and extra socks.
2. Thursday, 03/12/2026, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:30am, and Parent-Teacher Conferences will run from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and 5:00pm to 8:00pm. We strongly encourage you to make an appointment with as many of your student's teachers as possible.
3. Friday, 03/13/2026, is a Professional Development day for faculty and staff. There will be no classes.
Monday, March 9th, is a White Day.
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It’s time to gear up in your BLUE & WHITE and represent the LAKERS all season long! Whether you’re in the stands, on the field, or cheering from the track — we want to see Laker pride everywhere! 💪🔥
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Don’t wait — these stores are only open for a limited time!
Let’s make this a championship spring for our LAKERS!
#LakerNation #BlueAndWhite #LakersSpring #GameOn 💙🤍
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Tomorrow, 03/05/2026, is the second full day of the school ski program. It is important that all students come prepared with appropriate winter clothing, including spare socks.
The forecast is for partly cloudy weather and a high of 22 degrees, but that cloud cover may make it feel colder. Students should be dressed and prepared to spend the vast majority of the day outside.
Any student who is not participating the skiing program will remain at school and have regular classes with their teachers.
We wish all skiers and chaperones an enjoyable day at Big Moose Mountain.
Early elementary students continued cooperative learning with AMC environmental education units, including activities on bean and seed dissections and astronomy.
Upper elementary students continued to mentor younger students as part of the Reading Buddies program. We are delighted that older and younger students are able to partner together during our school day.
Middle school students were able to attend their first ski day at Big Moose Mountain. The next ski day is this Thursday, 03/05/2026, and the Middle School Student Council is hosting its Winter Dance on 03/06/2026.
And high school students were busy with Winter Carnival festivities all week and a dance on Saturday night. Please be on the lookout for more of the Winter Carnival photos later this week.
We are very lucky to have faculty and staff members in our school who go above and beyond for all of our students.
Monday, March 2nd, is a Blue Day.
Thank you to all faculty, staff, and community members who made it possible. GCS looks forward to its upcoming sessions on the slopes.
We are proud of the athletes for the improvement and performance, and we appreciate the time and effort of the coaches and parents who made it possible.
Dear families of Greenville Consolidated School students in grades 5 through 8:
Tomorrow, 02/26/2026, is the first full day of the school ski program. It is important that all students come prepared with appropriate winter clothing, including spare socks.
The forecast is for partly sunny weather and a high of 26 degrees, but with gusts up to 25 miles per hour. Students should be dressed and prepared to spend the vast majority of the day outside.
Any student who is not participating the skiing program will remain at school and have regular classes with their teachers.
We wish all skiers and chaperones an enjoyable day at Big Moose Mountain.
The faculty and staff at GCS hope that you are enjoying the February vacation so far.
Please see below for several upcoming events:
Winter Carnival will be 02/23/2026 to 02/28/2026. High school students will be participating in a variety of competitions throughout the week, including snow sculptures, trivia, and gym games, and there will be a Winter Carnival dance on 02/28/2026.
Read Across America week will be celebrated from 03/02/2026 to 03/06/2026. Ms. Wentworth has a number of reading challenges for all students in our school that will help to celebrate literacy.
The Middle School ski program's first full day will be on 02/26/2026. Please be sure to send students with all of the necessary clothing to be outside for the majority of the day.
And the Middle School Student Council is hosting its Winter Dance on 03/06/2026.
Enjoy your time with friends and family, and we hope you are looking forward to another set of full weeks at Greenville Consolidated School.
As we head into the February vacation, here are several photos of extracurricular activities from GCS this week:
The Middle School Student Council announced a revised date and invitation for its Winter Dance. The new date is March 6th, and any middle school aged homeschool student who completes a permission slip is welcome to attend.
The high school American History class was able to visit the Maine State House and meet with our local legislators, Representative James White and Senator Stacey Guerin. They were also formally recognized by the legislature during the day's proceedings.
Many students and community members were able to lend their support to our basketball teams as they headed toward and then played their final games of the season. The basketball student-athletes were deeply grateful for the community support.
Big Moose Mountain generously donated two lift passes for GCS high school students to use over the break.
And looking forward, the GCS ski team student-athletes will race in their championship on February 23rd and 24th, and we hope to have more even more photos to share as we round out the winter sports season.
We hope that all students, families, and community members are able to enjoy the February vacation and the beautiful Maine winter.
Our return to school on Monday, February 23rd, will be a White Day.
Greenville and Shirley students will have a combined bus route this afternoon, 02/11/2026, due to the athletic trip. Please refer to the bus schedule for further information.
