Tom Kohan is the faculty advisor for the Senior to Senior Program.During Thursdays in March, the hallways and classrooms of CEHS will be populated by students who already have their diplomas. The truth is, they received diplomas several decades ago. Cape Elizabeth High School’s Senior-to-Senior Program, with the help of Cape Community Services, is hosting our... READ MORE >
The Cape Elizabeth School Department has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 Dale Huff Outstanding Program Award. The organization was created by founder, Scotty Huff, after his late father, Dale F. Huff, who was a highly respected Maine music educator who believed in a comprehensive K-12 approach to music and performing arts education. The Outstanding... READ MORE >
Good morning everyone. My name is Lisa Boucher Hartman and I am the director of the musical at CEMS. As many of you know, we were supposed to perform Mary Poppins Jr this coming weekend. It has been very heartbreaking to see our hard work fly away like Mary Poppins, especially for the 8th graders, but we have banded together to put this video together. I am so... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
During this time, we are asking that if you want to make a donation to the Backpack Program, the service that delivers food to families in need, please send the check to the address below:Backpack Program320 Ocean House RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107We thank you in advance for your generosity. READ MORE >
Please click here to read the latest letter from our CEMS School Nurse, Jill Young. READ MORE >
Please click on the corresponding names to read Budget Update #5 and Budget Update #6. The latest Video on the Budget Meeting that was held via ZOOM can be seen here. READ MORE >
Watch Maine students from Gorham show how social distancing can be creative! READ MORE >
When you can't go out and celebrate a birthday during a quarantine, you have a birthday parade! Thanks to PCES Assistant Principal, Sarah Forrey-Pettit for sharing this news segment! READ MORE >
Click here to read some important information about devices from Apple. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
The Budget Workshop Meeting that was scheduled for March 24, 2020 at 6:30pm is still being held, but will now be accessed through ZOOM video conferencing. It is still open to the public. Password and information regarding joining the tele-conference is forthcoming. You can review the Agenda prior to the meeting by clicking here. READ MORE >
Take a moment to view this video on how germs spread. This can be very resourceful in helping prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within our community. READ MORE >
Click here to read recommendations and resources from the CDC website. As always, be safe and be well. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
As our school district moves to online learning to continue to support our students' education, having home internet is more and more important.Spectrum has a program, open to families who meet the criteria, which can provide free home internet service.The program is called Spectrum Internet Assist and is available for households where at least one member is a... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from our Nutrition Director, Peter Esposito. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the COVID-19 update. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom pertaining important information. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Please read the following from the Maine Principals Association Yesterday, Governor Mills had a press conference stating that they are encouraging “Social Distancing.” Because of this, the MPA Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted today, March 13, 2020 to delay the start of the... READ MORE >
Please click here to read Superintendent Wolfrom's lasted update on the Coronavirus situation. READ MORE >
At the bottom of the page, another way to stay connected is the CETV link. All of the videos of meetings will live here. Click on the link and you are able to search the subject, whether you're looking for Budget, Building Committee or Regular School Board! READ MORE >
On Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Regular Business Meeting, the school nurses, Karen Jenkins, Erin Taylor and Jill Young gave a presentation on the safety guidelines and precautions for the coronavirus. You can access the video of their remarks here. READ MORE >
We now have a simple way to recycle dental supplies here at Pond Cove! It works very much like the successful marker recycling program. Please take a moment to watch THIS VIDEO. (It was created by students in Julie Merriam's class and is only 2 minutes and 30 seconds long!) READ MORE >
Please click the link to read Superintendent Wolfrom's latest update on the Coronavirus. READ MORE >
Cape Elizabeth Middle School Drama Presents Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins, Jr. Nearly 60 Cape Elizabeth Middle School students will perform the musical Mary Poppins, Jr. the weekend of April 3 – 5. An enchanting story that is perfect for the entire family, Mary Poppins, Jr. features everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny in a... READ MORE >
To view the presentation from the March 9, 2020 Electives Open House, click on these links:2020 Arts & Tech Elective Open House 2020 Social Studies Elective Open House READ MORE >
The 2020 Eastern High School Alpine Championships were held March 7-9 at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire, the Maine team performed extremely well. The Maine boys Alpine team finished 3rd, tying the team's best result at EHSC. The girls team finished 9th. Killian Lathrop of Cape Elizabeth finished on the podium with 3rd place in the combined results (total of... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the Budget Update. READ MORE >
Please click here to read the update from Superintendent Wolfrom about the current situation in Maine regarding COVID-19. READ MORE >
We’re pleased to announce the formal launch of the Cape Elizabeth School Department’s new website! Please click here for an overview of the website’s features and location of specific information. To access the website from your mobile device, click here to download the app from the App Store or here to download the app from Google Play. READ MORE >
Seniors Jack Bassett and Genevieve Depke received Citizenship awards at the Western Maine Conference banquet on Thursday evening, March 4 at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Principals and athletic administrators at each Western Maine Conference school are asked to nominate two recipients who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding citizenship... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom on the Pandemic Plan. You will find a link on the CESD website that will bring you to the Update Page immediately.Thank you. READ MORE >
The School Board Agenda for the upcoming meeting scheduled for March 10, 2020 can be found here. READ MORE >
Academic Decathlon Team members (left to right): Eric Barber, Zoe Evans, Marco Hansel, Swetha Palaniappan, Joey Labrie & Macgregor FrancisOn Saturday, February 29, 2020, the CEHS Academic Decathlon Team participated in the 2020 Maine Academic Decathlon held at Scarborough High School. The students had previously taken online tests on Social Studies, Science,... READ MORE >
Announcement for RFQ process for School Revolving Renovation Fund Projects: Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28, 2020 by 10:00 a.m. On Friday, February 28, 2020, two submissions were received in sealed envelopes. The submissions are proposals from licensed architects and professional engineers. They will be publicly opened on Wednesday,... READ MORE >
As part of our celebration of Black History Month, CEHS is thrilled to host John Graves Productions (JGP): a prominent Philadelphia entertainment company that uses the ARTS to introduce culturally diverse themes to its audiences. This weekend only - see their original production "Black Kid Joy" at CEHS auditorium. The production combines song, dance, music, and... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the Superintendent's update on the Budget. READ MORE >
Ramsey, Caitlin1:50 PM (1 hour ago) Congratulations to the following band students for being accepted to the District I Honors Jazz Festival: Middle School Hadley Johnson, trumpet Sebastian Hesser, trombone Tess Straw, bass High School Kathryne Clay, tenor sax Jack Sands, trombone Zach Merrill, trombone Luke O’Kelly, bass In early April, these... READ MORE >
Last week was the Class B State Championships for Alpine at Black Mountain in Rumford. Our team skied extremely well and took podium spots for both days in individual races. These results allowed the top 15 skiers to move on the Shootouts that were held this Sunday also at Black Mountain, 4 of our athletes made those qualifications. Race results for the Shootouts... READ MORE >
As a pre-vacation treat, Pond Cove students were greeted in the Lobby by 8th grade band students performing brass trios as they entered school this morning. READ MORE >
Please click the link to read our Board Chair, Heather Altenburg's February Newsletter. READ MORE >
It was a bit of a rough start with Friday's weather, but the Cape Delegation made it safely to Boston in time to represent CEHS at the BosMUN XIX Conference! Cape had three first-time delegates, and three seniors who were with us for their final conference. Ranging from topics such as the rise of asymmetrical warfare to climate impacts on low-lying regions, and... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to congratulate your classmates on their wins yesterday! A beautiful day at Shawnee Peak, with the sun shining, our boys and girls raced in Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom races. Anya Monson, a Freshman, took 2nd place overall in both races. Dana Schwartz, a Sophomore, took third in GS. For the boys, Killian Lathrop, a Senior, took third in GS,... READ MORE >
4th grade students at Pond Cove Elementary School wowed their audience last night under the direction of music teacher, Becky Bean. Students sang and performed with bongos, rhythm sticks, xylophones, and other instruments, showing their knowledge of and skills in various elements of music as aligned with the Maine Learning Results. Thanks to fourth grade teachers... READ MORE >
Please click the links below to see the Agenda and supporting documents for the Building Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight, February 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the CEHS Library. https://5il.co/cr28 https://5il.co/cqxp https://5il.co/cqxq READ MORE >
Please click on the links below to view the Agenda for the School Board Meeting on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 pm in Town Council Chambers. https://5il.co/cr0whttps://5il.co/cr0nhttps://5il.co/cr0ohttps://5il.co/cr0phttps://5il.co/cr0q READ MORE >
It was a fun week! We managed to squeeze a lot into a short, 3-day week!"Fun Facts" were posted all over the building. 15 classes (235 students) came to the library to do an "hour of code" in the Python programming language. During Friday's advisory, students in grades 9 - 11 watched a short video "Computer Science Is Changing Everything". Then they participated... READ MORE >
From Principal Jeff Shedd: This has been something of a rebuilding year for the Cape Speech team. The team typically placed within the top four teams in meet after meet, yet I don't believe they took first in any - until the state meet last weekend. In the state meet, the team showed the value of peaking at the right time. They walked away state... READ MORE >
This week, our fifth grade band students had their very first full band rehearsal. With just 11 sectionals classes under their belt, since they started back in September, this was their first time coming together as a band. I'm super proud of their individual and collective hard work and focus. -Caitlin RamseyEnjoy this clip of... READ MORE >
This weekend, the Middle School Jazz rehearsal took place. Six High School students took time away from their weekend to serve as mentors to these young performers. These students were fantastic role models and teachers for the younger musicians. We are very proud of them and so appreciative that they gave up their time on a busy weekend. Here are a few photos: READ MORE >
Budget Update #2 January 21, 2020 “Cape Elizabeth School Department: Open Minds and Open Doors” Cape Elizabeth School Department School Board Budget Goals FY21 Maintain and improve the high quality of education for every student. Careful examination of line items and consideration of the success and... READ MORE >
Staff and Community Members: We need your help to build a strong future for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Cape Elizabeth and Greater Portland. The Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) have launched a planning process designed to celebrate the success of each school, identify future directions,... READ MORE >
Due to the success of the meeting last night reviewing the Original Requests Budget from each of the CESD Administrators & Department Heads, the overflow meeting that was scheduled for Thursday January 23, 2020 in the CEHS Library is unnecessary and has been cancelled. READ MORE >
On January 29th, our CEHS students will enjoy the culinary musings of Officers Galvan and Estes, along with Chief Fenton as they serve up their feast! Above and beyond the call of duty, indeed! READ MORE >
Happy Monday all, Joanne and I wanted to pass along a quick update from the Music Department regarding several CEHS students! This past weekend, 14 students represented CEHS at the Maine Music Educators District 1 Honors Festival in York. The students worked tirelessly for two days under internationally known educators and collaborated with over 200 students from... READ MORE >
Please click the link below to find the attached agenda for the Special Executive Session for the School Board to be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 5pm on the second floor of Town Hall.A School Board Budget Review Workshop will follow, at the CEHS Library at 6:30 pm the same evening. https://5il.co/cbcr READ MORE >
Budget Update #1 January 14, 2020 The Cape Elizabeth School Department administrators and department heads have been working on the FY21 budget since early December in preparation for their budget presentations which will take place beginning on January 21, 2020 at 5 PM in the library at Cape Elizabeth High School. They have been asked to develop budgets based on... READ MORE >
At last night's School Board meeting, the CEHS Mock Trial team, coaches and faculty were recognized for their achievement at the State Championship. They were also given a Legislative Sentiment by Rep. Anne Carney, and Senator Rebecca Millett. We learned that this is their ninth win in 10 years, congratulations! READ MORE >
Last Thursday Cape Robotics hosted one of its activities of which we are most proud. It's called VEX Robotics League Play. League play involves hosting area schools for "short bursts" of robotics competition, as opposed to the usual full-day Saturday competitions. We can do this because we have the full VEX competition field set up in our lab, and because of a... READ MORE >
Tonight, the School Board will meet in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 6:30 pm. Prior to the meeting, they will be participating in a training in the Jordan Conference Room at 5:00 pm. Please click on the link below to peruse the Agenda and supporting documents that will be discussed at the meeting.https://5il.co/c6bu READ MORE >
New England College sponsors "College Convention 2020" featuring many of the top presidential candidates competing in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary Tuesday February 11, 2020 Students listened to candidates. Amy Klobuchar pitches her qualification and priorities. Students got to ask questions. ... READ MORE >
Please click the link below for the Agenda for the Building Committee Meeting scheduled from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the CEHS Library tonight.https://5il.co/c4bq READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to review the Agenda for the School Board Regular Business Meeting scheduled for January 14th, 2020.https://5il.co/c4c3 READ MORE >
Come dine at Elsemere BBQ and Grill in South Portland and help fund Cape eSports Club's Spring Season! Eat in or take out food between 4pm to 9pm on Wednesday, January 8th at the South Portland Elsemere located at 448 Cottage Rd, South Portland and they will donate a part of the proceed to the club. We are hoping to expand from one team to around 5 teams this... READ MORE >
Cape High School musicians at the Maine music educators jazz all state honors festival.Kathryne Clay (front row left playing sax) in the Jazz band under the direction of Don Zentz from the Douglas Anderson school for the performing arts in Florida. Seniors Jack Sands and Zach Merrill as well as Sophomore Alex Ecker in the Honors band under the direction of Steve... READ MORE >
Heather Altenburg, our new School Board Chair has written her first Newsletter. Please find the link below to read it in its entirety.https://5il.co/c205 READ MORE >
The Building Committee Meeting is scheduled from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the MS Cafetorium. Please click the link to find the Agenda.https://5il.co/c1rc READ MORE >
A special thanks go out to the Cape Elizabeth School Department bus drivers who did such an amazing job getting our students home during the snow event on Tuesday! Their dedication to safety and their concern for our students is awesome! Be sure to thank your bus driver when you see them! READ MORE >
Egypt Week! This week the third grade students in Julie Merriam’s and Kate Zeller’s third grade classes engaged in an exciting study of Egypt, learning about scale and using multiplication squares as they built pyramids, comparing weather conditions in Cape Elizabeth and Cairo, building boats to test strengths and weaknesses, studying fashion as it relates to... READ MORE >
Earlier this morning, SRO Galvan and other high school staff members spread holiday cheer by handing out donuts and hot chocolate to students as they arrived to school. We have received several reports that SRO Galvan utilized the “two for me, one for you” method of donut distribution. Stay tuned for case updates... Photo Credit- Michele Lawsure READ MORE >
During the week of December 16th-23rd Cape Elizabeth staff and community will have an opportunity to beta test the new Cape Elizabeth School Department website. This site is still being developed so some information will be missing, but we would like you to go in and check out the site for navigation ease and information/heading locations. Please complete and... READ MORE >
Musicians at Work launched it’s 2019-20 season with a performance by CEHS Junior Spencer DiPalma who travelled to Pond Cove to play several songs for one of Becky Bean’s first grade music classes. After Spencer played, students had a chance to ask several questions like “How long have you been playing?”….about a year and a half, “How many guitars do you... READ MORE >
The HUB at CEHS now offers internship opportunities for Juniors and Seniors interested in making connections between classroom learning and the workplace. Building on the enthusiastic response to the Cape Partnerships for Education initiative, the HUB works with local professionals to develop frameworks for fixed length, unpaid internships in a variety of fields.... READ MORE >
The Cape Elizabeth eSports Club will be participating in their first competition Tuesday, October 29th at 4pm. The first competition that the club is participating in is League of Legends via PlayVS. You can come and watch at the Achivevement Center, watch on CETV Channel 1302, or over CETV's live stream (Apple TV and Roku instructions here). The match will be... READ MORE >
Please join us in the Town Council Chambers August 6, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm for an opportunity to have your voice heard. The architects and engineers from Colby Company, LLC Engineering & Design along with Scott Simons Architects will be available for rare one-on-one sessions. Come with questions or concerns you may have about our School Buildings. This... READ MORE >