
Check out the CEHS Stand-Up Comedy Showcase video recorded Thursday Feb. 25th. Brought to you by the 10 hilarious, intrepid members of Tim Ferrell's Stand-Up Comedy workshop ..... Get your comedy on! READ MORE >

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Pond Cove Elementary 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration March 2-March 30 We are now accepting kindergarten registrations for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have a child who will turn five years old on or before October 15, 2021, he/she is eligible to attend kindergarten at Pond Cove this fall. We are excited to notify you that our online kindergarten... READ MORE >

Cape's Debate team - reestablished in 2011 with the help of a CEEF grant - won its first state championship! Speech Team placed third in its sweepstakes ranking, while Congress placed fourth. Individual State Champions: Swetha Palaniappan and Kyla Christie, Public Forum Debate Ben Stone: Storytelling Sonia Wold: Dramatic Interpretation Also, our Debate... READ MORE >

Pond Cove Elementary Spirit Dress-Up Days March 2021 Maroon, Gold & Fully Remote During the month of March, we invite all students and staff to participate in our Pond Cove spirit dress-up days! These dress-up days will take place on Thursdays for maroon group students, and Fridays for fully remote and gold group students. If you are a fully remote student,... READ MORE >

Here are our latest Principal's Notes. Have a great weekend and Happy March! READ MORE >

The CEMS Civil Rights Team is taking the opportunity in February and March to shine a spotlight on Black history, and to celebrate how our world has been shaped by the contributions of Black people in the United States and everywhere. The Team has co-created an Exhibit in the CEMS Gym Lobby that features over 25 socially-distanced focal points. In addition to the... READ MORE >

Alex Anesko invited Lisa Kaplan to visit his AP Java class to discuss her company’s (Alethea Group) work fighting the tsunami of disinformation that threatens everything from individuals and companies to countries and democracy itself. Alethea Group is focused exclusively on disinformation and the company is one-of-a-kind right now. Based on the need and the... READ MORE >

CEMS Student Council Members have been raising money to support Make A Wish foundation, donating to the local organization in Scarborough that helps Maine children. Every month, Make A Wish sends "Keep Excited" gifts to every wish kid and sibling. They are currently working with 99 wish kids so that's a lot of fun surprises! At our last meeting, Student Council... READ MORE >
Don't Miss the CEHS Stand-Up Comedy Showcase, Thursday Feb. 25th @ 7pm! It's barely 2021, and you're probably already looking for a good laugh. Well look no further! Join the 10 hilarious, intrepid members of Tim Ferrell's Stand-Up Comedy workshop this Thursday, February 25th @ 7pm, as they showcase their comedic skills. The performance will be presented over... READ MORE >

Mindfulness for Parents 2.0Mondays, March 1-March 22, 7:30pm-8:30pmRegistration Please join us for another four sessions where we dig deeper into mindful parenting. We will explore more ways of anchoring in the present moment, living mindfully, being with difficult emotions, communicating mindfully, cultivating compassion, and of course, whatever is alive in this... READ MORE >

Get to know the artists in Untitled, 2020: Art from Maine in a ________ Time. In this virtual program series, the twenty-five artists from the exhibition -- including our own Rosamond Gross -- will have the opportunity to speak about their background and artistic practice in intimate Q&A’s with the exhibition jurors. Here is the link to Roz's work: exhibit:... READ MORE >

What better way to enjoy the outdoors and shake off the pandemic? Get outside and go skating! Best Buddies & Team Unified headed out to go skating this week..... Enjoy pictures and videos from their outing!Phoebe Altenberg, Moira Concannon, Brooke Brennan, Jack Salzberg, Laura Clark, Jack McGibben, Alli Brooking, Katherine Callahan, Katie Woods, Annalise... READ MORE >

Noelle Webster (CEHS Class of 2012) and now a designer for Brooks Running visited Ms. Nilsen’s Digital Design II to talk about art and design. Noelle talked about her classes at CEHS and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). During college, she took advantage of RISD’s 8-week mid-semester break and summer breaks to seek out internship opportunities. Noelle... READ MORE >

Listen to the first FULLY REMOTE recording by the CEHS Concert Jazz Ensemble: Shiny Stockings. This project started with the students receiving sheet music and recordings of the song. Well, that's not quite true... this project started with the students/staff/admin believing in a vision that the jazz program at Cape could continue through this pandemic! For... READ MORE >

Mrs. Caruso, Mr. Doane, and Mr. Chase's 6th-grade science classes have begun a six-session unit via Zoom with the Portland Water District to learn about clean waterways and how humans impact water on Earth. Over the course of these lessons, students will build on previous units on weathering and erosion, the water cycle, and watersheds to learn how to keep our... READ MORE >

From Coach Mel Oliver: In a marathon weekend of committee sessions that wrapped up late Sunday evening, 18 Capers competed virtually in the BosMUN XX Invitational Model United Nations Conference. Eleven Cape delegates were competing for the first time - and nine of those eleven were freshmen! As is always the case, they displayed matchless diplomacy. Nerves... READ MORE >

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Maine pharmacist, Kyle Massey is a specialist in infectious disease/COVID vaccines. His video addresses all your questions about the virus: the science behind the vaccine, efficacy, safety concerns, and other FAQs. Our school nurses encourage you to check out his video. Covid-19 Vaccine: Helping to Educate Maine: READ MORE >

Adam Jenson and Matt Perejda from Tyler Technologies met with Mr. Anesko, members of the CEHS Coding Club and other interested students to learn about the upcoming Maine App Challenge. Created in 2015, this annual Challenge provides Maine students the chance to show off their skills and creativity by building a mobile application. No coding experience needed. ... READ MORE >

Today, Cape Elizabeth Middle School is joining civil rights teams from across Maine that are participating in a Day of Welcome to celebrate and promote the idea that our school communities are for everyone and that all the parts of your identity make our school community a better place: your race and skin color, national origin and ancestry, religion, disability,... READ MORE >

Teacher and author Kevin St. Jarre's 2nd book is now available for pre-order. Kevin moved to Cape Elizabeth and began teaching at CEHS in Sept 2014. In November of that year, he began writing this novel . . . something different for him. The novel focuses on a young woman, highlights some of the differences between growing up in the 1980s vs today, involves... READ MORE >
Congratulations to CEHS senior, Emma Frothingham! Selected for the Honor Mixed Chorus, Emma is 1 of 719 of the finest high school musicians from Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont accepted into the NAfME 2021 All-Eastern Honor Ensembles. These musicians were selected... READ MORE >

After stumbling across a few design projects from her time at CEHS, Noelle Webster decided to email one of her former teachers to share what she has been up to since graduating in 2012. Ms. Nilsen's Digital Design class was Noelle's first introduction to design and the Adobe Creative Suite. "Your (Ms. Nilsen) thoughtful approach to teaching and design got me... READ MORE >

What better way to show your support for the Class of 2021 !?! Fundraising has taken a real hit with the pandemic. This is a great way to show your support for Cape Elizabeth Schools and especially for our Seniors ~ the Class of 2021! And it's easy ... email: mhemullen@yahoo.compay by check to CEHS (PG Flag Sale as a note) pay by VENMO... READ MORE >

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Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. READ MORE >

Rob Wheeler and Joanne Lee are proud to announce these Capers have been accepted by audition to the 2021 All State Music Festival.... Congratulations to: Emma Frothingham (Chorus)Olivia Oullette (Chorus)Heath Kennedy (Band)Sophia Toon (Band)Ava Corbin (Band)Zoe Burgard (Band) READ MORE >

The Cape Kindness Challenge organizers report that along with the students and staff from the three Cape Elizabeth Schools, over 17 million students in 33,000+ schools spanning 115 countries were part of the 2021 Great Kindness Challenge!!! Despite the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, what an AMAZING celebration of kindness and unity it was! We hope your... READ MORE >

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Coordinated by the Maine DOE, our awesome school nurses were all vaccinated yesterday at local health care practices. Take THAT COVID! We look forward to all taking this important step on the road back to "normal life" in 2021!FMI: https://www.maine.gov/covid19/... READ MORE >

Second-grade students at Pond Cove Elementary school are in the middle of a three-week block of technology integration. Their first activity involves the app FlipGrid, a fantastic (and FREE) educational video recording app. FlipGrid allows students to video in small segments. This allows the recorder a chance to organize their thoughts throughout the recording. ... READ MORE >

Last week the CEHS Concert Choir had some very special guests. Broadway's Nikisha Williams and musician Sam Robbins (The Voice & American Idol)! Special thanks to the Cape Music Boosters for providing a grant to make these visits possible and Joanne Lee for making this happen! Nikisha Williams visited our class via Zoom to discuss all things Broadway. She... READ MORE >

If your student in grades 1-12 is interested in entering a poster competition with the theme, "Why Water's Worth it to Me," please follow this link for all the details. This is part of the Maine Water Environment Association celebration for the Maine Clean Water Week. READ MORE >

On Wednesdays, the remote 7 and 8-grade team meets at Fort Williams. Led by teachers, Kris Moniz and Joanna Payne, they play games, write in our journals, and laugh at Mrs. Moniz’s lack of hand-eye coordination. Since the students on Team Mojo are remote, it is important to have the opportunity to see peers and have a good time. Not everyone in the Mojo group... READ MORE >
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The CEMS Grade 7/8 full remote team, also known as Team MOJO (so named by its fearless leaders, Ms. Kris MOniz and Ms. JOanna Payne), spent part of last Wednesday morning walking the trails in Robinson Woods. Ms. Payne and Mrs. Moniz often invite students to join them for Wednesday in the park activities. This week, they walked and observed signs of wildlife... READ MORE >

Please read the latest Principal's Notes. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. READ MORE >

Arlene arriving at 7 am sharp for her last day at Cape ...."Professional", "finance guru", " trusted friend", "kind", "always available" ... the absolute best!We will miss you !!!! Wishing you and Rob all the very best in your retirement! Your friends and colleagues at Cape. READ MORE >

This article by Erica Chayes Wida was published in Today.com CEHS grad Ben Berman, 27, began baking pizzas and delivering them from his second story apartment to connect with friends at the start of the pandemic. Months later, his hobby evolved into a booming nonprofit that has raised $30,000 to help fight food insecurity and homelessness in... READ MORE >

Hi everyone! We are offering our second round of our 4-week Mindfulness for Parents series, this time on Monday evenings and Thursdays midday. REGISTER FOR THE JANUARY MINDFULNESS FOR PARENTS INTENSIVE Throughout the four weeks, we will review and practice some of the basics of mindfulness, discuss resources you can use to support your practice, and also talk... READ MORE >

Here are the latest Notes from Principal Manjourides. Have a wonderful week! READ MORE >

Ms. Lee's traveling music crew makes a stop in front of the high school main entrance - masked and socially distanced of course. The Concert Choir treated the high school to a few short seasonal songs to send everyone off to break. Special thanks to Christine Marshall who helped organize this event. READ MORE >

Coach Lisa Melanson and her Speech and Debate Team had another great day on Saturday (12/19). Here are the results:Speech Poetry: 1st place: Lydia Branson Prose: TBA OIL: 1st place: Marco Hansel ODEC: 2nd place: Trevor Oakley, 3rd place: Grant LaPierre OW: 2nd place: Devan Newell Storytelling: 2nd place: Ben Stone Debate LD: 2nd place: Clara... READ MORE >

As a faculty and staff, we are all so grateful for the generous support you have provided throughout this difficult year. We wanted to thank you by sharing a short Video Greeting which we hope you will enjoy. Please also share it with other members of the community who may not see this post on the District website. Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.... READ MORE >

Twenty-four artists and one artist collective have been chosen for the Portland Museum of Art’s exhibition about the turmoil and upheaval of 2020. Our own Rosamond Gross was selected from more than 900 artists! The juried exhibition, will run from February 12 to May 31. Artists living and working in Maine were encouraged to fill in the blank in the exhibition’s... READ MORE >

December 16, 2020 Dear Pond Cove Families, As you may know, due to the impending snow storm, all Cape Elizabeth schools will be fully remote tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2021. Should there be widespread power outages, our superintendent will communicate with everyone regarding alternate plans. Below is a reminder of Pond Cove’s plan for an immediate... READ MORE >

Team Merriam fourth graders have put together some read alouds to share with our Pond Cove community. Students took photos of their favorite childhood picture books, uploaded them to Adobe Spark Video, and then recorded themselves over each picture, creating some pretty fantastic read alouds to share with you! I think children of all ages will enjoy being read to... READ MORE >

This month, 7th- and 8th-grade band members began work on a long term chamber music project. Students are currently in their second phase of the project, which involves accurately performing their part of the duet with Mrs. Ramsey playing the other part. This takes a great deal of rhythmic independence! Please click HERE to watch Sage Evans performing her part of... READ MORE >

CEHS Mock Trial Team finished the 2020 season as the state runner-up. Freeport took first place. CEHS beat Freeport earlier in the season so both teams brought their "A" games. Coach Joe Wagner said it was a very, very close trial, but this time, Freeport came out on top. Congratulations to Coach Wagner, Coach Dick O'Meara and Kat Mail and the entire Mock... READ MORE >

I want to thank all of the students who participated this year. Their enthusiasm each week keeps me going. Our two overwatch teams finished up last week and am very proud of both of them making playoffs. While our Rocket League team didn't make it to the first MPA State title playoffs, they did a great job giving it their all and placing 8th. Well done to both... READ MORE >

Please read the latest Notes from Principal Manjourides. Have a wonderful weekend! READ MORE >

This week starts a special week in the world of programming. Each year the first week of December is dubbed the Hour of Code. This special event celebrates student coding across the world and is sponsored by Code.org. Each year at Pond Cove we celebrate the Hour of Code in a special way. In a typical year, all students K-4 would have in person coding lessons with... READ MORE >

Dear Pond Cove Families, This letter is a reminder about the changes occurring to bus times for the week of December 7-11. Superintendent Wolfrom shared an email with all families on Friday explaining the need for these changes. These changes can also be found on the Cape Elizabeth School website. Buses will be making double runs to provide transportation to... READ MORE >

CEMS recent celebrated our second Yellow Tulip Project bulb planting day as a reminder of the importance of including mental health in education and of recognizing the importance of mental health to over all health.The Yellow Tulip project was created to "Smash the Stigma" surrounding mental health issues and mental illness and to "build a community of people who... READ MORE >

Please read our Principal's Notes for the week of December 7. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. READ MORE >

We are so proud of our Art Teacher Mrs. Johnston and the work she does with our students. This year our second-grade students art work will be gracing the cover of the Budget Binder for the Cape Elizabeth School District. Way to go students and thank you Mrs. Johnston for all you do to inspire our young artists! READ MORE >

Please read Principal Manjourides' letter regarding tomorrow's closure. READ MORE >

Professional artist Sarah Collins and the members of the CEHS Jewelry & Metalsmithing Club have not been deterred by the pandemic! Here, students work on various projects. Everyone is eager to learn and excited to get started on making rings, bracelets and earrings as soon as they can! Marceline Nkenge '21Virginia Weiss '22Artist Sarah CollinsMairead Lee... READ MORE >

Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding closure for December 2nd, and other relevant information. READ MORE >

Time for an update. Both our Overwatch Teams, Crescent(6th) and Smuggler(11th), have made it to the NASEF Playoffs for the Scholastic Easter Time Zone! That's the great news. The bad news is that due to their seeding, they face each other in the first round. That game is this Wednesday at 3:30pm. Round 2 is the next day at 3:30pm. Both rounds will be streamed on... READ MORE >

This Wednesday at noon, the Portland and Lewiston Public Libraries will jointly host Pond Cove Librarian Cameron Rosenblum to discuss her debut young adult novel, The Stepping Off Place. HarperCollins released the book released in July and it hit Maine’s Best-seller List two weeks later. Cameron’s is the kick-off event for the libraries’ virtual author series... READ MORE >

The CEHS Mock Trial team continued its winning streak by defeating Lewiston high school this past weekend. To date, the Cape team has defeated Searsport, Kennebunk and Lewiston. This year's case involves a texting and speeding incident which leads to a charge of manslaughter against the operator- one of the occupants of the vehicle is thrown as it crashes and... READ MORE >

Please read the below missive from Governor Mills.I am thankful for the ways you have adapted to keep us all safe. READ MORE >

Please read our latest Principal's Notes. Have a fun and safe weekend. READ MORE >

Cape Women are Western Maine Conference Class B Champions Cape Men are Western Maine Conference Class B Runners-Up For the 2020 Season: Top 7 girls - Hadley Mahoney, Ella Bromage, Marcella Hesser, Eva Morris, Zoe Evans, Ainsley Fremont, Sage Maxwell Top 7 boys - Vaughn Lindenau, Owen Patry, Ricky Perruzzi, Keegan O'Grady, Isaac Dinnerstein, David... READ MORE >

To read the full text of Elaine Brownell's beautiful speech recognizing Jill Young and Hope Taylor for their work to advocate for mental health awareness and education in Cape Elizabeth, please click HERE. To read more about the ceremony and watch videos of the presentation speeches, please click HERE. READ MORE >
On Saturday November 14, York High School hosted the inaugural, fully virtual VEX competition.From Coach Evan Thayer: "Both our teams did really well adapting to the new realities of this year. The lead builders did much of their work at home and could access the CEHS gamefield for design adjustments only within the two weeks before the remote competition. The... READ MORE >

Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding remote learning. READ MORE >

During a surprise ceremony on Friday, November 13th, CEEF presented it annual Elaine Brownell and Thompson Family Foundation awards to CEMS student, Hope Taylor, and CEMS Nurse, Jill Young.For their shared contributions to raising awareness of mental health at CEMS and in our larger community, Taylor and Young shared the Brownell Award. Taylor's project, Inspired... READ MORE >

Here are the latest Principal's Notes. Enjoy your weekend! READ MORE >

Technology integration this year has moved to a three week rotation to keep everyone as safe as possible. The first group of students and teachers to benefit from this new plan are the wonderful people in our First Grade wing.The first technology integration lesson was a team effort with our new school counselor Mrs. O'Neill. First we read the book eNinja by Mary... READ MORE >

I dropped by Angela Schipani’s Honors Spanish 5 class last week. If things were normal, Angela would be greeting students as they walk through the door. In the new normal with Angela teaching from home, as students arrive, the Zoom doorbell rings and faces appear on the screen. Angela greets them with “Hola, cómo estás?” I hear a chorus of, “¿Estoy bien y... READ MORE >

https://www.capeelizabeth.com/news/post/1745/ Published on Nov 06, 2020 at 02:52p.m.Neighboring town, Scarborough, has invited Cape Elizabeth residents to the fifth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. The meal is free and will include a traditional holiday menu of roast turkey, sides, and dessert served to-go family style.The... READ MORE >

This beautiful mural in Little Adventureland, designed by Pond Cove parent Andrés Martínez, is the latest addition to the Pond Cove playground. This area will be enjoyed by many students and children in our community for years to come. The Pond Cove Playground Committee coordinated this painting event with Mr. Martinez this past weekend. The playground committee... READ MORE >

While schools were closed for Election Day on Tuesday, Cape Elizabeth’s administrators, teachers, and specialists had the opportunity to participate in some important and timely professional development with facilitators Erica M. Johnson, MSW, LSW, and Leah Hough, M.Ed. The morning began with an in-depth session exploring the interrelationship of trauma, racial... READ MORE >

Upcoming Mindfulness OpportunitiesFor Parents:Please join us for a 4-Week Mindfulness for Parents Intensive, running Wednesdays, Nov 18- December 16. There are two possible blocks of time, and you can register here. For Families:Wednesday Mindfulness and Movement for PCES and CEMS invites the whole family to come and learn some strategies to build awareness, soothe... READ MORE >

It is important to recognize that all technology is not created equal. This is especially true for our youngest learners. Screen time and technology continues to be an area that receives a lot of attention and research; rightfully so. We are currently faced with a situation where more than half of our learning is occurring remotely forcing the hand of many... READ MORE >

Please take a moment to click the link below to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the positive Covid-19 case at Cape Elizabeth High School.Superintendent Wolfrom's Letter READ MORE >

Last Sunday, filmmakers (and CEHS Alumni) Peter and Thomas Campbell spent the morning chasing the CEHS Theatre Students through a breakneck-speed performance of "The Time Warp", from THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW. CEHS wanted to share this little Halloween present as our first offering of the 2020-21 season, and to remind Cape Elizabeth that CEHS Theatre is alive... READ MORE >

It is constantly amazing how teachers and students demonstrate flexibility during this strange school year. Students wear masks all day and socially distance throughout the building, all with a smile on their face (or on their expression). Teachers at Pond Cove have gone above and beyond (like they always do) to ensure that students feel safe, welcome, happy, and... READ MORE >

In this video, CEHS nurse Karen Jenkins provides the latest information about Covid 19 and answers your questions. For more information, contact any of the school nureses. READ MORE >

Our Fall Season begins today! Preseason starts for League of Legends today and Rocket League on Thursday at 4:00pm. Both these teams will be competing on PlayVS which the MPA has partnered with. If enough teams from Maine participate, we will be competing for state titles! We plan on streaming these games once the season begins on CETV the week of the 19th.Our... READ MORE >

The New Normal at Cape Elizabeth High School.What is it like going to Cape Elizabeth High School under a hybrid learning model with Covid restrictions in place? Check out this video by CEHS 2014 graduate and current employee Isabel Johnston READ MORE >

Thanks in part to the Finance Authority of Maine, all second grade students at Pond Cove will receive a free copy of the book, Those Shoes. Please see the attached letter. READ MORE >

Students in Mrs. Zellers' grade 3 class learned about cloud formation by conducting the Gas Trap Experiment. READ MORE >

Cape Elizabeth High School is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2020 College Book Awards, a time honored tradition that typically happens each spring. These awards are sponsored by a specific alumnus of a college or by the school’s Alumni Association and are presented to juniors who have demonstrated great academic achievement, leadership, service and... READ MORE >

Cape Elizabeth Middle School Presents: Mindfulness for Parents This free introductory 1-hour session is open to any adults— parents, educators, and caregivers— who have young people in their lives and want to develop their own mindfulness practice as a support tool. We will review the basics of mindfulness: what it is/is not, the benefits and... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Senior Jasper Fontana ! READ MORE >

Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding the NWEA. READ MORE >

The CEHS Chess Club continues to thrive! This past summer, Isaac Dinnerstein, a Senior at CEHS, was awarded the 2020 Maine Scholastic Individual Chess State Champion for the State of Maine (high school division). Isaac went on to compete at the Denker National Scholastic Chess Championship. In the age of Covid, the tournament took place online: "This is my... READ MORE >

CEHS Students Star In New Audio Adventure/Horror Series! CEHS students Kat Callahan, Swetha Palaniappian, and Macgregor Francis lead the cast of a new audiobook/graphic novel hybrid production NIGHT IS FALLING. NIGHT IS FALLING is a 10-issue adventure/horror series about a group of neighborhood kids who join forces to take on an ancient vampire in the summer of... READ MORE >

We are so excited to announce that Pond Cove School has received a Let’s Go! 5210 Gold Award for the 2019-2020 school year! We were recognized for the following areas of strength in implementing Let’s Go! 5-2-1-0: Offering healthy food selections and limiting unhealthy foods at staff gatheringsPartnerships with numerous community, state and national organizations... READ MORE >

Three tech-savvy high school students from Maine were selected as winners of the 2020 Tyler Technologies Maine App Challenge, a contest that encourages students to develop a mobile application and create a video to showcase their design. Tyler received a record-breaking 42 submissions in this year’s competition. The winners received scholarships totaling $10,000.... READ MORE >

We would like to thank the Pond Cove Playground Committee, Beauregard Equipment, and Tammaro Landscaping for giving our amazing playground a fresh look! On August 30 a group of volunteers weeded, watered and spread 40 yards of mulch on our playground. Some new shrubs were also added. Amazing job, Team! READ MORE >

Cape Elizabeth High School is proud to announce that the following students have been selected as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit® Scholarship Program:Zoe R. EvansMarco J. HanselYoonseo LeeThe National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These... READ MORE >

Please see this helpful Question & Answer letter from Principal Manjourides. READ MORE >

Here is a letter to families of kindergartners detailing our screening process next week. We are so excited to meet our newest Pond Covers! READ MORE >

Please read this update on our reopening from Principal Manjourides. Have a wonderful long weekend! READ MORE >

Please read the letter from our Athletic Director Jeff Thoreck regarding the Safe Return to Sport Plan, and the recent decisions made by the MPA and the state. READ MORE >

Please click this link to bring you to a flyer for instructions on the new ordering process for Nutrition Services. READ MORE >

Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding our rolling start schedule. READ MORE >

Please click this link to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the COVID-19 Parent/Student Handbook. READ MORE >

Please click this link to read the letter from our Superintendent. READ MORE >

Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides regarding screening for incoming kindergartners. READ MORE >

Please read the latest letter from Principal Manjourides. Have a great day! READ MORE >

Please take a moment to read the letter from our Superintendent regarding the reopening of school this fall. READ MORE >

The District Planning Team met on July 16, 2020 via Zoom. The update from the Superintendent can be read by clicking this link. If you would like to view the recorded meeting, you may do so by clicking here, or another link is in the update. READ MORE >

Please take a moment to review the update from Superintendent Wolfrom summarizing the District Planning Team meeting from July 14, 2020. You can view the recorded video of the meeting here. READ MORE >

Please take a moment to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the District Planning Team Meeting on July 10, 2020. The meeting was recorded, and the link is in the update. READ MORE >

Please take a moment to read the update from Superintendent Wolfrom summarizing today's meeting. READ MORE >

Take a moment to read the release regarding reopening in the fall, from the Maine DOE.Have a great and safe weekend! READ MORE >

The District Planning Team met on Wednesday July 1, 2020 to continue the conversation regarding reopening in the fall. You can view the video of the meeting here. Superintendent Wolfrom's letter summarizing the topics with links to supporting documents can be read here. READ MORE >

The District Planning Team held their first meeting this morning. Please click here to read the update from the Superintendent. This letter also contains the link and password to the recorded video of the meeting, as well as links to supporting documents.As always be safe and well, and have a great weekend. READ MORE >

Please click here to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >

Please read Principal Manjourides letter regarding remote learning reports. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the most recent inductees into the CEHS National Honor Society. These Juniors and Seniors have demonstrated the four pillars of NHS: outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Congratulations! READ MORE >

Please take a look at CELT's newsletter. READ MORE >

Dear Pond Cove Students and Families, Please take a moment to watch this attached video and celebrate! We are truly impressed with the number of chainlinks students earned before our building closed in March. Best wishes for a wonderful summer. We miss you all! Mr. Manjourides and Mrs. Forrey-Pettit Our Chainlink Celebration! READ MORE >

Please read this letter from Principal Manjourides, Assistant Principal Forrey-Pettit, and Guidance Counselor Gallagher. READ MORE >

Another first! The "Cap and Gown Express" delivered tote bags containing caps and gowns, T-Shirts, masks and scholarship notifications to the members of CEHS Class of 2020. The team that made it happen.... Congratulations to the Class of 2020! READ MORE >

Last day of regular classes .... next week is the resilience project ... then it's summertime and we live in Maine!Thank you everyone and have a great summer! READ MORE >

Please take a moment to read Superintendent Wolfrom's letter regarding the recent events happening across our nation. READ MORE >

In recognition of CPR/AED Awareness Week (6/1-6/7/20), CEMS created this video to celebrate the over 500 students now trained in Hands Only CPR and the use of AEDs. CaPeRSAVESLIVES READ MORE >

Please click here to read the Agenda for the Sub Finance Committee Meeting happening on Thursday June 4th at 10 am. The link to the Zoom Meeting is on the Agenda, or you can click this link. The public is welcome. READ MORE >

While the members of the CEHS Class of 2020 are showing up at school for Chalk Day, the staff of CEHS is releasing this tribute video ... We want our Seniors to know how much we care about you and miss you! Enjoy!Contributors: CEHS StaffCreative, artistic director, editor, producer: Ms. Janna DeWan READ MORE >

Members of the Class of 2020 will continue the CEHS tradition of drawing their future plans (college, work, gap year, etc.) in chalk at the front of the high school. Chalk is available. You must wear a mask!This is a fun tradition, and we are so excited, but we have to remain socially safe. There is a published schedule from 10 am to 6 pm. 8 students per time... READ MORE >

The CEMS chorus wrapped up the year by performing Brighter Days.This song was written by 8th graders Hadley Johnson and Eliza Green. We hope you enjoy it and we're all looking forward to Brighter Days when we can make music together again. And here is the link to youtube. https://youtu.be/O53BgQtyNIo READ MORE >
There was a special guest from Nashville in today's CEHS guitar classes! Musician, composer, arranger, and producer, Scotty Huff visited with Mrs. Lee's guitar classes. Scotty has toured and recorded with artists including Keith Urban, Natalie Cole, The Mavericks, Jake Owen and Toby Keith. Today, he spoke to our high school guitar students about beginning guitar,... READ MORE >

"Quarantine Parody" is Abigail Scifres' submission for a project for Concert Choir. Ms. Lee asked students to create a parody of a song and make it a quarantine theme. They had to determine the theme and feel they wanted to convey and then rewrite the lyrics. Finally, they had to create a video to support their choices for theme. READ MORE >

Due to the cancellation of her Senior Recital, Flutist Sydney McFarland was given the opportunity to perform her program on the stage of Merrill Auditorium for her family. We couldn't be more proud to have a musician like Sydney in the music program! READ MORE >

Vai Monaghan's Remix #2 ~ Mr. Raymond's morning greetings READ MORE >

The annual Gabriel Zimpritch Poetry Symposium was held in a virtual format this year, with 13 students taking part in a day-long writing workshop and evening poetry reading with poet Kwame Dawes. The event is supported through a donation by the Zimpritch family to Thomas Memorial Library, in memory of son Gabe, CEHS Class of '96. Thirteen students took part,... READ MORE >

With students missing their concerts in the spring, we were looking for a way for them to play together, but apart, while bringing the community together with music (from a safe distance of course). What we came up with is the First "Cape Porch Fest!". It is our hope that on THURSDAY, May 21 @ 6:30pm, there will be front porch/driveway/front yard performances... READ MORE >

Students and teachers at the Middle School now have access to the Library's collection of books. Beginning Thursday, May 14th, families may reserve a time to pick up books that have been requested through the Destiny Quest catalog.Interested in borrowing books from our collection? Use the Destiny Quest Guide to create an account on the Cape Elizabeth Middle School... READ MORE >

The annual Gabriel Zimpritch Poetry Symposium was held in a virtual format this year, with 13 students taking part in a day-long writing workshop and evening poetry reading with poet Kwame Dawes. The event is supported through a donation by the Zimpritch family to Thomas Memorial Library, in memory of son Gabe, CEHS Class of '96. Thirteen students took part,... READ MORE >

The end of the year is approaching! You can read the Superintendent's letter here, and find the schedule here!As always, be safe and well! READ MORE >

One of the silver linings that many have discovered in these Covid-19 times is the gift of time- or perhaps reorganized time- that the remote learning and working experience has provided. CEHS Junior Spencer Di Palma is one of those who’s making the best of it. As a participant in the Student Driven Learning program with a focus on music, Spencer has been working... READ MORE >

We've come to the end of Teachers' Appreciation Week, and never have we felt more gratitude towards our teachers than now. Thank you for all of your dedication, compassion and commitment to our families of our community. READ MORE >

The CEMS Hope Garden is in full bloom! Check out the video link: Cape Elizabeth Middle School was once again excited to partner with The Yellow Tulip Project (YTP), as part of our mental health programming, when we celebrated our second Hope Day last Fall on World Mental Health Day. All CEMS students and staff took part in planting a Hope Garden and spreading... READ MORE >

A beautiful moment in our schools to brighten your day!Photo courtesy: Matthew Young READ MORE >

Thank you to our school nurses for the many things you do for our students, our families, and for the district!. You offer a sympathetic ear to listen to student woes, Give them a tissue to wipe a runny nose You use your vast knowledge to diagnose the ills, and Keep to the schedules to administer the pills You teach us all to be safe and take care, Best... READ MORE >

It's Friday - we just finished Week 8 of remote learning. Is that Mr. Raymond featured in Vai's Remix?!? READ MORE >

Our 6th graders are putting together some very creative work during remote learning. See the link and video below to watch a sampling of their innovation!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaSsuYcQhlw&feature=youtu.be READ MORE >

Great news from Mike Scarpone: A few weeks ago, the Air Force Band (the top tier performing concert band with the US Air Force) held an opportunity for musicians between the ages of 5 and 21. Interested students were asked to submit a video of themselves performing one part of a duet written for their instrument. If their video was selected, the student would be... READ MORE >

We’ve all learned to pivot and adjust in the last few months and that includes the CEHS Mentor program that has continued despite our move to remote interactions. Five 1:1 mentor partnerships that were initiated in the pre-Covid school year have continued under remote guidelines developed in partnership with PCES School Counselor Brianne Gallagher. Weekly mentor... READ MORE >

Guest speakers are always an important part of Ted Jordan's Maine Maritime History class. In April, Chris Cary (CEHS '01) and his wife Billie Cary joined Mr. Jordan's class Google Meet to talk about their areas of expertise. Here Chris is talking about his work with the Port Authority.Billie Cary, shared her experiences with international trade and the Maine... READ MORE >

In recognition of May 1, 2020 being designated National School Lunch Heroes Day, Governor Janet Mills and the Department of Education have created a special thank you video for school nutrition teams, volunteers and all school staff across Maine, who have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure Maine kids have nutritious and healthy meals while learning... READ MORE >

Thank you Cape Elizabeth School Department! “What makes a kiddo so happy? Smiley Face Fries and Corn Dogs! Miss S. is in her happy place! We all are. I'm forever so thankful. I couldn't believe y'all put food together for us over April vacation! “ The Cape Elizabeth School Department, with funding help from the National School Lunch Program, Full Plates, Full... READ MORE >

Please see the information below regarding a great new teen resource offered by NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)-Maine.Lots of things are different right now due to COVID-19, and that can feel overwhelming. Talk about your feelings and get support from another young person. You are not alone! Text us at (207) 515 - 8398. We're here for you every... READ MORE >

The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 21, 2020 at 6:30 pm. Apologies, but the prior date was incorrect.The public is welcome at the meeting via Zoom, you can join the meeting here. Please click here to read the Agenda. READ MORE >

Good morning all, For the past 4 weeks, I have been working with students in the jazz program to create this video. I wanted to pick a song that seemed fitting for our times and something that was doable given the circumstances. What you see (and hear) below is the culmination of countless hours of work from all involved. I offered this up to any student in the... READ MORE >

Parents and students, While Friday, April 17 is a scheduled school vacation day on the calendar, I have received a proposal to continue with the regular meeting schedule for that day in an effort to revise the last day of school from Friday, June 19, 2020 to Thursday, June 18. As we approach the end of the school year it is possible that we will be making other... READ MORE >

NAMM Foundation: 2020 Best Communities for Music Education AwardFor the fifth year in a row, the Cape Elizabeth School Department has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The Best Communities Music Education designation is awarded to districts that... READ MORE >

Please take a moment to read the latest update of the FY21 Budget from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >

Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. 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 >

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 >

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 >