Helen Thompson School

08/14/2026

HealthReach Community Health Center

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08/10/2026

Hello Helen Thompson Families,

I just wanted to share a few quick reminders and announcements as we get closer to the start of the school year!

Popsicles with the Principal: The PTG is hosting Popsicles with the Principal tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the playground, followed by a PTG meeting in the library at 6:00. I hope you’ll stop by for a popsicle, say hello, and learn more about our PTG!

Open House: Please save the date for our Open House on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. We look forward to welcoming students and families back to Helen Thompson!

Beginning-of-Year Information: Teacher letters and additional beginning-of-year information will be mailed home later this week, so please keep an eye on your mailbox.

I hope you are enjoying these last few weeks of summer, and I look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow evening!

Warmly,
Kim Taylor
Principal

08/05/2026

Bell-To-Bell Ban - student personal electronic devices.

To access an important letter from MSAD11 Superintendent Kady Gould regarding the "Bell to Bell" Po...

07/23/2026

Dear Helen Thompson School Families,

I am excited to introduce myself as the new principal of Helen Thompson School. Over the past few weeks, I've had the opportunity to learn more about our school, meet members of the MSAD #11 team, and begin getting to know the West Gardiner community. Every conversation has made me even more excited to become part of the Helen Thompson School family.

A little bit about me… this year marks my 26th year in education and my 12th year as a school administrator. I've had the privilege of working with students from pre-kindergarten through college, and no matter the role, my favorite part has always been getting to know students and the families who support them. Outside of school, I'm a lifelong Mainer who lives in Vassalboro with my husband and our family. I enjoy gardening, flowers, reading, photography, and traveling.

What I'm looking forward to most is getting to know the students, families, and staff who make Helen Thompson School such a special place. I love learning students' names, visiting classrooms, celebrating their successes, and helping them through challenges. I also believe the strongest schools are built on strong partnerships with families and I look forward to working together to help your child learn, grow, and feel they belong.

I'd also like to invite you to Popsicles with the Principal on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. The Helen Thompson PTG will be hosting this fun event, along with a PTG meeting. I hope you'll stop by to enjoy a popsicle, take a minute to meet me, learn more about the PTG, and say hello to fellow families. It will be a wonderful opportunity for us to connect before the school year begins.

Thank you for welcoming me into your community. I feel very fortunate to be joining Helen Thompson School and look forward to meeting you soon. Note that the school office will reopen on Tuesday, August 11 and we will be available to answer calls at that time. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out by email if you have questions.

Warm regards,
Kim Taylor

06/18/2026

Helen Thompson's supply lists for the coming school year!

06/15/2026

Tiger Food Pantry Summer Hours 2025 2026.

06/11/2026

Our students lined the hallways today as our HT alumni, now the GAHS Class of 2026, paraded through! We are so proud of them and wish them much success! Congratulations, Graduates! Thank you for coming back to visit us!

06/02/2026

Your Voice. Your Schools. Your Vote.

Your Vote Shapes Our Future On Tuesday, June 9, residents of our community will have the opportunit...

06/02/2026

Every Voice Matters: Vote on June 9

On Tuesday, June 9, our community will have an important opportunity to help shape the future of our schools by voting on the proposed school budget referendum.

This vote is about more than numbers on a page—it is about investing in the students, staff, programs, and opportunities that make our schools strong and our community vibrant. The proposed budget is designed to support quality educational experiences, maintain essential services, and ensure that our schools continue to meet the needs of all learners.

Strong schools are the foundation of a strong community. They help attract families, support local economic growth, and prepare the next generation for success. The decisions we make today will have a lasting impact on the opportunities available to our students tomorrow.

Whether you are a parent, taxpayer, staff member, alumni, business owner, or community supporter, your voice matters. Participating in the referendum is one of the most direct ways to influence the future of public education in our community.

Please remember to vote on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Together, we support our schools and our community. Together, we build a bright future.

Vote June 9. Every voice matters.

06/01/2026

Aligning Resources with Enrollment: Building a Sustainable Budget for MSAD 11

The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects the difficult but necessary work of aligning district resources wi...