The Community School

08/12/2026

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind Maine setting for your wedding, concert, dinner, or other community gathering? We’re a K-8 school in the fall, winter, and spring.

In the summer, we’re a dreamy venue on the shore of Babson Creek, ready to host your whimsical, grounded gathering!

Link in bio for more info. Magical photos by Rachel Harper. (Bonus of planning a TCS event: we have an all-star network of vendors to recommend!)

08/05/2026

https://www.thecommunityschool.me/event-rentals

Did you know that over the years, we've welcomed weddings, intimate elopements, birthday celebrations, private dinners, community gatherings and even outdoor concerts? If you have an event coming up and would like to chat about our spaces, please connect!

If you're looking for a distinctive venue with history, natural beauty, and plenty of room to create something memorable, we'd love to hear from you. Send us a message to start the conversation about hosting your next event at The Community School.

07/23/2026

What is Place-Based Education?

“The process of using the local community and environment as a starting point to teach concepts in language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, and other subjects across the curriculum. Emphasizing hands on, real-world learning experiences, this approach increases academic achievement, helps students build stronger ties to their community, enhance their appreciation for the natural world, and fosters a commitment to being active, contributing citizens. Community vitality and environmental quality are improved through the active engagement of local citizens, community organizations, and environmental resources in the life of the school.”

-David Sobel, Place-Based Education: Connecting Classrooms and Communities

06/30/2026

We are so excited for this collaboration with environmental artist and writer: Emma Mary Murray!

Join us July 10-24 where Alewife Artisans will be open daily 9:00am - 3:30pm at 585 Sound Drive in Mount Desert. Come shop pottery, textiles, paintings, prints + so much more.

05/20/2026

🌊 Help us bring in the tide by June 30th to unlock an additional matching donation toward our student scholarship fund! 🌊 THANK YOU to everyone who has already donated, or just shared to help us spread the word. Every bit helps make place-based education accessible to all students! 💙🌊

Visit www.thecommunityschool.me/giving to make your donation today!

05/02/2026

🌻Happening now! 🌸 Come see how talented these young local makers are!! 🌱

04/29/2026

We’re so excited to open school up to talented crafters and their families and friends, plus anyone who wants to come shop one-of-a-kind art! See you this Saturday, May 2nd from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. 🧵🤸🏻‍♀️🎨💫

04/27/2026

Springtime Wonder Walks start next week. Register directly on our website: https://www.thecommunityschool.me/new-products-1/p/spring-wonder-walk-series

04/21/2026

Thank you to Kip Wing of Mount Desert Islander for covering the important work that our students are doing with Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

MOUNT DESERT — Students at The Community School for Placed-Based Education took advantage of the warm weather last week to help restore the ecosystem in the Babson Creek marsh.

04/14/2026

Place-based education in action: our older students joined Maine Coast Heritage Trust on the Babson Creek marsh to assist with restoration work this afternoon. A perfect day for it! 🌾🌾🌾