MVHS Extended Learning Opportunities

06/02/2026

This is a great article that highlights the Anatomy Outreach for Research and Teaching Advancement (AORTA) Program at UNE. This article features our Falcons as they experienced the AORTA program. Thank you again to the University of New England and Dr. Redway for allowing us to extend our learning into his lab!


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In partnership with teachers in Maine schools, UNE is developing STEM lessons to encourage students to envision themselves pursuing careers in STEM fields. Created by Tyler Redway, Ph.D., an assistant professor of anatomy in UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine, in 2024, the program brings 500 high...

05/28/2026

As we enter the final stretch for our school year, we reflect on our travel over the course of the school year! This year we were able to take 14 trips to 22 different locations throughout the state of Maine. Falcons put 2,592 miles on buses and vans throughout the course of the '25-'26 school year on these trips. The good news is that we have secured funding through grants specifically to make these trips happen again in the '26-'27 school year!


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05/27/2026

MVHS is so lucky to have an excellent JMG specialist. Congrats on this well-deserved honor!

Meet Larry Thornton, JMG High School Specialist at Valley High School and a member of the 2026 Unum Starting 9 ⚾

Larry is known throughout the Rumford community for his dedication to students and his ability to connect young people with opportunities that help them grow and succeed. From organizing mock interviews and community service projects to engaging students in local initiatives, Larry consistently goes above and beyond for his program and community.

In addition to supporting students, Larry has contributed to statewide JMG initiatives, pilot programs, and leadership efforts that help keep the organization connected to the needs of schools and communities across Maine.

Thank you to Unum for its support of our students and employees and for helping celebrate the incredible work happening throughout JMG!

05/20/2026

On Monday we were lucky enough to send some of Mrs. Garbarini's classes to the University of New England's Portland Campus to participate in their Anatomy Outreach for Research and Teaching Advancement (AORTA) session. This program has first-year medical students, and UNE faculty members facilitate these sessions and provide real-life insight into human anatomy. Students saw and interacted with human brains, hearts, knees, shoulder joints, and other parts. This was a powerful way for students to extend their learning to real-world contexts.

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05/12/2026

The Maine DOE has created a book highlighting 53 ELOs throughout Maine. One of the highlighted ELOs was Mountain Valley Junior David Bishop's experience at ND Paper in the first semester of this school year. It is great to see our students highlighted at the state level.

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https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/ME%20Career%20Connected%20Learning%20ELO%20Profiles%20of%20Students%20Success.pdf

05/05/2026

Last Thursday all of our freshmen had the opportunity to tour one of three post-secondary sites. One group went to the University of Maine at Farmington, another went to Central Maine Community College, and the final went to the Walmart Distribution Center. These amazing sites allowed MVHS freshmen to envision their future selves. We thank all three organizations for allowing our students to use their space as classrooms for the day.

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04/28/2026

The Legislative Memorial Scholarship application deadline has been extended to June 1. As of yesterday, there were no applications from any students in Franklin or Oxford counties. If you know a student in either of these counties, encourage them to apply. Details on how to apply can be found in the comments below.

04/08/2026

Yesterday, four Falcons were able to take part in a group extended learning opportunity alongside students from 4 other area high schools at the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA). Students took part in a medical bootcamp that featured hands-on activities across multiple areas of healthcare. Students were able to practice basic nursing skills like taking vital signs and dressing wounds, explore what dental hygienists and dentists do while cleaning teeth, hear about pathways in behavioral health, and interact with nursing faculty. This was a wonderful opportunity, and we thank the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) for allowing us to take part. Our community should be very proud of the way our Falcons represented Mountain Valley High School.

https://www.wabi.tv/video/2026/04/07/umaine-augusta-hosts-medical-bootcamp-gives-oxford-county-students-hands-on-look-health-care-careers/