Waterville SPARC

06/22/2020

Check Thomas College's new racial equity task force co-chaired by Waterville SPaRC Steering Committee member Dr. Richard Biffle and Dr. Judy Hansen-Childers! Important and powerful work going on at Thomas.

President Laurie Lachance said the group will focus on equity, diversity and social justice headed by two professors.

06/03/2020

From Waterville Strings teacher Colin Wheatley: "Strings students from Waterville Public Schools recorded Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) from their homes—a song showcasing the creativity and resilience of our student community in this time of physical distancing and remote learning." Thank you, Mr. Wheatley and Waterville students!

Strings students from Waterville Public Schools recorded Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) from their homes—a song showcasing the creativity and resilience of...

05/21/2020

Check out WSHS JMG students’ 7 Second Resumes. Truly resilience in action. Thanks to JMG Specialist Dana Bushee for her amazing work!

The "7-Second Resume" challenge became a powerful lesson this year in Waterville JMG. There is so we can learn from these courageous students!

05/13/2020

A BIG shout out to Waterville SPaRC Steering Committee member Chris Gaunce, Linanne Gaunce, and Central Maine Motors for this innovative way to celebrate WSHS Seniors! Thank you for all you do!

Central Maine Motors Auto Group owners Chris and Linanne Gaunce are working with school officials to help plan an in-person graduation that is both creative and safe during the pandemic.

05/09/2020

Way to go Waterville SPaRC partner Educare! Check out how they appreciated their teachers this week:

Folks with Educare made sure to wear masks and gloves when it came to any hand to hand interactions.

05/08/2020

Exciting news! Thomas College President and Waterville SPaRC partner Laurie Lachance helping Maine look to the future!

The 37-member committee, made up of representatives from across industry sectors in the state, is expected to have a preliminary report on how to mitigate the long-term economic effects of the pandemic by July 15, and a final report by Dec. 1.

04/29/2020

SPaRC Steering Committee's own Jasmine Liberty.... Congrats, Jasmine!

Spotlighting Our Senior Spring Athletes

Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Waterville Athletics and best of luck in your future endeavors!

04/24/2020

Our Educare partner in the news for wonderful things :

The Waterville based organization aims to give young kids in disadvantaged families the means to succeed in kindergarten.

04/17/2020

A message from the WSHS Staff!

WSHS Misses You! April 2020

04/09/2020

Check out Waterville School Resource Officer Smedberg and enjoy a nice story on this grey afternoon....

04/08/2020

Congratulations, Taylor!

TAYLOR BIELECKI RECEIVES MPA PRINCIPAL'S AWARD

(WATERVILLE)—Taylor Bielecki, a senior at Waterville Senior High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal's Award, Principal Brian Laramee announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association (MPA), is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic excellence, outstanding school citizenship, and leadership.
The Principal's Award is presented in most Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine's school administrators.

Principal Laramee stated, “Taylor has excelled both inside and outside of the classroom. He has an unweighted GPA of 96.25, is a McDonald’s All-Academic All-Star and last year was recognized as 1st Team All State in Track & Field. In addition to participating in sports, Taylor is a member of the Math Team, National Honor Society (President), Green Team (Co-President), Science Olympiad, and Senior Buddies. He volunteers at basketball clinics, has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and has raised money for the Walk for Warmth that provides heating assistance to those in need. He is the ideal Purple Panther and a role model to many."

Taylor will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall, studying Mechanical Engineering.