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Poland Regional High School 1457 Maine Street, Poland, ME 04274 Phone-207.998.5400 Fax-207.998.5060

Erik Anderson

Patrick Flynn Assistant Principal pflynn@rsu.org

Don King

Principal

Dir. Of Co-Curricular Activities

eanderson@rsu16.org

dking@rsu16.org

January 2023

Dear Residents of Mechanic Falls, Minot and Poland,

The RSU 16 theme for the '22-23 school year finding joy in learning has been visible at Poland Regional High School this year! Among the many highlights:

Twenty-five students were inducted into National Honor Society

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• Nine students scored 3 or higher on three or more Advanced Placement exams • Students participated in three leadership development workshops: o Snowe Women's Leadership Institute o Maine Youth Leadership Day o Western Maine Conference Student-Athlete Summit • Ten college representatives visited PRHS and PRHS students took school visits to three Maine schools: UMO, Thomas College, and CMCC • On their Community Service Day, 11th grade students enthusiastically worked on projects throughout the three RSU communities • Fall athletes were recognized for stand out performances on the Field Hockey All State Team, Campbell Conference Football Honors, and qualified for the state golf tournament • PRHS musicians were celebrated on the All-State Band, Jazz Choir, and Treble Chorus, as well as the All-Eastern Treble Choir. Each week of the school year, the high school teachers work together in collaborative teams to use the protocols of the Building Assets/Reducing Risks (BARR) process to identify ways to help every PRHS student find success - and joy! - in their learning. Teachers have been utilizing professional learning time to gain new strategies to teach our students Habits of Work skills to foster the self-awareness of strategies and thoughtful effort they need as learners. Teachers have also been reviewing and revising the high school curriculum in each learning area (English, math, science, social studies, the arts, etc.) so that it will be accessible online to students and family in the spring of '23. As many community members came out to watch the Poland Players' production of the musical School of Rock this fall, we invite you all to see our students on stage and on the playing fields - their enjoyment of learning, performing, and competing is inspiring!

Sincerely,

Principal

Ken Healey Superintendent 207.998.2727

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