Gorham School District
Prepare and Inspire!
GHS Principal Brian Jandreau and Narragansett Elem. school music teacher Lila Weiser were honored last night by the Maine Music Educator Association for their contributions to the support of music education! GO RAMS!
GHS students from Mrs. Grady's Economics class came to visit with me today to talk about economics! A great conversation with incredible questions being asked by students on topics ranging from AI use to local economic development to school budget and more!
Fact Sheet #3 is below. This answers the question - What is the anticipated impact of the Gorham Schools Proposed FY 27 Budget? Check it out and reach out to Superintendent Perry with Questions! heather.perry@gorhamschools.org
My Apologies to Yarmouth Schools for Fact Sheet #2 that was distributed earlier this week. We accidentally grabbed their HS numbers only instead of district-wide. A CORRECTED Fact Sheet #2 is below. The message remains the same: for having the 2nd-lowest per-pupil expenditures in Cumberland County, we get great value in our PRODUCT. Gorham's Return On Investment (ROI) is strong!
Greater Portland's METRO transportation network is seeking public input on their planning process for Bus Rapid Transit from USM-Gorham to Westbrook to USM-Portland to MaineMed and the Old Port. Learn More and take the survey using the link below!
https://www.gpmetro.org/gwpbrt/
Gorham School Department Proposed FY 27 Budget Fact Sheet #2 is below. Topic: What is our "Return On Investment" (R.O.I) in Gorham? Reach out with questions! heather.perry@gorhamschools.org
Want to see SOMETHING SPECIAL? Check out our GHS track and field athletes helping our Special Olympics athletes train for their upcoming competition! THIS, my friends, is what it is all about! GO RAMS!
May 8 Superintendent's Blog Post is Ready to View! Have a great weekend everyone!
https://gorhamsuperintendent.blogspot.com/
https://gorhamsuperintendent.blogspot.com/
Do you have questions about the proposed FY 27 Gorham School Budget and would like accurate answers? Join Superintendent Perry for an evening of Q&A on that topic and more! See flyer for details - hope to see you there!
While I was at Great Falls today I was able to witness just a few of the many classrooms that came down with cards and thank you's for Mrs. Tringali's service as part of National School Nurse appreciation day. Well earned appreciation indeed!
A good turnout tonight at GMS STEAM night!
Community memebers who attended the Eat and Learn event last night took part in a community quilt project. Each person had the opportunity to decorate a piece of paper to match their identity. They could use imagery from their culture, food, family, interests, anything they thought could help define them as individuals.
Over the next few months, I will be sending out one-page "Fact Sheets" with information on the Gorham School Department's Proposed Budget. Check them out and please reach out with questions to heather.perry@gorhamschools.org. Here is Fact Sheet #1 - Per Pupil Expenditures.
Are you a Gorham Parent or Community Member? If the answer is "yes," please participate in this important 360 Evaluation Survey of Superintendent Perry! See flyer for details! Deadline - May 18, 2026
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week across the country
“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” — Brad Henry
We have some of the best teachers right here in Gorham!
Please take a moment to thank a teacher this week! Without teachers, there would be no other professions!
One final reminder: our third annual "Eat and Learn" Event will be held TOMORROW NIGHT at GHS Library, starting at 5:30 p.m. All students, staff, family, and community members are welcome! See flyer for details.
Today is National Principal Appreciation Day! Please thank your School Principal for all the great work they do! We have five of the BEST in Gorham! Brian Jandreau (GHS), Lucas Witham (GMS), Becky Fortier (GF), Erin Eppler (Narr.) and Cheryl Fotter (Village).
Were you unable to make it to last night's Joint Budget Workshop Meeting with the Town Council and School Committee? You missed out on some great information if you did...but no worries...you can get it all by clicking on the link below! View the meeting recording, the slide presentation shared, and much more!
https://www.gorhamschools.org/o/gsd/page/school-budget-documentation
https://www.gorhamschools.org/o/gsd/page/school-budget-documentation
On Monday, May 4th the Gorham School District Anti-Racism & Equity Committee will be hosting its 3rd annual "Eat and Learn" event! Check out the flyer below for details - would love to see you there!
Superintendent Perry will host a public forum on May 11, 2026, to provide information and answer questions on the proposed FY 27 Gorham School Department budget to interested members of the public. See flyer for details, and we hope to see you there!
