Congratulations, Isaac Hawkins! 🏆🎶
We are thrilled to announce that our very own Isaac Hawkins is the Portland area winner of the Manilow Music Teacher Award! Thanks to your incredible community support, Isaac will receive a $5,000 prize, and our music program gets $5,000 for new instruments. He’ll be honored by Barry Manilow himself on April 19th!
Other highlights for the week:
🩸 Monday: NHS Blood Drive in the MPAC (9 AM–2 PM). Spots are still open—sign up to save a life!
✍️ Advisory: Join the Writing Club for a school-wide "Found Poetry" activity.
🍎 Hannaford Helps Schools: Start earning "School Dollars" for GHS starting April 5th!
🗓️ Wednesday: Early Release Day. Students dismissed at 11:00 AM.
Please see the whole GHS Weekly here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A5UB1OtfEoaqpFZj2VtR8bmyOh7wPvQuGM44FUEpkVA/edit?usp=sharing
Eco Club Art & Photography Contest
Students can submit environmental themed photos or art made out of recycled items. 1st place prize = $50 & a house plant, 2nd and 3rd place prizes = house plants. Judging will be done by Eco Club members.
The teens in this program are part of a cohort that will share a youth perspective on interpretive, curatorial, engagement, and marketing materials and strategies to promote access, equity, and belonging at the museum. Over the summer, fellows will learn how to research art history, lead gallery tours, create a Teen Zine, and plan and facilitate a Teen Night at the museum. In addition, the Homer High School Fellows will explore the creative process through art workshops, studio visits, artist talks, intensive gallery time, and team-building exercises. As a result, fellows will be exposed to career pathways in the museums and arts industries and receive mentorship from PMA staff and working artists.
This program is not only suitable for individuals certain of their future careers in the arts, but also for any student looking for insight into different professional paths, wanting to become more involved in their communities, or seeking to develop their leadership, interpersonal, and critical-thinking skills.
Eligibility: Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors (age 14+), have reliable transportation to the PMA, and secure a work permit if under 16.
Program dates: June 30 - August 20, Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10am–4pm, plus Friday, August 14.
Compensation: $16.75 per hour.
Applications close April 3rd. After submitting an application, students will receive a link to a questionnaire. This questionnaire is due April 10th. Apply here: https://www.portlandmuseum.org/homer-high-school-fellows-program/
The GHS Weekly is here! 🐏 Check out this week’s update featuring a special "Secret Request" for Teacher Appreciation, an introduction to our new chatbot Ramsy, and exciting student opportunities with Unum and FAME. Please click here to read the full update: The GHS Weekly
Our WRVC students had a wonderful experience at the SkillsUSA Maine State Championships in Bangor on March 12–13. Thirty-five students participated as competitors, volunteers, and models, representing their programs, schools, and communities with professionalism, pride, and enthusiasm. While several students earned medals, the greatest success was the incredible effort, teamwork, and learning that took place throughout the two-day event.
Congratulations to Evie Prather who earned GOLD in the Health Occupations Professional Portfolio!
The GHS Weekly - March 15, 2026
Big news at GHS! Congratulations to Congressional Art Award winner Claudette Wesse. Check out this week's newsletter for important updates. Click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A5UB1OtfEoaqpFZj2VtR8bmyOh7wPvQuGM44FUEpkVA/edit?usp=sharing
