What is The Community School?

The Community School was founded in 1973 as Maine’s first alternative high school.   We offer two core programs: a nine-month Residential Program, and a home-based Passages Program for teen parents.

 “The day I came to The Community School was the day I turned my life around.” - Billie Pirruccello (Residential Student – TERM 72 2009, age 16)

Recently from the School Blog

From the Head of the School

Hats off to our graduates!

On Friday, May 28, eight students will graduate from The Community School’s Residential Program. Zech McIntosh, Ian Betts, Tyler Sabattis, Natalie Paul, Eric Knight, Karen Johnson, Khia Newell and Billie Pirruccello have much to be proud of

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Dancing with Local Stars

Eight local celebrities will take the stage at the Camden Opera House next Friday, May 7 at 7PM in what’s sure to be the most talked about event of the [...]

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C-School Honors Supporters

Over 50 people gathered at The Rockport Opera House on Wednesday night to honor long-time Community School supporters Bruce Gamage, Doug Felton and Elizabeth Biddle. 
In addition to honoring Gamage, Felton [...]

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Thanks for Keeping Us Green!

Plaque presented in honor of The Community School Volunteer Greening Committee. These volunteers donated hundreds of hours of their time to help “green” our school last summer. The students and [...]

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Newman’s Own Foundation

Newman’s Own Foundation awards School $25,000
The Community School is delighted to announce a recent grant award from the Newman’s Own Foundation. Newman’s Own Foundation is a private, independent foundation established [...]

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