Category: The School Blog

One final post from the Big Apple…

One final post from the Big Apple… Posted on Wednesday March 16 Saturday, March 12, 2011 After a late night in Time Square, we slept in this morning. We had a pleasant, warm, sunny morning circle on the veranda at our beautiful firehouse home. Then after an extremely crowded ride on the subway we landed […]

Our week in The Big Apple, Day 3: Museum of Modern Art and Tina Fey!

Our week in The Big Apple, Day 3: Museum of Modern Art and Tina Fey! Posted on Thursday March 10 Today we hiked 5th Ave, at least 30 blocks, from Mid-town to the MOMA. On the way we shopped a little, checked out the ice-skaters at Rockefeller Center, and even caught a glimpse of Tina […]

Remembering Geula Pariser

Remembering Geula Pariser Posted on Thursday March 10 On February 17, The Community School lost a long-time friend and supporter, Geula Pariser, mother of Community School co-founder Emanuel Pariser. As we keep Emanuel and his family warmly in our thoughts and close in our hearts, co-founder Dora Lievow asked us to share the following, from […]

Community School annual dinner honors longtime volunteers

Community School annual dinner honors longtime volunteers Posted on Wednesday March 9 Close to 60 people attended The Community School’s annual dinner on February 17 at the Rockport Opera House, as the school honored long-time volunteers John and Louisa Enright, Gail Nicholson and Linda Leonard for their significant contributions to the school. Also recognized were […]

Our Week in The Big Apple!

Posted on Tuesday March 8 This week, The Community School’s Residential Program students are on their annual “big city” trip. Their destination: New York City! They’ve got big plans for their week in The Big Apple, including checking out museums; visiting Central Park, China Town and Little Italy; walking the Brooklyn Bridge, visiting Ground Zero, […]

Cascade Foundation grant provides new van for Community School

Cascade Foundation grant provides new van for Community School Posted on Thursday March 3 Cascade Foundation grant provides new van for Community School The Community School of Camden is Maine’s oldest alternative high school, and serves at-risk youth and teen parents who are drawn to the school from across Maine. It has been successfully graduating […]

Right Click Computers right match for Community School’s Career Exploration Program

Right Click Computers right match for Community School’s Career Exploration Program Posted on Wednesday March 2 One of the many things that sets The Community School apart from its traditional counterparts is its focus on jobs and career skills. Through the school’s Career Exploration Opportunities Program, Community School students practice job skills like interviewing, crafting […]