Portland Museum of Art announces that this year’s Homer High School Fellowship applications are now open! Each summer, we hire 8-10 high schoolers to work and learn at the PMA. Fellows get to see how museums work from the inside out, visit artist studios, create original artworks, and collaborate on a capstone project. This eight-week fellowship program during June-August is designed to foster creative thinking, community building, and use the PMA’s collection for inspiration and reflection. This job would be a great fit for students who enjoy making or learning about art and storytelling, those who seek to develop their leadership, interpersonal, critical thinking, and interpretation skills, and students interested in social studies, public humanities, or museum studies. Pay is $15 an hour, and workdays are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday June 23rd-August 14th from 10 am-3 pm. We are currently accepting applications, and the deadline to apply is Monday, May 5th at 11:59 pm. The job is open to rising freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. If you or your students have any questions about the job, please feel free to shoot me an email. I'd be happy to talk with you more about the opportunity. Here is the link to apply: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6198562.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US
Key club will be having their next meeting Tuesday may 6th in Mrs. Whipkey’s room, we will be discussing elections and officer positions so it is important for all members to attend. We can’t wait to see everyone!
Prom tickets will be sold Monday May 5th through Thursday May 15th during lunches outside of the cafeteria. Tickets will not be sold Friday May 16th, so make sure you plan accordingly! Tickets are $40.00 each, and will be sold to Juniors and Seniors, and sophomores can attend by invite only, freshman may not attend. If you are bringing a guest from another school, you will need to bring your approved guest form from the main office when purchasing tickets. Exact change is appreciated and we are excited to see everyone there!
Volunteer Opportunity: For any students interested in earning community service hours, the Gorham Snack Shack at the Little Falls Field is in need of volunteers who are willing to help with concessions; there are lots of opportunities to earn some hours! For any students who are interested, please contact Tasha Passmore at 207-205-0492 or email concessions.gybsa@gmail.com
Reminder that we are now using metal utensils in the cafeteria so please put them in the soap bins and not the trash.
Help us collect items for the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland!
The cafeteria will now be offering metal utensils! Make sure you throw your used forks, knives and spoons in the soap bins near the trash cans so that we can continue reusing the utensils.
I repeat please put them in the soap bins and not the trash!!!
Fundraiser to support prom Wednesday, April 30th. Please mention you are there for the prom fundraiser; otherwise, we won't receive a portion of the money from your order.
The Girl Up Club still has a few Pura Vida bracelets left to sell. They are now just $5 each. Please stop by Ms. Wyatt's classroom to buy yours, or look for us Thursday mornings at the table outside the cafeteria. Thank you for supporting our fundraising effort!
For anyone interested in the trades, this program might be for you! The NSI Program is a collaboration between Orbis Inc., Maine Maritime Academy, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Their goal is to provide skilled tradespeople for the Maritime Industrial Base. The NSI program is a 14-week Paid Training program which includes 6 weeks of basic trades training at one of the Maritime Academies and 8 weeks of Advanced Trades Training at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. During the initial 6 weeks at MMA, trainees will receive food, housing (in the dormitories), and a payment of $20 per hour. After this period, students will be responsible for their own food and housing but will continue to be paid $20 per hour. There is no experience necessary to enroll. Application for a Secret Security Clearance Background Investigation is required, and all necessary tools, equipment, and training materials will be provided. Earn, learn, and be rewarded with an opportunity to help strengthen our nation’s Maritime Industrial Base. They plan to run 2 cohorts annually, each consisting of 64 students. Interested individuals can scan the QR code on the flyer below to apply for the program. Those interested in applying must be a U.S. Citizen and must be 18 years of age by the start of training.
A huge thank you to all 43 advisories who submitted "What it means to be a Ram" Limericks last week! We had some really amazing poems, and The Ram Jam has chosen their two favorite poems! The two winning advisories are: Mr. Leonetti & Ms. Hatch! Congratulations to both advisories - you will both be getting a special delivery today in advisory! Students in those advisories should keep an eye out for our first issue of The Ram Jam that is being printed - as one of the two winning poems will be published in the magazine! Thank you again to everyone who participated!
Employment Opportunity - The Dog Paws Inn is currently hiring a part time employee for either summer or year round. The listing is as follows: KENNEL ASSISTANT - $17 per hour – Starts May 6, 2025. They would prefer a year-round employee but would be willing to consider summer only. They’re looking for a highly motivated, upbeat individual who would be comfortable working around groups of dogs. The ideal candidate would be willing to work hard to maintain the level of cleanliness that they pride themselves in at The Dog Paws Inn. If this sounds like it would be a good fit for you, please read the job description below and then follow the link to their online application - https://forms.gle/5wyqVXdwHcFX8WNG7 Experience is helpful but not necessary; training will be provided. Also, there may be opportunity for advancement to the position of Dog Handler for an employee who works year-round. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm (these are the only hours currently available at this time. Please only apply if you are available for ALL of them.) Job Description: Kennel Assistant Keep the facility clean, indoors and out. Cleaning would include but not be limited to sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, laundry, washing dishes, emptying trash, scooping poop, emptying poop buckets, raking leaves, pulling weeds, raking and shoveling gravel, shoveling snow (winter) and cleaning dog pens. Assist the Manager, Assistant Manager, and other employees as requested. Learn and comply with all safety rules and any other employee rules.
The Landing School of Boatbuilding and Design in Arundel, Maine is holding an Open House on Tuesday, April 22nd from 10 am to 12 pm; this is a great opportunity for anyone that might be interested in learning more about what they have to offer! With renewed interest in the trades and rewarding careers in the marine industry, they would like to share some introductory information about The Landing School. The Landing School is a non-profit marine trades school that offers cost-effective 9-month diploma programs in Composite Boatbuilding, Marine Systems, Wooden Boatbuilding, and Yacht Design. Their expert faculty, hands-on approach, and small classes successfully prepare students to launch careers in the marine industry as designers, builders, systems technicians, and managers. Each year they welcome recent high school graduates and gap year students who thrive in their programs and quickly enter rewarding careers in the marine industry. They also offer a pathway to an associate degree and have articulation agreements with four-year institutions. For more information about their upcoming Open House and to register, please go to - https://www.landingschool.edu/new-events
Dr. David Champlin from the USM Biology Department was in last week to talk with GHS students about college and developmental biology in Mr. Landry's Bio II class. Students were injecting a signaling hormone into moth pupae. High quality learning at GHS!
The GHS Dream Factory raised $900 dollars for the Maine Dream Factory this morning at our annual Community Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser. This was the most we have ever raised for this great cause!
Please click here to read a message from Principal Jandreau regarding parking concerns: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Zggf1ITxXxa-FDlMUGJLpuUTHkyZm87wjRLKyFY4aw0/edit?usp=drivesdk
GHS Key Club will be meeting after school in Mrs Whipkey’s room on Tuesday the 15th to discuss elections and office positions! We are excited to see everyone there!
Community Action for Mental Health in partnership with the Wareham Family will award a Mental Health Champion Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 to a senior pursuing a degree or career related to mental health, such as psychology, counseling, psychiatry, or social work, or to someone who exhibits a genuine passion for mental health advocacy, awareness, or research. This could be through relevant coursework, extracurricular activities, or personal experiences. Candidates will have demonstrated leadership qualities and/or demonstrated initiative in promoting mental health and well-being during their high school career. Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record, with a minimum GPA of 85, and are asked to submit a brief essay or personal statement between 500-1000 words explaining their interest and passion for emotional and mental well-being. You may include letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or professionals who can attest to your commitment to mental health (this is encouraged but not required). High School staff may submit an application on behalf of a student they feel is deserving of this scholarship (please provide a statement about why you feel this student is deserving of this scholarship). Community Action for Mental Health encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates, promoting diversity and inclusivity within the mental health field. In order to apply for the scholarship, please submit the 500-1000 word essay and any letters of recommendation with your name, preferred contact information, and GPA, via email, to Contactus@Communityaction4mh.org by Monday May 5th, 2025. The board of Community Action for Mental Health (CAMH) will review all applicants and narrow to two finalists who will be reviewed with the Wareham family, and in partnership with the CAMH board, a final decision will be made. The scholarship will be awarded at Senior Scholarship Night on Wednesday, May 28th at 6 pm.
Employment Opportunity: The Town of Gorham Public Works is now hiring! They are looking for seasonal laborers to help maintain the Town's municipal properties from May 1st to September 1st. A full job description can be found by going to www.gorham-me.org For any questions, please call #222-1650, or email hr@gorham.me.us
French Club is meeting today, Wednesday April 9! Join us in room C-205, right after school, for snacks, games, and conversation in French. Everyone is welcome!
