MAINE’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES OFFER FREE SUMMER COURSES FOR GRADUATES OF MAINE’S HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2020
AUGUSTA, ME — The members of Maine’s high school Class of 2020 got an early graduation gift today – access to free summer courses at Maine’s community colleges.
Maine students who graduate in 2019/2020 are invited to apply for the free online courses. A student taking two free college courses this summer at a Maine Community College can save between $2,000 and $7,000 in tuition at a four-year college or university.
“The Class of 2020 has lost a lot this spring, from missing out on proms and traditional graduation ceremonies to a disruption of their college and work plans,” said David Daigler, president of the Maine Community College System, in announcing the MCCS Gift to the Class of 2020. “Summer jobs are likely to be in short supply which makes it hard to earn money to help with college expenses and gain valuable work experience. We hope this can save the Class of 2020 significant time and money in reaching their college and career goals. We can’t replace what they have lost, but we can offer to help them keep moving forward.”
Students interested in getting a head start on their college career will be eligible to choose from online college-level classes in English, math, sciences, languages, psychology, history, digital photography, creative writing, and more.
More information is available at https://www.mccs.me.edu/class-gift-2020/, where students can connect with a college navigator to explore course options and get help registering for classes.
About 13,000 Maine students will graduate from high school this spring, and about 60 percent – or 8,000 students – are expected to enroll in college this fall. The MCCS Gift to the Class of 2020 is an invitation to all graduates to explore their interests and potential.
Maine’s seven community colleges provide education and training to over 27,000 individuals each year and offer nearly 300 degree and certificate options in over 140 occupational fields. More than 75 percent of those offerings are the only ones of their kind in the state.
For today's senior day recognition, we highlight Hannah Sibley - a 4 year starter for OTHS Softball - best of luck in the future and thank you for your dedication.
For today's senior day recognition, we highlight Matt Pelletier - a 3 season runner for the Coyotes for all 4 years of his HS career - best of luck in the future and thank you for your dedication.
Today's Senior Recognition is another 3 sport athlete Gracie Sanborn - Participated in Field Hockey, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track! Best of luck in the future Gracie as you pursue a career with Zoology...
As we move toward what would be the Senior events for this years class of 2020, we will look to celebrate each Senior Athlete.... First on our list is Mr. Gabe Talon, a 3 sport athlete (Soccer, Hockey, Baseball) for his 4 year career at OTHS... Best of luck Gabe in the future!
Letter from a frustrated AD -
We spend a lot of time, resources, and personal pride on developing and maintaining top notch facilities for our community, staff, and students to use. With that said, it would be a shame if we would have to close our facilities to public and off season use because some people feel the need to vandalize, destruct, or abuse equipment that is present for communal use.
So to who ever moved all the sports equipment and did not put it back, took the trash cans out for personal use and did not put them back, ripped the bases out of the fields, dragged and ripped the tackle mat on the practice field, dragged the goal across Victory Field, trashed the tennis nets... your cowardly acts will ruin it for all... OTHS will give it till Friday for the facility to be put back to original condition or the facilities will be locked to all use - OTPD has been notified and will be providing checks in the future - thank you in advance to all who respect our facility, clean up after themselves - it would be a shame to lose that privilege.
Respectfully,
A tired and Frustrated AD
Welcome the PVC All-Academic Team for the Spring 2020 season - your accomplishments have not gone unnoticed!
Attendance All-Stars for the OTHS Virtual Learning - these students exceeded our attendance requirements for the week of virtual learning... Congratulations and keep up the good work!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Momma Coyotes! Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your children’s education. Enjoy the day today, you deserve it!
OTHS is proud and happy to be navigating these times with the best, brightest, motivated, & caring staff. We unfortunately cannot celebrate you in person, but from your Admin we want to say thank you & happy Teacher Appreciation Week, you deserve all the recognition in the world!
Class of 2020 recognition will be scrolling through the month of June! One of many things we are starting to roll out for our Seniors at OTHS..... catch the moment your name flashes up....
Class of 2024 - We will be holding 2 more sessions to sign up for next year's classes. Visit: https://tinyurl.com/OTHS-reg to sign up for a time.
Current OTHS students, who have not yet registered, have one more chance on Friday, 5/8 at noon to sign up. Students - check your email for more information.
Attention parents, family & friends of OTHS 2020 Graduates: The OTHS Key Club will still be doing “Kiss a Senior” goodbye this year because they deserve to have tons of love sent their way! Mrs. K. Ketch is not dealing with $ as it is too difficult remotely, so please simply fill out the “kisses messages” that is attached & email them back to me at: Kim.ketch@rsu34.org. K. Ketch can also Email you the form. All messages are needed by May 29th & will be delivering to all Seniors💜 Every Senior will receive a small decorated bag of Hershey kisses, but more importantly will receive all your messages of love!
Class of 2024 - Course registration for 20-21 school year starts of Thur. Please see the flyer below to sign up.
Emails with links/instructions will be sent on Wed., 4/29.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fhy-YdsE2wxOkLmXsn9GUbC9J2hvaEYC/view?usp=sharing
Student & parent emails sent today for the week of 4/27
Lots of things are different right now for teens in Maine due to COVID-19, and that can feel overwhelming. You are not alone! Talk about your feelings and get support from another young person by texting us at (207) 515-8398.
Spring Fling still happened for many! Thank you OTHS Stu. Co. and JMG for the thoughts and ideas to make this happen - https://thepenobscottimes.com/old-town-high-school-celebrates-spirit-week-remotely-with-virtual-spring-fling/
Reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS LEFT TO ORDER A YEARBOOK - use this link https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/high-school-yearbooks.html
Unique and fun opportunity for youth in our area to connect and work through our unique times!
