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Inspired by their work with Waynflete’s Can We? Project and partners at Narrative 4, Can We? students at Cape Elizabeth High School recently led a multigenerational story exchange for members of the community at Thomas Memorial Library. The story exchange...
More than 240 students from 14 Maine high schools gathered at the Augusta Civic Center yesterday for the Can We? Project's annual Can We? Connect conference. As the second of three retreats during the school year, Can We? Connect included...
The Junior Classical League (JCL) at Waynflete explores the mythology, archaeology, and culture of ancient Mediterranean civilizations through a blend of modern technology and traditional learning. This club also participates in the Maine Junior Classical League’s (MEJCL) two annual conventions,...
Upper School students recently participated in the first of three day-long Can We? Project retreats that provide opportunities to practice engaging in dialogue across political and other differences. The day included activities that focused on listening, inquiry, empathy, and perspective...
Lower School Science Specialist Autumn Burton recently presented at the National Science Teaching Association conference in New Orleans, demonstrating culturally responsive teaching practices in science education. Workshop participants received Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lessons focused on identity mapping, including a...
Project Story Boost is a literacy initiative that has been bringing Waynflete students and Reiche Community School kindergartners together since 2001. Upper School students visit Reiche on a weekly basis throughout the academic year to read with their kindergarten buddies....
Grade 6 students recently embarked on an interdisciplinary urban hike that transformed Portland's streets into an interactive classroom. This day-long adventure tied into the grade 6 theme of "adapt, survive, and thrive," highlight how Portlanders have tackled challenges across generations....
Upper School faculty member and advisor Rhoen Fiutak, along with Waynflete trustee Cricket King P’26, recently joined students and faculty from Waynflete, Cape Elizabeth, Yarmouth, Gorham, and Windham high schools for a daylong Story Exchange facilitator training workshop, led by...
In this brief interview, Brandon shares his love of the natural world, reflects on his college journey, and shares insightful advice for Waynflete students. Can you tell us about your college experience? What did you major in? How did Waynflete...
The Outliers robotics team recently traveled to New Hampshire to compete in the final robotics competition of the calendar year. The two-day competition wrapped up with the inaugural “Girls Behind the Glass” event that required all drive team members to...
In this brief interview, Ryan shares his passion for music, addresses how a Waynflete education shaped his career, and reflects on his recent performance on campus with former Waynflete Jazz Combo and Band director Ray Morrow. What do you love...
You may have heard—it's Election Day! Liv Therrien ’25, Mia Haley ’26, and Gianna Barbieri ’25—who are all members of Youthwork Makes the Boothwork, an organization that aims to get young people involved by serving as poll workers—recently organized an...
Forty-two talented cast and crew members took Franklin Theater by storm this weekend, performing their incredible production of Mean Girls for three packed houses. The show was filled with passionate performances, creativity, joy, and laughter. Thank you to all those...
Our Upper School students recently participated in their special advising day, a valuable opportunity to pause classes and engage in meaningful work as a community. They divided into advisory groups and completed a variety of community service projects. When asked...
Waynflete had a successful tournament at the International Independent School Public Speaking Championships in Hamilton, Bermuda. Luccia Moraes ’25 made it to the finals in impromptu speaking and qualified for Worlds this spring based on her overall performance. Athena Esbjörn-Hargens...
Students in grades 9–10 recently participated in grade-level community service days at the following organizations as part of the Upper School Community Engagement Program: STRIVE (Socialization, Transition, Reflection, Innovation, Vocation, and Education) is a nonprofit organization based in South Portland...
It was a beautiful morning for Convocation yesterday. Our entire school gathered on Waynhenge to hear from faculty and staff members as well as students from all divisions. We enjoyed performances from the Waynflete Intergenerational Chorus (WIC) and the Jazz...
Congratulations to Cathie Connors for being chosen as the 2023–24 NFHS State Girls Lacrosse Coach of the Year! Cathie has been coaching girls lacrosse at Waynflete for more than three decades (she won her 12th state championship with the lacrosse...
Thirteen Chinese language students recently traveled to Taiwan for a 12-day educational sightseeing and school exchange program. Splitting their time between Taipei and Yilan in eastern Taiwan, our students gained insights into the history, traditions, architecture and culture of Taiwan...
Congratulations to the boys varsity tennis team for earning their 16th consecutive state championship title with their 5–0 victory over the Orono Red Riots at Bates College. Noah Stern-Rich '26 and Sebby Ovigele '24 won in straight sets at #2...
