Student Stories

The product of a Waldorf elementary school, Maxwell Wishman-Freedner ’20 wanted a school that echoed its project-based pedagogy…

High school can feel like a minefield: the cliques, the rules, the one- textbook-fits-all approach…

Since November, we have been fortunate to have a Division 2 student participating in community service at Division 1. Students who expressed initial interest in this opportunity were interviewed. Shane Tetreault stood out as a candidate who understood the importance of having fun with the middle school students while also ensuring safety…

Junior Zachary Perry might characterize his emotional growth spurt as a slow burn. He credits the ethos and mentors at Harpswell Coastal Academy (HCA) with aiding his maturity since he enrolled as a sixth grader. He also credits the influence of professional mentors — firefighting is his siren song and he’s already active with the local department…

HCA’s Laurel (Ellie) Wishman had three poems selected for the latest exhibit at the Chocolate Church, Hunting Positive, featuring female artists from all over New England…

I am from plant pots and the life in them

I’m from the scratchy speckled wallpaper
With the baby green vines…

Div 2/3 Creative Writing students (Conway/Huber) dug deep while exploring the everyday objects, places, people and experiences that have shaped them into the people they are today. We hope you’ll enjoy the results! Thank you Nate M. for sharing your work with us…

Thomas Crimmins, an eleventh grader, decided to make two picnic tables and a chalk board for HCA for his Eagle Scout service project…