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WSHS in the News:

National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist

National Merit Scholarship Commended Student

WSHS Community Values:

Respect: We strive to demonstrate self-worth, exhibit courteous behavior, and value the beliefs and opinions of others.
Responsibility: We strive to fulfill our commitments, be mindful of our actions, and be accountable for our behavior.
Grit: We strive to make continuous progress toward our goals despite adversity, hardships, or obstacles.
Openness: We strive to embrace diversity by honoring the ideas, experiences, and differences of others.
Curiosity: We strive to grow by exploring new ideas and experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Kindness: We strive to actively demonstrate concern and caring for others and the environment.
Engagement: We strive for depth of commitment in both school activities and in the greater community.
Integrity: We strive to act honestly and ethically and demonstrate consistency of character regardless of self-interest or outcome.

WSHS Learning Expectations:

Academic Expectations:

Each Waterville Senior High School student shall be:

A clear and effective communicator who
- Adjusts communication for a variety of purposes
- Employs varied modes of expression appropriate for authentic tasks
A self-directed and lifelong learner who
- Demonstrates initiative and gains understanding through self-assessment and reflection
- Works independently and collaboratively to meet challenges and accomplish goals
A creative and practical problem solver who
- Frames questions, makes predictions, and designs data/information collection and analysis strategies
- Uses information and appropriate technology to address real-world problems
A responsible and involved citizen who
- Demonstrates personal responsibility, cultural awareness, and ethical behavior
- Practices personal wellness and demonstrates awareness of health concerns and issues
An integrative and informed thinker who
- Analyzes, synthesizes, and evaluates information from multiple sources
- Applies ideas across disciplines

Civic Expectation:

Each Waterville Senior High School student shall be positively engaged in the community.

Social Expectation:

Each Waterville Senior High School student shall demonstrate respectful and responsible behavior.

Meet Our New Staff

Faculty Spotlight

Julia Badaraco has recently transferred to the Waterville Senior High School ESOL program after working as an ESOL Ed Tech at the George J. Mitchell School for the past year. She has a degree in Musical Theatre Performance and spends significant amounts of her free time performing or hanging out with her cat.

Faculty Spotlight

Alexis Glidden is joining the WSHS staff to provide ongoing therapeutic services as our Mental Health Clinician. Ms. Glidden received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Maine in 2013 and became independently licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in 2016. Ms. Glidden completed her undergraduate degree in English at the University of Maine at Farmington in 2008. Ms. Glidden’s passions include live music, dessert, The County, social justice, batik textile design, coffee and writing.

Faculty Spotlight

Hope Lord is excited to join the Art Department at Waterville Senior High School. Hope earned her undergraduate degree in Special Education, with a concentration in Fine Arts, from the University of Maine in Farmington. She also earned her graduate degree in Educational Leadership from Thomas College. Later she completed her Certificate of Advanced Studies in Gifted and Talented Education from the University of Maine in Farmington. Hope has 12 years experience teaching in Special Education and 14 years experience teaching Art in the central Maine area. She grew up in Benton and now lives in Winthrop. Hope enjoys painting watercolor landscapes and needle felting in her free time. She also loves to kayak, paddleboard, take her dog for walks, and camp out on her land in Steuben.

Faculty Spotlight

Jillian Reissfelder is excited to join the English department at Waterville Senior High School. She earned her BS in Secondary Education English from Husson University. She has lived and worked in Maine her whole life. Outside of school, she enjoys skiing, going to baseball games, and spending time with her family and friends. She is very excited to work with her students and she wants to ensure that they feel supported in her classroom.

Faculty Spotlight

Josh Gordon is a recent graduate of Husson University with a degree in Secondary Education focused on Physical Science. He completed his student teaching at Waterville High School and is excited to be joining the Science department. Outside of school Josh enjoys watching sports and spending time with his friends and family. His goal is to make sure all students are prepared for their future.

Faculty Spotlight

Ms. Andrea Kuhlthau has been a teacher in Waterville since 1990, except for 3+ years where she taught in Lewiston Public Schools. She is thrilled to be back in her hometown (Waterville High School class of 1985!) and teaching in the multilingual program. Ms. Kuhlthau is helping in Ms. Mitchell’s Academic Reinforcement class. During the rest of the day, you will find her working with Multilingual students at the Albert S. Hall School. Her hobbies include listening to History podcasts, reading historical fiction, and taking nature walks with her obsessive little dog, Brewster.

Waterville Senior High School was named one of the top high schools in the State of Maine by US News & World Report.

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