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Communications from a Mountain Town

The Mountain Dispatch

Gould’s home for stories from the mountains of Maine and beyond.


You’ll find reflections from the outdoors, snapshots from daily life, dispatches from the classroom and the hill, and unique moments that define the Gould experience. From Four Point projects to alumni stories, The Mountain Dispatch captures the spirit and curiosity of the Gould community.

Two Gould students on Mountain Day with a ukulele and a timbale

 

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Learning the Meaning Behind Dia de los Muertos
  • DEIB
  • Experiential Learning

Gould takes Halloween seriously, and our community received an extra treat this year when we gathered for our morning Halloween assembly! Before Dr. Clarke and the weekend team announced campus Trick-or-Treat plans, the Saturday night masquerade dance, and which horror movie would be shown at the yurt, Fernando ’26 and Mau ’27 offered a presentation on the history and significance of Dia de los Muertos.

Mapping the Stories Beneath Our Feet
  • Academics
  • DEIB

In ninth grade, Gould students are discovering that maps do much more than show where we are—they reveal who we are. This week in Human Geography, students are using ArcGIS base layers and the Living Atlas feature to explore the intertwined histories of the Americas, learning how landscapes, people, and stories shape one another.

On a Mountain in Maine
  • Outdoor Education

A first-hand account from Magnus ’26, who opted into a weekend adventure in Baxter State Park, summiting Maine's highest peak, Mount Katahdin via Knife Edge.

Supporting Student Health and Wellness
  • Gould Life

At Gould, student health is supported by a dedicated team of nurses and wellness professionals. With new leadership and 24/7 coverage, the Health Center is a trusted resource for students and families alike.

A Renewed Tradition: Convocation at Gould
  • Academics

Gould marked the beginning of a new tradition with its first-ever Convocation ceremony. Held in Bingham Auditorium on the day students returned to campus, Convocation marked the opening of the school year with intention.