News

2024

  • New Mountain Bike Jump On Campus

    The DD Mountain Bike Pro Lander Airbag is one of the newest additions to the Gould campus. Thanks to a gift from the Grohman family (Marty ’85, P’24,’26, Amy P’24,’26, Hannah ’24, and Henry ’26), Gould mountain bikers will be able to take the next step in their freeride progression. Local trail systems are getting more advanced, with bigger jumps being built every day, so the airbag becomes an essential tool. Athletes will gradually gain advanced air awareness and grow their bag of tricks.
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  • The Friday performance of the Fall Play has been moved to Thursday

    November 14-16: The Friday performance of the Fall Play ("A Christmas Carol") has been moved to Thursday. The second performance is still scheduled for Saturday. The school calendar has been updated to reflect this change.
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  • A day of team-building activities, including low and high ropes courses

    Ninth-grade students visited Camp Kawanhee in Weld, Maine, for a day of team-building activities, including low and high ropes courses. These challenges gave them a chance to relax after a busy start to the year while learning about communication, teamwork, and building a positive class culture. Morning games focused on problem-solving, trust, and collaboration, while afternoon high ropes elements encouraged individual courage and peer support. Activities such as the Cable Walk, Spider Web, and Pamper Pole helped students bond, challenge themselves, and support one another in a fun, engaging environment.
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  • Details about Fall Family Weekend

    Fall Family Weekend is a time for families to come together to connect and enjoy activities on the athletic fields, in the classrooms, and amidst the fall foliage in Maine. We hope you will join us! Please use this link to register and see the weekend schedule and details. October 17-20, 2024
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  • Faculty and Staff Updates: New Roles and New Faces

    We're happy to share the following staff additions and role changes for the new school year. 
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  • Exciting Strategic Plan for Gould Academy's Future

    As we approach the start of the new school year, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about the future of Gould Academy. At the end of June 2024, our Board of Trustees approved a new and innovative Strategic Plan. This plan represents two years of thorough investigation, brainstorming, feedback, and design. It also builds upon our recently updated Mission, Vision, and Values, setting the stage for Gould to lead confidently into the next decade.
     
    You can find a link to the new Strategic Plan and Portrait of a Graduate here.
     
    This Strategic Plan is designed primarily as a roadmap, with clearly defined initiatives that will be supported by dedicated working groups and task forces. It acknowledges the ever-accelerating pace of change in today’s world and builds on Gould’s inherent strengths while fostering the curiosity and creativity necessary to adapt and incorporate new learning modalities. Our mission statement encapsulates our educational goals: “Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous, and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.”
     
    In tandem with our recently completed Portrait of a Graduate, this plan will provide valuable resources and inspiration for our faculty and staff. We’ll be using both documents at the Opening of School meetings and throughout the year to guide our professional development and curricular design.
     
    We are excited about the future and look forward to implementing these initiatives to continue preparing our students for the modern world. 
     
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  • Gould Academy Announces Renaming of Kailey Competition Center to Kailey Snow Sports Center

    Gould Academy is pleased to announce the renaming of the "Kailey Competition Center" to the "Kailey Snow Sports Center," effective immediately. This change reflects our commitment to inclusivity and recognizes the diverse range of snow-based activities in which our students participate at Sunday River.

    The Kailey Snow Sports Center will continue to serve as a hub for all students engaged in snow sports, including alpine skiing, snowboarding, Nordic skiing, and freestyle skiing. It will also continue to serve as the home of the Gould Academy Competition Program (GACP), a weekend program for advanced skiers and snowboarders ages 8 to 19.

    The new name embraces the spirit of community and inclusivity, ensuring that all students feel welcome and represented, while helping them feel comfortable in a space that reflects the wide variety of snow sports experiences at Gould.
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  • Environmental Science Class Unveils New Potting Bench

    The Environmental Science Spring '24 class, guided by Jeremy Nellis P’25 and Sarah Kamilewicz, constructed a potting bench, which is now available for all gardening enthusiasts in the community. This initiative encourages seasoned gardeners and novices to engage in gardening activities on campus.
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  • Music Without Borders Piano Festival

    Directed by Tamara Poddubnaya, The Music Without Borders Piano Festival returns to the Gould Academy campus for its 18th season, July 7-August 3, 2024. The first public recital will be at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in the air-conditioned McLaughlin Science Building Auditorium, and every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after that, through August 3! This year, we are joined by student pianists from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.  🎹
    For additional information and special program announcements, visit musicwoborders.com
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  • Ninth-graders on a transformative Four Point journey in Peru

    At Gould Academy, students are travelers, not tourists, because they deeply engage with the communities they visit. They don't just observe; they participate, learn, and contribute. Through community service projects, living with host families, and learning from local experts, they build genuine connections and gain a deeper understanding of the places they explore. This immersive approach fosters empathy, cultural awareness, and personal growth.
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  • Commencement 2024

    What an amazing day under the tent on Alumni Field! Words can’t express how proud we are of this group of Gould seniors. You entered during Covid and came out stronger on the other side. You had victories on the sports fields and at the mountain; you transformed yourselves in the classrooms and on adventures with your classmates. You explored the outdoors and became stewards of the environment. Gould played a role, but you were more than up for the challenge.
    The relationships you built over the last four years will last the rest of your lifetime. Don’t forget to nurture them as you move forward. And remember, you will always have a home at Gould Academy. Congratulations Huskies!
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  • Baccalaureate Ceremony 2024

    What a beautiful Baccalaureate Ceremony at Gould Academy this year! Heartfelt speeches, moving music performances, and a strong sense of community marked the evening. Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Here's to new beginnings and exciting futures.
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  • Senior Gala 2024

    Gould held its annual Senior Gala at the UMaine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond. Games, activities, camaraderie, food, and fun in a stunning spot made for a fantastic evening, and the seniors learned what it means to be a Gould Alumni. Thank you, Gould Alumni!
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  • Voicing personal experiences in celebration of AAPI month

    In celebration of AAPI Month, we're grateful to faculty members Liv Erwich ’18 and Ajay Zutshi for voicing their personal experiences during assembly. Liv's story of his family's journey from Indonesia to the Netherlands highlighted the importance of knowing our roots. Ajay shared his experience of growing up feeling underrepresented and what it means to feel American while growing up in an Indian family in Massachusetts. Their stories remind us that representation matters and the importance of sharing our stories.
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  • Senior Bonfire 2024

    Everyone knows that marshmallows taste better when they're toasted over the embers of rejection letters! 
    The annual Senior Bonfire tradition College Counseling hosts is about much more than burning rejection letters. It’s a chance for seniors to slow down, tell stories, and enjoy the company of their classmates as Commencement draws near.
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  • Underclass Awards Ceremony

    "We honor the life of the mind—a journey that fosters curiosity, creativity, courage, and above all, kindness. Tonight, we recognize the accomplishments of students who have earned accolades through their hard work, diligence, and determination." - Ben Kamilewicz ’95, Dean of Academics

    We sincerely thank our Underclass Awards keynote speaker, Laura Wilson '20, for sharing her journey from Gould to Dartmouth and inspiring us with her achievements in glaciology research. 

    Congratulations to all of the award winners!
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  • Spring Athletic Awards

    The Spring Athletic Awards are a chance to reflect on the past season, recognize individual and team accomplishments, and celebrate the way our students represent themselves and Gould in the world. It's awesome to witness the strong bonds that are built within our teams.
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  • Celebrating the Gould Class of 2024

    The Class of 2024 is nearing the end of their time at Gould, and we’re excited to highlight their outcomes. Fifty-four students submitted 470 applications to 223 colleges. Next year, they will be scattered across 19 states and five countries. Seven students were accepted to their early decision schools, six are committed collegiate athletes, and four received full-ride scholarships. Among them are a National Merit Scholar, a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, four jacketed ski patrollers, and one certified EMT. These achievements reflect the hard work and diverse talents of the group.
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  • “I Never Want My Phone Back” - Gould's Hurricane Island Adventure

    Gould recently returned to Hurricane Island for the first time since 2019. It was previously a yearly tradition cherished by tenth- and twelfth-grade students. This year was a great opportunity to reestablish the partnership between Gould and The Hurricane Island Foundation for Science and Leadership. Seventeen students and three faculty members spent two nights and three action-packed days exploring the enchanting island.
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  • Jonah presenting about his documentary at assembly

    Senior Four Point Documentary Sets its Sights on Ski Patrol

    Every year, Gould twelfth graders complete a Senior Four Point project that culminates their learning at Gould. Students find creative ways to express themselves, travel the world, and complete service projects as part of this work. Discovering that they are capable of great things is at the heart of every step of the Four Point Program, and this special capstone project is no exception. Learning to collaborate with others, overcome obstacles, and see a project through to completion are all part of the assignment.
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  • Happy Place Found

    The Spring issue of the GAzette should arrive at the doors of current and past parents and alums this week! Read the GAzette Spring 2024 issue here
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  • State Champion Math Team

    Congrats to the State Champion Gould Math Team! The Gould team won the Maine State Math Meet (Class D) this week in Augusta, Maine. Special shout outs to Zach Johnson ’24 who placed fifth at the meet among all seniors, Artur Savchii ’24 who was seventh overall during the regular season, and Jason Deng ’28 for placing ninth at the meet among all ninth graders in the state, though he’s only in eighth grade!
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  • Snowboarders qualify for world championship race

    Congratulations to Hanna Percy ’25, Olivia Stracuzzi ’25, Brianna Schnorrbusch ’24, Nathan Pare ’23, and Tyler Hamel ’22 on qualifying for the Junior World Championship for snowboard cross in Gudauri, Georgia. Both Bri and Nate qualified but won't be competing at the event. Here’s what Coach Anna Yoshie Yamada had to say about the two current Gould athletes who are competing:
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  • Camden Lewis Headed to FIS Freestyle Junior World Championships

    Congrats to Camden Lewis ’27, who will be representing Gould and the United States skiing moguls at this year’s FIS Junior World Championships at Chiesa in Valmalenco, Italy, April 3-6. Gould Moguls Coach Sean Ennis, who will be joining the U.S. coaching squad for the event, had this to say about Cam:
    “Cam had a strong finish to his 2022-23 season, securing him a spot for 2023 U.S. Selections, where he had a fifth-place finish. Cam won several Eastern Divisional meets, earning him the USSS Eastern Division MVP of the year. Beyond this, Cam earned a top-ten finish in the Nor-Am finals, which has positioned him to be invited to the 2024 FIS Junior Worlds. This event brings together the top junior athletes from all over the world to compete for the title of Junior World Champion. We are excited to watch Cam perform in Valmalenco, Italy!”
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  • Ten Years of War in Ukraine

    Friday at all-school assembly, Polly ’24 and Artur ’24 gave a grim and powerful presentation on the ten years of war in Ukraine, their home country.
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  • Slam Poet Andre Bradford's performance and writing workshop at Gould

    “Seeing how other people engage in the arts is fascinating. The way Andre interacts with his audience is so unique. I loved having him here. His writing workshop was filled with great tips, and I got to observe how others write.” - Toby ’27
     
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  • Gould GSA Visits Equality Community Center in Portland

    Gould's Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) recently traveled to Portland's Equality Community Center for a GSA meetup! Gould was one of eight schools that attended the event, where queer youth met up, socialized, had a pizza party, played games, and watched "A Guide to Pronouns," a student film from the Cape Elizabeth GSA sharing the importance of asking and respecting peoples pronouns. 
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  • Tuesday Night Rail Jam - Shred for Sleds

    This past Tuesday night, the Gould community gathered on the upper field after a formal dinner to witness the spectacle and glory of a rail jam. Over thirty freeskiers, snowboarders (and even a couple of Nordic and alpine athletes) participated in the contest, with all entry fees benefitting the local Mahoosuc Kids Association in the form of the highly coveted Zipfy Sleds.
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  • Update About Gould's Grade 8 Program

    Gould Academy’s full-year Grade 8 program will end on June 1, 2024. 

    The origin of the full-year Grade 8 program is closely tied to Gould's winter term program and dates back to the fall of 2019. During this time, a group of parents, whose children were enrolled at Gould, expressed a desire to extend the winter term to a full year for their younger siblings. 
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  • Liu ’24 and Hu ’24 Earn Inaugural Moxie Awards

    The Moxie Award, presented by Head of School Tao Smith, celebrates Gould students who demonstrate an act of creativity, courage, or kindness, three of our school’s four core values.
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  • Meaningful Service Activities Related to Food Justice and Peace

    “This day serves as a commemoration of Dr. King's tireless efforts in the fight against racial inequality in his advocacy for justice, equality, and peace, so on Martin Luther King Day, we come together to celebrate the principles of unity, service, and social justice that Dr. King championed throughout his life. It is not just a day off but rather a day on. It's a day to engage in meaningful service activities that contribute to the betterment of society.”
    - Adam Leff P’15,’17, Coordinator of Civic Engagement & Clubs and World Languages Department Chair
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  • Artur Savchii ’24—Math Olympian Hopes to One Day Help Rebuild Ukraine

    Artur Savchii ’24 has done something unprecedented at Gould. He qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME) based on his score on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12). In this next phase of testing, Artur can qualify for The United States of America Mathematical Olympiad, which precedes the International Mathematics Olympiad. To put this in perspective, currently, Artur is one of the top 3,000 math students in the country, and that's just the beginning of his accomplishments.
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  • Nathan Pare ’23 is at the highest level of Snowboard Cross (SBX), competing in the World Cup SBX Tour

    Nathan Pare ’23 is at the highest level of Snowboard Cross (SBX), competing in the World Cup SBX Tour this season as a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team
    You can support him on his quest to reach the Winter Olympics at his fundraiser on Saturday, January 6 at The Bethel Resort & Suites. Check out this link for more details. Let's go, Nate!
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