Please click the link to read our Board Chair, Heather Altenburg's February Newsletter. READ MORE >
It was a bit of a rough start with Friday's weather, but the Cape Delegation made it safely to Boston in time to represent CEHS at the BosMUN XIX Conference! Cape had three first-time delegates, and three seniors who were with us for their final conference. Ranging from topics such as the rise of asymmetrical warfare to climate impacts on low-lying regions, and... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to congratulate your classmates on their wins yesterday! A beautiful day at Shawnee Peak, with the sun shining, our boys and girls raced in Giant Slalom (GS) and Slalom races. Anya Monson, a Freshman, took 2nd place overall in both races. Dana Schwartz, a Sophomore, took third in GS. For the boys, Killian Lathrop, a Senior, took third in GS,... READ MORE >
CEHS Academic Decathlon Team:The Academic Decathlon takes a comprehensive Liberal Arts [Art, Music, Literature, Science, Social Studies, Economics, Math] approach to examine a general topic that changes each year - this year it is Health and Wellness. Instead of using a two day in-person format for the competition, Maine for the first time is having contestants... READ MORE >
Please click the links below to see the Agenda and supporting documents for the Building Committee Meeting scheduled for tonight, February 4, 2020, at 6:30 pm in the CEHS Library. https://5il.co/cr2q https://5il.co/cqxp https://5il.co/cqxq READ MORE >
Please click on the links below to view the Agenda for the School Board Meeting on February 11, 2020 at 6:30 pm in Town Council Chambers. https://5il.co/cr0w https://5il.co/cr0n https://5il.co/cr0o https://5il.co/cr0p https://5il.co/cr0q READ MORE >
Please click the link below to find the Agenda for the upcoming School Board Meeting on February 11, 2020 in Town Council Chambers at 6:30 pm.https://5il.co/cqpj READ MORE >
It was a fun week! We managed to squeeze a lot into a short, 3-day week! "Fun Facts" were posted all over the building. 15 classes (235 students) came to the library to do an "hour of code" in the Python programming language. During Friday's advisory, students in grades 9 - 11 watched a short video "Computer Science Is Changing Everything". Then they... READ MORE >
From Principal Jeff Shedd: This has been something of a rebuilding year for the Cape Speech team. The team typically placed within the top four teams in meet after meet, yet I don't believe they took first in any - until the state meet last weekend. In the state meet, the team showed the value of peaking at the right time. They walked away state... READ MORE >
This week, our fifth grade band students had their very first full band rehearsal. With just 11 sectionals classes under their belt, since they started back in September, this was their first time coming together as a band. I'm super proud of their individual and collective hard work and focus. -Caitlin RamseyEnjoy this clip of... READ MORE >
ITS COMPUTER SCIENCE WEEK @CEHS!All week classes are coming to the library to do Python for "Hour of Code" In just 2 days, 121 students have become beginning Python programmers! READ MORE >
This weekend, the Middle School Jazz rehearsal took place. Six High School students took time away from their weekend to serve as mentors to these young performers. These students were fantastic role models and teachers for the younger musicians. We are very proud of them and so appreciative that they gave up their time on a busy weekend. Here are a few photos: READ MORE >
Budget Update #2 January 21, 2020 “Cape Elizabeth School Department: Open Minds and Open Doors” Cape Elizabeth School Department School Board Budget Goals FY21 Maintain and improve the high quality of education for every student. Careful examination of line items and consideration of the success and... READ MORE >
Staff and Community Members: We need your help to build a strong future for Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Cape Elizabeth and Greater Portland. The Portland Arts and Technology High School (PATHS) and Westbrook Regional Vocational Center (WRVC) have launched a planning process designed to celebrate the success of each school, identify future directions,... READ MORE >
Due to the success of the meeting last night reviewing the Original Requests Budget from each of the CESD Administrators & Department Heads, the overflow meeting that was scheduled for Thursday January 23, 2020 in the CEHS Library is unnecessary and has been cancelled. READ MORE >
On January 29th, our CEHS students will enjoy the culinary musings of Officers Galvan and Estes, along with Chief Fenton as they serve up their feast! Above and beyond the call of duty, indeed! READ MORE >
Happy Monday all, Joanne and I wanted to pass along a quick update from the Music Department regarding several CEHS students! This past weekend, 14 students represented CEHS at the Maine Music Educators District 1 Honors Festival in York. The students worked tirelessly for two days under internationally known educators and collaborated with over 200 students from... READ MORE >
Cape Robotics entered five of its robotics teams in last Saturday's VEX Robotics Qualifier at Yarmouth High School; three high school teams and two middle school teams. Team 56E (Drew Butzel, Ethan Coronite, Ryan O'Sullivan) designed and built a "wall-bot." It's a defensive robot that deploys wide wings to block other teams from scoring. The photo below... READ MORE >
Please click the link below to find the attached agenda for the Special Executive Session for the School Board to be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 5pm on the second floor of Town Hall.A School Board Budget Review Workshop will follow, at the CEHS Library at 6:30 pm the same evening. https://5il.co/cbcr READ MORE >
Budget Update #1 January 14, 2020 The Cape Elizabeth School Department administrators and department heads have been working on the FY21 budget since early December in preparation for their budget presentations which will take place beginning on January 21, 2020 at 5 PM in the library at Cape Elizabeth High School. They have been asked to develop budgets based on... READ MORE >
At last night's School Board meeting, the CEHS Mock Trial team, coaches and faculty were recognized for their achievement at the State Championship. They were also given a Legislative Sentiment by Rep. Anne Carney, and Senator Rebecca Millett. We learned that this is their ninth win in 10 years, congratulations! READ MORE >
Last Thursday Cape Robotics hosted one of its activities of which we are most proud. It's called VEX Robotics League Play. League play involves hosting area schools for "short bursts" of robotics competition, as opposed to the usual full-day Saturday competitions. We can do this because we have the full VEX competition field set up in our lab, and because of a... READ MORE >
Tonight, the School Board will meet in the Town Hall Council Chambers at 6:30 pm. Prior to the meeting, they will be participating in a training in the Jordan Conference Room at 5:00 pm. Please click on the link below to peruse the Agenda and supporting documents that will be discussed at the meeting.https://5il.co/c6bu READ MORE >
The Coding Club hosted 3 representatives from Tyler Technologies: Matt Perejda, Software Engineer, Adam Jensen, Solutions Consultant and Julianna Lord, Human Resources. Tyler Technologies employs over 900 people and currently has 30 openings! They also sponsor the annual Maine App Challenge and demonstrated the software "app lab" that students can use to create... READ MORE >
Winter Blast 2020 The tournament name turned out to be ironic as a blast of warm air melted snow and ice, and front doors of school were propped open to get some circulation. There were 21 schools in attendance, including 150 students and 60 or so adults. Custodians had the rooms and hallways in great shape, Nate Carpenter helped with building maps updated by... READ MORE >
New England College sponsored "College Convention 2020" featuring many of the top presidential candidates competing in NH's first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.Students checking in at the hotel in Manchester, NH.Students listened to candidates. Amy Klobuchar pitches her qualification and priorities.Students got to ask questions. Dr. Jill... READ MORE >
Please click the link below for the Agenda for the Building Committee Meeting scheduled from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in the CEHS Library tonight.https://5il.co/c4bq READ MORE >
Please click on the link below to review the Agenda for the School Board Regular Business Meeting scheduled for January 14th, 2020.https://5il.co/c4c3 READ MORE >
Come dine at Elsemere BBQ and Grill in South Portland and help fund Cape eSports Club's Spring Season! Eat in or take out food between 4pm to 9pm on Wednesday January 8th at the South Portland Elsemere located at 448 Cottage Rd, South Portland and they will donate a part of the proceed to the club. We are hoping to expand from one team to around 5 teams this spring... READ MORE >
Cape High School musicians at the Maine music educators jazz all state honors festival.Kathryne Clay (front row left playing sax) in the Jazz band under the direction of Don Zentz from the Douglas Anderson school for the performing arts in Florida.Seniors Jack Sands and Zach Merrill as well as Sophomore Alex Ecker in the Honors band under the direction of Steve... READ MORE >
JJ Schultzel wins $300 Halftime Booster Shoot sponsored by Taylor, McCormack and Frame. JJ made a free throw, a 3-point shot and half-court shot to win the $300.Congratulations JJ! READ MORE >
Heather Altenburg, our new School Board Chair has written her first Newsletter. Please find the link below to read it in its entirety.https://5il.co/c205 READ MORE >
The Building Committee Meeting is scheduled from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the MS Cafetorium. Please click the link to find the Agenda.https://5il.co/c1rc READ MORE >
Thanks to all the many advisories who participated in this year's Door Decorating Contest ! According to the judges, Marie Cross, Susan Ray and Joan Moriarity, there were many creative and festive entries, but the big winner of the contest and a pizza party for their advisory is ....Mrs. Ferrell's Adviosry ! Congratulations ! READ MORE >
A special thanks go out to the Cape Elizabeth School Department bus drivers who did such an amazing job getting our students home during the snow event on Tuesday! Their dedication to safety and their concern for our students is awesome! Be sure to thank your bus driver when you see them! READ MORE >
Egypt Week! This week the third grade students in Julie Merriam’s and Kate Zeller’s third grade classes engaged in an exciting study of Egypt, learning about scale and using multiplication squares as they built pyramids, comparing weather conditions in Cape Elizabeth and Cairo, building boats to test strengths and weaknesses, studying fashion as it relates to... READ MORE >
In what has become an annual preholiday tradition, several staff members at CEHS hand out hot chocolate and candy to arriving students and their parents dropping them off! This morning's team include: Ben Raymond, Nate Carpenter, John Holdridge, Officer Galvin and Kim Huchel. READ MORE >
CEHS hosted a naturalization ceremony on December 6, 2019. Government teacher Ted Jordan arranged for the ceremony to be held at CEHS. Students watched as 45 people were sworn in as new citizens. Watch the full ceremony below READ MORE >
Speech & Debate spent a stormy Saturday (12/14) at Kennebunk High School where 22 schools were represented, including two from NH (Portsmouth HS and Exeter). Several of our students won individual medals in their events. Rayyaan's (far right) is clenched in his teeth. He competed in "original works" for the first time and placed third with his poetry, including a... READ MORE >
Speech and debate team competed on Saturday, December 7th. The debate team took second place overall. Awarded performances by Grace Erskine, 3rd place in novice Lincoln-Douglas; Clara Parker, 2nd in JV LD; Nora Lane, 4th in Novice LD; Hunter Grimes and Andrew Brenneman, 4th in Varsity Public Forum; Violet Grimsley, 2nd in her House of 17 students in Congress. On... READ MORE >
SAC collected nonperishable goods from November 18th through 26th for Judy's Food Pantry. Way to go Capers ! READ MORE >
At Bangor HS, Speech finished 2nd overall and Combined Debate 3rd.First place in both Original Oratory and Extemporaneous went to Lauren Cutter; Swetha Palanippan and Will Brenneman took first place in Varsity Public Forum (their topic: whether the European Union should join China's Belt and Road Initiative). Newcomers to the team include Nora Lane (Lincoln Douglas... READ MORE >
The CEHS Model UN delegation is back from running the Ivy gauntlet that is the Brown University Simulation of the United Nations. As I witnessed how they conducted themselves throughout the entire weekend, both inside committee and out - and as I found myself invariably comparing them to how other delegations who attended this conference comported themselves - I... READ MORE >