Tom Kohan is the faculty advisor for the Senior to Senior Program.During Thursdays in March, the hallways and classrooms of CEHS will be populated by students who already have their diplomas. The truth is, they received diplomas several decades ago. Cape Elizabeth High School’s Senior-to-Senior Program, with the help of Cape Community Services, is hosting our... READ MORE >
The Cape Beacon is a podcast produced by CEHS Junior Eva Morris in association with the HUB at CEHS. Eva's most recent edition "Pandemic Party" is a warm and lighthearted look at living in the times of COVID-19 and as Eva states in the intro, "My first one recorded by myself due to social distancing. It was recorded in the bathroom of my basement. Hope you enjoy."... READ MORE >
Cape Elizabeth High School teacher and coach Ben Raymond extended a warm "good morning" to CEHS students in this movie he created with the able assistance of his production crew, Finn and Gebby Raymond, CEHS alums home doing their own college education remotely. Thank you to both the screen star and backstage talent who made it all possible! READ MORE >
CEHS graduate Dr. Beth Roy is a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She is on the front lines of the medical battle against coronavirus in Boston. We are proud of you, Beth! READ MORE >
Good morning everyone. My name is Lisa Boucher Hartman and I am the director of the musical at CEMS. As many of you know, we were supposed to perform Mary Poppins Jr this coming weekend. It has been very heartbreaking to see our hard work fly away like Mary Poppins, especially for the 8th graders, but we have banded together to put this video together. I am so... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
During this time, we are asking that if you want to make a donation to the Backpack Program, the service that delivers food to families in need, please send the check to the address below:Backpack Program320 Ocean House RoadCape Elizabeth, ME 04107We thank you in advance for your generosity. READ MORE >
With the onset of COVID-19 and the resulting halt on travel and face to face gathering, some Seniors may be feeling a bit confused as they make their final decisions about next steps. With this in mind The HUB at CEHS has created a mechanism to connect CEHS Seniors with CEHS Alumni currently attending colleges, universities and trade schools being considered by... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the latest letter from our CEMS School Nurse, Jill Young. READ MORE >
Please click on the corresponding names to read Budget Update #5 and Budget Update #6. The latest Video on the Budget Meeting that was held via ZOOM can be seen here. READ MORE >
Watch Maine students from Gorham show how social distancing can be creative! READ MORE >
When you can't go out and celebrate a birthday during a quarantine, you have a birthday parade! Thanks to PCES Assistant Principal, Sarah Forrey-Pettit for sharing this news segment! READ MORE >
Click here to read some important information about devices from Apple. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest update from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
The Budget Workshop Meeting that was scheduled for March 24, 2020 at 6:30pm is still being held, but will now be accessed through ZOOM video conferencing. It is still open to the public. Password and information regarding joining the tele-conference is forthcoming. You can review the Agenda prior to the meeting by clicking here. READ MORE >
Take a moment to view this video on how germs spread. This can be very resourceful in helping prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within our community. READ MORE >
Click here to read recommendations and resources from the CDC website. As always, be safe and be well. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom. READ MORE >
As our school district moves to online learning to continue to support our students' education, having home internet is more and more important.Spectrum has a program, open to families who meet the criteria, which can provide free home internet service.The program is called Spectrum Internet Assist and is available for households where at least one member is a... READ MORE >
The South Portland/Cape Elizabeth Community Chamber of Commerce, through its Community Giving Fund, seeks to contribute to initiatives and projects that will enrich our community and create a vibrant local economy. On Thursday March 12, 2020 the full board approved several grant requests that impact CEHS and other local students. New Awards Are:CEHS Mock Trial... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from our Nutrition Director, Peter Esposito. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the latest letter from Superintendent Wolfrom regarding the COVID-19 update. READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom pertaining important information. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Please read the following from the Maine Principals Association Yesterday, Governor Mills had a press conference stating that they are encouraging “Social Distancing.” Because of this, the MPA Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted today, March 13, 2020 to delay the start of the... READ MORE >
Please click here to read Superintendent Wolfrom's lasted update on the Coronavirus situation. READ MORE >
At the bottom of the page, another way to stay connected is the CETV link. All of the videos of meetings will live here. Click on the link and you are able to search the subject, whether you're looking for Budget, Building Committee or Regular School Board! READ MORE >
On Tuesday March 10, 2020 at the Regular Business Meeting, the school nurses, Karen Jenkins, Erin Taylor and Jill Young gave a presentation on the safety guidelines and precautions for the coronavirus. You can access the video of their remarks here. READ MORE >
The Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts a monthly breakfast meeting for local professionals who gather at the Holiday Inn by the Bay for networking, conversations, and a keynote or panel on a current topic of importance. On Wednesday March 11th the topic was "The Future Workforce- Developing Student-Business Partnerships and the panel included members of... READ MORE >
Please click the link to read Superintendent Wolfrom's latest update on the Coronavirus. READ MORE >
To view the presentation from the March 9, 2020 Electives Open House, click on these links:2020 Arts & Tech Elective Open House 2020 Social Studies Elective Open House READ MORE >
To view the presentation from the March 9, 2020 Elective Open House, click on the links below:2020 Arts & Tech Elective Open House2020 Social Studies Elective Open House READ MORE >
The 2020 Eastern High School Alpine Championships were held March 7-9 at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire, the Maine team performed extremely well. The Maine boys Alpine team finished 3rd, tying the team's best result at EHSC. The girls team finished 9th. Killian Lathrop of Cape Elizabeth finished on the podium with 3rd place in the combined results (total of... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the Budget Update. READ MORE >
Please click here to read the update from Superintendent Wolfrom about the current situation in Maine regarding COVID-19. READ MORE >
We’re pleased to announce the formal launch of the Cape Elizabeth School Department’s new website! Please click here for an overview of the website’s features and location of specific information. To access the website from your mobile device, click here to download the app from the App Store or here to download the app from Google Play. READ MORE >
Seniors Jack Bassett and Genevieve Depke received Citizenship awards at the Western Maine Conference banquet on Thursday evening, March 4 at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland. Principals and athletic administrators at each Western Maine Conference school are asked to nominate two recipients who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding citizenship... READ MORE >
It can sometimes be hard to imagine the future from inside a classroom and that’s why we’re making a concerted effort to produce new events and experiences that help students to make connections between classroom learning and the “Real World.” On Friday February 14, 2020, our 10th grade students traded a day of classroom learning for a day of on-site learning at... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read the letter from Superintendent Wolfrom on the Pandemic Plan. You will find a link on the CESD website that will bring you to the Update Page immediately.Thank you. READ MORE >
The School Board Agenda for the upcoming meeting scheduled for March 10, 2020 can be found here. READ MORE >
Academic Decathlon Team members (left to right): Eric Barber, Zoe Evans, Marco Hansel, Swetha Palaniappan, Joey Labrie & Macgregor FrancisOn Saturday, February 29, 2020, the CEHS Academic Decathlon Team participated in the 2020 Maine Academic Decathlon held at Scarborough High School. The students had previously taken online tests on Social Studies, Science,... READ MORE >
Announcement for RFQ process for School Revolving Renovation Fund Projects: Deadline for all submissions: Friday, February 28, 2020 by 10:00 a.m. On Friday, February 28, 2020, two submissions were received in sealed envelopes. The submissions are proposals from licensed architects and professional engineers. They will be publicly opened on Wednesday,... READ MORE >
As part of our celebration of Black History Month, CEHS is thrilled to host John Graves Productions (JGP): a prominent Philadelphia entertainment company that uses the ARTS to introduce culturally diverse themes to its audiences. This weekend only - see their original production "Black Kid Joy" at CEHS auditorium. The production combines song, dance, music, and... READ MORE >
In an effort to promote volunteerism and connections to the larger community, CEHS 9th grade students and advisors participated in the 1st annual 9th Grade Service Day at locations across the Greater Portland area on Valentines Day, February 14, 2020. In a masterpiece of transportation planned and executed by Pat Fowler and the CESD bus drivers, over 100 students... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the Superintendent's update on the Budget. READ MORE >
Two teams from CEHS competed in the 14th annual Junior Achievement of Maine Titan Challengebusiness competition on Wednesday February 26th. Cape1 and Cape2 joined 18 other 3 person teams at Tyler Technologies in Yarmouth to compete against a total of 130 teams working at remote locations across the state. Each team was paired with a company mentor who provided... READ MORE >
Ramsey, Caitlin1:50 PM (1 hour ago) Congratulations to the following band students for being accepted to the District I Honors Jazz Festival: Middle School Hadley Johnson, trumpet Sebastian Hesser, trombone Tess Straw, bass High School Kathryne Clay, tenor sax Jack Sands, trombone Zach Merrill, trombone Luke O’Kelly, bass In early April, these... READ MORE >
On February 11, members of the Cape Jazz Program traveled to York High School to participate in the District 1 Jazz Festival. This assessment festival provides critical feedback for our students as we enter a month of busy jazz activities which culminate with our Cabaret on the 27th of March. Each group received a qualifying score to attend the State Jazz Festival... READ MORE >
Last week was the Class B State Championships for Alpine at Black Mountain in Rumford. Our team skied extremely well and took podium spots for both days in individual races. These results allowed the top 15 skiers to move on the Shootouts that were held this Sunday also at Black Mountain, 4 of our athletes made those qualifications. Race results for the Shootouts... READ MORE >
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 >