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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - October 13, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students learned about the writing process from published author, Cynthia Lord! Thanks to our Greely PTO for funding this 4th Grade enrichment experience!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Stop the Bleed Tourniquet Training at GHS]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at Greely High School had the opportunity to participate in Stop the Bleed® tourniquet training during health class. 🩹

This hands-on training helps students build important skills and confidence to respond in an emergency when every second counts. Great work, GHS students! 💙]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - October 5, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Lailer’s 7th grade Spanish classes have been studying the migration of Monarch butterflies across North America. They captured the final stage of their life cycle in class and released it!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - September 28, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s an exciting week for our 5th-grade artists, who have been hard at work on a fantastic project titled "Portrait of a Chicken." Artwork by Mrs. Provencher's class will be on display in the Exhibition Hall at the Cumberland Fair!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - September 21, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Last week, Greely High School and Mabel I. Wilson School hosted their second annual “Meeting in the Middle” event, bringing together members of the senior class and kindergarten students for a special opportunity to connect, share, and build community. This year’s event was especially meaningful for one of our staff members. GHS Occupational Therapist Heather Williams had the unique opportunity to connect her senior student with her own son, who is a kindergartener this year. A special connection between two generations of learners and a wonderful reminder of what One Campus, One Community is all about!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - September 14, 2026]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - September 8, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Freshman orientation on the first day of school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - August 31, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome Back!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - August 26, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcoming staff back for the 2026-27 School Year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to complete our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring our last honoree.

Don Volent, an Ed Tech III - Special Education at Greely High School, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 15 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Volent for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Pat Thibodeau, a School Administrative Assistant - Student Services at Greely Middle School 4-5, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 25 years. Our immense gratitude to Mrs. Thibodeau for her dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - August 13, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One Campus construction has made lots of progress this summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:21:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Arlene Sagan, an Ed Tech III - RTI Science at Greely High School, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 5 years. Our immense gratitude to Mrs. Sagan for her dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - August 4, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School Start Dates

First Day of School for Grades 1-9: August 31
First Day of School for Grades 10-12: September 1
First Day of School for Kindergarten: September 2
First Day of School for PreK: September 3]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Scott Poulin, the Director of Finance, Human Resources & Operations for the District, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 29 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Poulin for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Years of Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Years of Service Spotlight Series continues! This month, we are proud to recognize another outstanding MSAD #51 employee whose dedication and commitment have made a difference in the lives of students and colleagues alike.

Please join us in congratulating Catherine Lane, a French Teacher at GMS 6-8 for reaching 30 years of service here at MSAD #51!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[One Year Progress]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One year of progress, side by side! This video highlights the transformation of the Carolyn F. Small School and Mabel I. Wilson School projects, comparing conditions in July 2025 to today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:25:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Fred Pratt, an Ed Tech III for Special Education at Greely High School, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 5 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Pratt for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Come work for MSAD #51]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the team at one of Maine’s top-ranked schools!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Barry Mothes, an English teacher at Greely High School, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 28 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Mothes for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Mary Hartman, a Grade 7 Math teacher at Greely Middle School 6-8, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 21 years. Our immense gratitude to Mrs. Hartman for her dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - July 13, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Bobbi Goodwin, a School Counselor at Greely Middle School 6-8, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 27 years. Our immense gratitude to Mrs. Goodwin for her dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today, we are excited to continue our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring another one of our honorees.

Peter Gillingham, a Grade 8 Social Studies teacher at Greely Middle School 6-8, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 12 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Gillingham for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Years of Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At MSAD #51, our success is built on the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our incredible staff. Each month this summer, we will be recognizing employees who have reached significant service milestones and celebrating the many contributions they have made to our students, schools, and community.

Our Years of Service Spotlight Series is an opportunity to thank these individuals for their hard work and acknowledge the lasting impact they have had across the district.

Today, we are proud to begin this series by featuring our first honoree. 

Please join us in congratulating Phyllis Jones, Grade 1 Teacher at MIW for reaching 30 years of service here at MSAD #51!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MSAD #51 District Newsletter - June 23, 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Greely Girls Lacrosse on winning the State Championship!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Retiree Spotlight]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout the summer, we will be honoring the incredible retirees of MSAD #51. Each week, we'll spotlight a staff member whose dedication, passion, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community.

Join us as we celebrate their careers, recognize their contributions, and thank them for the many years they have devoted to making MSAD #51 a special place to learn and grow. Congratulations to all of our retirees—we are grateful for your service and wish you the very best in retirement!

Today, we are proud to begin our Retiree Spotlight Series by featuring our first honoree. 

Brian Blum, a Science teacher at Greely High School, is retiring from MSAD #51 after 26 years. Our immense gratitude to Mr. Blum for his dedicated service & best wishes for a well-earned retirement!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Voice of Inclusion]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Greely Middle School 4-5 students recently completed a special inclusion video project in partnership with The Cromwell Center, showcasing the power of kindness, acceptance, and belonging.
Over the course of more than three weeks, a dedicated group of students volunteered their lunch and recess times to rehearse, collaborate, and bring an important message of inclusion to life. Through their hard work, they not only created a meaningful video but also built new friendships, strengthened teamwork skills, and demonstrated outstanding leadership within our school community.
A special thank you goes to Jane Kilbride-Dupuis, MS-SLP and Civil Rights Team Advisor, for leading the project, and to Functional Life Skills teacher Siobhan Bogle, whose creativity and technical expertise brought the students’ vision to the screen.
The completed video premiered for participating students before being shared with families and the entire Greely Middle School 4-5 student body. The project will also be featured at The Cromwell Center’s 2026 Celebrating Inclusion Dinner & Auction on June 18, helping to further promote understanding and appreciation of inclusive communities.
We are incredibly proud of these students for using their voices to make a positive impact and for helping create a more welcoming and inclusive school for all.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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