Gray - New Gloucester High School

 Greetings Patriots

We hope you’re enjoying your summer and looking forward to the start of a new school year! Fall sports preseason begins on Monday, August 17. Our high school open house will take place on Wednesday, August 26, from 4–5 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to tour the building and meet their teachers.

The first day of school for 9th grade students will be Monday, August 31. All students will return on Tuesday, September 1. PATHS will also begin on Tuesday, September 1, while WVRC will begin on Wednesday, September 2.We’re excited to welcome everyone back for a great year ahead!

New MSAD 15 Cell Phone Policy: In accordance with Maine state law and the updated MSAD 15 policy, cell phones and personal electronic devices, including smartwatches and earbuds, must be out of sight and put away throughout the entire student school day, from 7:30am to 1:50pm. This includes passing time between classes and lunch.

The MSAD 15 policy, JICJ Student Use of Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices, establishes these expectations to help minimize distractions and support a focused learning environment. Families who need to reach a student during the school day should contact the school office. Thank you for partnering with us as we work to create a focused and connected learning environment for all students!

Schedules & iPad Distribution: Once all required forms in PowerSchool are complete, students may pick up their iPads on Wednesday, August 19, or Thursday, August 20. Students who are not able to make those times can pick up their iPad on the first day of school.

•   August 19 – 9am – 12pm
•   August 20 – 12pm – 2pm

Expectations: As we prepare to start a new year, we want to remind families that our school will continue to focus on the MSAD 15 behavioral expectations: Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. We have clear guidelines for each area and encourage families to discuss them at home before the first day of school. Your support will help set a positive tone!

• Safe: To keep everyone safe, we will continue using one main entrance and one exit during the school day. Students may not prop doors open or use doors to let others into the building. Loitering in bathrooms is also not allowed.
• Respectful: We will continue to emphasize respectful and appropriate language in all areas of the school, including classrooms, hallways, buses, and the cafeteria.
• Responsible: Two key responsibilities for high school students are regular class attendance and active classroom participation. Students are also expected to follow the new personal electronic device policy.

Enjoy the rest of your summer break. We look forward to seeing you all soon!                       

Updated August 14th, 2026