Welcome to the Lisbon High School website. We are hoping to use this website to provide easier and better access to our programs and the multitude of services available to students and parents. Please feel free to contact us at anytime to address your concerns and questions. The office is staffed by Ms. Patti Mucenski (serving the L-Z section of the alphabet), Mrs. Barbara Grinder (Secretary) and Mr. Ed Nunery (serving the A-K section of the alphabet). You may contact us at (207) 353-3030 or e-mail us at:
Ms. Patti Mucenski - pmucenski@union30.org
Mrs. Barbara Grinder - bgrinder@union30.org
Mr. Ed Nunery - enunery@union30.org
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AmeriCorps is a great opportunity that can provide worldly experiences to your students but the financial motivation to keep them on the right track to post-secondary education. AmeriCorps is a national civilian service program that engages more than 70,000 Americans each year in team-based service work. AmeriCorps volunteers, called Members, focus on meeting critical human, educational, public safety, health, and environmental needs. They must be at least 17 years old and out of school.Full-time Members receive a living allowance and health coverage. Those who serve full-time and part-time receiving training and real world experience that helps focus their aspirations for the future Members who complete a full year of AmeriCorps service receive an education award of $4,725 that can be used for college or trade school tuition or student loans. Education awards are pro-rated for part-time service. For more information and an application go to our website www.americorps.gov .
Lyndon State College is sponsoring online chats open to interested students and parents who wish to learn more about Lyndon State College. Talk with faculty, financial aid officers, attend online Open Houses and video tours. For more information visit Lyndon State College website at lyndonstate.edu.
The Maine Conservation Corps is looking for people to join our Field Team Program. These teams work throughout the state building trails, and are comprised of young men and women from all areas of Maine. The work is challenging, and the rewards are many. The people who serve carry enduring memories of good times and good friends for years to come. MCC is now offering a term service matched to the summer vacation of high school seniors. Some teams spend their season working in the wilderness setting of the Appalachian Trail where they backpack through remote areas of Maine’s mountains. Other teams work in state and municipal parks. Clearing new trails, building rustic timber bridges, constructing side-hill trails and building timber staircases. Still other teams work on community projects. These teams build gravel wheelchair paths, and engage local volunteers to help improve their communities. To register or get additional information e-mail corps.conservation@maine.gov or call (207) 624-6085. You can also see your Guidance Office for details.
Aspirations Incentive Program
The University of Maine System and the State of Maine designed the High School Aspirations Incentive Program to raise the educational aspirations of Maine students by offering them the opportunity to register for college courses at reduced tuition rates. To qualify for the program, students: be a high school junior or senior; be a Maine resident; have at least a “B” grade point average; have permission from their high school or Adult Ed program; if under 18, have the consent of their parents or guardians and meet course prerequisites.
The University will waive half the tuition for up to six credits per semester, while the Department of Education will waive half the tuition for no more than three credits per semester.
Lisbon High School students have access to three University of Maine programs: the University of Maine at Augusta High School Aspirations Program; the University of Southern Maine/Lewiston-Auburn Early Study Program; Central Maine Community College On Course for College Program; the University of Maine Academ-ME Program. For applications and information regarding these educational opportunities, see the Guidance Office.
Scholastic/Hewett Packard Power of Poetry Contest
The Power of Poetry Contest is a great way to finish out the school year and have students enjoy the summer with new laptops! Entering is easy. Here’s what students need to do:
1. Log on to www.scholastic.com/haiku .
2. Pick a theme - nature, technology, sports/hobbies, dreams for the future and write a haiku about it.
3. Complete the entry form and submit the haiku online by June 30, 2009.
Students have a CHANCE TO WIN a brand-new HP Pavillion laptop computer!
For more information and details see the Guidance Office.
College for ME Androscoggin - Aspirations Lab summer hours
YOU’VE GOT QUESTIONS?
Want to start or return to COLLEGE?
Need computers with high speed internet access?
Not sure about what career is right for you?
WE’VE GOT ANSWERS!
Teens
The Aspirations Lab coordinator works directly with your school counselor to keep them in the loop and you moving forward. Create your college list, work on your essay, begin filling out your Common Application. Get a head start on senior year!
Adults
The Aspirations Lab coordinator works with you to determine your interests, match them to careers, and determine which college will best fit your needs. Fill out applications, work on financial aid and get started on this new stage of life
Come to the Aspirations Lab at LearningWorks at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College
Tuesdays: 5-7 PM Thursdays : 3-5 PM
or by appointment 753-6625
August 10th to August 28th
SO, C’MON DOWN!
DIRECTIONS: Located at USM’s Lewiston-Auburn College’s LearningWorks at 51 Westminster Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 (PH 753-6625) From Lisbon Street, take a left onto Westminster Street at the light by the Chickadee Restaurant and the WCBB Studio. USM LAC is on the left about 2 blocks up Westminster Street. Take a right into the parking lot but drive all the way around to the back of the building. Enter through the right hand set of doors, go right into the building enter the ASPIRATIONS LAB doors on the right.