Eighth Grader Students Explore Our Community

 Thanks to Rod Corey for filling us in on our eighth grade students' recent trips/community service activities:

Thank you to our PTO for funding the tie dye t-shirts in the photo! The eighth grade class will make great use of them on our trips and team activities this year!

On Friday, September 22, the eighth grade participated in the worldwide event, Coastal Cleanup.  Walking through the fort, beach, and parking lots at Popham Beach, we collected 1,841 cigarette butts, many sandals, several abandoned lobster traps, rubber bands, bottles, cans, and hundreds of miscellaneous pieces of plastic.  The park ranger and several beach goers were very appreciative of our students' work. Data from the cleanup will be sent to the Coastal Cleanup organization which will be added to a world wide data base.

In September, students also spent some time learning about the history of Yarmouth through a visit to the Yarmouth Historical Society for a slide show and a walking tour of Main Street.