Covid-19 Policy Updates
The New School has revised it's Covid-19 Policy in accordance with the latest guidance from the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The full policy can be found here.
We are hiring!
The New School is currently looking for a full-time Humanities Teacher. We are also looing for Community Teachers in the areas of Art, American Sign Language, and Spanish. Details are available on our Employment Page.
COS Drive A Success
The students at The New School collected 149.7 pounds of non-food items for Community Outreach Services (COS). COS extends a helping hand to individuals and families in the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel by assisting with food, fuel or specific needs.
No School – December 22, 2021
Due to weather conditions, school is closed Wednesday, December 22, 2021. School will reopen after the holiday break.
Little Free Library at The New School
This Little Free Library was designed by a former TNS student as part of her senior project. Students recently installed the library on our school grounds. Please feel free to grab a book or leave a book.
Are You Ready? School starts September 1
The teachers and staff are excited to begin our school year on September 1. Class-specific supplies will be revealed during the first week of class, but here is the list of items you will need to bring on September 1: LaptopCamp chair/Folding chair for outdoor seatingWater bottle/travel mug (labeled with your name)LunchWriting utensils (we [...]
Christine Knowles hits the airwaves
Christine Knowles, our Executive Education Director, recently sat down to record a podcast with Kim Lloyd. Kim and Christine talked about using a narrative approach to the process of education, and Christine discusses how allowing students to be a part of the democratic process of their own education helps invest them more in the [...]
Now Enrolling for Fall 2021
We still have a few spots available for Fall 2021. The New School is the ideal setting for self-directed students who thrive in a small community. A successful student at TNS actively participates in their learning, uses their voice within the community, and is excited to pursue passions that are unique to them. Students [...]