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Bowls of Hope: March 14th

Join us for the 3nd Annual Bowls of Hope, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank: a fundraising event on Saturday, March 14, 4:30-7 PM, at The New School, 38 York St, Kennebunk. Bowls of Hope is a warm, cozy night of wonderful soups and bread from local restaurants. Sample the soups, then fill a handmade bowl with your favorite soup and grab some bread for dipping. Bowls have been handmade by The New School's students and are yours to keep after the event. Proceeds from this event will be directed two ways: to The New School in support of its [...]

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Spring Enrollment is Open

Looking for an independent high school with a strong community? The New School might be right for you! The New School is a progressive, independent high school providing a unique, student-driven, democratic learning experience for youth from Southern Maine and New Hampshire. Our campus is within walking distance of downtown Kennebunk and is a short drive from the coast, which often serves as a classroom. The New School works with our students by: Offering rich, integrated learning experiences within and outside the classroom that ignite students’ talents and passions Giving students a strong voice in the design of the curriculum and the [...]

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Learning Happens On and Off Campus

Students have been out in the world this fall, engaging with local history, ecology, and the environment around them. Recent field trips included visits to Ocean View Cemetery in Wells, the Nathaniel Lord Mansion, and Old York Historical Society — part of our Local Haunts course exploring how stories, place, and people shape our shared past. Outdoor education has also taken center stage, with classes spending time in the woods and on local trails to practice shelter-building, environmental observation, and nature journaling. These experiences connect academic learning with creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving — all core parts of The New [...]

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Senior Project Spotlight: Sela

For my senior project I’m filming my FIRST documentary called The Epitome of Unique and Sustainable Lifestyles. I’m a beginner to film and interviewing people, but so far, it’s been some of the best experiences of my life. The concept and message of my documentary is to discover what the true healthy ways of living are for our body, mind, and spirituality, how the Earth and us can live in harmony again, and meeting people who chose a different path to find something more so we can come together and show the world our story, and make an impact [...]

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Wood-Fired Pizza Open House: October 25

Wood-Fired Pizza Open House  You are invited to join us on Saturday, October 25th, at The New School in Kennebunk for a day of community and connection. Following a TNS Community Clean-Up Day, we are opening the campus to you! At 1 pm, our families will be finishing up and we'll have the outdoor pizza oven serving freshly-cooked homemade pizza for them and you! Come out, meet our amazing students and staff, and experience hands-on learning at its best. We'll be on-hand to answer questions, lead you tours of our campus, and show you why we love The New [...]

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Join Us for Flex Fridays

Every Friday afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 The New School will have opportunities for art and outdoor physical experiences, plus some special events and classes. All the experiences will be led by local people who believe in The New School and have expertise to share. Students — including homeschoolers that haven’t joined the school community — will be able to earn high school credit and achievement narratives will be provided for most of these. Our offerings for this and next month: Starting September 12, a four-week course on journal making. Beginning September 19, a five-week hands-on physics course. Also starting on September 19th, a [...]

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Kennebunk Art Walk: August 8

The New School at Kennebunk's Art Walk The New School is happy to be participating in the next Kennebunk Art Walk on Friday, August 8 from 5-7 pm. We'll be at the Waterhouse Center showcasing TNS student artwork. If you are a TNS student or alum and have art that you would like to sell (or display), please contact Jacqueline Tourville, New New School Committee member (and former TNS parent!), who is organizing this effort. She can pick up art if you're local, or you can drop it off at TNS and she will pick it up there. We are also [...]

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Introducing our Head of School, Will Tuttle

The New School in Kennebunk Announces Appointment of Will Tuttle as Head of School The New School is proud to announce the appointment of Will Tuttle as its next Head of School, effective July 1, 2025. A seasoned educator and leader in progressive education, Tuttle brings nearly two decades of experience in independent schools, where he has been widely recognized for his commitment to student-centered learning, ethical leadership, and innovative academic programming. Tuttle joins The New School at a time of momentum and renewed vision. With his leadership, the school will continue to deepen its mission of fostering intellectual [...]

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LEAP Night: June 10th

LEAP Night is Soon! Our end-of-school-year LEAP (Learning Exhibitions and Performances) Night will be held on June 10th, with doors opening at 5:15. Conversations with students will begin at 5:30. LEAP Night is a public celebration of student learning. Students create displays representing their work from all classes and other learning experiences they have participated in this semester. Our evening begins with each student first showing their work to a small group of community members (between one and three) in a presentation and discussion format, then we open the school up at 6:30, allowing all members of the community [...]

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