Community Engagement

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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Now Hiring: Faculty

The New School is looking to hire a full-time teacher to bolster our high school faculty. Core teachers collaborate to provide learning opportunities for all students at TNS. In addition to teaching, their work includes maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment, developing and maintaining community connections, and providing leadership for the school. Preference will be given to applicants that are dual certified in the State of Maine. Job positions are available on our employment page.

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The New School Presents: Common Ground

The New School Presents the multiple award winning film Common Ground to be shown on Friday, October 25th at 7pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church on 114 Main Street, Kennebunk. Common Ground is the sweeping and uplifting story of the pioneers of the “Regenerative Movement” who are forgoing the toxic seeds and sprays pushed by Big Ag in order to produce tremendous quantities of nutritionally dense food while bringing our entire ecosystem back to life.  The film is sponsored by the Kennebunk Farmers Market and The New School and is free to the public. This film is the sequel [...]

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Bowls of Hope: November 2

Join us for the 2nd Annual Bowls of Hope, sponsored by Bangor Savings Bank: a fundraising event on Saturday, November 2, 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, with time and materials graciously donated by The Cellar Co., and are yours to keep after the event. Proceeds from this event will be directed [...]

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The New School’s 23-24 Annual Report is Available

Our Annual Report went out in the mail last week and, if you haven't seen it yet, you're in for a treat. Inside you'll find a recap of the school year: classes, travel, community activism and engagement, financial highlights, and more! Did you know that Outta the Box provided nearly a third of TNS' revenue to support our school's mission? Between them, donations, and grants, make up almost half of the school's income. Additional fundraising events, like the two dinners hosted last school year, brings that up to half, balanced by tuition income. If you haven't seen your copy [...]

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Creativity One Ten 100 at TNS

Fritz Grobe recently conducted a workshop for students and teachers here at The New School. The event, designed to inspire creativity and highlight the importance of perseverance, was a resounding success, engaging our learners in improvisation exercises and a unique activity involving creative uses for tissues. Fritz, a co-founder of EepyBird, is renowned for his viral online videos featuring the explosive combination of Coke and Mentos that have been seen by over 150 million people, won four Webby Awards, and been nominated for two Emmys. They're one of the staff's favorite moments from the David Letterman show! He [...]

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Around the World in 5 Courses

Back by popular demand, it's the TNS Trivia Night Dinner! Travel around the world in five courses inspired from Southeastern Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean, and the Americas. Proceeds from your world feasting ticket go to funding our students' educational travels! Chef Evie. On Saturday, March 9, at 6 PM, you'll be entertained with an evening of trivia and food prepared and served by our students. Tickets are $45 ($9 per course). If you can't attend but want to purchase a community ticket so others can attend, those options are available! Your menu for the [...]

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The New School Presents: Octopus Odyssey

Thursday, February 15th, The New School Presents brings you a conversation with Dr. Beth Orcutt of Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences and the artist Michel Droge (visiting Assistant Professor at Bates College), focusing on art, ocean conservation, and discovery. The event begins at 5pm at Sacred Profane Brewing in Biddeford with an open gallery. Presentations commence at 6pm. Here's what Bigelow Laboratory has to say about the event: If you’ve heard the buzz about the four new species of octopus discovered during the #OctoOdyssey expeditions last year, this is your chance to hear directly from Michel, who joined for the [...]

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Build a Robot!

We're looking for students to join our FIRST Robotics Competition team. If you are in grades 9-12 (and/or homeschooling) and are in the ages of 14-18, you are invited to join us! In the sport, teams of students build and program industrial-sized robots to play a difficult field game against other teams. It's as close to real-world engineering as a student can get! We'll be building a robot in January and February, getting it ready for our competitions in March. There is no fee for participants. Practices will be at the Maine Mall on [...]

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A Busy End of the Semester!

Learning does look different here. Over the past few weeks, our students have been conducting learning in and out of the classroom. Some recent highlights: Our Archeology class visited the Real Pirates Museum in Salem, MA, to learn about underwater archeology. Highlights of the trip included examining the world's only fully authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered. On the most recent Giving Back Day, students visted the Center for Wildlife and the Biddeford Food Pantry to volunteer with community organizations. Last week, our students visted Chef Figgy [...]

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