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Connection Parenting Presentation — April 26

Connection Parenting Presentation — April 26

Connection Parenting: How to Parent Through Connection Instead of Coercion, and Love Instead of Fear In this interview style presentation, author Pam Leo will share her knowledge and experience in connection parenting which is based on the premise that meeting children's biological need for emotional connection creates the healthy, strong parent-child bond children need to thrive and that bond is also the key to effective parenting. Come learn some new tools and approaches for parenting! The interview will be followed by a question and answer session. This free The New School Presents... event will be held on Sunday April 26, [...]

Green Screens: Healthy Screens, Healthy Brains — April 12

Green Screens: Healthy Screens, Healthy Brains — April 12

Green Screens: The Healthy Screens, Healthy Brains Workshop In this workshop, neuroscience educator Juliana Costa will share information on the impact of digital media, health risks from screen exposure, and ideas for empowering families and teens to be in control of their screen use and health. A question and answer session will follow the workshop. This free The New School Presents... event will be held on Sunday April 12, 2026, at 2pm at The New School's campus, located at 38 York Street, Kennebunk. RSVP at Eventbrite now! About the Presenter Juliana Costa is a neuroscience educator whose work [...]

Bowls of Hope: March 14th

Bowls of Hope: March 14th

Join us for the 3nd Annual Bowls of Hope: 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 academic programs and to Community [...]

Introducing our Head of School, Will Tuttle

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 [...]

Join Us For Online Information Sessions

Join Us For Online Information Sessions

Join us for an online session Every other Thursday throughout the school year, we will be holding Virtual Information Sessions, with our last one on March 19th, starting at 7:00 pm (Eastern time zone). If you have questions about The New School, want to find out if our high school is right for you, or just want a quick glimpse at what makes our school special, please join us! Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/qkn-etbb-wvz Or dial: ‪(US) +1 530-777-5718‬ PIN: ‪940 257 780‬#

The New School Presents: Common Ground

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 [...]

Bowls of Hope: November 2

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Creativity One Ten 100 at TNS

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 [...]