Medomak Valley High School
Medomak Valley High School | |
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Location | |
Waldoboro, Maine United States | |
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Type | Public secondary |
Established | 1969 |
School district | MSAD 40 |
Principal | Andrew Cavanaugh |
Faculty | 43 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | about 550 |
Campus | Rural |
Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
Mascot | Panther |
Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
Website |
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Medomak Valley High School is a public high school established in 1967 in Waldoboro, Maine (Lincoln County), which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the MSAD 40 district.[1] Medomak Valley High School was recognized by the US News and World Reports as an honorable mention "Best High School in Maine" in 2015.
Academics
Medomak Valley offers a variety of core courses and electives. The school offers AP Level Courses in English Literature, English Language, Human Geography, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, Micro-Economics, Macro-Economics, Calculus, Biology, Physics, and Studio Art. The school also offers a dual enrollment program with Thomas College in which students can earn college credit in a variety of courses including Composition I & II, Literature, Literature & Society, Calculus, Quantitative Analysis, U.S. History, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology.[2] Medomak Valley also offers Horticulture courses that support the internationally recognized Medomak Valley Heirloom Seed Project.[3] The project was listed as a "117 Projects to Watch in 2017" project by foodtank.com. [4]
Sports
Medomak Valley sponsors varsity teams for golf, football, boys and girls soccer, and boys and girls cross-country in the fall. In the winter they offer wrestling, competitive cheerleading, and boys and girls basketball. In the spring they offer baseball, softball, track and field, and boys and girls tennis. The school has won recent regional titles in boys' basketball, cheerleading, and softball.
Extracurriculars
In addition to sports, Medomak Valley offers many club opportunities to students. The school sponsors a National Honors Society, Math Team, Debate Team, Chess Team, Outdoor Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Ski Club, Environmental Arts and Sciences Club, and Diversity Club.
Notable alumni
- Aaron Robinson (composer) - Notable Composer
- Dana Dow - Politician
Notes
Coordinates: 44°07′28″N 69°18′34″W / 44.1244°N 69.3094°W