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Chewonki Elementary and Middle School Announces New Name

By Anne Leslie on November 22, 2019

Wiscasset, Maine. Applause and cheers from students, parents, teachers, and Chewonki staff on Thursday marked the unveiling of a new name for the Elementary School at Chewonki, now officially Chewonki Elementary and Middle School. The school began in 2015 as a small venture powered by a big dream, one teacher, one teaching assistant, and nine…

Onion Foundation Supports Citizen Science at Chewonki with $15,000 Grant

By Anne Leslie on November 22, 2019

Wiscasset, Maine. The Onion Foundation has awarded Chewonki a $15,000 grant to support an initiative to integrate citizen science into place-based science education at Chewonki and in nearby public schools. “We are very grateful to the Onion Foundation for this great opportunity to link Chewonki educators, local teachers, and students in field-based research,” says Keith…

Chewonki Holiday Craft Fair

By Cullen McGough on November 9, 2019

Join us in Chapin Hall on December 10 for the 12th annual Chewonki Holiday Craft Fair! Dozens of local artists, crafters, and Chewonki students will fill the hall with a variety of unique handcrafted items made of wood, fiber, beeswax, paper, glass, and metal. We will also be offering hayrides in our horse-drawn wagon, hot…

Chewonki On the Road: Fall & Winter Travel Schedule

By Cullen McGough on October 18, 2019

Over the next few months, many Chewonki staff will be hitting the road to visit families, connect with alumni, and visit schools. Please let us know if you would like to connect when we’re in your hometown: Maine Coast Semester School Visits: California 12/2/19 Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences12/3/19 Chadwick School12/4/19 Cate School12/5/19 Harvard-Westlake…

Edible Classroom

By Anne Leslie on October 18, 2019

Elementary School at Chewonki grade 5 and 6 students enjoyed a delicious vegetable soup and homemade biscuits outdoors on Wednesday as part of their Edible Classroom curriculum. This fall, the students have worked and learned on Chewonki’s Salt Marsh Farm, where the soup ingredients grew, and learned about the history of the vegetables that went…

An Open Letter to the Chewonki Community

By Willard Morgan on October 14, 2019

This weekend the Portland Press Herald published an article featuring an open letter by former Chewonki staff sharing concerns about our facilitation of issues and conversations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. I want you to hear about this issue directly from me so I can share a few thoughts on the subject. While I feel…

Family Update

By Kat Cassidy on September 14, 2019

Grades 1/2/3 So many words come to mind when I reflect on our first two weeks of school. It has been wonderful to see nervousness and apprehension disappearing, and cooperation and confidence developing. One highlight has been exploring Chewonki Neck and getting to know the points near the salt marsh. At each “point” we have…

Elementary School at Chewonki Family Notes

By Kat Cassidy on September 9, 2019

Dear Families and Friends, We are off to a great start at school! I’ve enjoyed connecting with all of our students this week in various capacities and finding out more about their experiences in these first few days. Many times this week I popped in to say hello to the 1/2/3 class or…

A Walk to Spartina Point

By Cullen McGough on September 6, 2019

Enjoying the wonderful weather, the 1/2/3 grade students took a walk to Spartina Point this morning with Lorna Fake and Drew Pearlmutter to make sensory observations about found objects and share a reading of “The Circus Ship” by Chris Van Dusen.

Ruled by Milk & Tomatoes

By Cullen McGough on August 23, 2019

“Right now, my life is ruled by milk and tomatoes,” says Chewonki Kitchen Manager Bill Edgerton, wearing an expression that’s half-fatigue and half-bliss. It is the golden season at the farm and the kitchen are awash in fresh produce. The arrival of a new calf has assured plenty of milk for everyone and the tomato…