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Wells-Ogunquit CSD

EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY - Dismissal at 12:50 pm

EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY - Dismissal at 1:45 pm

EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY - Dismissal at 12:40 pm

Drama Teaser at Wells Elementary School

District Calendar WOCSD

WOCSD Budget Hearing & School Committee Meeting

WJHS Drama James and the Giant Peach at Wells High School

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Massabesic Playday

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away vs Massabesic Playday

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
At Messolonskee Play Day 
Bus 6:30 am

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away at Messolonskee Play Day

WJHS Drama James and the Giant Peach Wells High School

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. South Portland

WHS Varsity Softball - Home  vs South Portland

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Marshwood 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Scrimmage - Away vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Biddeford

WHS Varsity Softball - Scrimmage - Home  vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) -  Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs Massabesic

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away at Massabesic

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs Massabesic

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away at Massabesic

Parent/Principal MTG WJHS Library

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Thornton Academy

WHS Varsity Baseball - Scrimmage - Home  vs Thornton Academy

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Scarborough 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away vs Scarborough

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs Yarmouth 
Bus 4:15 pm

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage- Away vs Yarmouth

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Scarborough 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Away vs Scarborough

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Marshwood 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:45

WHS Varsity Softball - Away vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Deering

WHS Varsity Baseball - Scrimmage - Home vs Deering

2025 WHS Athletic Hall of Fame

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Noble

WHS Varsity Softball - Home  vs Noble

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Marshwood

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Home vs Marshwood

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Biddeford 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:30

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Scrimmage - Away vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Marshwood

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Scrimmage - Home vs Marshwood

Literary Achievement at Wells High School

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Freeport

WHS Varsity Softball - Home vs Freeport

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Freeport

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Home vs Freeport

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. York

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. York

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Home vs York

Parent Contact Day (comp) - NO SCHOOL

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS JV Baseball -  Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS JV Softball - Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs. Greely

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Greely

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity - Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs. Greely

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Home vs Greely

April Vacation - NO SCHOOL

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Morse

WHS Varsity Softball - Home  vs Morse

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Morse

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Home vs Morse

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Morse

WHS JV Baseball - Home vs Morse

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. Morse

WHS JV Softball - Home vs Morse

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Biddeford

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Biddeford

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse  - Home vs Biddeford

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Greely

WHS Varsity Softball - Home vs Greely

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS JV Softball - Home vs Fryeburg

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS JV Baseball - Home vs Fryeburg

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. St. Dom's

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs St. Dom's

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs. Oak Hill

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Oak Hill

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity - Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs. Oak Hill

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Home vs Oak Hill

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. St. Dom's 
 
Special Note: Bus: 10am

WHS Varsity Softball - Away vs St. Dom's

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. York

WHS Varsity Baseball  - Home vs York

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. York

WHS Varsity Softball  - Home vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Westbrook 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:15pm

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Away vs Westbrook

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. York 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS JV Baseball - Away vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Varsity - Boys V Lacrosse 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:45

WHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Junior Varsity - JV Softball 
vs. York 
 
Special Note: Bus: 3pm

WHS JV Softball - Away vs York

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Westbrook 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:15

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Away vs Westbrook

Wells HS - Lacrosse (M) - Junior Varsity - Boys JV Lacrosse 
vs. Freeport 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2:30

WHS Boys JV Lacrosse - Away vs Freeport

Wells HS - Softball (F) - Varsity - Varsity Softball 
vs. Cape 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS Varsity Softball  - Away vs Cape

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Varsity - Varsity Baseball 
vs. Cape Elizabeth 
 
Special Note: Bus: 2pm

WHS Varsity Baseball - Away vs Cape Elizabeth

Wells HS - Baseball (M) - Junior Varsity - JV Baseball 
vs. Cape

WHS JV Baseball  - Home vs Cape

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Varsity - Girls V Lacrosse 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse - Home vs Fryeburg

Wells HS - Lacrosse (F) - Junior Varsity - Girls JV Lacrosse 
vs. Fryeburg

WHS Girls JV Lacrosse - Home vs Fryeburg

Events

Wells Junior High students will present three performances of the beloved children's whimsical musical "James and the Giant Peach JR." in the Olenn Performing Arts Center at Wells High School. The show times are as follows: April 3rd at 4:00 pm, April 4th at 6:30 pm, and April 5th at noon.  Admission is $5 at the door. This delightful production is based on the book by British author Roald Dahl and is directed by Allison Le.

WJHS presents “James and the Giant Peach JR.” beginning April 3rd

Cast and crew of the 2025 WJHS production of James and the Giant Peach JR.

The Wells Players troupe at Wells High School has announced that they will present the enchanting stage adaptation of *The Wizard of Oz* on stage in the Olenn Performing Arts Center at Wells High School beginning March 19, 2025.    

This musical is based on the original children’s fantasy novel published in 1900, titled *The Wonderful Wizard of Oz* by L. Frank Baum.  In 1939, the book was made into the MGM motion picture *The Wizard of Oz*.  Years later, it was adapted for the stage by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company.  Popular tunes in the play include "*Over the Rainbow*" and "*Follow the Yellow Brick Road*."

The story brings to life the mesmerizing and appealing character of Dorothy, a little girl swept away in a tornado who is now trying to find her way back home in Kansas.  She travels the Yellow Brick Road to find the Wizard of Oz, who can help her return home. Along her journey, she meets a scarecrow, a woodman made of tin, a cowardly lion, and numerous munchkins.

This local high school interpretation is directed by Andrew Lopez, who has been directing stage productions at WHS for over twenty years.  Others who helped make this play come to life include Producer Andrea Hernandez, Alex Bedirian (assistant director), Bailey Smith (musical director), Dianah Shelley (choreographer), and Judi Dion (costume designer).  Mr. Lopez and Mr. Bedirian also designed the stage lighting for this show and created the colorful stage sets.   

"We are excited to bring a classic show to life on the stage and create performances that will have children and adults alike dancing and laughing in their seats,” commented

Hernandez in an email.  She noted that the production involved 55 students, including 10 students from Wells Elementary School.

Curtain times and ticket prices for the Wizard of Oz are as follows: March 19 at 3:30 pm, (free for students and senior citizens, $6 for general admission), March 20 and 21 at 6:30 pm ($6 for students and senior citizens, $9 for general admission) and March 22 at 2 pm ($6 for students and senior citizens, $9 for general admission).

Travel down the “Yellow Brick Road” with the Wells Players

The main cast members (left to right) are Elizabeth Nichols, Anne Michelle Randle,  Pelé Allen, Livia DiDomenicantonio, Graeme Mertens, Elana Vennard, and Ava Sprague.

Wells High School Principal Eileen Sheehy recently announced that Senior Cooper Bourque has been selected to receive this year’s Maine Principal’s Award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association (MPA) in Augusta.  Each year, high schools that are members of the MPA select one outstanding senior to receive this honor.

“Cooper is very deserving of this recognition,” remarked Principal Sheehy. “Cooper's dedication to learning and growing while always embracing collaboration, citizenship, and reflection is admirable.  He is a natural leader by example and is a very positive influence within our school community.”  

“It was unexpected, especially since I didn’t know this was an award,” said Bourque.  “I really appreciate it.”  During his high school career, he has successfully taken numerous Advanced Placement (AP) courses, including courses in psychology, calculus, literature, and physics.  He is a member of the National Honor Society, served on the 2024 prom committee, and, as a freshman, served as Class Secretary. 

Bourque is a member of the WHS Football Team and the WHS Indoor and Outdoor Track teams.  Recognizing a need, he donated significant assistance in helping to improve the track program at WHS.

As a good citizen, Bourque has tutored a middle school student struggling with math and worked each summer with his fellow football teammates, cleaning up local beaches.  “Through the football team, we do a lot of volunteering,” added Bourque, who plans to study Biomedical Engineering in college.

The MPA Award was established in 1984. Award recipients and their principals are invited to attend the organization’s Honors Luncheon in the spring.  At that time, recipients will receive a lapel pin and plaque. Also, five of these students will be selected in a lottery to receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Cooper Bourque receives the Maine Principal’s Award

WHS Senior and recipient of the Maine Principal’s Award, Cooper Bourque

For the second year, Wells Junior High School music teacher Katie Mercier has introduced a unit of study to her eighth-grade students on learning to play the ukulele.

“I think it’s good because it gives them a basis on a stringed instrument,” said Mercier, who pointed out that the ukulele is an accessible, four-string instrument that is popular.  She believes it gives students “a start” to either continue with the ukulele or branch out to another string instrument, such as the guitar or bass guitar. 

At the start each student was assigned a ukulele to play and care for while in class.  Students got familiar with the notes on the small fretboard that corresponded with notes on the upper or treble clef of sheet music. They eventually learned to form chords and play simple songs that they could record on their laptops. 

“I like playing the ukulele,” said student Gavin Dusza, who has been learning piano for the past seven years. He noted that he had experienced some instruction with the violin in elementary school.  “Ukulele was definitely different for me because I never played guitar, but after two weeks, you get the hang of it.”

Fellow eighth-grader Jack Kennedy said, “I liked this unit. I was surprised at how much I liked playing the ukulele.  Music has never been my favorite subject, but the ukulele was actually fun. It’s easy and my new favorite instrument.”  He added, “It makes me think of a nighttime beach-type-of-vibe every time I play.  It's really smooth.”  Kennedy said he would continue playing the ukulele following this class.

The ukulele originated and became popular in Portugal during the 1880s.  Eventually, it became a significant fixture of Hawaiian culture.  The instrument comes in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.  The Hawaiian word “ukulele” translates in English to “jumping flea.”   "Uku" is the word for "flea," and "lele" translates to the verb "jumping."

Eighth-grade music students experience the fun of playing the “jumping flea”

A music class at WJHS assembled with ukuleles in hand.

In honor of National School Committee Recognition Month, Wells-Ogunquit Community School District (WOCSD) Superintendent James Daly recognized the District’s School Committee members and high school student representatives at the Committee’s meeting on January 2nd.  They were acknowledged for their support and commitment to the students and staff of the District.  

“I want to recognize you for all the great things you do,” said Daly to the group.   “You support us no matter what we do (and) we appreciate it.  He added, “We couldn’t have done anything without your help.”

Each member was awarded a plaque from Daly who noted the tenure of each member:  Helena Ackerson - 12 years, including 11 years as Chair; Vice-Chair Jason Vennard - 11 years, including 10 years as Vice-Chair; Boriana Dolliver - 8 years; Heather Sittig - 8 years; Jeff Sullivan - 5 years, and Michele Tourangeau - 4 years.  Student representatives serving on the Committee this school year are Wells High School senior Tory Chase - her first year of service, and Junior Abraham (Abe) Medrano - his first year of service. 

School committees and/or school board members are elected officials who volunteer a great deal of time overseeing the complexities in the management of school districts.  National School Committee Recognition Month is celebrated each January.

Members of the WOCSD School Committee Recognized

From left to right are Boriana Dolliver, Heather Sittig, Abe Medrano (student rep.), Tory Chase (student rep.), Helena Ackerson, Jason Vennard, and Superintendent James Daly.  Committee members Jeff Sullivan and Michele Tourangeau were unable to attend the January 2, 2025 School Committee meeting.

In the early morning of January 9th, twelve finalists in the Wells Junior High School Spelling Bee for 2025 entered the Ward Gymnasium to compete in a school-wide assembly in front of an audience of hundreds of students. The finalists consisted of three students per grade level.  They all placed first in earlier pre-qualifying classroom spelling bees.   

The finalists were 5th-grade students Lucy Minogue, Lucie Parker, and Jordan Schettino.   Sixth-graders present were Tyler Donahue, Eric Lee, and Will Minogue.  From the 7th grade were Kyle Dolliver, Riley Gosselin, and Carmen Puliafico.  Representing the 8th grade were Kylie Afthim, Scarlett Lantz, and Laila VanWeest.

“It was great to see the enthusiasm, respect, and excitement that the audience showed the spellers,” commented English Language Arts (ELA) teacher Julie Esch.  “It was a lot of fun!”   

Sixth-grade student Tyler Donahue won this year’s Bee.   In the deciding round, he spelled the words ‘séance’ and ‘vociferous’ correctly in that order.  Eighth-grade student and runner-up Scarlett Lantz advanced to the final round by correctly spelling the word ‘impeccable’ but misspelling the next word, ‘séance’.  Both students will now represent their school at the York County Spelling Bee on February 4th in the library at Massabesic Middle School in East Waterboro at 2:00 pm. 

“It was something,” said an excited and surprised Tyler Donahue.  “I never thought I would get first place, let alone second or third.  It's amazing.”    Regarding the final word of the contest, he added that “I was just in the dark” when presented with the word, ‘vociferous’. 

The first-place prize awarded to Donahue was a deluxe Scrabble board.  Those who placed in the top four of contestants received medals.  All of the participating students received pencils with “WJHS Spelling Bee” imprinted on them plus some Smarties Candy. 

This year’s judges of the contest included ELA teachers Mary Rand, Laney Yeomelakis, Molly Foran, Sarah Downs, and Daysia Cornett.  Music teacher Alison Graichen operated the sound system for the hour-long event.          

York County junior high students participating in this first stage of the National Spelling Bee will join with WJHS finalists in the State Spelling Bee to be held at Bowdoin College in Brunswick on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.  Students who win state competitions are then invited to participate in the National Spelling Bee held in the spring.  Began in 1925, the National Spelling Bee is administered by the E.W. Scripps Company and 267 sponsors in the United States. and elsewhere.

Donahue wins the annual spelling bee at WJHS

In the photo are the participants in this year’s WJHS Spelling Bee.  They are (back row, left to right): Eric Lee, Laila VanWeest (standing between the two rows), Carmen Puliafico, Kyle Dolliver, Will Minogue, Jordan Schettino, and Kylie Afthim.  In the front row are (l to r) Riley Gosselin, Scarlett Lantz, Tyler Donahue, Lucy Minogue, and Lucie Parker

During a regular school committee meeting on December 4th, Wells-Ogunquit CSD Superintendent James Daly recognized and thanked the following people for their contributions to the community and District.  Awarded with praise and plaques of recognition were Adam Shaw, Scott DeFelice, and Courtland Holloway.

Scott DeFelice, a member of the Wells Board of Selectmen, responded quickly to those who suddenly found their apartment homes and belongings gone because of the devastating November 19th Pine Tree Common apartment complex fire on Rt. 109 in Wells.  The tragedy left twelve families needing shelter.  DeFelice, the general manager of the Elmwood Resort Hotel in Wells found himself in a position to provide immediate temporary shelter for those displaced.  Meeting notes from the school committee meeting read, “Scott has done a tremendous job harnessing resources and working to support the families involved, ensuring that they had a place to stay.”

Courtland Holloway, the pastor of Shores Church on Route 109 in Wells, was recognized as a volunteer for the District and community.  With his church in close proximity to the site, he was one of the first on the scene at the apartment complex fire.   Pastor Holloway assisted in directing traffic and shuttling firefighters, tenants, and others to and from Shores Church for intermittent breaks. He and his wife Kara were able to provide gift cards and cash donations to help those who lost their apartment and belongings. The Holloways, who have children attending District schools, often volunteer in the District and have, at times, generously provided gift cards to parents of school children who find themselves in need of assistance. 

Wells Police Sargent Adam Shaw was recognized as a tremendous resource for the District and its students.  Sargent Shaw has assisted the District in addressing safety issues in roundtable discussions, thereby helping the District move towards an even safer environment for students and staff.  Shaw also volunteers his coaching skills at Wells Parks & Recreation and for the Wells-Ogunquit Little League.   In addition, he participates in the annual Guest Reader Day program at Wells Elementary School.

The Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognizes three community volunteers

From left to right are Adam Shaw, Courtland Holloway, and Scott DeFelice.

For the second year in a row, the Wells High School varsity football team has won the Maine Class D State Championship game.  At its meeting on December 4th, the Wells-Ogunquit CSD School Committee recognized the team and its coaches for their victory over Foxcroft Academy at Lewiston High School’s Don Roux Field on November 23rd.  The final score was 34 to 0.

Wells-Ogunquit CSD Superintendent James Daly, Assistant Superintendent Pierce Cole, and School Committee Chair Helena Ackerson congratulated Coach Tim Roche and each of his assistant coaches and team members with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Committee and the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.   

According to head football Coach Roche, the team finished the 2024 season undefeated, 11-0, including a regular season game with Foxcroft Academy.  Similarly, Foxcroft Academy ended their regular season at 10-1.

“This is back-to-back Championships for the Warriors, and they now have the longest active win streak in the state at 14 games,” noted Roche in an email.  "This year's team started strong and never looked back; they fought through a tough regular season schedule and had a great playoff run. I am so proud of them and the coaches' efforts; we have a great culture here at Wells."

Before acknowledging each coach and team member, Superintendent Daly pointed out that the high school team had one of its best playing seasons.   He added that team members are champions on and off the field and, being so, provide positive role models for the younger students in the WOCSD and the community.

Class D state football champs recognized

The 2024 Wells High School Football Team, with Coach Roche, several assistant coaches, and members of the WOCSD School Committee

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