RSVP‏ Requested For Dr. Seuss Event March 6, 2015

Don’t forget to RSVP for the Dr. Seuss event happening next Friday, March 6!  Call 754.0021 or email mmimllhime@lisbonschoolsme.org by March 1!

BDN:Assistant Lisbon superintendent to lead new Wiscasset school district

By Charlotte Boynton, Lincoln County News

Posted Feb. 27, 2015, at 10:48 a.m.

 

WISCASSET | The Wiscasset School Committee voted 5-0 Thursday to hire Heather Wilmot as superintendent of schools. Wilmot will become Wiscasset’s first permanent superintendent since the town’s withdrawal from the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit. Wilmot has agreed to a three-year contract with Wiscasset. She will start work July …

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Lisbon, How's Your School Lunch Look? Shocking Pictures Comparing US School Lunches to Other Countries Goes Viral

Since the program’s inception, Michelle Obama’s Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act has offended the sensibilities of the entire nation.

Conservatives found the program to be invasive, thrusting D.C.’s hand into local education matters. Educators found the program wasted enormous amounts of food and money. Parents found the lunches far too light to be considered “meals.” And school children everywhere took to the Internet with pictures of the gruesome dishes the program sloshed onto their cafeteria trays every day.

Those pictures did massive amounts of damage to Michelle’s pet program, but now an even worse PR disaster rears its head. This week the U.K. Daily Mail ran pictures of what other countries feed their school children. The comparison is stark … and humiliating for the United States.

The “meal” above featuring an orange slice, a puddle of either apple sauce or a pulverized slice of peach or pear, and what looks like lumpy chipped beef without the toast is one of the dishes that complies with Michelle’s totalitarian program.

Compare this insult to parents, palettes and taxpayers alike with what other nations feed their school children.

The contrast below is striking to say the least.

There you have it. Those are samples from a bankrupt Mediterranean nation, a former second-world nation, a financially stricken European nation, a favela-ridden South American nation and some of our other allies.

Every single one manages to feed their schoolchildren in a more thorough, appetizing and seemingly humane way than the world’s lone remaining superpower (H/T U.K. Daily Mail).

What Michelle Obama has done to our children’s food is a national disgrace, and she should hang her head in shame.

 http://conservativetribune.com/pictures-shocking-pictures-comparing-us-school-lunches-to-other-countries-goes-viral/

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Editor's Request:  How about sending in pictures of Lisbon's Lunches?  Anonymously works or sign your name!

Bon Appetit!

Lisbon Third Grade Students Plan Community Service‏

Lisbon Students’ Classroom Goal Benefits Peers

Lisbon – During the month of February, students in Kathy Dow’s third grade class at Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill Street in Lisbon, worked on a classroom goal of transitioning from one part of the day to the next.  As of result of achieving their goal, students earned transition time, and chose to have a Stuffed Animal Parade for their peers at LCS.   

The parade, featuring students with their favorite stuffed animal, acquainted students with organizational skills, presentation, scheduling an event, and providing a community service to other students.  The fun-filled parade was held on the Friday afternoon before February break throughout the hallways of the school.  

Pictured back row from left to right:  Angelina Fillmore, Sarah Moore, Kristian Merrill, Kellsie Buzzell, Johnny Pitcher, Emma St. Pierre, Lillyn Provencher, Anna Roupe, Luke Booker, Jackson Fischer, Ms. Dow.  Front row:  Syriana Rich , Penelope Lucas, Lydia Davis, Gavin Doughty, Caleb King, Drew Gannon, Dylan McFarland, Aiden Kettelhut, Henri Fidler.  

Students will continue working on a classroom goal after vacation.  FMI on volunteer and community partnership opportunities and updates on other programs and events in Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Check posts on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.   

Lisbon Student's Art in PMA Exhibit‏

Lisbon – The Maine Art Education Association is pleased to work with the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) and the Maine Education Association in presenting exhibitions of exceptional K-12 student artwork from all over the state.  Lisbon High School is proud to announce Sophomore, Jake Fusaro, will be exhibiting his graphite portrait of Young Ernest Hemmingway at Portland Museum of Art.  

The PMA opening for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, March 7^th, 4-7pm.  

FMI on other events and programs in Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Posts on FaceBook may be found at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.

WND: 'Top teacher' winner quits due to Common Core

Announced to stunned audience: 'I can’t do it anymore'

Honored as the “Top Teacher” by ABC’s “Live with Kelly and Michael” show, Stacie Starr was speaking at an education forum earlier this week when she dropped a bombshell.

The veteran teacher at Elyria High School in Elyria, Ohio, told a stunned audience Monday she will resign at the end of the school year because of the new federal Common Core system of standards and assessments adopted by her state, reported the local Chronicle-Telegram newspaper.

 

Stacie Starr

At the forum, which sought to help parents navigate the complex standardized testing system, Starr was talking about how special education has suffered under Common Core.
As she fought back tears, she disclosed she is leaving traditional education and plans ‘to teach in a different way.”

“I can’t do it anymore, not in this ‘drill ‘em and kill ‘em’ atmosphere,” she said. “I don’t think anyone understands that in this environment if your child cannot quickly grasp material, study like a robot and pass all of these tests, they will not survive.”
Her announcement was met with gasps of disbelief, the paper reported.
She explained that she has faith in her ninth-grade students, but they are reading at sometimes a fourth- and fifth-grade level.

“Each and every day, I have to look in my students’ eyes and tell them I can’t help them because the state has decided they have to prove what they know,” she said, according to the Chronicle-Telegram.

Teaching is getting harder, she said, because “the rules keep changing.”
Last month, a sixth-grade teacher in upstate New York tearfully asked the local school board to be reassigned due to her objections to teaching using Common Core, reported WNYT-TV in Albany, New York.

“This is not developmentally appropriate for my students, and I find it cruel and harmful to suggest that it is,” Jennifer Rickert told the board.

“I do not believe in knowingly setting up my students for failure,” she said. “I cannot remain silent for one more day.”

Rickert received a standing ovation by parents and teachers in the audience.

On Monday, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a possible 2016 presidential candidate, began promoting a 42-page proposal to reform American education at the national level that would repeal Common Core along with a general rollback of federal authority. He wants to increase school-choice options for parents and give educators greater administrative freedom.

‘I have to get out’

Meanwhile, another teacher told Starr at the Ohio education forum she also is quitting.
“I’m like you. I feel like I have to get out,” said Jackie Conrad, a third-grade teacher.

PJ Media noted another veteran teacher in the Elyria district, Dawn Neely, implored the school board to take control of the “testing culture” in their local schools, the Chronicle-Telegram said in Feb. 5 story.

“I don’t know what to do. I am morally against what we are doing, and I think history will judge us for what we do to fight for our kids,” she told the Elyria school board. “Look through the test books, and you tell me if you think they are developmentally appropriate. No one is advocating for our district, and I am asking my district to be honest with the parents about what we are doing to students.”

In response, the board president, Kathryn Karpus, said the district can do nothing about it, because it’s bound by Ohio laws that mandate the testing.

As WND reported, Common Core also has been accused of seizing control of education from local jurisdictions, politicizing subjects, censoring conservative viewpoints, dumbing down subjects, imposing one-size-fits-all standards and data mining of private information.

Mary Calamia, a licensed clinical social worker, said she observed a significant increase in the number of students struggling with anxiety and depression since Common Core’s implementation in New York state.

“What was so upsetting for [the children] was they couldn’t do the work, they feel stupid, they were extremely anxious, [and] extremely distressed about going to school,” she said.

In Georgia, as WND reported, Meg Norris was forced out of her teaching job in Hall County last year after she ran afoul of mandatory testing for Common Core.

“We were one of the first counties in the nation to implement Common Core, and at first the teachers felt like we were special, we were all excited. I drank the Kool-Aid,” said Norris. “But after teaching Common Core in my class for about 18 months, I started seeing a lot of behaviors in my students that I hadn’t seen before. They started becoming extremely frustrated and at that age, 12 years old, they can’t verbalize why they couldn’t ‘get it.’”

Will Estrada, director of federal relations for the Home School Legal Defense Association, has raised privacy concerns. He said the assessments tied to Common Core collect more than 400 points of data on every child.

“It’s their likes and dislikes, grade-point average all the way through school, their home situation, health questions,” he said. “It’s an incredibly invasive collection of information that they are trying to collect in what they call P-20, or pre-K through workforce.”

Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2015/02/top-teacher-winner-quits-due-to-common-core

Lisbon Students Recognized for Excellence in Art‏

LISBON STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN ART

 

 Hannah Stritch

Adrienne Bolton

  Lisbon High School students Hannah Stritch and Adrienne Bolton will be exhibiting their artwork in statewide exhibits.  The program is supported and promoted by the Maine Art Education Association.

Lisbon - Youth Art Month has been nationally observed during the month of March for the past 36 years.  The Maine Art Education Association is pleased to work with the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) and the Maine Education Association in presenting exhibitions of exceptional K-12 student artwork from all over the state.  These exhibits reflect the important role that art programs fulfill in our schools, by teaching students the complexities of visual expression.  MAEA would like to recognize the dedication of their art teachers and the support and encouragement of the students’ parents, guardians, family, friends, and school administration.

“Lisbon High School (LHS) is proud to announce two student-artists selected to exhibit in these statewide exhibits,” shares LHS art teacher, Pam Ouellette.  “Senior, Hannah Stritch will be exhibiting her mixed media piece titled “Cora’s Letter” in the Portland Museum of Art.  The PMA opening for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, March 7^th, 4-7pm.  Sophomore, Adrienne Bolton, will be exhibiting her mixed media photogram, “Cat Walk” at the MEA YAM exhibit at the MEA building in Augusta.”  The opening event will be  on Sunday, March 8^th, 1-2:30pm.  Congratulations to those dedicated art students!

FMI on other events, programs, volunteer and community partnerships in Lisbon Schools call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Updates on Lisbon School activities available on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.

Monica M. Millhime

Lisbon Student Acknowledged for Aspirations‏

LISBON SOPHOMORE ACKNOWLEDGED FOR CAREER DAY INTERACTION

Lisbon – Alexandra Sult, a sophomore at Lisbon High School, was recently awarded a gift card from Central Maine Community College for her active participation and interaction during the Career Day at the Auburn campus.  Sult was an active participant posing questions in her career field of interest of law enforcement and the opportunities available with specific courses geared to the K-9 units.  Sophomore students in Central Maine are invited to attend the annual event at the college.  Lisbon students are supported by the MELMAC Education Grant connecting college aspirations beyond high school throughout their four years of school.  FMI on events, volunteer and partnerships in education call 754.0021 or email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon MELMAC Survey‏

(click on above and print it out to comply)

Our continued MELMAC funding depends on the connections and aspiration reports from our recent graduates.

Lisbon Students Benefit from Rotary Auction‏

The proceeds from this event benefit local scholarships to graduating seniors.  A Lisbon high school student will be awarded a $1000 scholarship along with the other area five schools.

Lisbon Students Share During the Holiday

LISBON STUDENTS SHARE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Lisbon Community School fifth grade student junior volunteer officers Benjamin Shambarger and Grace Braley recruited assistance from School Counselor, Jean Dolan and Assistant Principal, Cory Munsey, to set-up the drop-off location for annual Toys for Tots Campaign. The schools’ district-wide collection of donations of a new, unwrapped toy may be donated at any of our schools  location. Pictured (l-r) Jean Dolan, Benjamin Shambarger, Cory Munsey and Grace Braley.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – The spirit of giving during the holiday season is alive and well in Lisbon.  Students, staff and families of Lisbon Community School, Philip W. Sugg Middle School, and Lisbon High School once again support the United States Marine Corp. with the Maine Toys for Tots Campaign.   “The student junior volunteers throughout the district met to decide on the projects they wanted to assist with during the school year.  Collecting toys was again at the top of the list for activities this year,” shares Monica Millhime, Community Resource/Volunteer Coordinator for Lisbon Schools.  “We are thrilled Mrs. Dolan, who serves as the advisor for LCS Civil Rights Team and the Student Government group at Lisbon High School, are working in conjunction with the collection this year.”   “Students started recruiting for donations of toys in the community and the word has spread quickly,” shares Assistant Principal Munsey.  Toys will be collected through Monday, December 8.  Drop-off locations for donations are Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill Street, Lisbon; Philip W. Sugg Middle School, 4 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls; Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls; and the Superintendent’s Central Office, 19 Gartley Street, Lisbon.  FMI on programs, projects, volunteer and partnership opportunities email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org or call 754.0021  Check out all the latest news from schools on FaceBook at Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools.

 

Controversy Over The Gym

THE CONTROVERSY OVER THE GYM

I normally would not do this but I personally believe it is necessary to restore order in Lisbon.  I apologize because this may get very lengthy.

The issue at hand is that the School Committee selected the second lowest bid (Ledgewood Construction) on the gym project.  This has caused an adverse effort among some members of our Town Council and members of the School Committee.  Keep in mind, that both of these bodies are elected by the people of Lisbon and are completely separate of each other.

The lowest bidder was Landry/French.  Since the School Committee made their decision to accept Ledgewood Contruction, Mr. Kevin French has been busy calling Councilors and citizens in protest of the School Committee’s decision.  Mr. French has filed a Temporary Restraining Order in Superior Court.  Mr. French has a legal right to file whatever he wants because that is the process for settling a grievance over the bid process.  However, Mr. French does not have the right to contact Councilors and citizens, who have no jurisdiction over the School Committee, and cause hate and discontent within the community.  The damage already done between members of the Town Council and the School Committee are going to take years to repair.  Based on Mr. French’s unethical behavior, I personally would not award his company any contract.  There is a right way and a wrong way to behave and in my opinion Mr. French learns this yet.

I witnessed three Councilors addressing the School Committee at its last meeting encouraging the School Committee to reverse its decision.  These Councilors stated they had received numerous calls from their constituents asking what took place.  The most important thing to remember is that these two government bodies are completely separate and these Councilors should have stayed out of it and referred these calls to the Superintendent, Mr. Green.   

These Councilors involved themselves without knowing all the facts.  Now, these Councilors feel that the School Committee should have justified their decision to them.  We all know that the Town Council does not justify their every decision to the School Committee.  This is one case where the Town Council should have stayed out of this completely.  Now, there is bad blood between the Town Council and the School Committee created by Mr. French.

The School Committee has had to defend its decision before the people.  I am writing this because I have had an opportunity to review some of the documents before the court.  The decision to take the second lowest bid was based on the following:  Ledgewood Construction had a stronger school construction portfolio, a superior understanding of the project, better on-time and on-budget references and smoother working relationship with the Architect.  This information came from the court documents.  The people of Lisbon elected these members of the School Committee to protect the best interest of the community.  The decision was made in good faith thinking they were doing what was best for the community.

No one ever knows what the decision will be in a court case; I know this from personal experience.  However, I do believe that this community has been separated too long and everyone including the Town Council and the people of Lisbon should stand behind the School Committee and its decision.

This is my personal opinion based on just what I have learned.

Larry Fillmore

Lisbon Gartley St. Students Support Holiday Food Drive‏

LISBON GARTLEY STREET PROGRAM STUDENTS SUPPORT HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE

 

  Pictured (l-r):  Students Hunter Williams, Lillian Johnston and Mahrissa Verrill (far right) delivered food items to Lisa Brown, one of the coordinators for the Lisbon Community School’s (LCS) annual food collection.  Photo courtesy of Brian Breton.

Lisbon - Students enrolled in the  Lisbon High School alternative education program at Gartley Street in Lisbon, visited the Community School on November 18.  Students met Lisa Brown, LCS teacher and co-chair of the program with Jennifer Robitaille, to donate locally purchased food items for the annual “Holiday Family” program supported by the staff of the school.  Staff are asked to share their nomination for the families they feel can use a little extra assistance during the holidays with gifts for their children, a hearty meal and other items.  The outpouring of contributions will benefit 18 families with 43 children.  Gartley Street students used funds for their donated items from revenues generated through their entrepreneurial successes from their Gartley Street Program E-Bay store managed and supported by students. FMI on other programs and areas of volunteering and community partnership email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org and visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook.

Lisbon HS Students of the Qtr.‏

LISBON PRINCIPAL GANNON ANNOUNCES STUDENTS OF THE 1^ST  QUARTER

Lisbon High School (LHS) administrators and staff are pleased to recognize these students for the excellent overall performance.  Family members of the most recent student of the quarter awards were invited to attend the recognition. 

Pictured (l-r): Freshman,  Bradley Harriman; Sophomore, Christopher Norman; Junior, Brock Vachon; and Senior, Cosette Holmes.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lisbon – Lisbon High School, Principal Nicholas Gannon, announced the Students of the 1^st  Quarter during a school-wide assembly on Tuesday, November 18.   Parents, grandparents and siblings of the recipients were invited to the stage during the award presentations to congratulate students.  Students are nominated by staff members for their community service, academics, co-curricular activities, sports participation, good citizenship and overall positive reflection of the student body.  

Awards this quarter were presented to senior, Cosette Holmes.  Holmes is the daughter of Erin and Josh Holmes of Lisbon Falls.  She is relatively new to the Lisbon school community and has become involved in extra-curricular activities such as drama and chorus.  She is a determined senior who challenges herself by taking Honor level classes.  “Cosette is a positive influence on her peers and is a role model for success”, shares Gannon.  

Brock Vachon, son of Sherry Bailey of Lisbon Falls, was the junior student of the quarter.  Vachon is a good natured student and he works hard to be successful.  “In addition to being the Region 10 Student of the Quarter for Auto Repair, he also is the LHS Student of the Quarter for making tremendous strides in his work at LHS”, commented Gannon.  

Christopher Norman, is a member of the sophomore class.  He has been a Lisbon student volunteer since 2009.  He is the son of Catherine and Joseph Norman of Lisbon.  Norman is an active member of his class serving as Vice President organizing fundraiser and volunteering throughout the community.  He is a member of the soccer, basketball, baseball and Science Olympiad teams.  “Chris has a passion for reading and always has a positive attitude,” comments Gannon.  

Freshman of the quarter was awarded to Bradley Harriman, son of Stacy and James Harriman of  Lisbon.  Harriman is an active participant in the classroom contributing to rich discussions with his positive attitude. “Bradley is a motivated, conscientious super polite, involved, hardworking and intelligent young man”, shares Gannon.  He plays football and is on the wrestling team.  He is a positive role model for his peers.  

FMI on programs and events in Lisbon Schools email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org and visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook.

Lisbon's SRO Offers Safety & Much More!‏

LISBON SRO OFFERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND STAFF SAFETY, SECURITY AND SINCERITY

  Lisbon School Resource Officer, Jeff Picard, works with students throughout the school and is considered one of the most valuable resources in the district by students, staff and parents.  Photo by Cory Munsey.

Lisbon – Students and staff at Lisbon Community School arrive at school knowing every effort is made to keep them safe and secure.  Officer Jeff Picard, is the School Resource Officer and is a welcomed presence on the campus located at 33 Mill Street in Lisbon.  A member of the Lisbon Police Department, Officer Picard, assists the student body, staff and parents with true-gut sincerity with the overarching concern for the safety of all within the school and greater community.  Picard is the emergency and security contact for the school and also serves on the District Safety Committee.  Students are aware of his presence on the school grounds upon bus arrivals in the morning, in the Cafetorium during lunches, and as they head home during afternoon bus departures. 

Officer Picard assists in classrooms throughout the school year with content learning aspects of bus safety, building evacuations, stranger “danger” situations and more.  He is the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D. A. R. E.) advisor for all grade five students at the Community School.  The program is a comprehensive, in-depth 10 week curriculum with a capstone celebration held annually with the schools’ community partners at Bates College in Lewiston. 

District-wide participation includes Picard’s assistance with the Lisbon High School D.A.R.E. program and other student focused agendas.  Picard is a licensed police department instructor and supports the community with educational resources providing parent groups with workshops on specific areas of interest.

FMI on other Lisbon School programs or projects, volunteer and community partner opportunities email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org and visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook.

Lisbon Music Boosters Wreaths‏

Lisbon & MTA Christmas Tree Sales

Christmas Trees Are Coming!

Lisbon - The Annual Lisbon High School and Mt. Ararat Christmas Tree Sale event is scheduled to start on Saturday, December 6!  Pictured (l-r) students Sean Bolduc and Ben Bishop ready the tree racks for the event.  Trees will be available on Saturday, December 6; Sunday, December 7; Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.  Students will be offering trees at two convenient locations at the Dairy Maid on Lisbon Street in Lisbon Falls and Wright-Pierce on Main Street in Topsham.  Fresh cut Balsam Firs will be sold for $35.  All proceeds benefit the Lisbon and Mt. Ararat Ice Hockey Team.  FMI on other related student events and programs visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook.

Monica M. Millhime

Lisbon Jobs for Maine Graduates Students Attend Leadership Conference‏

Lisbon High School  and Philip W.  Sugg Middle School’s Jobs For Maine’s Graduates (JMG) groups travelled to the campus of Good-Will Hinkley for the October  JMG Leadership Education Conference (LEC).  Pictured (L-R):  Lisbon Middle School students (standing) Jayde Littlefield, Christa Wilcox, Sierra Moore, Riley Leeman; (kneeling) Grace Tibbetts and Ethan Roberts.

Lisbon – “Students enrolled in the Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG) programs at Philip W. Sugg and Lisbon High School (LHS) recently attended the Leadership Education Conference supported by JMG. Students were chosen on the merits of overall positive attitude and for being in leadership roles within JMG, their school and the community throughout this upcoming school year to attend the conference”, comments Jessica Porter JMG Specialist for the Lisbon Schools. The students participated in several goal-oriented activities with Porter. Students participated in workshops in the "Eggscellent" Business Challenge, a Brainstorming Session, and a Professional Networking Roundtable. The workshops exercises required cooperation, flexibility, adaptability and accountability. Students walked away from the event with the skills needed to become leaders in their JMG Career Association while developing a strong group dynamic. Lisbon High School students attending were DJ Matthews, Noah Watts, JD Martin-Williams, Case Houde, Taylor Martin, Nick Bergeron, Damara Chesley and Destiny Pagan. Philip W. Sugg Middle School students attending were Riley Leeman, Grace Tibbetts, Christa Wilcox, Sierra Moore, Jayde Littlefield and Ethan Roberts. Students left the event with skills needed to become leaders in the JMG Career Association while developing a strong group dynamic. An Initiation and Installation Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 12 at Lisbon High School, 2 Sugg Drive, Lisbon Falls at 6 p.m. to swear in students elected by their peers to serve as officers. FMI on other programs and projects throughout the Lisbon Schools email mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org and visit the Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook.

Lisbon Informational Night Invitation‏

Lisbon School Department Offers Community Informational Meeting

Lisbon – Lisbon School Department, Superintendent of Schools, Richard Green, personally invites you to attend the Community Informational Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 27 at Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill Street, Lisbon from 6 to 7 p.m.  During the meeting, the public will be provided an update on the Self-Funding Energy Reduction Project and the upcoming November 4 referendum to approve financing to complete this work.  Please feel free to contact Superintendent directly at 353.6711 or email rgreen@lisbonschoolsme.org with any questions related to the proposal.  We hope you will be able to join us Monday night.

Lisbon HS Drama Little House Of Horrors‏

LISBON HIGH DRAMA PRESENTS LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS STARTING HALLOWEEN! 

 

Seymour Audrey & Orin:  Max Poulin, Olivia Botting and Eric Yim.

               

 Trio girls and Mr. Mushnik: Bri Livingston, Caitlin Johnson, and Jake Angelico

Lisbon - Lisbon High School Drama Club proudly presents Little Shop of Horrors! What better way to spend Halloween weekend than enjoying a doo-wop spoof of 1950s sci-fi disaster movies? Little Shop of Horrors follows the misadventures of Seymour, a down-and-out floral assistant who longs to get the girl of his dreams and escape life on skid row. He becomes an overnight sensation when he discovers an exotic plant with a mysterious craving for fresh blood. Soon “Audrey II” grows into an ill-tempered, R&B-singing carnivore who offers him fame and fortune in exchange for feeding its growing appetite, finally revealing itself to be an alien creature poised for global domination! Laced with dark humor and irresistible music, Little Shop of Horrors is one of the longest-running off-Broadway shows of all time. Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken, Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith.  Performances are scheduled for Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 2, 2014. Friday &Saturday nights at 7:00 pm, Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm in the LHS GYM, 2 Sugg Drive Lisbon Falls.  Tickets $5.00 at the door.  Performance run time is 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission.  Little Shop of Horrors contains comic horror violence, mild language and sexual references. Parental guidance suggested for children under age 10.  FMI contact Director Jen Fox, 353.3030 or email jfox@lisbonschoolsme.org  Visit Community Resource News in Lisbon Schools on FaceBook for the latest programs and events.