Dear Parents/Guardians and Students,

I want to welcome you to Marshwood High School. It is our goal that you not only maximize your learning experience but that you are involved in several activities that enrich your high school experience during your years here at MHS.  

The teachers and staff will work hard to meet your needs as well as provide opportunities to give extra support. Everybody is working to help you  learn all the instructional goals and meet the necessary standards. We encourage all students to be proactive in their education as we prepare you for success beyond high school.

We will also work hard to provide a safe learning environment for all. You are encouraged to speak with administration and staff whenever you do not feel comfortable at Marshwood High School and we will do all we can to assist you.

I hope you have a great school year!

Marshwood High School Administration

Principal: Richard Gowers

Assistant Principal: Anthony Bourbon

Assistant Principal: Chris Jones

VISION

To empower them for future success, Marshwood High School students will gain essential knowledge, develop and enhance transferable skills, and contribute to their community.

CORE VALUES

To support this vision, we believe that:

• All students have value and deserve a sense of belonging 

• A safe and welcoming school increases attendance, engagement, and leads to greater academic and personal success for all students

• Students can maximize their success through perseverance, self-reflection, and by embracing a growth mindset

• Learning should be innovative, authentic, and a lifelong endeavor

• Learning should focus on depth of understanding as well as breadth of knowledge

MEASURABLE OUTCOMES & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS FOR ALL MHS GRADUATES

GROWING: Character & Community 

• Practice empathy, engage with kindness, and show respect to others  

• Take responsibility for their own actions and decisions in their community

• Engage in self-reflection, and act upon feedback to promote continuous growth and improvement

• Show initiative by identifying and utilizing opportunities in challenges

• Contribute to and serve their community as a responsible citizen

LEARNING: Creative & Critical Thinking 

• Interpret, analyze, and synthesize information

• Demonstrate academic proficiency by meeting the curricular requirements for graduation

• Examine problems, evaluate options, and develop innovative solutions

• Engage in creative thinking and informed risk taking

• Demonstrate their learning through a variety of methods and a variety of contexts

• Pursue experiences of interest, passion, and curiosity

ENGAGING: Communication & Collaboration 

• Be open and receptive to new information, ideas, and approaches

• Listen to other people’s ideas, ask questions, and respond thoughtfully and respectfully

• Communicate clearly in a collaborative, collegial, and caring manner

• Collaborate with others to elevate beyond what one would accomplish individually