Bronco Bulletin

Dear HA Community:

I'm proud to announce that Hampden Academy was recently named to the AP School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year. The AP Honor Roll honors schools that demonstrate a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.

For a school to be recognized on the AP School Honor Roll, it must be located within the United States (including U.S. territories) or Canada and meet each of the following criteria:

College Culture: 40% or more of graduating cohort took at least 1 AP Exam during high school.

College Credit: 25% or more of the graduating cohort scored a 3 or higher on at least 1 AP Exam during high school.

College Optimization: 2% or more of the graduating cohort took 5 or more AP Exams during high school.

This recognition highlights the dedication of our students and teachers and underscores HA's commitment to providing challenging coursework for all students.

With Thanksgiving next week, it's a great time to pause and appreciate the people and moments that make life special. Wishing everyone in our HA community a holiday filled with good food, laughter, and gratitude!

Have a great Thanksgiving!

Reg Ruhlin, Principal

Monday, November 25, 3-8 PM

Tuesday, November 26, 12-4:30 PM

For parents: To sign up for a Parent-Teacher Conference:

1. Go to this link https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Hampden_Academy_1

2. Choose your student's teacher(s) by clicking the check box next to each teacher name.

3. Choose whether the conference(s) selected are for 1 or more students. Please double check that each student is properly associated with the right conference/teacher.

4. Complete the Student Sign Up Page. Be sure to include a valid email address, this is where you will receive confirmation information. Click Submit.

5. A confirmation email will be sent to the address provided. This may take up to 15 minutes (don't forget to check your Spam folder).

6. Click on the link in your confirmation email.

7. Choose your preferred times for each conference.

If accessing the internet is a barrier, please contact Mrs. Abbott at sabbott@rsu22.us or (207) 862-3791, to schedule your conferences.

You will receive an appointment confirmation in your email to remind you of your scheduled times!

Each student is chosen by the teachers within that content area.

Congratulations to the following students!

Long-time HA Social Studies teacher Al Hills is on lunch duty for all three lunches, every day of the week. He gets to see all of our students, each day. Mr. Hills Award selects a student each month who exhibits outstanding citizenship on a daily basis.

This is the students' chance to recognize and appreciate the teachers who make a difference in their lives.

Every month, each student is able to nominate a teacher who they believe has gone above and beyond. The teacher with the most nominations is honored as our "Teacher of the Month," recognizing all forms of excellence - from innovative teaching methods to showing exceptional care for students.

This week, more than 30 of our talented freshmen participated in the regional math meet, showcasing their skills and enthusiasm for problem-solving. We're proud of their hard work and dedication—way to represent Hampden Academy!

Please be advised, the US Route 202 northbound bridge located over Souadabscook Stream will be closed to traffic, and northbound traffic will utilize crossovers onto the southbound bridge. Travel lanes will be reduced to one 10.5’ wide lane in each direction starting at 7:00 A.M. on December 2, 2024 for bridge work.

Planning is underway for the Class of 2025 Project Graduation celebration!

A long-standing tradition, Project Grad provides a safe, drug-free environment for students to celebrate with friends. It’s a parent-sponsored event which takes place the night of graduation, typically starting in the evening and going into the early hours of the next morning.

The Project Grad committee is asking parents to contribute $120 per student (or 2 payments of $60 each). Checks should be made out to HA Class of 2025 Project Graduation, with your child’s name placed in the subject line, and dropped off at the HA Front Office.

Follow us on Facebook at Hampden Academy Project Graduation 2025 to stay up-to-date on meeting dates, fundraising opportunities, and other communication.

Email haprojectgrad25@gmail.com for more info and ongoing updates!

Hampden Academy

Email: rruhlin@rsu22.us
Website: ha.rsu22.us
Location: 89 Western Avenue, Hampden, ME, USA
Phone: (207)862-3791