Dear Cobscook friends and family,

Welcome to the Spring 2024 Cobscook Currents. The theme of this newsletter is “Generations” because it is Cobscook's 25th anniversary! This relates to the past, present, and future generations of Cobscook. The relationships Cobscook has made with the community are incredibly amazing and inspiring.

When Helena “Lynn” Brown, a longtime resident of Cooper, passed last winter, an important and irreplaceable part of our community went with her. Over her lifetime she wore many hats: musician, educator, community volunteer, and town Selectperson, among many others. In all things, her joyful generosity of spirit and her values, including her commitment to the well-being of every person in our community, were at the forefront of her work and her life.

Advancing Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Future

Nearly a year ago, our board and staff completed a new strategic plan to guide us into our next quarter century of innovation and impact. We are proud to report significant progress made toward our year one objectives. Rooted in our core values of sustainability, equity, and community engagement, these initiatives mark clear steps toward realizing our vision of a thriving, inclusive learning environment. As we reflect on these milestones, we remain steadfast in our commitment to continuous improvement and community-driven change as we point our compass toward creating a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future for generations to come.

In the bustling landscape of education, where the quest for innovation often dominates conversations, it's easy to overlook the value of low-cost strategies that can increase student engagement, achievement, connection, and happiness. In our 14 years of teaching and learning with teens in Cobscook Experiential Programs, we’ve come to recognize the profound impact of relational education, recognizing it as a cornerstone of our interdisciplinary, place-based high school program.

is from Machias and joined Cobscook his freshman year. Drew is proud of the way he’s become more comfortable interacting with people while at Cobscook. He is an incredibly creative individual with a variety of interests and a gentle spirit. While in high school, Drew served on the staff of Downeast Teen Leadership Camp. He is looking forward to pursuing a liberal arts degree after high school, where he may combine his aptitude for math and sciences with his passion for fine arts and theater. Drew is especially hoping to engage more fully with the arts when in college.

Saturday, September 28th

Join us for a day of festivities, supercharged from our hearts to yours!

Lodge & Camping available for our out of town guests.