Medomak Valley High School

Coordinates: 44°07′28″N 69°18′34″W / 44.1244°N 69.3094°W / 44.1244; -69.3094
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Medomak Valley High School
Address
Map
320 Manktown Road

,
Maine 04572

United States
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1968
School districtMSAD 40
PrincipalLinda Pease[1]
Faculty43
Teaching staff40.00 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Enrollment571 (2017–18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio14.28[2]
CampusRural
Color(s)Blue and Gold
MascotPanther
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges
YearbookThe Valley Echo
Websitewww.msad40.org/schools/mvhs/

Medomak Valley High School is a public high school established in 1968[3] in Waldoboro, Maine (Lincoln County), United States, which educates grades 9–12. The school is part of the MSAD 40 district.[4]

Academics[edit]

Medomak Valley offers a variety of core courses and electives. The school offers AP Level Courses in English Literature, English Language, Human Geography, U.S. Government & Politics, U.S. History, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Calculus, Biology, Physics, and Studio Art. The school also offers a dual enrollment program with Thomas College in which students can earn college credit in a variety of courses including Composition I & II, Literature, Literature & Society, Calculus, Quantitative Analysis, U.S. History, Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Sociology.[5] Medomak Valley also offers Horticulture courses that support the internationally recognized Medomak Valley Heirloom Seed Project.[6] The project was listed as a "117 Projects to Watch in 2017" project by foodtank.com.[7]

MVHS Players[edit]

The MVHS Players is the drama troupe of Medomak Valley High school. They have performed shows such as: "Bye, Bye, Birdie," "Shrek: The Musical," and "The Addams Family." Their regular productions take place inside of the school year. The Players perform a musical each fall, compete in a regional one act competition in the winter, and put on a "Dessert Theater" performance each spring. The Dessert Theater script is spoken, and does not include musical numbers. Pie is traditionally served during intermission, acquired from Waldoboro's iconic Moody's Diner.

Extracurriculars[edit]

In addition to sports, Medomak Valley offers many club opportunities to students. The school sponsors a National Honors Society, Math Team, Debate Team, Chess Team, Outdoor Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Ski Club, Environmental Arts and Sciences Club, and Diversity Club.

Notable alumni[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Staff Directory". www.msad40.org. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b c "Medomak Valley High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "MVHS Home". www.msad40.org. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Medomak Valley High School". US News. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  5. ^ http://www.msad40.org/files/14-15_MV_POS_APPROVED_COPY.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  6. ^ "Medomak Valley High School". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-12-18.
  7. ^ "117 Organizations to Watch in 2017". 27 December 2016.
  8. ^ "District Attorney Natasha Irving". 21 August 2022.

44°07′28″N 69°18′34″W / 44.1244°N 69.3094°W / 44.1244; -69.3094

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