Schools

YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD SATURDAY CLASSES

WELLS - Starting with the upcoming Fall 2011 semester, York County Community College  (YCCC) will open its doors on Saturdays.  YCCC will hold weekend classes in an effort to address the continued enrollment surge the college has experienced for the past 5 years, and the need for additional class sessions that accompanies that growth.

YCCC  Saturday college will offer two sessions; 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m and 12:00 p.m to 2:30 p.m. Students interested in weekend classes will be afforded an opportunity to sign up for two, consecutive classes, limiting the time on campus and perhaps childcare and/or transportation costs.

College for Kids returns to York County Community College

College for Kids returns to York County Community College

Wells-  Once again, this summer offers exciting possibilities for youth, ages seven to fourteen, at York County Community College’s Wells campus.

Beginning July 11 and running through August 19, this year’s College for Kids program includes the ever-popular science camps; Chemistry, Physics and Geology, as well as camps for the artistically inclined; Advanced Animation, Musical Theatre, and Writing and Publishing camps.  And, back by popular demand both beginner and advanced culinary camps to keep those aspiring chefs busy.

“Each year we try to bring back the camps that were the most enjoyed by the campers,” says Paulette Millette, Director of Community Education and Career Training.  “The kids aren’t shy about what they liked and what they gained from the experience.”

According to Millette, one of last summer’s favorites was the Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) camp, wherein Sergeant Wayne Cronin of the Wells Police Department created a 5 day e

YCCC Student named to USA TODAY'S All-USA Community College Academic Team

YCCC Student named to USA TODAY'S All-USA Community College Academic Team

Wells, Maine - Diane Dense of Wells, a student at York County Community College, was recognized among the top 20 community college students in the nation recently in New Orleans and was among the students featured in Monday’s USA TODAY. Over 1,600 students from over 800 community colleges were nominated for the 2011 All-USA Community College Academic Team.

The All-USA Community College Academic Team is presented by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa (the official honor society of two-year colleges) and is sponsored by Follett Higher Education Group.   The program, created 21 years ago, is widely recognized as the most prestigious academic honor for students attending community college. Dense is the first student in YCCC’s history to win this award.

The awards ceremony took place at the Presidents Breakfast during the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Convention, where she was joined by her husband, Barry, and Dr.

Student artists in your neighborhood to be honored at Blaine House

Augusta, ME – Student artists from across Maine will receive recognition from Maine’s First Lady at a Blaine House ceremony at 2:00 pm, on Monday, April 11.

The students, from 17 schools, will receive certificates for their participation in the Maine Youth Excellence in Art exhibition that has been on display in the Capitol Complex since February.

“These works of art are inspiring and showcase the talent of our youth,” said Maine’s First Lady Ann LePage. “Two pieces of artwork are on display currently in the Blaine House and we are making space available for a third.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Kittery Premium Outlets celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week. Show your work ID at the Information Booth located at Kittery Premium Outlets (4) behind the tower from 9am - 5pm or at the management office located at Kittery Premium Outlets (5) behind Old Navy, and receive a free VIP coupon book providing great savings at over 60 outlet designer stores.

http://www.premiumoutlets.com/kittery

April 16 - 30
April 16, 2011 to April 30, 2011
Kittery Premium Outlets
375 Us Route 1, Kittery, Maine 03904
Contact Elizabeth Fourar-Laidi for more information
207-439-6548 or efourarlaidi@simon.com

Accelerate ME at York County Community College

York County Community College has been chosen by the Maine Community College System to pilot a program to assist adult students to complete an associate  degree in one year. This program will provide financial, academic and personal support to students chosen to participate.

Two YCCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team

Two YCCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team

Two YCCC students named to All-Maine Academic Team

Fourteen Maine community college students will be named to the All-Maine Academic Team for two-year colleges at a ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, at Senator Inn on Western Avenue.