Harpswell Coastal Academy

Published
May 12, 2022

Harpswell school survives after commission OKs plan to consolidate

The Maine Charter School Commission on Tuesday approved Harpswell Coastal Academy’s plan to consolidate its two campuses, which school officials say is necessary for the institution's survival.
Published
May 8, 2022

Future uncertain for students of struggling Harpswell charter school

Some students at Harpswell Coastal Academy, which may be forced to shutter at the end of the year, say they would rather drop out than return to the traditional public school system.
Published
April 28, 2022

Fierce fundraising may buy more time for Harpswell charter school

Harpswell Coastal Academy has raised nearly $160,000 toward consolidating its 2 campuses, a step school officials say is necessary for the survival of the institution.
Published
April 13, 2022

Under cloud of uncertainty, Harpswell Charter School elects to fight for survival

The Board of Directors of Harpswell Coastal Academy unanimously voted Wednesday to keep developing a plan to consolidate the school's 2 campuses.
Published
April 12, 2022

Delayed consolidation vote could doom Harpswell charter school

The Maine Charter School Commission voted Tuesday to defer decision on Harpswell Coastal Academy's request to consolidate its 2 campuses for the upcoming school year.
Published
April 6, 2022

Harpswell charter school could shutter if consolidation bid gets rejected

Officials from Harpswell Coastal Academy announced on April 1 that they do not expect the Maine Charter School Commission to approve a plan to consolidate the institution's two campuses.
Published
June 2, 2021

Harpswell Coastal Academy adds political theater program aimed at sparking social change

The school's new program, directed by Lee Rose, will focus on political theater — using theater as a vehicle for social change and communicating social and political ideas.
Published
April 9, 2021

School Notebook Coastal Journal Edition: April 9
Published
September 24, 2020

Harpswell Coastal Academy to reopen campuses after positive COVID-19 test

Scott Barksdale, head of school, said he feels comfortable welcoming students back to both the Brunswick and Harpswell campuses on Monday after no other students or staff developed COVID-19 symptoms as of Thursday.
Published
September 15, 2020

Harpswell Coastal Academy closes temporarily due to positive coronavirus case

Harpswell Coastal Academy students will pivot to distance learning through Friday, Sept. 25, according to Scott Barksdale, dean of students.