The annual community supper to benefit the Falmouth Food Pantry was held on Thursday, October 18th. Approximately 40 FHS students were there to support the efforts. Students worked in the kitchen and as servers.

Feedback from the leadership of the Falmouth Food Pantry was, "They were truly amazing. Whether they were serving drinks, waiting on tables, or doing yucky jobs in the kitchen, they were polite, cheerful, and even creative when things didn't go just exactly as planned. We could not have asked for better helpers, and the Falmouth Food Pantry will directly benefit from their efforts and community spirit."

On Thursday, October 25 in the cafeteria at Falmouth Elementary School,138 third grade students and 100 + FHS Service Club volunteers joined forces to create Jack-O-Lanterns for Camp Sunshine's Pumpkin Festival at LL Bean. The students learned that Camp Sunshine offers support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.  

Please visit http://www.campsunshine.org to learn more about this wonderful organization.

On Saturday, October 13 students enjoyed a hike up Bradbury Mt. to raise awareness and funds for United to End Genocide and the Fur Cultural Revival; the Darfur Community Center of Maine. This event was created and organized by Geneva Waite, FHS senior, one of the student artists who participated in The Beauty of Darfur, The Tragedy of Genocide art project last school year.

When we arrived at Bradbury Mt. the park ranger came out and wanted to shake the hand of the young woman who made this happen and tell her how proud he was of her. 

El-Fadel Arbab, an educator, lead speaker for the Fur Cultural Revival, and a refugee from Darfur, came with us, along with another young man from Darfur, Sadik Adam. Sadik arrived in Maine just two months ago from a refugee camp in Jordan. El-Fadel and Sadikhad not experienced the beauty of Bradbury Mountain before. Sadig said he will keep the view from the top of Bradbury Mountain in his heart forever. 

5th Grade Multi-Cultural Marketplace at F.E.S.

On Thursday May 31st, the elementary school's cafeteria was transformed into a global marketplace  All 5th grade students and teachers celebrated cultures from around the world showcasing work from their 5ht grade Culture Studies unit.  Projects were on display and many student-made crafts were for sale: jewelry, note cards, potted plants, t-shirts, and artifacts from area organizations.  Parents made and donated international food to sell.   All proceeds from the event went to Fambul Tok, Safe Passage, Konbit Sante, Fur Cultural Revival, and Water for South Sudan.

8th Grade Discovery Week

                                          A Celebration of Service

      Non profits and community Agencies Through the Eyes of 8^th Grade  Students

The last week of school at Falmouth Middle School was a week of learning outside the traditional classroom. 8th Grade students participated in Discovery Week which has a strong service component. 

140 - 8th grade students were placed in 17 different area non-profits and community agencies for a morning of service. Students then returned to FMS to reflect on their experiences. They worked with the service team to create power point presentations and display boards about the organizations, the clients they serve,  and what they did while there. 

It was followed with  A Celebration of Service: Non-profits and Community Agencies Through the Eyes of 8th Grade Students. There was a booth for each of the 17 organizations the school partnered with, which provided and opportunity  for the students to present about the agencies and for parents, students, teachers, and the community to learn about them.

This is the 4th year the 8^th Grade has had Discovery Week. Many students have stayed active with the agency they worked with in 8^th grade or become involved with service at other organizations.

FHS Art Gallery Opening- "Illuminating the Beauty and the Tragedy of Darfur"

On  April 2, FHS  students in Nancy Durst's  Advanced Art class exhibited their inspiring and breathtaking work of art representing Darfur’s beauty contrasted with the tragic genocide in the beautifully lit theater lobby thanks to a grant funded by F.E.F.  This event was a benefit for Fur Cultural Revival and United to End Genocide.

The spectacular Pihcintu Multicultural Chorus, directed by Con Fullam,  lent their voices to this occasion. The Malika Sudanese dancers  were back on the theater stage in Falmouth. Guests enjoyed viewing the artwork, mingling, meeting with the artists, sampling Sudanese food, and shopping in the marketplace.  Student musicians  performed light background music. 

Dan Sullivan, Director of Policy and Government Relations and Gbolahan Lawal, Field and Grassroots Manager for United to End Genocide flew in  from Washington, DC for this event and gave a brief update on the current situation on Sudan.

 

Faculty vs. Seniors Third Annual Basketball Benefit Game!

March 8 was a very exciting evening at Falmouth High School!   The faculty played the Seniors in a basketball game to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.   Former FHS teacher, Trevor Paul, started this event and this year it raised over $700 that will go directly to Habitat.    Crusher, the Red Claws mascot, and Yachty were part of the fun!                  

                                                                                         

Winter Invitational

Falmouth High School hosted the second annual Winter Invitational, an alternative to Special Olympics on February 23, 2012. Students from Cape Elizabeth, SAD 51, and Falmouth participated in this festive event. Activities included line dancing and an assortment of games.  FHS student volunteers assisted with the event and participants.

Falmouth High School Service Trip: Safe Passage February 2012

Ten FHS students, Spanish teachers: Bruce Carver and Dan Bennett, along with Superintendent Barbara Powers, did a week long service trip in Guatemala at Safe Passage.  They spent their days helping in the school and nursery.  You can follow their story at http://falmouthsafepassage2012.wordpress.com/   

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FHS Service Trip: Habitat For Humanity, Mississippi

This was the fourth year we have sent a team of FHS students to work with Habitat for Humanity in Hancock County, Mississippi. Hancock County was devastated in by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Students participated in the rebuilding efforts, spending the week on the Habitat site. They also spent time in the community with local leaders, and part of everyday at the Hancock County Child Development Center.