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Adrianne Shetenhelm named the 2026 Cumberland County Teacher of the year.

Please join RSU14 in congratulating Adrianne Shetenhelm who was named the 2026 Cumberland County Teacher of the year last week. She was honored at a ceremony in the Hall of Flags in Augusta on Friday. Adrianne works at Windham High School and is an integral part of the APEX program. Through her hard work and commitment to alternative pathways, many students have remained engaged in school and have earned their high school diploma. Congratulations to Adrianne for this amazing honor.
Cumberland COunty Teacher of the Year 2026

WHS sophomore to undertake grueling ‘Ultimate Murph Challenge’ to honor sacrifices of military veterans - from The Windham Eagle

Lt. Michael Murphy was a U.S. Navy SEAL officer who tragically lost his life while taking intense Taliban fire to radio for help for his pinned-down squad after his team was compromised and surrounded by enemy forces near Asadabad, Afghanistan in 2005. His story has inspired Nate Plati, a Windham High School sophomore, to undertake The Ultimate "Murph" Challenge, an intense CrossFit workout and fundraising event conducted every year on Memorial Day.
Nate Plati

From rookie to role model: WHS mock CSI unit creates a full circle return to the scene - from the Windham Eagle

“When will I ever use this after high school?” It’s a question that teachers have heard echo through classrooms for decades. From math equations to lab reports to literary analysis, students often wonder how today’s lessons will matter in their future. But what happens when learning moves beyond the classroom and into the real world – where students are exposed to the ways math, science, and English are not only useful, but needed to succeed?
Corporal Hailey Penney,

Often overlooked, Maine softball outfielders can save games - from The Lakes Region NOW

Nellie Feeney has played outfield since she was inT-ball.Growing up, she had to find ways to occupy her time. It wasn't like there were many fly balls coming her way. At the youth levels, the outfield can be a place of inaction, where few balls are hit and a safe haven can be found for
weaker fielders. But at the high school level, the outfield becomes a busy zone where balls fly, instincts are crucial, and a play can decide the biggest games.
WHS Softball

WHS teacher believes music can be a powerful vessel for learning - from The Windham Eagle

Growing up in Gorham, Simon Roussel discovered his passion for teaching music in high school. As a Gorham High student, he performed on trumpet in the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, as well as district and all-state bands and the experience convinced him to pursue a career in music. Roussel now serves as the instrumental music teacher at Windham High School and says music can be a resource that every student can benefit from.
Simon Roussel

WHS Mission and Vision

Windham High School is a community of learners. We offer a safe, welcoming environment built on a foundation of pride, trust, honesty, and respect. We believe that physical, mental, and social well-being are building blocks for personal and academic success. Our commitment to quality education emphasizes individualized learning experiences, challenging academics, and varied opportunities for creative thinking and healthful risk-taking. Exposure to the arts, to careers, and to areas of personal interest invites meaningful planning for the future. Our fundamental goal is to foster a passion for lifelong learning.
Windham High School is truly a place where all can wonder, explore, and achieve.
Our learning community will be one where every student will meet academic,social and civic expectations.
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS:
Every student will read,write and speak effectively.
Every student will use inquiry, investigation and decision-making to solve problems.
Every student will effectively utilize technology as part of his/her learning process.
SOCIAL EXPECTATIONS:
Every student will have multiple opportunities to understand the connection between his/her own behaviors and their impact on others.
CIVIC EXPECTATIONS:
Every student will have multiple opportunities to be an informed and involved citizen.
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