Tonight is PCHS Prom 2026 — Hollywood style!
Families are welcome to attend the Grand March of attendees at 6:45pm this evening.
Parking information:
• Prom attendees should park across the street in the designated student parking area.
•Families attending the Grand March are asked to park along the roadway or at the wharf and walk up so we can reserve the parking lot for prom attendees.
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER:
No one is permitted on the railroad tracks at any time. Not only is this extremely dangerous, but there is also a $10,000 fine per person for trespassing on the tracks. Cameras are in place and the area is monitored.
We look forward to a fun and memorable evening celebrating our students!
Families are welcome to attend the Grand March of attendees at 6:45pm this evening.
Parking information:
• Prom attendees should park across the street in the designated student parking area.
•Families attending the Grand March are asked to park along the roadway or at the wharf and walk up so we can reserve the parking lot for prom attendees.
IMPORTANT SAFETY REMINDER:
No one is permitted on the railroad tracks at any time. Not only is this extremely dangerous, but there is also a $10,000 fine per person for trespassing on the tracks. Cameras are in place and the area is monitored.
We look forward to a fun and memorable evening celebrating our students!
Today's PCHS softball game vs. Dexter will now be a 4:30 start.
SPORTS Banners are IN!! Soccer Athletes - bring/wear your soccer jackets for today's MUSTER to celebrate your GOLD Ball Winning Season!!!
***GAME UPDATES***
Today's high school tennis match vs. PVHS has been postponed until Wed. 5/20 @ 4pm.
Today's Varsity softball game vs. PVHS has been moved up to a 3pm start.
Tomorrow's PCMS softball game vs. Stearns will now be a 4:30 pm start. The PCMS baseball game will still start at 4:00pm
Today's high school tennis match vs. PVHS has been postponed until Wed. 5/20 @ 4pm.
Today's Varsity softball game vs. PVHS has been moved up to a 3pm start.
Tomorrow's PCMS softball game vs. Stearns will now be a 4:30 pm start. The PCMS baseball game will still start at 4:00pm
This afternoon, May 12, a cell phone battery caught fire on the Cambridge/Parkman Bus 16 route. The bus driver safely evacuated all students immediately, and students were transferred to another bus to complete the route. No injuries have been reported. We appreciate the quick response of the driver and Transportation Director in ensuring student safety.
Due to the forecast for tomorrow, May 13th, the PCES Art Show and Outdoor Concert will be rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 20th, starting at 5:00 pm.
We would like to announce the coaches for the Fall 2027 season.
PCHS Field Hockey- Emily Wilson
PCHS Girls Soccer- Meranda Hunt
PCHS Boys Soccer- Graham Goulette
PCMS Field Hockey- Briana Martell
PCMS Boys Soccer- Brian Gaw
PCMS Girls Soccer- Coach needed
Coach Vainio has stepped down, so we are still accepting applications for PCMS girls soccer.
PCHS Field Hockey- Emily Wilson
PCHS Girls Soccer- Meranda Hunt
PCHS Boys Soccer- Graham Goulette
PCMS Field Hockey- Briana Martell
PCMS Boys Soccer- Brian Gaw
PCMS Girls Soccer- Coach needed
Coach Vainio has stepped down, so we are still accepting applications for PCMS girls soccer.
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT! Landon McKenney will be attending Thomas College with a major in Business Analytics. Landon's high school activities have included Can We? (10, 11), Drama Club (10, 11), Student Council (9, 11, 12), and Track (9, 10, 11). His favorite memory of high school is wandering the halls and he is most looking forward to trying all of the restaurants in Waterville. Congratulations, Landon!
Gilbert Steps down as PCHS Boys Soccer Coach
The PCHS Boys Soccer team will look a little different on the sidelines this year, as Trey Gilbert has decided to step down from his position as head coach. Trey is a 1998 graduate of PCHS. He has coached the Pirates since 2016, when he took over for John Riitano. Trey has coached dozens of young men during his time at PCHS, including his sons Bryce, Kobe, and Gavyn. The past two seasons under Coach Gilbert have been extremely successful for the Pirates, as they won back to back Northern Maine regional titles. After coming up just short in the 2024 State game, the Pirates had a perfect record of 18-0 in 2025, and brought home the first Soccer State title in 40 years. We would like to thank Trey for his years of dedication to Pirate Soccer and for the generosity he continually demonstrates toward Pirate Athletics and SAD4 as a whole. We know his decision was not one he took likely, and we are thankful for the memories and lessons you provided to our athletes during your tenure.
Taking over the role of head coach of Boys soccer in 2026 will be Graham Goulette. Graham is a 1995 graduate of PCHS and was a member of the 1994 Eastern Maine Champion soccer team. In recent years has coached successful PCMS soccer and basketball teams and is currently the PCHS Boys Basketball assistant coach. Graham came highly recommended by Coach Gilbert, and we feel his vision for the future and familiarity with the team make him a natural fit for the program going forward. Welcome aboard, Coach Goulette!
The PCHS Boys Soccer team will look a little different on the sidelines this year, as Trey Gilbert has decided to step down from his position as head coach. Trey is a 1998 graduate of PCHS. He has coached the Pirates since 2016, when he took over for John Riitano. Trey has coached dozens of young men during his time at PCHS, including his sons Bryce, Kobe, and Gavyn. The past two seasons under Coach Gilbert have been extremely successful for the Pirates, as they won back to back Northern Maine regional titles. After coming up just short in the 2024 State game, the Pirates had a perfect record of 18-0 in 2025, and brought home the first Soccer State title in 40 years. We would like to thank Trey for his years of dedication to Pirate Soccer and for the generosity he continually demonstrates toward Pirate Athletics and SAD4 as a whole. We know his decision was not one he took likely, and we are thankful for the memories and lessons you provided to our athletes during your tenure.
Taking over the role of head coach of Boys soccer in 2026 will be Graham Goulette. Graham is a 1995 graduate of PCHS and was a member of the 1994 Eastern Maine Champion soccer team. In recent years has coached successful PCMS soccer and basketball teams and is currently the PCHS Boys Basketball assistant coach. Graham came highly recommended by Coach Gilbert, and we feel his vision for the future and familiarity with the team make him a natural fit for the program going forward. Welcome aboard, Coach Goulette!
Step into an Enchanted Forest at the Fine & Performing Arts Cabaret!
Join us Tuesday, May 19 from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening celebrating the creativity and talents of our students. Enjoy art displays, drama vignettes, band and chorus performances, and finger foods as PCSS transforms into an enchanted forest for the evening.
Performing arts productions will begin at 5:45 PM.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details - we hope you will join us for this special evening!
Join us Tuesday, May 19 from 5:00–7:00 PM for an evening celebrating the creativity and talents of our students. Enjoy art displays, drama vignettes, band and chorus performances, and finger foods as PCSS transforms into an enchanted forest for the evening.
Performing arts productions will begin at 5:45 PM.
Please see the attached flyer for additional details - we hope you will join us for this special evening!
Spring Fling Community Service Day is happening Friday, May 15!
One of this year’s projects will be led by Mr. Ouellette’s SPARK Group, who will be packaging donated items for the Piscataquis Regional Food Center in Dover. Please see the attached flyer for suggested donation items and ways you can help support the project.
Thank you for helping our students give back to the community!
One of this year’s projects will be led by Mr. Ouellette’s SPARK Group, who will be packaging donated items for the Piscataquis Regional Food Center in Dover. Please see the attached flyer for suggested donation items and ways you can help support the project.
Thank you for helping our students give back to the community!
Weekly schedule for 5/11- 5/16/26. Eric Ogden will be here on Tuesday to take team photos for all sports teams in the PCSS cafeteria starting at 2:15. PCMS baseball and softball will be dismissed at 2:00 so they can have pictures taken before their games.
Our seniors enjoyed a delicious breakfast this morning prepared by Ms. Turner, Mrs. Cates, and Ms. Douglass. We talked about graduation week and made some plans for Senior Night and Graduation. Each senior received a schedule for graduation week. These seniors are certainly ready for the next step. Graduation is one month from today!
Today's high school softball game @ Searsport has been moved to Saturday @ noon. There will be no practice today.
HS Tennis practice has been canceled today. PCMS baseball practice has been canceled for today.
PCMS Track will practice inside @ PCES from 3-4. PCMS Softball will Practice inside at PCES from 4:30-6
PCHS track will be inside from 4:30-6
HS Tennis practice has been canceled today. PCMS baseball practice has been canceled for today.
PCMS Track will practice inside @ PCES from 3-4. PCMS Softball will Practice inside at PCES from 4:30-6
PCHS track will be inside from 4:30-6
Today's high school tennis match vs. MA has been postponed until Thursday at 4pm.
The PCMS baseball and softball games @ Greenville are still on.
The PCMS baseball and softball games @ Greenville are still on.
7th/12th GRADE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS:
As the year winds down, I've begun looking ahead to next year's incoming 7th/12th graders' vaccination status. As of 2021, the vaccine law in Maine requires all 7th graders to receive a Tdap and Meningococcal A vaccination in order to continue enrollment. All 12th graders require a second Meningococcal A vaccination.
These are typically given at the appropriate well-child check by your PCP. I will be running reports in the next couple of weeks and will notify parents via email/text if your student is in need. I will also be running the reports mid-late August, before school resumes after summer break. Understand that students that are not up-to-date in accordance with the Law will not be able to start the school year in September until they've received the appropriate vaccinations. (Also understand that there are additional vaccines in the CDC recommendations that your PCP may offer. The only two additional vaccines required for 7th/12th graders are the Tdap and Meningococcal A)
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. wviera@sad4.org 876-1363
Mrs Viera, School nurse
As the year winds down, I've begun looking ahead to next year's incoming 7th/12th graders' vaccination status. As of 2021, the vaccine law in Maine requires all 7th graders to receive a Tdap and Meningococcal A vaccination in order to continue enrollment. All 12th graders require a second Meningococcal A vaccination.
These are typically given at the appropriate well-child check by your PCP. I will be running reports in the next couple of weeks and will notify parents via email/text if your student is in need. I will also be running the reports mid-late August, before school resumes after summer break. Understand that students that are not up-to-date in accordance with the Law will not be able to start the school year in September until they've received the appropriate vaccinations. (Also understand that there are additional vaccines in the CDC recommendations that your PCP may offer. The only two additional vaccines required for 7th/12th graders are the Tdap and Meningococcal A)
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out. wviera@sad4.org 876-1363
Mrs Viera, School nurse
Weekly Athletic Schedule for the week of 5/4- 5/9
PCES LUNCH Menu for May...
Shelby Grant is joining up with Team Maine this weekend for some freestyle wrestling at the Ultimate Club Duals in PA. We are proud of her for making the team, and wish her all the best this weekend!
This is the updated PCHS softball schedule for the remaining games. There have been multiple changes to dates and times.
