About Falmouth Public Schools
Navigating Creative Pathways to Courageous, Compassionate, and Fulfilling Lives
Falmouth Public Schools
The school district has three school buildings, all situated on an 125 acre campus in the heart of the town's geographic boundary.
Town of Falmouth
The town of Falmouth is situated on the coast of Maine, just north of Portland, Maine's largest city.
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Learning at Falmouth Public Schools
6th graders explored the question "how is the health of our local stream" with help from the Falmouth Land Trust and Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District.
FMS students asked questions about museum form and function when researching for their Medieval Museum project
Students celebrated their hard work with family and friends.
Falmouth High School is hosting a first semester student art show from January 13-16, 2025 in the high school library and theater lobby
Several of our Falmouth teachers provided some great insights and tips about the start of the year through a couple of our local media outlets.
FES celebrates this week to help our school community better understand diverse abilities and how we can appreciate and celebrate differences.
This unique course, which combines Science and English courses through the investigation of local culture and history, environmental science, and the application of digital composition and storytelling skills, immerses students in Maine's community and environment.
Falmouth Middle School students were honored to welcome the Burnurwurbskek Singers, a Penobscot Nation men’s drumming group, for a traditional northeastern woodland music performance.
Students showed off their 1st semester artwork at the Student Art Show.
FMS students in STEM classes have started a "Changemakers" project where they repair or replace items.
Chris Driscoll, a 6th grade FMS Math Teacher, is utilizing Thinking Classrooms for his students this year.
Awards and Accomplishments
Two FHS Juniors were admitted to the Bigelow Laboratories Keller BLOOM program.
Falmouth had a total of 27 students participate in the fair across 15 different projects, ranging from areas including physics, microbiology, environmental science, and more.
Congratulations to FMS students on the MathCounts team—they brought home the first place trophy from the State MathCounts competition!
Falmouth had a total of 27 students participate in the fair across 15 different projects, ranging from areas including physics, microbiology, environmental science, and more.
After an amazing fall sports season, Falmouth took home four championship trophies.
Congratulations FHS Science teacher Eden Pfahler!
After an amazing fall sports season, Falmouth took home four championship trophies.
Congratulations FHS Science teacher Eden Pfahler!
FMS Science teacher Ms. Coppens is a recipient of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Congratulations to the girls cross country team!
Congratulations to Eden Pfahler!
We are so proud of Falmouth High School Music Teacher Wendy Northrup, who was recently announced as the “Educator of the Year” by the Maine Music Educators Association.
Ten students received official expressions of sentiment from the State of Maine.
The FHS math team placed 1st in Division B at the Maine State Math Meet and overall 8th in the state for the regular season. Congratulations to them!
Congratulations to the following students for being accepted into the District 2 Honors Jazz Band and Chorus.
Congratulations to Coach Dave Halligan on his Maine Sports Hall of Fame induction! He will be honored in a ceremony on September 15.
FHS's own Will Gale was announced as the 2023 Gaziano Offensive Lineman Award winner.
Several of our FHS athletes were recently recognized for their talents, dedication to their sports, and teamwork.
Five students from Falmouth are running in the USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Championships Saturday, December 9 in Louisville, Kentucky.
A Look Inside Falmouth Schools
Highlights from the 2023/2024 School Year
Students in Ms. Arsenault's class made glitter jars, which they used to pracitce mindfulness activities
Ms. Hackett's art class learned about the elements of art when drawing a vase of flowers
FES Kindergarten teachers celebrated their school spirit and camraderie at the K Field Day
Middle school students performed a Jazz concert at Ocean View
2nd grade students enjoyed a hands on learning activity on sea animals
Students in Ms. Merrifield's class woke up bright and early to report the weather for Channel 8 news.
Ms. Flemming's class had a special guest read to them for Read Across America Day
5th grade students learned about economics and business when they created and managed their own stores
Ms. Doe taught students to ice skate as part of their winter PE classes
Ms. Gifford helped Pre-K students with their Pea plants
Mr. Jackson conducted students as they put on their spring concert
Mr. Kilani taught students terms in Spanish related to soccer when he worked with Mr. Sprauge for a World Cup unit
Mr. Deri taught students about the benefits of a healthy diet and eating vegetables
Mr. Sprague taught students how to play soccer as part of their World Cup collaborative unit
Mr. Paul had his public speaking students read to kindergarten classes
Ms. Wiberg helped students in math class
FHS cafeteria staff provided students and staff with healthy and delicious food for breakfast and lunch every school day
Falmouth Unified hosted a cornhole event for students, staff, and parents
FES cafeteria staff were celebrated during School Lunch Hero Day
Mr. Sturtevant prepared students for multiple concerts and performances throughout the year
FMS cafeteria staff worked hard to make sure our students were fed and ready to learn
Mr. Berry prepared students for the Falmouth Memorial Day parade
The Falmouth Unified basketball team had a successful season
FES, FMS, and FHS chorus teachers collaborated on a school-wide performance during the all-schools chorus concert
Ms. Magnuson's, Ms. Lallemand's, and Ms. Arsenault's classes collaborated on a science project together
Ms. Kaszubinski and the other pre-k team members helped welcome students to Falmouth on their first day of school
Mr. Magaliff and his students explored the phases of the moon
Mr. Simon and Ms. Lovett held several Dungeon Gallery openings
Ms. Sobol taught students about the land, environment, culture, and history throughout the year
Ms. Brown's popular Jr. Chef Challenge taught students about planning, prepping, and cooking
FMS teachers and staff hosted a science book club
Mr. Hall taught students about the waterways and their connectivity during the Sebago to Sea unit
Mr. Carter lead a wide variety of service learning opportunities for students
Mr. Sanborn and Mr. Carroll worked with their students on a "Medieval Museum", teaching students about how museums operate while learning about the culture of medieval nations.
Mr. Pollock taught his general music students how to make their own movie noises
Ms. Sullivan's class shared what they learned from their books
6th grade Social Studies students learned about the history of agriculture
Ms. Raetzel led students in a "Scriptorium Emporium", where students could experience the process of print making
Ms. Coppen's class enjoyed their Metric Olympics
Ms. Sylvia's class enjoyed snowshoeing during PE classes
8th graders gave back to their community during the 8th grade day of service
Mr. Driscoll used thinking classrooms to help his students solve math equations
Madame Fournier organized a pen pal program for her French students with students from France
Mr. Hinton taught a pop-up mountain biking class in the fall
8th grade students in Ms. Degen's and Mr. Davidson's classes worked on changemakers projects
Ms. Blenk and Ms. Kanzler coordinated a class where students combined environmental science with authentic storytelling for their class "If This Land Could Talk"
Students in Personal Finance classes participated in mock interviews for their chosen career
Ms. Goldstone's art students practiced drawing from live inspiration at the Cumberland Fair
Mr. Njaa and Mr. Martin taught the science behind making Maple syrup
FHS students and staff visited Florida to assist Habitat for Humanity with a build
6th grade students had a great time bonding at Camp Kieve
Ms. Christman inducted 27 students into the Spanish National Honor Society, Los Navegantes de Falmouth chapter
FHS students put on several amazing performances, including the fall productions of "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical"
Mr. Poole and Mr. Corcoran collaborated on a project, having students create passion projects, using art and digital media to showcase their passions
FHS Class of 2024 graduated on Sunday, June 9
5th grade students celebrated their transition to middle school