We had staff and students visiting from our sister city in Rokunohe, Japan.  The Exchange Program began in 1993, with an agreement from Governor McKernan in 1995.  The Kittery School District and the Tobu-Kamikita Education Research Council signed a sister school agreement.  Over these years since 1995, hundreds of students and chaperones have traveled back and forth under this agreement.  The goal of these visits is to nurture understanding between Japanese and American students as fellow human beings and to attain knowledge of each other’s history and culture. 

The Japanese students stayed with host families who have students at Shapleigh School.  There were multiple events this week, including a welcoming reception, a welcome assembly, visitations of classrooms by both students and adults, grade level lessons taught by our Japanese visitors, and a special Sayonara event that took place on Friday.  Our visiting students also spent quality time with their host families getting to know more about life here in Kittery.  

Cold Weather and Winter Recess

Winter officially begins December 21st.  Please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the changing temperatures during the winter months.   They should have a warm coat, hat, gloves, snow pants, boots, and any other cold-weather gear needed to stay comfortable outside (waiting for the bus, recess, and walking to/from school).  

It's important to us that all students are safe, warm, and ready to learn!

If your family needs assistance with providing warm, suitable clothing for your child, please contact the Principal's Office at your child's school.