September 26, 2024

Homecoming and Cooler Temperatures

We have been experiencing cooler temperatures this week, and our leaves are starting to change color. New England is famous for its fall colors, and people come from all over the world to “leaf peep”. While we don’t expect our peak fall colors for another few weeks, the darker mornings and cooler air are a stark reminder of what’s to come. Students are starting to wear warmer coats in the mornings. There will be plenty of opportunities to purchase cold weather clothing like coats, hats and gloves in the coming months!

Homecoming is an American tradition that celebrates the history of a school or organization by welcoming back alumni to celebrate its traditions. This week, we will mark homecoming with athletic and class competitions, 5K road race, a parade with our teams and musicians, a dance, and dress up days. This year’s Homecoming theme is Wild Wild West, and students, staff and alumni will be coming together to show their Eagle Pride at events all week. Check out this week’s fun on our Flickr page! A full schedule of Homecoming events are on our website.

Our ResLife students participated in two field trips this week in the midst of Homecoming. AP Environmental Science students were at the Common Ground Fair while Integrated Science and Honors Biology students were at Reid State Park participating in Coastal Clean Up. Coastweek is a national celebration of our coastal resources. In Maine, the annual Coastal Cleanup is the biggest volunteer event in the state. Last year, 533 volunteers removed 2580 pounds of garbage from 56 miles of waterfront! These two trips address important academic goals, while also allowing students to engage in community service.

Be well and take care,

Monica Tan

Director of Residential Life

Winter Travel Information

When returning to Lincoln Academy after the December holiday, please consider the following:

You may coordinate flight plans with other students. If there is someone flying from the same airport, you can take the same flight. We do not arrange those plans. You need to plan that among yourselves.
You should consider flying into Boston, Massachusetts (BOS) or Portland, Maine (PWM)
You should avoid flying through New York (JFK) or New Jersey (EWR). Cancellations and delays occur frequently from these two airports.

Travel Costs

Travel on an approved travel day: Depart on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Arrive on Sunday, January 5, 2024. Classes start on Monday, January 6, 2025.
If you travel on a non-approved travel date, you will be charged a fee:
- School provided student transportation to Portland on non-approved travel dates: $125 one-way (6 am – 9 pm)
- School provided student transportation to Portland on non-approved travel dates: $175 one-way (9 pm – 6 am)
- School arranged taxi or limousine transportation to any location: cost of the service fee charged + 10% administrative fee.

Getting to Lincoln Academy from the Airport

If you fly into Portland (PWM) on an approved travel day, we will pick you up at the airport.
If you fly into Boston (BOS), we strongly recommend taking the Concord Coach Lines bus to Portland, Maine. We will pick you up at the Portland bus station.
- Concord Coach Lines is safe, affordable, clean and reputable. They have Wifi and a bathroom.
- The bus will stop at the Arrivals area at every terminal at BOS. There are signs that indicate where students wait for the bus.
- You may use a bus ticket for any bus on that day. If your plane is delayed, and you booked a ticket for a 4:35 pm departure, you may use that same ticket for the 5:35 pm departure.
There is a Concord Coach Bus from Portland to Damariscotta, Maine, just 5 minutes from Lincoln Academy. This bus runs only once a day, and leaves Portland at 1:15pm.

Upcoming Events

September 27-29: 2024 Homecoming Weekend.
Friday, September 27: 5-7 pm at Shuck Station. Parent and Alumni gathering to watch the Homecoming Parade
Friday, September 27: 5:30 pm on Main Street Damariscotta/Newcastle. Homecoming Parade.
Friday, September 27: 6:30 pm on the turf field. Home field hockey game
Friday, September 27: 8 pm in the gym. Homecoming dance for LA students.
Saturday, September 28: 9 am on the baseball field and cross country trails. (Registration at 8:15am). Homecoming Hustle 5K. Fee! All welcome!
Saturday, September 28: 11 am in the main building and Dining Commons. Bell ringing celebration for LA champions.
Saturday, September 28: 1-8 pm on and around the turf field. Homecoming Saturday, 2024. Home soccer games! Concessions! VIP Mobile Food Truck! Senior class swag sales! All welcome!
Saturday, October 5: SAT at LA
Sunday, October 6: 1-3 pm in the Dining Commons. In-person college application help for seniors with CAC school counselors.
Wednesday, October 9: 6 pm in the Conference room and via Google Meet. Lincoln Academy Parent Association (LAPA) Meeting.
Friday, October 11: Teacher Workshop Day. No School
Monday, October 14: Indigenous People’s day. No School
Wednesday, October 16: Parent Teacher Conferences (Time TBD. Watch for sign up links coming soon)
Wednesday, October 23: Photo retake day
Wednesday, October 23: Parent Teacher Conferences (Time TBD. Watch for sign up links coming soon)
Friday, October 24: 7 pm in Poe Theater. Macbeth Opening Night. Ticket information below.
Saturday, October 25: 7 pm in Poe Theater: Macbeth Performance
Thursday, October 31: 7 pm in Poe Theater: Macbeth Performance
Friday, November 1: 7 pm in Poe Theater: Macbeth Performance
Saturday, November 2: 7 pm in Poe Theater: Macbeth Performance
Saturday, November 2: 9 am-4 pm on the turf field. Second Annual EdLab Corn Hole Tournament to benefit Maine Veterans.
Monday, November 11: Veterans Day, No school.

Approved 2024/ 2025 Resident Student Travel Dates

All air travel must be via Portland International Jetport — Airport code: PWM

All arriving students MUST e-mail a flight itinerary to Ms. Monica Tan, Director of Residential Life, no later than July 15.

Suppose a student wishes to stay with a family during a vacation. In that case, Lincoln Academy Residential Life will make every effort to find a host family. Still, it is NOT Lincoln Academy’s responsibility to find host families for students wishing to stay in the area when the dorms are closed. If a student wishes to stay with a host family during vacation, the student’s family will be charged a daily fee of $75 per day per student by Lincoln Academy. A vacation homestay stipend will be paid to the host family to defray the cost of food, transportation, and entertainment expenses.

Vacation camps and other trips will be offered during the February and April vacations. Host family opportunities will not be offered during these vacations. Boarding students wishing to participate will be charged additional fees for these trips. It is important to sign up early for these opportunities.