Orono Community Education

Talking about mental health and suicide can be an uncomfortable and uncertain topic that can bring up different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes for everyone. Changing the narrative on mental health and suicide empowers conversations to start in the hopes to change perceptions of mental health towards hope and resilience. This session is brought to you by The Orono Coalition. Supporting Our Spartans is a free family education opportunity designed to empower you with a variety of topics to meet community needs. Topics range from self-care strategies and mental health resources to practical tips on supporting student success. Join us to connect with other families, gain valuable insights, and help your child thrive.

In regards to child development, it's actually all three! We’ll examine not only the health-related benefits that come from including nature-based play in your schools and homes, but also how this play is actually rich with learning opportunities that can benefit your child’s overall development (including the need for “risky play”). Would you believe it if you were told that climbing trees can help improve your child’s handwriting? Join our discussion to learn more about why nature-based play isn’t just play. Supporting Our Spartans is a free family education opportunity designed to empower you with a variety of topics to meet community needs. Topics range from self-care strategies and mental health resources to practical tips on supporting student success. Join us to connect with other families, gain valuable insights, and help your child thrive.

Join us for an overview of navigating the job application and interview process. This interactive workshop is designed to help high school students prepare for job interviews with hands-on practice and insights from both Community Education hiring staff and the district Human Resources Director. Students will learn how to present themselves confidently, improve their interview skills, and understand the key attributes employers look for in candidates. Supporting Our Spartans is a free family education opportunity designed to empower you with a variety of topics to meet community needs. Topics range from self-care strategies and mental health resources to practical tips on supporting student success. Join us to connect with other families, gain valuable insights, and help your child thrive.