As seen in Thursday’s BA Weekly Update:
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 2027 Summer Programs: Applications and registration for WPI's 2027 pre-college summer programs will be opening soon! Families are invited to attend upcoming virtual info sessions to learn more about the programs, application process, and summer opportunities. Also, new this year, WPI is introducing Summit, a for-credit residential summer program! Click here for program details, info sessions, and registration links. Questions?Contact pop@wpi.edu.
Sign up to donate blood via the Red Cross at Baxter on December 3! Click here, and either sign in or create an account. You can choose what time you would like to donate blood and schedule the appointment right online—we will remind you as it gets closer! 16 year olds need adult permission, 17 and 18 year olds can sign up without. Donate blood and begin a lifetime of saving lives!
Join the Wabanaki Policy Youth Initiative (WPYI)! The WPYI is welcoming Wabanaki and non-Wabanaki youth ages 15–26 from across Maine to participate in its upcoming legislative session program. Participants will learn how to track legislation, write and deliver testimony, develop advocacy skills, and educate others in their communities, as well as receive mentoring from legislators and policy professionals, attend biweekly meetings, and earn a $400 base stipend for approximately 20 flexible hours. No prior policy experience is necessary! Wabanaki youth also have the opportunity to take on leadership roles as Youth Leads. Interested? Click here!
Opportunity Summit is open to ALL students at the Boys and Girls Club. Explore College and Career pathways with interactive workshops, speakers, vendors, and community partners. Dec 10th from 9:30-1. Link to Permission Slip . See Ms. Ward for more details.
Spring Semester Abroad: Study abroad for the 2027 spring semester (starting January 2027) U.S. Department of State’s fully-funded YES Abroad program. Find more info here!
Civic Engagement & Leadership Opportunities for Maine Students: The Maine Department of the Secretary of State offers a variety of programs for high school students, including essay and poster contests, the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award, voter registration initiatives, student mock elections, and educational opportunities focused on Maine history and civic engagement. Interested students can learn more and explore available programs here: Maine Secretary of State – Student Programs
Love to play Chess? Our next USCF chess tournament will take place Saturday, October 3rd. Registration begins at 9:30 AM. Cash prizes available. Read more.