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Student Opportunities

As seen in Thursday’s BA Weekly Update:

  • Monday to Thursday after-school Body Movement Program starting in the Spring. See Nikki for details.

  • Ambassadors for Visiting Day - We're hosting prospective students and need current students to help welcome them. Email Tyler Beaulieu to volunteer.

  • Reducing Sexism and Violence Program (RSVP®) 2 Day Workshop - Students are among the best advocates for creating safety at school. In a two day activity-based workshop, you will explore gender biases and techniques to prevent gender-based violence before it begins. The workshop will empower you to create sustainable change in your community. Dates : Monday, Feb 9 and Tuesday, Feb 10 in the Great Room. For more info, reach out to Nikki Anderson and click here to sign up!

  • Calling All Artists! The Student Showcase leaders are planning a winter-themed art show, and they’d love to feature your work. Sign up here if you’d like to participate and have your art displayed!

  • The Maine Space Grant Consortium is offering paid six-week STEM internships for motivated juniors through the MERITS program for summer 2026. Baxter students have had great experiences with this opportunity. For details and application materials, visit the MSGC website. Applications are due February 13, 2026.

  • Student Opportunity for Rising Juniors—Maine Coast Semester: Interested in ecology, outdoor leadership, hands-on science, or coastal ecosystems? Consider this one-semester immersive program in Wiscasset featuring field-based classes, farm work, and wilderness trips. Contact our Math and Computer Science teacher Ruby Peterman, who attended as a student. Click here for more info including financial aid.

  • Summer Trip to Puerto Rico! Explore Puerto Rico with Multi-Lingual teacher, Kiara Rivera. Activities will include zip-lining Toro Verde, visiting tropical national park, El Yunque, exploring the remains of the Arecibo Observatory, touring the University of Puerto Rico and seeing a bioluminescent bay. 

  • Students, do you have a talent to share at a Grade Level Meeting? Contact Mary Cardillo in the front office.

  • Pink Stickers: Work with your Advisors and Flex Friday coaches to add pink stickers about help spots around the state, nation, and Earth on the maps outside of Dr. Po’s office.