This week, Marshwood Middle School Principal Christine Goulet was honored with the Golden Apple Award as a Community Health Champion by Choose To Be Healthy and the Youth Resiliency Coalition.
In presenting the award, Sally Manninen, Director of Community Health, recognized Mrs. Goulet's unwavering commitment to creating a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture. Manninen noted that Mrs. Goulet leads Marshwood Middle School with compassion, integrity, and the belief that every student deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported.
Through her leadership, Mrs. Goulet has helped foster a school climate built on connection, belonging, and student well-being. This year, that commitment was reflected in the school's first Wellness Summit, which brought students together to learn about physical, social, and emotional wellness and served as a launch point for next year's theme: Every Hawk Matters.
As part of this continued focus on student belonging and mattering, Marshwood Middle School is also excited to announce the addition of a new Mattering Cabin, generously donated through a partnership between Maine Youth Thriving and Maine Cabin Masters.
The Mattering Cabin will provide a welcoming space where students can connect with peers and trusted adults, reflect, build relationships, and access support when needed. The project aligns closely with the school's commitment to ensuring that every student feels connected to the Marshwood community and knows that they matter.
We are incredibly grateful to Maine Youth Thriving and Maine Cabin Masters for their generosity and partnership. Their support will help create meaningful opportunities for students to strengthen relationships, build resilience, and experience a greater sense of belonging.
Congratulations to Mrs. Goulet on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for your leadership in helping make Marshwood Middle School a place where every Hawk truly matters.