Kents Hill School Viewbook | 200 Years of Excellence (2023-24)

KENTS HILL SCHOOL

200 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

WELCOME TO

THE HILL

HUSKIES AT A GLANCE

MOTTO

250

students from 33 countries and 18 states

1

on-campus alpine center

2,500

40+ cultures represented

30+

student-led clubs and activities

12

48

65%

of Kents Hill students receive financial aid

148

student leaders and community ambassadors students in Honors, AP, or Dual-Enrollment courses

70%

400 acres of wooded trails and private waterfront

30%

boarding students day students

5 28 dorms buildings

90+

One person of principle can always make a difference. hours of community service varsity sports and 3 seasons of extracurricular activities

20+ academic courses art classes

PREPARED FOR ANYTHING

At Kents Hill, our academic program is both rigorous and supportive. Learning is self-directed and responsive. Guided by our outstanding faculty, students learn to work collaboratively to solve problems of contemporary significance.

Kents Hill graduates are equally prepared for the challenges of higher education, the realities of the 21st century job market, and the obligations of global citizenship.

LEARNING IS 4 DIMENSIONAL

Learning is real and relevant. Our 4D Academic Curriculum builds a foundation of knowledge, skills, character, and reflection. Project-based learning and independent studies give you a clear advantage over your peers in how you understand yourself and the world around you.

In partnership with The Center for Curriculum Redesign at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Kents Hill School adopted the 4D framework to prepare students for the unique challenges of the 21st century.

DISCOVER YOUR PASSIONS

Our students don’t choose this or that, they choose this and that. At Kents Hill, there is space for students to discover interests in all areas, with a strong focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Our new technology lab features a 3D printer, a CNC laser cutter, a computer science and design lab, and a multi-discipline collaboration space.

With these campus resources and more, our students are able to pair together art and design, science and engineering, math and computer science. Our faculty encourage creativity and critical thinking, helping students identify their passions and develop important academic skills.

AKIN FOR ALL

Welcome to the Akin Learning Center, a supportive environment with an “open door” policy where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Learning Specialists and peer tutors are available for all, with expertise in every subject.

The Learning Skills Program combines curriculum-based tutoring, executive skills training, and social-emotional awareness to help students thrive in all aspects of school life. Learning Specialists partner with students every step of the way and ensure that they are equipped with self-confidence, selfdetermination, and self-advocacy.

COLLEGE COUNSELING

Finding the right college or university that fits a student’s goals and interests is a core element of the Kents Hill School experience. Our college counseling program is highly individualized with counselors who become strong, informed advisors and advocates for our students and their families.

In preparing students for the next steps after graduation, we focus on their ability to think independently, advocate for themselves, and work collaboratively with others. Kents Hill graduates enroll in a wide range of outstanding colleges and universities and go on to work in many different fields.

COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

AMHERST COLLEGE

BATES COLLEGE

BENTLEY UNIVERSITY

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

BRYANT UNIVERSITY

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY

CLARK UNIVERSITY

COLBY COLLEGE

COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY (MONTREAL)

CONNECTICUT COLLEGE

CORNELL COLLEGE

CORNELL UNIVERSITY

CURRY COLLEGE

ELON UNIVERSITY

EMERSON COLLEGE

ENDICOTT COLLEGE

FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

HAMILTON COLLEGE

HOSEI UNIVERSITY

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

LAKE FOREST COLLEGE

LAVAL UNIVERSITY

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

LEIDEN UNIVERSITY

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

LYNN UNIVERSITY

MAINE COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY

MCGILL UNIVERSITY

MERRIMACK COLLEGE

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

MOUNT ST MARY’S UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

OBERLIN COLLEGE

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY

SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

SMITH COLLEGE

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER UNIVERSITY

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

ST. NORBERT COLLEGE

STONEHILL COLLEGE

SUNY UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO

TUFTS UNIVERSITY

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

UNIVERSIDAD DE MONTERREY

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

WELLESLEY COLLEGE

WHITTIER COLLEGE

WILKES UNIVERSITY

IN YOUR CORNER, ALL THE TIME

Each Kents Hill student has a dedicated faculty advisor who partners with them year-round to help them reach their full potential, rallying around what they love and encouraging them to try new things. Our KHS-365 advisory program focuses on extracting meaning not just from academics and activities, but from every Kents Hill experience.

Advisors, students, and families partner together to develop and design a custom pathway for each student that extends beyond the classroom and reflects their unique needs, ambitions, goals, and growth.

When you ask our students what words they associate the most with Kents Hill, they say,

“HOME AWAY FROM HOME.”

98%

of Kents Hill students can identify at least one adult on campus that they really trust

78%

of Kents Hill faculty live on campus and are advisors, coaches, dorm parents, mentors, and teachers

BUILT ON BELONGING

Students who know they belong learn better, are better able to navigate difficulty, and are ready to foster belonging for others.

Students find belonging and create community inside and outside of the classroom - in residence hall communities, competitive athletics, afternoon activities, clubs, and more.

CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES

TOUR GUIDES

STUDENT LIFE COMMITTEE

PROCTORS

MAKERSPACE

BSU (BLACK STUDENT UNION)

THE COLLECTIVE (FEMALE-IDENTIFYING STUDENTS)

S.L.O.T.H. RADIO STATION

FIBER ARTS CLUB

HELPING HANDS (COMMUNITY SERVICE)

THE BOYS GROUP (MALE-IDENTIFYING STUDENTS)

PEER TUTORS

HOWL (HUSKIES ON THE WEB LIVE)

CHRISTIAN YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

THE GROUP (DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND BELONGING)

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

JSA (JEWISH STUDENT ASSOCIATION)

STUDENT COUNCIL

SPECTRUM (LGBTQ+)

JUXTAPOSE

WOOD FIRED COMMUNITY OVEN CLUB

LIT CLUB

FIRST ROBOTICS

MSA (MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION)

YEARBOOK

CUM LAUDE

THE FINANCE CLUB

AAPI STUDENT UNION

THE GREEN TEAM

SPANISH CLUB

KENTS HILL ATHLETIC COUNCIL

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

There is plenty of room to grow, learn, and have fun on our 400-acre campus. Evenings are designed to support academics, athletics, and building community in the dorms. During weekends, students enjoy activities chosen by their peers and supported by our student life team.

In a community that is purposefully small, Kents Hill crafts a co-curricular experience where students are able to be their authentic selves and make meaningful connections that will last a lifetime.

HUSKIES ARE ALL IN

Whether you are a varsity-level athlete looking to compete in sports or looking to stay active in the mountains and on the trails, our athletic program has something for everyone.

Students enjoy a balanced schedule that lets them focus on their studies while simultaneously strengthening their skills in their chosen sport or activity. While at Kents Hill, students participate in extracurriculars each semester.

ONE TEAM, ONE PACK TEAMS

FALL

WINTER

Alpine Skiing

Basketball

SPRING

Baseball

Lacrosse

Golf Soccer

Mountain Biking

Freestyle Skiing

Ice Hockey

Snowboarding

Nordic Skiing

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Cross Country Field Hockey

ON CAMPUS,

ON SNOW

HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE

The Alfond Athletics Center is the hub of athletic life on campus. It features The Rist and Joy Bonnefond Ice Arena, an NHL-size ice rink; a basketball court, and fitness center.

One of the largest contiguous turf complexes in New England, The Ted Alfond and John Huard Turf Fields consist of two full-sized fields plus baseball and softball diamonds.

Just steps from dorms and classrooms, the Alpine Training Center is a private slope for skiing and snowboarding with state-of-the-art grooming and snowmaking.

Harold and Ted Alfond Athletics Center

Ted Alfond and John Huard Turf Fields

Joanne and Dick O’Connor Alpine Training Center

GROUNDED IN MAINE, CONNECTED TO THE WORLD

Education at Kents Hill School is both local and global. Our 400-acre campus provides each student with learning opportunities that are unique to our location.

Our connections to local colleges, research labs, nonprofits and businesses across the state combined with cultural and academic exchange programs around the world give our students hands-on learning experiences that broaden their perspectives and shape their future.

WHERE WE ARE

60 40 3 20 20 90 45 90

MINUTES TO PORTLAND, MAINE

MINUTES TO BATES, COLBY, AND BOWDOIN COLLEGES

HOURS TO BOSTON LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

MINUTES TO HALLOWELL, MAINE

MINUTES TO AUGUSTA STATE AIRPORT

MINUTES TO THE CENTER FOR MAINE CONTEMPORARY ART

MINUTES TO L.L.BEAN AND THE FREEPORT OUTLETS

MINUTES TO SUGARLOAF AND SUNDAY RIVER SKI RESORTS

VISIT US

1614 Main Street

Kents Hill, ME 04349

To schedule a campus visit or interview, call 207-685-1606 or email us at hello@kentshill.org