President's Office
Because of You: Ring in the New Match Campaign Results
A community effort worth celebrating
January 9, 2026
President's Office
That Moment When The Sun Returns
Greetings from Chewonki and happy new year!
This is the quietest and darkest time of year on Chewonki Neck, just a few days past the winter solstice. For those of you from the “lower latitudes,” our planetary tilt has a remarkable effect on the environment here in Wiscasset, granting us only eight and a half hours of sunlight each day.
December 31, 2025
President's Office
A Match is Lit. Let’s Make it Count.
We hope you’ve had a restorative holiday weekend. Here on Chewonki Neck, we’re gearing up for a big week: students returning from break, Giving Tuesday just ahead, and community events throughout the week.
December 3, 2025
President's Office
Let’s Match the Moment for Chewonki
As we lean into this season of connection and celebration, we’re thrilled to share a new opportunity that makes every gift shine brighter. A group of Chewonki board members has created a matching challenge available through December 31!
November 16, 2025
Foundation
Many Sparks. One Light. Chewonki Spirit.
President Nancy Kennedy reflects on the spirit that connects our community—and invites you to help Chewonki’s light shine into the year ahead.
October 11, 2025
President's Office
A Reflection on Thanksgiving
It’s a quiet week on Chewonki Neck, with students back home for the Thanksgiving holiday and many staff taking time off to be with their
November 27, 2024
Staff News
Chewonki Foundation Names Nancy Kennedy as New President
(Featured above: Trustee and President Search Committee Co-Chair, Marion Howard, President Nancy Kennedy, Board Chair André Heard) We are excited to announce Nancy Kennedy has
May 29, 2024
People News
Welcome to our New Board Chair, André Heard
Above: Back row: Marion Howard, Scott Beebe, Charkie Quarkoo, Alison Carnduff, Liz Mygatt, Karen Scheu. Front row: Kevin Conners, Dan Townley, Roseanne Saalfield, Laura Warren,
May 14, 2024
President's Office
Why Do Children Need Nature-based Education?
President’s Notes I often travel around the country for Chewonki, meeting parents and visiting our school partners, and sometimes I am surprised that people ask,
March 27, 2024
President's Office
President’s Note – Happy New Year!
It might be the crystal-clear night skies, or the fresh snow on the ground, or the quiet rustling of the pine trees along Chewonki Neck,
January 8, 2024
