Enrollment has leveled in recent years. Enrollment is projected to increase in 2027 – even before the new middle school would open its doors to students and teachers. Other qualitative and quantitative considerations underscore the dangers of undersizing a school project.

The Town Council recently shared a preliminary report of estimated tax increases should the $94.7 million referendum pass in November. Inside, you'll find guidance to find information for your property.

The proposed new Middle School’s floor plan showcases a design that not only enhances educational experience but also comprehensively addresses safety and security.

Schools serve as the heartbeat of the community, shaping young minds, forging connections, and fostering growth. In Cape Elizabeth, our schools have been a source of pride for generations, and it’s time to make a lasting investment in our children, our community, and our future.

The town-wide revaluation aims to ensure a fair distribution of the tax burden among Cape Elizabeth property owners based on the current value of their properties.

On July 1, 2024, the School Board voted unanimously in support of the $89.95 million “Middle Ground” building project for Cape Elizabeth schools. This compromise solution is the culmination of over 106 public meetings and creates a 10-year plan to address all of the critical facility and educational needs of our students.

On July 8, 2024, Town Council Chair Tim Reiniger publicly undercut the Middle Ground project and the work that went into it, by throwing a $42 million curveball into the mix. Learn more about the problems this 11th-hour request causes.

On May 21, 2024, the School Board hosted a workshop in the Cape Elizabeth Middle School library to review the School Building Advisory Committee’s (SBAC) work and recommendations related to the school building project.

The cafetorium controls the academic schedule for both Pond Cove Elementary and Cape Elizabeth Middle School. It lacks space, is dark, is unwelcoming, has poor acoustics, and overall does not serve either school well as a cafeteria or as an auditorium.

Cape Elizabeth’s school nurse’s office is hindered by a lack of privacy, inadequate exam rooms, inability to separate contagious and non-contagious students, inadequate storage, absence of natural light and outdoor air ventilation, difficult ambulance access, and lack of proximity to all students.

78% of our current classrooms are too small for the needs of modern education. They were built during a time when students faced the teacher at a blackboard for the vast majority of the day