Current Parents
For Current Parents and Families:
We are so proud that you have chosen to trust your student with us at Gould.
It is our honor to guide students to be creative, courageous, and resilient, and lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
It is our honor to guide students to be creative, courageous, and resilient, and lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
Gould is your school as well. This page is designed to be the first stop for any information you might need to keep track of the daily life of your student at Gould. Also, please know you can call, e-mail, or stop by any time!
Our password-protected parent portal MyGould is a great source of information just for parents: calendars, forms, the school calendar, and your student’s official academic record. This is also where you can update your contact information. If you need help logging in, email helpdesk@gouldacademy.org.
Staying Informed
Every day at Gould is full of activity, work, and adventure! Find the most up-to-date information in the following places:
- *Look here first: MyGould is our password-protected parent portal where you can find class schedules, weekend activities, key dates, dining hall menus, college reps visiting Gould, how to use Reach for weekend signouts, links to other resources, and your student’s official academic record.
- Your student's advisor is a helpful person to ask about things like your child's gear needs, his or her well-being, or upcoming activities.
- An email newsletter is sent to current parents 2-3 times per month. (If you'd like to change your email address, please contact communications@gouldacademy.org)
- Gould social media pages — Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and SmugMug
Networking Opportunities This Year
The Gould Parents Association is open to all current families at Gould. Throughout the year, the GPA offers various opportunities for families to connect with one another and gain insights into their children’s experiences at Gould. Additionally, the GPA organizes programs to support families during the school year and provides opportunities to directly support Gould and show appreciation to faculty.
Join us in being an active part of the GPA! We encourage all parents to contribute their skills and available time. Regardless of your location or schedule, we have a role for you. You can assist in organizing or hosting events, aiding in fundraising, participating in Gould’s Annual Auction, showing appreciation for faculty, or connecting with other parents.
Join us in being an active part of the GPA! We encourage all parents to contribute their skills and available time. Regardless of your location or schedule, we have a role for you. You can assist in organizing or hosting events, aiding in fundraising, participating in Gould’s Annual Auction, showing appreciation for faculty, or connecting with other parents.
GPA Events in 2024-2025
Sip and Shop & Meet the Mountain
Location: Sunday River Sports, South Ridge Base Lodge
Date: October 18, 2024, 5:00-7:00 pm
Details: A great opportunity to gear up for the winter season and connect with the Gould community.
Parent Reception
Location: Kailey Snow Sports Center, Barker Base Area, Sunday River
Date: October 18, 2024, 6:00-8:30 pm
Details: Mingle with other parents and faculty in a relaxed setting following the Sip and Shop event.
Fall Family Weekend
Location: On Campus
Date: October 18-20, 2024
Details: Join us for a weekend of activities, including campus tours, family events, and the opportunity to experience life at Gould.
Gould’s Giving Tuesday Appeal
Location: Online Event
Date: November 13-December 2, 2024
Details: Support Gould’s largest fundraising event of the year and make a difference in our community.
Book Club: "The Valedictorians at the Gate" by Becky Munsterer Sabky
Virtual Meeting: January 21, 2025
On Campus: January 29, 2025
Details: Dive into this insightful book about the college admissions process. Sign-up via the Parent’s Email Newsletter.
Winter Family Luncheon and Ski & Ride at Sunday River
Location: Sunday River Resort, Barker Base Lodge
Date: February 7, 2025, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Details: Enjoy a delicious lunch with fellow Gould families and hit the slopes together at Sunday River.
Book Club: "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt
Virtual Meeting: April 15, 2025
On Campus: TBD
Details: Explore this thought-provoking book on modern-day anxieties in youth. Sign-up via the Parent’s Email Newsletter.
Parents Reception
Location: TBD, Bethel, Maine
Date: April 25, 2025, 7:00-8:30 pm
Details: An evening of connection and conversation with other Gould parents in a welcoming setting.
Gould's Annual Auction
Location: Online
Date: April 16-27, 2025
Details: Celebrate the 40th year of Four Point programs at Gould by participating in our annual online auction.
Spring Family Weekend & Casino Night
Location: On Campus
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Details: A weekend packed with fun activities, including our popular Casino Night event.
Grandparents Brunch
Location: On Campus
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025
Details: A special brunch to honor and connect with grandparents of Gould students.
Faculty Appreciation Week at Gould
Location: On Campus
Date: May 5 - 9, 2025
Details: A week dedicated to celebrating and appreciating our amazing faculty. Sign-up via the Parent’s Email Newsletter to get involved.
Parent to Parent Outreach
Details: Join us in welcoming new families to the Gould community and helping them feel at home.
Other Networking Opportunities
Host an international student: Consider hosting a student in your home with Gould's Vacation Homestay program during the Long Weekend Break in October, November Break, Winter Break in December, or Spring Break in March. Learn more here
Gould To You Events: Current parents, past parents, staff and alumni are invited to join other Gouldies at social gatherings around the United States to connect and share stories about Gould. Learn more here
Gould To You Events: Current parents, past parents, staff and alumni are invited to join other Gouldies at social gatherings around the United States to connect and share stories about Gould. Learn more here
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Day Student Attendance
To let the school know that your day student will be absent, late, or leaving early from school, please call 207-824-7705 or email attendance@gouldacademy.org.
Sunday River Season Passes
Gould students receive a discounted rate on season passes, provided that they purchase their pass before a designated cut-off date in late fall. Parents purchasing a pass for their child are expected to send in a photo and fill out the necessary forms for Sunday River.
Sunday River will print a new RFID pass for each new student / first-time pass holder who has purchased their pass and submitted a photo and signed waiver. The pass will be delivered to the boarding student's mailbox at school. Renewal passes for returning students will automatically be uploaded to their previously issued RFID pass.
Please note that all students participating in competitive and non-competitive winter mountain activities need a season pass.
Winter 24/25 Sunday River Season Pass information
Sunday River will print a new RFID pass for each new student / first-time pass holder who has purchased their pass and submitted a photo and signed waiver. The pass will be delivered to the boarding student's mailbox at school. Renewal passes for returning students will automatically be uploaded to their previously issued RFID pass.
Please note that all students participating in competitive and non-competitive winter mountain activities need a season pass.
Winter 24/25 Sunday River Season Pass information
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Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
Gould Academy guides students to be creative, courageous and resilient and to lead lives of fulfillment and purpose.
