Education

The Limestone School System is fully accredited and is considered to have a physical plant unsurpassed in the state. Limestone Community School is located in town covering 154,000 square feet. It was built in 1973 and features a regulation size pool, acoustical auditorium, full-size gymnasium, a weight lifting room, complete science and computer laboratories, a special art area, and a greenhouse. A wide variety of extra-curricular activities are also offered ranging from most sports to drama and debating. In the fall of 1994, all students K thru 12 began classes under one roof in the Limestone Community School facility. To maintain the high standard of education, for which the

community is known, staffing is of the highest caliber. Specialists are employed to enhance and support in areas of special education, physical education, corrective reading, computer lab (focusing on writing), art, music, library, guidance, home economics, business, and an award winning agricultural program.

In addition to the public school, Limestone hosts Maine's first and only charter high school, the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM). The charter school was passed by the 116th Legislature and is designed to serve 300 of Maine's most capable sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The MSSM opened in September 1995 and is completing its fourth successful year of operation.

Both LCS and MSSM provide all students with the educational needs to meet today's challenges.

Caribou Vocational School is available to our secondary students who wish to study technical careers such as nursing and electronics. The Caribou Vocational School is also open to adults who wish to complete diploma requirements. Limestone School has an ITV satellite service connected with the University of Maine Systems to provide college level course without the need to travel long distances. Other post secondary education opportunities are provided at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Technical College in Presque Isle, Pierre School of Beauty Culture in Caribou, and Husson College extension courses in Caribou.