Since the institution of the after-school programs, scores have improved yearly.

More than 11,000 student-hours have been spent at SAD 39’s Community Builders program, an advisory board was told last week. The 21st Century Adult Advisory Board reviewed progress of the grant program in a session led by Joseph Makley, curriculum coordinator for the district.

Eighty-three percent of the students have been served in at least one facet of the program, the group learned. Programs include the after-school snack program, a math tutorial program, a drop-in guitar group, a media club, African drumming, Destination Imagination and a ski bus.

MEA results have shown that since the institution of the after-school programs academic scores have improved yearly. The elementary school fourth grade is in the top three in reading, writing and health in western Maine as well as No. 1 in math, science and social studies. The 11th grade is in the top four in western Maine in math, science and social studies.

A live performance will be held at 6:30 p.m. June 3 at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School gym. Music teacher Amy Dickinson and art teacher Christina Claire have led students this spring in learning the art of drumming.

The Community Builders at the secondary level will again hold the Wilderness Challenge camp as well as a basketball hoop camp this summer. Mike Jack will direct the Boys Hoop Camp the week of June 23-27. More information is available at Buckfield High School. Brochures will also be available.

The Teen Center will also open this summer. Volunteers are needed to ensure the continuance of this program and should phone 336-2151 and leave a message for Cheryl Coffman at the adult Education extension.