Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is NOW OPEN
January 5 through March 20, 2026.
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Please complete our online Intent to Enroll form for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. If you are unable to complete the online form, print and complete this paper copy and mail to:
Visit Us! We strongly encourage all prospective students and families to spend time on our campus with faculty and staff before committing to enroll. Our Winter & Spring Open Houses are the perfect chance to explore our charter public school and discover whether or not the Ecology Learning Center is the right fit for your student. Please RSVP for an Open House or give us a call at 207-948-3520. Open Houses are Tuesday January 27, Wednesday March 4, and Thursday March 26, 4:00-5:30. Please RSVP HERE to attend an Open House.
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Complete the Commitment to Enroll Form. We will notify you by email about your enrollment status. If an opening exists in the grade level for which you are applying, you will receive our Commitment to Enroll form, which must be signed and returned per the form instructions within two weeks of receiving your enrollment offer.
Once enrolled, please visit the Enrollment Portal to submit required documents (requires login) and continue to check your email/mail for additional information, including our Enrollment Packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The school is located at 230 Main Street in downtown Unity, Maine, within walking distance of the Field of Dreams Park, Hills to Sea Trail, Lake Winnecook, Unity Barn Raisers Community Center, and Unity College.
Yes! The Ecology Learning Center is a publically funded charter high school, which means that tuition is FREE for ANY Maine resident. We welcome and celebrate students of all ethnic, socio-economic, and learning backgrounds.
Your student can still attend! We provide transportation in a 20 mile radius, and can organize carpools for students living farther away. Please contact Lēza Packard, Head of School, at (207) 230-9275 or leza.packard@ecologylearningcenter.org for more information.
Yes! The Ecology Learning Center is fully accredited and authorized high school in the State of Maine. Our Dean of Students will support students in developing post-graduation plans, including college and entreprenurial endeavors. Check out our Academics page for more information.
The first class from the Ecology Learning Center will graduate in June of 2023! Students enrolling in 9th grade should graduate after 4 academic years at the Ecology Learning Center.
Yes! We are partnering with RSU 3 to provide after school sports and activites. Check out the RSU 3 athletics page for more information.
Yes! The Ecology Learning Center provides school lunch, prepared by students using local and organic ingredients.