Ready to Join the MOXIE Community?
Innovative, tuition-free learning for Maine students ready to flourish.
Submitting an application is non-binding, only takes about 5 minutes, and does not commit your family to enroll.
MOXIE (Merriam-Webster):
1. Energy, Pep | 2. Courage, Determination | 3. Know-How
MOXIE Public Schools blends academics, real-world learning, and personalized support so Maine students in grades 6–12 flourish in college, career, and life.
MOXIE is:
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Where Students Reach Their Full Potential
At MOXIE, every student has their own personalized learning plan and a trusted advisor who supports and tracks their progress. Teachers provide targeted instruction, enabling students to master skills and grow with confidence. No matter their background or starting point, every child is seen, supported, and rigorously prepared to thrive.
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Learning That Counts in the Real World
At MOXIE, students don’t only study subjects—they solve real problems. From building software to exploring Maine’s natural resources, our learners connect academics to meaningful projects and internships that earn them real workforce credentials and college credit.
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Support to Get Ahead, Stay Ahead
At MOXIE, students can move forward as soon as they’ve mastered skills, opening space for advanced coursework, internships, and early-college opportunities. By graduation, students will leave with much more than a diploma; they will leave with a head start in life.
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Small, Connected Communities
Families choose MOXIE because our school is designed to be a safe, welcoming, and personalized environment. Students are known by name, supported by long-term advisors, and connected to peers and mentors who care about them.
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With Students From Middle School Through Graduation
Our first campus will open in 6th through 9th grade in 2026, then expand to offer grades 6-12. Families can depend on MOXIE to stay with their child as they grow—supporting them every step of the way, regardless of address.
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Ready for Future College, Career, and Community
MOXIE prepares students for more than a test. Students will graduate with academic mastery, real-world skills, personal post-secondary plans and credits, and the confidence to lead. They’ll also have a network of peers, educators, and workforce connections as they head into the world beyond high school.
“MAKSI”
Abenaki: “dark water” or “medicine,” which was and is spoken by the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot people of coastal Maine.
Enrollment details
Current seats are limited in grades 6 through 9 for the current school year. Submit an application and our team will get in touch.
We will begin accepting applications for grades 6 through 10 for 2027-2028 school year on October 16.
Families interested in MOXIE should submit an interest form or application. Our team will be in touch to learn more about your needs, hopes, and dreams, as well as share more details on our school. We will hold a number of open houses and events for interested families throughout the fall and winter.