The school recently won the grand prize in a recycling contest: $1,000 and planks made from hard-to-dispose of recyclables for its garden.

Exterior renovation work on the proposed children’s museum began this week, and organizers hope it adds momentum to the effort to raise $750,000.

The competition is part of the state’s child nutrition projects to promote healthy meals in schools.

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. will be the commencement speaker May 7 at the school in Castine.

The Girls on the Run program promotes a healthy mind, body and soul and teaches teamwork and self-confidence.

Sen. Roger Katz is scheduled to give the keynote address at the commencement ceremony.