I am a native of Aroostook County and I graduated from Ashland High School. I attended college at the University of Maine at Fort Kent where I received my Bachelor's of Science in Education. I then joined the Air Force where I spent the next fourteen years on active duty. I received my master's degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Upon leaving active duty I returned to the education field and taught at my alma mater as the Alternative Education teacher. I spent nine years in the Army National Guard and retired with a total of 23 years in the military.  I received my Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Educational Administration from the University of New England. 

I am excited about having the opportunity to work here with your students and being an active part of the educational programming we offer them. Our staff, students, community and extended community offer our students a very caring educational setting in which all students can learn. They need only actively embrace what they are offered. 

We provide our students with a solid academic foundation which prepares them to embark upon whatever path they choose to pursue after high school.  Whether it is the world of work, a post-secondary endeavor or a stint in our military, they are given the opportunities to succeed. We have many chances for students to engage in programs beyond the regular academic day and I highly encourage our students to participate in those enriching opportunities. 

We have an after-school program four days a week for students who wish to attend and hone their academic skills. That program runs Monday through Thursday from 2:30 to 4:00 as long as students are in attendance. Those who have actively engaged in this program have experienced academic growth. 

I encourage you to stop in and visit our school and see what we have done to improve the physical plant and maybe say hello to some of our students and staff. If you would like to visit our school, please contact my office @ 532-2413. 

Clark Rafford
Principal, Hodgdon High School