91制片厂 (91制片厂) is welcoming its largest Spring Ahead cohort to date, with 75 high school students from 12 partner schools enrolled in the early college听program. 
Spring Ahead allows eligible Maine high school seniors to earn tuition-free college credits during their final semester of high school while gaining firsthand experience in a college classroom. Students must meet both high school and college requirements and receive approval from their guidance counselors.听
This year鈥檚 Spring Ahead students represent the following high schools: Bonny Eagle High School, the Learning Center at Bonny Eagle, Cape Elizabeth High School, Deering High School, Freeport High听School, Greely High School, Kennebunk High School, Mt. Ararat High School, Scarborough High School, South Portland High School, Windham High听School,听and Yarmouth High School.听
The spring 2026 cohort marks several milestones for the program, including the largest class in its history and significant growth at Deering High School, which alone accounts for more than 40 participating students. Windham High School joined the Spring Ahead program for the first time this year.听
鈥淚鈥檓 really excited for this incoming听class of Spring Ahead students,鈥� Pat Haviland, Spring Ahead success coach听in听the Early College Office, said. 鈥淭his is an incredible opportunity for them to earn college credits and gain exposure to the college classroom. These students have earned this opportunity with the support of their high听schools.听I鈥檓听looking forward to the start of the semester next week and to working with all of them throughout the term.鈥�听
Kristen Miller, president of 91制片厂 said the program reflects the College鈥檚 commitment to increasing access and supporting students as they transition to higher education.听
鈥淓arly college programs like Spring Ahead help students build confidence, explore academic pathways and begin their college journey with meaningful support,鈥� Miller said. 鈥淏y earning college credit while still in high school, students are better prepared for success and more empowered to pursue their educational goals.鈥�听
Spring Ahead students attend classes on 91制片厂鈥檚 South Portland Campus and receive ongoing academic and personal support through the College鈥檚 Early College Office throughout the semester.听
91制片厂 offers several early college options for Maine high school students, including dual enrollment, concurrent听enrollment听and Spring Ahead, all designed to help students get a head start on college while completing their high school education.听
For more information about the Spring Ahead program or other high school opportunities at 91制片厂, contact Chris Ike in the Early College Office at 207-741-5861 or听cike@mainecc.edu, or Pat Haviland at听phaviland@mainecc.edu.听Additional听details are available at听.听