MASSABESIC HIGH SCHOOL

RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

"Preparing students for success in an ever-changing world."

Hello Mustang Nation,

While I write this newsletter from the comfort of my office, it is a bit of a strange experience as I can hear screams coming from our Science and Math corridors where the Class of 2025 has constructed an incredible 'haunted house' environment as part of the Senior Scare! Although this event on our campus is more spooky and sinister than other events, it is also a nice reminder of how dedicated and creative our MHS students are when they commit to a united goal. If you were unable to make it to the event, but would like to see the hard work of our students, staff, and parent volunteers, make sure to check out the link later on in this newsletter (you'll have to imagine the video with the lights off to get the full effect!).

The nationally recognized holiday of Halloween will occur this week (Thursday). Costumes are welcomed for students and staff who wish to celebrate in this manner. However, masks are not allowed, real/fake weapons are prohibited as part of costuming, real/fake blood or gore is prohibited, costumes must adhere to the RSU 57 Dress Code Policy (linked in the Student & Family Handbook in this newsletter), and face paint/accessories must not mask or disguise students identities. Administration will address any students in violation of these parameters.

As a reminder, our upcoming week will follow the Green/White color rotation schedule below.

Monday 10/28 - GREEN

Tuesday 10/29 - WHITE

Wednesday 10/30 - GREEN

Thursday 10/31 - WHITE

Friday 11/01 - GREEN

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

Ian Tassinari, soloist

Coral Lopez, soloist

Daysha Watson, Drumline Section Leader and soloist

Evan Caron, soloist

Louisa Teasenfitz

Kylie Francis, Brass Section Leader and soloist

Nathan Valverde

Hannah Dearborn, Color Guard Captain and soloist

Breanna Chaplin

Reid Harris

Ryan Lee

Logan Brunton

Zane Pisani

1. Students wearing an appropriate costume will have the opportunity to trick or treat to each homeroom once.

2. Students will check in with Mustang Time for attendance and will return to MT for the last 2-3 minutes.

3. There will be an announcement when to start and when to return to Mustang time to return the tickets.

4. The Mustang Time classroom with the highest percent of tickets to the total of students that day will win.

5. Prize to be determined - pizza, ice cream, etc.

6. Students who are not wearing a costume will stay in their Mustang Time classroom and may not collect tickets.

7. All Mustang Time teachers will have some treats to pass out to ALL students in their individual Mustang Time classrooms.

Congratulations to Brielle Densmore and Connor Remilard who have each earned an all-expenses-paid trip to Valley Forge Pennsylvania for the 2024 Spirit of America Youth Leadership Conference taking place from November 7th-10th. Brielle and Connor wrote essays that advanced from a regional level to win the 'National Americanism Contest. They will be sponsored by the AMVETS and AMVETS Ladies Auxilary - a special thank you to these two organizations for their support of MHS students and programming. Also, a special thank you to RSU 57 staff member Ms. Monica Wardwell for her support of these students through the process. Congratulations Brielle and Connor, well done!

Students enrolled in Mrs. Stephenson's English courses recently visited Salem, Massachusetts famous for the setting of the Salem Witch Trials. Students have been reading 'The Crucible' (set in Salem in 1692) and had a great day to explore the community and history chronicled in the famous story by Arthur Miller.

We are incredibly grateful to the dozens of vendors and organizations who joined us on Wednesday, October 23 to promote various career pathways for our student population. All MHS students were granted the opportunity to visit the Career Fair throughout the morning and speak with representatives from numerous industrious, post-secondary institutions, and branches of the military. Thank you to Mrs. Stephenson, the Career & College Readiness staff group, and select students for their work to make this wonderful event such a success each year.

Lydia Ridley, Grade 10 recently competed in many different events at the Fryeburg Fair. Lydia garnered first place in a few type classes, and she was also crowned the intermediate champion showman in showmanship!. She finished off the week by claiming 5th place in the herdsman category. Congratulations to Lydia and her family!

Massabesic Ski Club is currently open for registrations for HS students! If your student is interested in joining our group to Gunstock Mountain for the Outreach Program this season or you are looking for more information, please click the link below! Outreach Program registrations through the Mountain are open until November 15th. All Registrations must go through the MHS Coordinator to take part in the Outreach programming (access to free rentals, lessons, and discounted pass pricing!).

Link: Massabesic Ski Club 2025

Tuesday, November 5 - School Closed (Election Day)

Wednesday, November 6 - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Monday, November 11 - School Closed for Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 13 - Early Release Day

Thursday, November 14 - Winter Sports Meeting

November 27 to December 1 - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, December 2 - Return to School

You are always welcome to call our Maine Office at (207) 247-3141, schedule a meeting, or email members of our administrative team members directly (emails listed below):