MASSABESIC HIGH SCHOOL

RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

Happy New Year to all our students and families! I sincerely hope the time away from campus has been restful and enjoyable. I know that I have appreciated the time away to recharge the batteries, so to speak, and spend time catching up with family and friends.

We return for a very quick week on Thursday and Friday of this week - I believe this will be a nice opportunity for us to get back into the swing of things before a full week back. Please note that Semester 1 ends on Friday, January 24 and we will conduct a Finals Week from Tuesday, January 21-24. Semester 2 begins on Monday, January 27 as a Green Day. A full schedule of the Finals Week is located below in the newsletter.

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

Wednesday 01/01 - Happy New Year!!

Thursday 01/02 - WHITE

Friday 01/03 - GREEN

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

On Thursday, December 19 MHS hosted a graduate panel that went extremely well. Our MHS graduates showed up on time and were open and honest with their responses. It was great to hear about their experiences entering the military, the workforce, or college. The varied experiences, locations, majors, and extra-curricular activities gave students a lot to think about. They shared their experiences post-graduation, what courses and programs at MHS helped them reach their goals, what they wish they knew, and offered advice to our upperclassmen.

The seniors and juniors in attendance were well-behaved and asked insightful questions. I'm thrilled we were able to bring this tradition back to MHS.

Our esteemed panelists are listed and pictured below:

Information for the College-Bound Athlete!

Do you think you might play NCAA Division I or II sports in college? If so, you need to register with the NCAA and need to academically prepare so that you will be eligible to play sports at the level. Do you want to play NCAA Division III sports in college? While not required to register with the NCAA, the NCAA website has information about college athletics that can be helpful to you as well. This link will provide a simple handout regarding the Initial-Eligibility Standards for the NCAA. More in-depth information on what is needed to become an NCAA college athlete can be found in the 2024-25 Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete. Want another source of information? The NCAA recorded a webinar that can be viewed at your convenience to help people understand the NCAA Initial Eligibility process. If you think college athletics are in your future, be sure to check out the information the NCAA provides.

Where: St. Joseph’s College, Standish, ME

When: May 15-18, 2025

Cost: Free – but families are responsible for transportation to and from the event.

Who is eligible? One sophomore from every public and private high school in Maine.

What is it? Since 1980, Maine Youth Leadership (MYL) has worked with Maine youth to seek out, recognize, and develop their leadership skills. Each year, more than 120 high school sophomores from all across Maine participate in this energetic event that this year will occur on the St. Joseph’s College campus. Throughout the event, students will have access to the beautiful facilities on campus, living in the dormitories and eating in the cafeteria - as well as socializing with peers from across Maine. For more information, check out the MYL website:https://www.maineyouthleadership.org/

What do I do if I am a sophomore at MHS who is interested in this opportunity? You need to complete the application below. One sophomore ambassador and an alternate (in case the ambassador cannot attend) will be chosen to represent MHS at the 2025 Leadership Seminar. Applications must be returned to Mrs. Curtis in the guidance office by Friday, January 17, 2025. Applicants will be notified by 01/24/25, if they are chosen to represent MHS at this event and will then need to complete the registration paperwork with parent/guardian assistance by 01/31/25.

Thursday, January 2 - Return to School

Tuesday, January 7 - Grade 10 Students trip to SRTC

Wednesday, January 8 - Early Release Day

Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (School Closed)

Tuesday, January 21 - Friday, January 24: Finals Week

Monday, January 26 - Start of Semester 2

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):