RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

As we all reflect on a wonderful and fun week at MHS, it is important to thank our students and school community for putting so much energy and effort into making our Homecoming Week such a success. I love seeing our student population so engaged in demonstrating school spirit and support for one another.

Please review the important information regarding our Fall NWEA testing that is linked below.

Additionally, I cordially invite all RSU 57 students, parents, guardians, community members, and staff to attend a special and important Community Forum on Thursday, October 10 at MHS. More information listed in a flyer below.

As a reminder, our upcoming week will follow the GREEN & WHITE day schedule below:

Monday 9/30 - WHITE

Tuesday 10/1 - GREEN

Wednesday 10/2 - WHITE

Thursday 10/3 - GREEN

Friday 10/4 - WHITE

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

One final reminder that the MHS Homecoming Dance begins tomorrow at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. Doors will open at 5:50 pm. No entry will be allowed beyond 7:30 pm.

Game club will begin on September 30th and will meet every Monday afternoon until May.

Please see Ms. Pennell or Mr. Villmore for more information.

On Wednesday, September 25 Mr. Thurlow was asked to report to the RSU 57 School Board regarding the start of our school year. Other schools in the district will follow suit during upcoming board meetings. The link below are slides presented and discussed during that presentation.

The RSU 57 Outreach Program is conducting a winter jacket drive: If you have a student who is in need of winter gear grades Pk-5 you can either list them below OR contact the student's School Social Worker or School Counselor. This is confidential and free. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 4.

On Thursday, October 3 during Mustang Time & Block 3 the Career and College PLC group of staff will present the annual Financial Fitness Fair for Juniors. Maine Credit Union will join us from 10-Noon, and each student will choose a job from a lengthy list and then learn about the monthly purchases that adulting requires. We will be releasing students at 10:10 and they will miss Mustang Time and Block 3.

Grade 12 student Isabelle Guillemette recently had a stellar showing at the Big E Fair in Massachusetts representing the Maine dairy team. Isabelle was the team captain for the Quiz Bowl and her Maine team placed 3rd! Isabelle was also the Assistant Coach for the Maine Grilled Cheese and Milkshake teams. Additionally, Isabelle showed her prized heifer and placed 1st in her type class and got pulled out for over all Milking Shorthorns. Finally, Isabelle placed 6th in a very competitive showmanship class. Congratulations to Isabelle and her family on these wonderful accomplishments!

For the past two weeks, students from Mrs. Stephenson's study hall (and she recruited some from other study halls) helped lug thousands upon thousands of English department books from the mods and other storage locations. They organized them in the lockers in our hallway and helped me inventory the books. This was a great way to utilize unused space and earn volunteer hours. They earned a collective 32 hours of service!

The Massabesic Field Hockey team does an annual fundraiser leading up to our Breast Cancer Awareness game and through the month of October. RSD Graphics has created an online store where a portion of the cost of each item will be donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation for breast cancer research. RSD Graphics will also match the amount made to go to the foundation! All orders placed before September 30 will be ready by October 10th and can be picked up right at our game on October 10th at 4pm! RSD graphics will also have a few select items available on that day for purchase! Orders placed after 9/30 will be ready for late October to mid November.

The online store will be open through the month of October.

Do you plan to apply to a 4-year college? Does the college you plan to apply to require the SAT? If any of your colleges' admission requirements include the SAT, now is the time to register for the test. How do you check on your college's admissions requirements? Admissions requirements can be found on each college's admissions webpage - and these requirements can slightly vary from college to college.

SAT Test Registration Information

Students register themselves for the SAT test at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat and the cost is $68.

If the student qualifies for an SAT fee waiver, the attached form needs to be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to Ms. Deborah Curtis in the guidance office.

IMPORTANT: Students interested in taking the SAT should read the information on the SAT website.

https://bluebook.collegeboard.org/students/download-bluebook

The SAT is now digital and some of the information on how to prepare for the SAT test has changed.

The letter is linked below, provided in PDF format, and in photos as well.

Calling All Businesses, Industries, & Community Partners!

Massabesic High School is hosting an Annual Career Fair on October 23, 2024, from 7:30-11:30 am in the school’s gymnasium.

Our goal is to inspire the youth in our community to be Career and College ready. It is important for students to explore different career fields in a variety of interest areas or even explore options they have not yet considered. The Annual Career Fair enables students to connect with local companies and helps spread the word about your company and job openings.

We cordially invite you to be a part of this great event. If you are able to join us, you will be responsible for running a booth and discussing with students your workday and the skills and education needed to be successful in your particular career field. If you have any flyers or job postings available, ‌this would be a great opportunity to bring them.

If you are interested in representing your business, please complete the form linked here.

Please feel free to email Marianne Stephenson if you have any questions mariannestephenson@rsu57.org.

Registration for MHS Athletics is now open.

Please visit ParentVUE at:

https://me-wat-psv.edupoint.com/Home_PXP2.aspx

then click on Online Registration in upper right corner, and then select 2024-25 Athletics Registration

Thursday, October 3 - Financial Fitness Fair

Monday, October 7 - MHS College Kick-Off Event

Wednesday, October 9 - Early Release Day

Wednesday, October 9 - NWEA Testing for Grade 9 & 10 ONLY

Wednesday, October 9 - Intervention/Academic Study Hall for Grade 11 & 12 Students

Thursday, October 10 - Community Forum - Addressing Student Mental Health &

Social-Emotional Well-Being

Tuesday, October 15 - Picture Retake Day

Sunday, October 20 - Mustang Monster Dash & 5k Fun Run

Wednesday, October 23 - MHS Career Fair

Thursday, October 24...7:30 AM - 10:30 AM - PSAT Testing

Friday, October 25...7:30 AM - 10:30 AM - PSAT Testing

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):