Dear RSU 57 Community,
As your Superintendent of Schools, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year. I hope you enjoyed a restful and rejuvenating summer with friends and family. As we begin this new academic year, I am excited about the opportunities for learning, growth, and building meaningful connections within our school community.
Throughout the summer, our RSU 57 staff has been hard at work preparing for the upcoming school year. Our administrative team has diligently recruited exceptional new staff members to fill critical positions, ensuring we are fully equipped to meet our students' needs. We are confident that these talented professionals will greatly enhance our educational programs in the coming year.
Our teaching staff has also engaged in meaningful professional development focused on promoting and supporting students' social-emotional well-being. We recognize the importance of this work in creating a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
Meanwhile, our Custodial, Maintenance, and Grounds crews have tirelessly ensured our facilities are in excellent condition and ready to welcome students back. Their dedication has resulted in safe, clean, and welcoming learning environments across our district.
Additionally, our Nutrition Department successfully distributed hundreds of meals through our Summer Meals Program, ensuring that our students had access to nutritious food even when school was not in session.
On Monday, August 26, we had the privilege of welcoming over 600 staff members to Massabesic Middle School for our annual Opening Day Event. Joined by several local government representatives, we celebrated our new staff members and recognized those who have served RSU 57 for many years. We were inspired by a presentation from Kye Henson of Orange Frog, who shared the power of positivity and helped us set a hopeful tone for the year ahead. His message was a powerful reminder of the importance of fostering a positive environment for both students and staff.
I also encourage all students and families to attend our annual open houses taking place over the next few days. Open houses are an excellent opportunity to build strong partnerships between home and school, and we hope you will join us. Our staff is looking forward to meeting you! The open house schedule is listed below.
Our staff is eager to welcome 2,900 students back to RSU 57 on the first days of school. Students in Grades 1-9, as well as those enrolled in SRTC, begin on Tuesday, September 3. Students in PreK, Kindergarten, and Grades 10-12 will begin on Wednesday, September 4. We look forward to starting a year that is sure to be filled with academic achievement and personal growth.
As we embark on this new school year, we are committed to working together with families and the greater community to prepare our students for success in an ever-changing world. Your partnership is essential, and we look forward to the successes and milestones that lie ahead.
Thank you for your continued support of RSU 57.
Sincerely,
Stephen D. Marquis, PhD.
Stay in Touch...
"Preparing students for success in an ever-changing world."
Phone: 207-247-3221
Website: https://www.rsu57.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rsu57/
Central Office: 86 West Road, Waterboro, ME, USA