Dear RSU57 Staff, Students, and Families,
This letter is to inform you that there is an outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) at Massabesic Middle School. An outbreak means that there are three or more cases of COVID-19 within a 14-day period that are epidemiologically linked. Based on recommendations from the Maine CDC, we are closing Massabesic Middle School to help prevent further spread of COVID-19. Massabesic Middle School was previously determined to be fully remote learning effective Monday, September 28th, and through at least October 13th. We will work with the Maine CDC to determine when staff and students may safely return to school.
Out of an abundance of caution, Massabesic High School will also be moved to fully remote learning beginning Monday, September 28th until at least Monday, October 5th.
Please monitor yourself/your student for signs and symptoms. Call a health care provider if symptoms start. It is important that you call a healthcare facility before you show up in person.
Please refer to the district website to read the entire notice.
Good evening, This notice is to inform you that a third individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of Grade 7 Team Androscoggin in-person students and staff, and currently assigned MMS/MHS riders on Bus 1372 are considered “close contacts.” Impacted students, families, and staff have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. We are working with the Maine CDC and will send further guidance when provided.
Dear Staff, Students, and Families,
This notice is to inform you that a second individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of 6th Grade Team Carrabassett at Massabesic Middle School and MMS/MHS riders of Bus 1471 are considered “close contacts.” Impacted students/families have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. At this time, no other RSU 57 community members have tested positive for COVID19 as a result of their exposure as it relates to this event.
Importantly, however, as a result of staffing shortages resulting from quarantine necessities, Massabesic Middle School will be fully remote learning effective Monday, September 28th.
Please visit the RSU 57 website for the entire notice.
Congratulations to Meagan Desjardins, our Horace Mann's Hootie Award recipient for the month of September!
Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This notice is to inform you that an individual at Massabesic Middle School (MMS) has tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that members of 7th Grade Team Allagash at Massabesic Middle School are considered “close contacts”. MMS students/families impacted have been notified and will initiate their quarantine today, per Maine CDC guidelines. At this time, no other RSU 57 community members have tested positive for COVID19 as a result of their exposure as it relates to this event. To see the entire community letter, please visit the RSU 57 website news section.
Dear Staff, Students, and Families,
Sanford School Department has notified us that individuals of the Sanford Regional Technical Center (SRTC) school community have tested positive for COVID19. As a result of the Maine CDC contact tracing process, RSU 57 has been informed that some students from Massabesic High School, who also attend SRTC part time, are considered “close contacts”. MHS students impacted have been notified by the Maine CDC and are currently under quarantine, per Maine CDC guidelines. At this time, no RSU 57 community members have tested positive for COVID19 as a result of their exposure as it relates to this event.
What a great first week we have had here at MMS! We would like to thank our community for your continued support. Please check out our newsletter linked below.
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Today was our first day with all students and we at MHS want to thank all of our students for following our protocols, socially distancing, and wearing their masks. We could not be more proud of how you responded! #gomustangs
Attention Lyman and Alfred Gr. 1-5 Remote learners: Our first day is tomorrow! Please log in to Zoom at 9:15am. If you have any questions, reach out to your child’s teacher via email. We can’t wait to see you on zoom!
WES Gr. 1-5 Remote learners: Our first day is tomorrow! Please log in to Zoom at 9:15am. If you have any questions, reach out to your child’s teacher via email. We can’t wait to see you virtually tomorrow!
Thank you parents of MHS students for your patience with our pick up procedures!
Good morning Parents and Students. Please see linked RSU 57 Activities Update outlining the recent MPA release. Thank you for your patience.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZSYb0nGxCfPqpW7-P0Bx2qTw3cBMegi99XU3ZI16DiM/edit?usp=sharing
https://youtu.be/kPPdlpFDit4 We miss you all and look forward to seeing you! #gomustangs
Updated Reopening Plan
Pg 8 "Due to confidentiality and privacy laws, neither students nor parents shall record any portion of school instruction/programming."
Pg 10 Screening tool to be used daily by staff/students prior to arrival
Pg 14 Staggered start dates table
See RSU 57 website for more details.
MMS Families,
In an abundance of caution, we have decided to send home student devices and materials to ALL students in advance of our anticipated start date. At this time, no changes have been made to the plans conveyed in Superintendent Malone's 9/7 message.
Device pick up times for MMS are as follows:
Wednesday, September 9th: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Thursday, September 10th: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Friday, September 11th: 6:30am - 12:00pm
Staff will be available at the open Gym side doors #4 and #5 to assist you. As you approach the open doors, please know your child's team, wear a face covering, and observe all social distancing guidelines.
We look forward to seeing your child soon!
This notice is an update to the delay of the start of school for all students. There will be no school for students the week of September 8th. New plans will be forthcoming with a staggered reopening beginning September 14th. Please use the embedded link for more details. I apologize for the late change and any inconvenience this may have created for you and you’re your families. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Imcmghag7LOK79kNNoFG3OsA0y8ZnRMT/view?usp=sharing
Announcement:
The Reopening FAQ document has been updated and posted in the Menu>Documents>Information> COVID-19 Response, Planning, and Information section at www.rsu57.org.
http://bit.ly/57Reopening
Good afternoon, The State has released a “Yellow” COVID-19 Health Advisory for York County. This designation will not affect our plan for reopening and we will open as scheduled. This change in advisory indicates an elevated risk in the spread of COVID-19 in our area and we will maintain heightened vigilance to our established protocols. Students attending SRTC will be delayed until September 14th and will be notified before Tuesday by the high school about your plan. Enjoy the holiday the weekend and stay safe.
Good afternoon SRTC students!
SRTC has delayed the opening of school to Monday, September 14. Some information regarding your MHS classes next week:
- If you are able to transport yourself to MHS then you should attend your classes in-person
- If you are not able to transport yourself then you should attend your MHS classes remotely. Your teachers should have sent you Zoom links this week. If you don’t have the links, reach out to your teachers before your scheduled first day.
About 75% of devices for remote learners were picked up this week! We’re open at MMS until 7 pm tonight. After today, devices may be picked up at your child’s school. If you are picking up tomorrow, please call the school first.
