Biddeford Regional Center of Technology is hosting Q and A meetings for their programs for next year. All interested students should attend. Students who would like to apply to these programs for next year should email Mrs. Ellis at allisonellis@rsu57.org.
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology is hosting Q and A meetings for their programs for next year. All interested students should attend. Students who would like to apply to these programs for next year should email Mrs. Ellis at allisonellis@rsu57.org.
Happy New Year!
January menus are now available on the district website!
Menu> Documents> Food Service Menus
Athletics / Activities Update- 1-2-21
Happy New Year! Here is to 2021 being a drastic improvement from 2020!
As many of you are aware the State County review which occurred Thursday has once again placed York County in the Yellow color designation which means there will be no in person meetings after school hours for clubs, activities and athletics. It was announced the next review will come on January 14th. In the mean time we will not be able to hold in person meetings, practices or games.
We appreciate the frustration this causes and how much our kids need these programs as an outlet. We will continue to be prepared to go when we get the "Green" light. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to getting back at it as soon as it is safe to do so.
If. you have any questions please reach out to me directly. brendanscully@rsu57.org. 207-247-3141. ext 2216.
Athletics / Activities Update- 1-2-21
Happy New Year! Here is to 2021 being a drastic improvement from 2020! As many of you are aware the Sate County review which occurred Thursday has once again placed York County in the Yellow color designation which means there will be no in person meetings after school hours for clubs, activities and athletics. It was announced the next review will come on January 14th. In the mean time we will not be able to hold in person meetings, practices or games.
We appreciate the frustration this causes and how much our kids need these programs as an outlet. We will continue to be prepared to go when we get the "Green" light. Thank you for your patience and we look forward to getting back at it as soon as it is safe to do so.
If. you have any questions please reach out to me directly. brendanscully@rsu57.org. 207-247-3141. ext 2216.
Thank you!
Check out the Varsity Boys Basketball Teams Team Store. Proceeds from all sales will go to support the Boys Basketball Program. Check it out!
Go to mhsbball2020.itemorder.com
The program is being run through Wights Sporting Goods.
Happy Holidays!
Check out the second edition of Mustang Monthly.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vva2lzEZBGXFxiUKidOtira8SHLAtNxw/view?usp=sharing
Hello all,
This year the Student Council is doing our school shirts a little differently. Normally we would order shirts ahead of time and then sell them to students and staff. This year we are taking more precautions and selling completely online.
You will place your orders online, and your items will be shipped directly to your home. Another luxury we have selling this way is there is a much larger selection of items!
We appreciate your support, and hope to see you all wearing your new Mustang Nation gear after break!
Please use the following link to access the store.
https://pws.atlanticsportswear.com/product-cat/massabesic-hs-gray-black-2020/
Interested in Computer Science or technology? Participate in the annual Thomas Cup! Students can earn credit for participating. All interested students should email Mr. Laich for this opportunity!
Interested in Computer Science or technology? Participate in the annual Thomas Cup! Students can earn credit for participating. All interested students should email Mr. Laich for this opportunity!
Attention SRTC students: https://www.sanford.org/article/358345?org=sanford-school-department
Hope everybody is staying healthy!
One of the requirements for participation in Massabesic athletics is to have each student-athlete complete a concussion baseline ImPACT test prior to a contact-practice/event. The reason for this test is to have a baseline of each athlete's "normal" neurocognitive function, which will be used in comparison with their test results after a suspected concussion to help identify any neurocognitive deficiencies due to a concussion.
Due to COVID-19 guidelines, baseline testing will be completed at home this year. Please see attached letter that contains the instructions on how to complete the ImPACT test. Testing should be completed in a quiet, distraction-free environment to get valid and accurate results to prevent needing to re-take it.
At the high school level, ImPACT tests are valid for 2 years and are required for all incoming freshmen, any student new to athletics at MHS or a student that has a baseline that will expire within their allotted season. Each coach will have a list of the kids who need ImPACT testing based on the current RevTrak registrations.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at emilynicholson@rsu57.org. Please have patience as this is a new process.
Thank you,
Emily Nicholson, LAT, ATC
Athletic Trainer
SMHC Sports Performance Center
Massabesic High School
emilynicholson@rsu57.org
Upward Bound is looking for interested 9th, 10th, and 11th graders! Upward Bound is designed to support students as they work toward applying and enrolling in college. The application for this program is due on December 1st! Applications can be found in the guidance office.
Check out the first month of Mustang Monthly. Mustang Theatre is now meeting virtually due to the yellow status.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cYiDOW9oBXfyf9SwSBfVWbdxf92mNkQ7/view?usp=drivesdk
Girls Soccer livestream links vs Noble. V 4:30pm / JV 6pm
Girls Varsity Soccer Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/noble-high-school-berwick-me/gam1e36d6899a
Girls JV Soccer Link:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/noble-high-school-berwick-me/gam1263627215
Today's Boys Soccer Games with Noble will be streamed at facebook.com/rsu57. JV 5:30pm / V 7:15pm
Registration for Dual Enrollment has started for the spring semester! If you are interested in taking a dual enrollment course during the spring semester please make an appointment with Mrs. Ellis by emailing her at allisonellis@rsu57.org.
MHS Field Hockey home vs Kennebunk has been moved from Thursday 11/12 to Wednesday 11/11.
The new game time Wednesday 11/11 is 10amV / 11:30am JV
Tomorrow's Field hockey games with Sanford have had a time change. Varsity will play first at 3:30pm and JV will follow. The game will be streamed at facebook.com/rsu57.
Today's Field Hockey games vs. Sanford at MHS have been moved to Wednesday. New times. JV 3:30pm / V 5pm. Live stream at facebook.com/rsu57
Tonight's Field Hockey games with Sanford will be live streamed at Facebook.com/RSU57. 5pm V / 6:30pm JV
Free daily meal pick up available for all children!!
Segment III remote learners, homeschool students and any child 18 and under.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciYaUGr-7E8Tl3Pe4MHUW2clclSe_rqWcKbk4A-TR7Mxao2w/viewform?usp=sf_link
District Nutrition Staff at Waterboro Elementary School promoting free school meals today!
Tomorrow's Field Hockey games @ Kennebunk will be streamed at https://www.rsu21.net/livestream. 10am V / 11:30am JV
Tonight's Girls Soccer games will be streamed at facebook.com/RSU 57. JV starts at 4pm with Varsity to follow at 6pm. Reminder there is no in person attendance allowed.
Today's Field Hockey game vs Kennebunk has been postponed. The game will now be played Saturday at Kennebunk. V 10am / JV 11:30am. V bus leaves at 8:30 / JV bus leaves at 10:15am The Nov 12 game vs KHS will now be played at home.
Tuesday, November 3rd is a district wide remote learning day. If you need meals for your children for this day please submit a request by November 1st with the link below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-AeaVD4_9f9QAgaiIvFu_K4Q-Yxz9F42_X5DrU0gaA8nx7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
MHS Football, Field hockey and Volleyball have cancelled practice today due to inclement weather. Both soccer games are on as scheduled as is cross country at Biddeford.
Volleyball practice at MHS is cancelled for today, October 28th, due to inclement weather.
Tonight's Boys Soccer game at MHS vs Biddeford will be streamed on the RSU57 Facebook page. Game time 6pm. Reminder there are not spectators allowed at SMAA events.
Tonight's Girls Soccer game at Waterhouse Field vs Biddeford will be streamed on the Biddeford High School Facebook page as well as on the NFHS network. NFHS is a subscription service. There are also no spectators allowed at Waterhouse.
Mr. Laciano’s instrumental class taking advantage of the outdoor guidelines!
Congratulations to our golf, field hockey, cheering, and football seniors!
One more pic! #gomustangs
Congratulations to our Volleyball and Cross Country seniors!
Just a reminder that there will be a meeting for anyone interested in the Dual Enrollment program for the spring semester tomorrow afternoon. Please RSVP to Mrs. Ellis by email: allisonellis@rsu57.org to receive the Zoom link. Hope to see you there!
On October 9th the USDA announced the extension of free meals to all children 18 and under through the end of the 2020-2021 school year!
Free meals consist of breakfast and lunch and must be a complete reimbursable meal in order to meet federal guidelines. Enrolled, in-person learners may receive free meals while attending school in-person. Remote learners, home schooled children, and any child 18 and under that is not of school age may pre-order meals for pick up by submitting the following form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdADGQNbsN3SNxOr23avHOMyeoo-sw39h5Nq6C0bTgL57MERg/viewform?usp=sf_link
RSU 57 highly recommends that all households continue to submit free and reduced applications for meal price benefits if you feel you may qualify. Each school district receives federal and state funding based on the percentage of students that are approved for free or reduced meal prices. Under counting those eligible for this program could harm many educational programs we rely on to serve our students. Regardless of whether your student chooses to receive school meals or not, it is critical that we properly account for all who are eligible.
If you have any questions related to free meals, meal price benefit applications or remote meal pick up please contact the School Nutrition Department directly by calling (207)247-3221 x2257 or emailing vanessarichardson@rsu57.org
Fall Sports begin next week
Good evening,
As I am sure you are aware York County’s color designation was changed to Green today. We are beginning fall sports practices next week. Cross Country will begin Monday with the other programs to begin Tuesday. For teams starting on Tuesday myself or the coaches will be reaching out for team player and parent organizational meetings to be help Monday evening. This will cover logistics for the following day. We do encourage those who can dress for practice to do so.
All players must be registered through REVTRAK to participate. We have re-opened REVTRAK and it is open now. Also we have called all who registered and did not have a current physical. Those must be on file in order to begin. Please send that information to Nancy Sobanik at nancysobanik@rsu57.org.
This is exciting news and I can’t wait to see you next week!
Dual Enrollment registration for the spring semester is going to be starting soon! Learn about the program next Thursday at 3 PM via Zoom! Please RSVP to Mrs. Ellis for the Zoom link.
Just a reminder that our Virtual College Kickoff meeting it tomorrow night! Please RSVP by 4 PM today in order to receive the Zoom link! Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night via Zoom!
THURSDAY 10-29- Lifetouch Student Picture Day MHS
Good Morning,
Please find the NEW AND UPDATED flyer for MHS Student Pictures, which will be done by Lifetouch this year. The date is Thursday 10-29. The flyer previously distributed is no longer valid for this shoot. Pictures will be taken in the MHS Auditorium and students will be called down in small groups throughout the day.
Remote learners are invited to come to MHS at 2:30pm to the main office entrance. Lifetouch will stay until 4:30pm to photograph remote learners.
This year our Food Nutrition Department is adding student bar codes to their ID's to be used for the lunch program. For this reason and for updating Synergy we do ask all students to get their picture taken even if they do not plan to purchase pictures. New student ID's will be produced and these will be important to have as we move through the year.
Thank you! If you have any questions please reach out to me directly.
Good afternoon! This is a reminder that Massabesic High School is looking forward to welcoming in-person learners back on Tuesday. Enjoy the rest of your long weekend!
Good afternoon! MHS Students can exchange their old Chromebooks and power cords for new ones at the East building Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Please come to the main doors with a mask on.
Good afternoon! Students can exchange their old Chromebooks and power cords for new ones at the East building Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
The Guidance and Extended Learning Opportunities Department have created a Google Classroom with lots of information about student opportunities and post-graduate planning! Please see the flyer for the code to access the Google Classroom.
Come join our Virtual Senior College Kick Off Presentation hosted by our Guidance Department! Please RSVP by 10/14/20 in order to receive the Zoom link. Hope to see you there!
Student pictures, for both remote and in person learners, scheduled for this Friday have been postponed. We are awaiting a make up date from Lifetouch. MHS Campus Staff will still have their pictures taken this Friday. Staff pictures will be taken in the MHS Auditorium. Further details on staff photos will be coming shortly.
All students will need to be photographed on the make up date for administrative purposes, student ID's and this year students Meal bar codes will be added to their ID. It will be important to have everyone's picture done even if you are not ordering a package.
Student pictures, for both remote and in person learners, scheduled for this Friday have been postponed. We are awaiting a make up date from Lifetouch. MHS Campus Staff will still have their pictures taken this Friday. Staff pictures will be taken in the MHS Auditorium. Further details on staff photos will be coming shortly.
All students will need to be photographed on the make up date for administrative purposes, student ID's and this year students Meal bar codes will be added to their ID. It will be important to have everyone's picture done even if you are not ordering a package.
Thank you!
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
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
Attend a virtual college fair through NACAC! Many colleges will be participating in this virtual college fair. For more information please visit: https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/counselor-resources/
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.
Good Morning,
As I’m sure many of you are aware, the Department of Education as well as the Department of Health and Human Services responded yesterday to the Maine Principals Associations plans for Interscholastic Athletics in Maine High Schools. Additionally yesterday the guidelines for community recreation have been updated by the Maine Department of Economic and Community development.
DOE and DHHS have returned the plan for restarting interscholastic athletics to the MPA and have also asked for more time for schools to reopen safely before athletic activity. As a result, we await further State agency guidance regarding all fall interscholastic activities.
We fully understand the frustration many are feeling at this time and we ask that you stay positive. We will keep you updated as this situation continues to evolve.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Brendan Scully
Activities Director
RSU 57
Remote Learners: Save the date!! We will be distributing student devices next Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 9:00 in the morning and ending at 7:00 pm. We will be distributing all devices from the middle school, More information will come out tomorrow and Friday.
Maine Principals Association New Release 8-19-20
We are presented with an unprecedented situation with the COVID-19 virus and continue to map the way as we move forward in a hopeful return to some fall activities. Currently, there has been no decision made regarding the fall season. The MPA Sports Medicine Committee, and individual sport committees, along with guidance from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), will look at each individual activity and a possible safe return for athletes, coaches, officials, and fans. We continue to work cooperatively with the Maine Department of Education, the Governor’s Office, DHHS, DECD, and the CDC, as well as Maine Athletic Directors, Superintendents, and School Boards as we develop possible guidelines regarding school athletics and activities. We understand that a decision needs to be made and assure you that one will be made in a timely fashion.
We also would like to take an opportunity to thank each one of you that serve on an MPA Committee we could not do it without you!
I also want to thank so many of you for your words of support they are very much appreciated!
In order to decrease the amount of meal payments being handled by students and staff, we encourage all families to sign up for our online payment system. For more information on this service please visit the document section on our website. Documents>Information>School Nutrition
Did you know... that you can earn one free bonus meal when you deposit $50.00 or more onto a student meal account. For example, a payment of $50 will be charged a fee of $2.49, but in return you will receive one bonus meal on the student meal account. The value of the meal exceeds the value of the fee. Bonus meals are automatically applied at lunch once earned.
Updated links the the Community Info Night can be found below as well as within the district calendar Community Information Night appointment.
Topic: COMMUNITY INFORMATION NIGHT
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://rsu57.zoom.us/j/89291589537
For all in-person or remote learning students!!
Meal price benefit applications are now available for all enrolled students for the 20/21 school year. Please contact the School Nutrition Department with any questions (207)247-3221 x2257
The link to0o tonight's board meeting had to be adjusted. Please go to the link on the district calendar within the School Board meeting event to access the link.
MHS / MMS FALL ATHLETIC REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN!
Fall registrations through REVTRAK are now open for MHS and MMS Athletic teams. Due to the current uncertainty there will be no fee assessed at this time but will be collected once there is clarity regarding the details of the fall season. Please register as soon as possible to allow us to process the registrations and clear
our athletes.
Please register at https://rsu57.revtrak.net
Please click to see the great MHS Senior Parade held on Sunday June 7th! Many, many thanks to Carrick Gillespie for capturing and sharing such a wonderful keepsake! Carrick is the son of Chris and Stephanie Gillespie, teachers at MMS. https://tinyurl.com/mhsseniorparade
Congratulations to all 11 graduates from Sanford and Massabesic High School that earned Rotary scholarships yesterday! We are so proud of Amie Giles, Robert Chessie, Savannah Wakita, Julia Gregoire, and Gavin Valente, each of them earning $1000 and Kassidy Lang for earning $2500. Thank you to those that came out to cheer them on as well!
We are getting ready for graduation of the Class of 2020!
The Extended Learning Opportunities Program has some new independent studies available for next school year! Please see the attached list for these opportunities and registration information.
Congratulations to Jake Saucier! https://www.facebook.com/156882587714407/posts/2931818096887495/?d=n
Massabesic High School is offering summer online course for students! Please see the attached flyer to see the course offerings this summer.
Seniors! Looking for a job? Waban is hiring! Learn more about this job opportunity on Thursday!
Congratulations to the Class of 2020! If you come down and are unable to find yours, a couple had errors that we are getting fixed and we will put them out. Also, please leave your sign until after the ceremony. #gomustangs #classof2020
Maine's Department of Health and Human Services has received approval from Food and Nutrition Services to partner with the Maine Department of Education to provide a Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefit to school-aged children who normally receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch at Maine schools. This benefit will help to replace the value of school meals while students are learning remotely. Families currently receiving SNAP or TANF and have a child aged five through eighteen will receive a P-EBT benefit on their Pine Tree card in May. Families who are not receiving SNAP or TANF and have a child who is eligible for free or reduced school lunch can request the P-EBT benefit by calling 1-855-797-4357. Some household information will be requested by a phone agent who will then verify eligibility with the Maine Department of Education. Families who have not yet been found eligible for free or reduced lunch can apply through their local school district at the following link. www.myschoolapps.com Separate P-EBT cards will be issued for eligible families who do not already have a Pine Tree card.
Please call our office if you cannot access the online application and we will mail you a paper copy. (207)247-3221 x2257
School Lunch Hero Day! Friday, May 1st!
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1pO6UlS3wMZi6TaWQBa1p6oBWwPKIDhxC
Thank you RSD for making these signs! That have not gone unnoticed! #gomustangs #classof2020
Next week MHS will be hosting an online Virtual Career Fair for our students to learn about various careers in our community! Please see the attached schedule, the links for the individual Zoom meetings will be sent via email.
Want to volunteer from home? Here are some ideas on how to volunteer from home! For more information please see the Community Service Page of the Extended Learning Opportunities website or email Mrs. Ellis at allisonellis@rsu57.org.
Want to volunteer from home? Here are some ideas on how to volunteer from home! For more information please see the Community Service Page of the Extended Learning Opportunities website or email Mrs. Ellis at allisonellis@rsu57.org.
Welcome Class of 2024! #gomustangs
Dual Enrollment registration has started for the summer and fall semester! Please email Mrs. Ellis if you are interested in taking a course through dual enrollment!
Please follow the link for the latest update from the Continuous Leaning Communication team.
https://sites.google.com/rsu57.org/remote-learning-announcements/home#h.kpa54l4folaj
Our busses loading up ... decorated for kids💜
Thank you Mrs. Suttie for putting this together! We miss you! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L9t74asAx04&feature=youtu.be
Students in Mrs. Harmon's Marine Biology class shared a unique experience participating in a Zoom presentation from Mr. Curt Brown, a marine biologist with Ready Seafood and local lobsterman. Sternman and teacher Mr. Tremblay helped to organize the meeting. The class learned about the collaborative lobster research projects between Ready Seafood and the Univ. of Maine, as well as, the importance of sustainability and preservation of our Maine lobsters! A big thank you to all those involved in providing this virtual outreach program and keeping our students engaged in learning!
Tomorrow Virtual Spirit Week Day Three: College Day- Zoom in, in your favorite colleges swag! Send in pics of yourself doing the online school thing!
Next week is Virtual Spirit Week at MMS & MHS. Show your school spirit! #gomustangs
Congratulations Jacob! #gomustangs
Todays Game of the Day is the Southern Maine Regional Semi Final Girls lacrosse game vs Gorham from 6-8-19. This was a great game! Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gug8OBKQkEg
Today's Game of the Day is MHS Boys Lacrosse vs Sanford from 2019. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBnOLWhmuMk
Activities / Athletics Update- At this time there is nothing new to report in terms of the spring sports season at MHS and MMS. For now the statement from the MPA of a 4/27 return stands and I will keep everyone updated if that changes. Stay tuned for updates!
In addition to the two open meal sites at Line Elementary and Massabesic Middle School, we will be implementing a free meal delivery service via specific bus routes starting on Monday, March 23rd. These bus routes have been set up to bring food to the areas in our communities with the highest need. In order to keep the meals as safe as possible and to allow time for staff to safely prepare the meals, we will be doing two deliveries per day. One delivery in the morning for breakfast and one delivery in the afternoon for lunch. The bus routes will run Monday through Friday. Please visit the RSU 57 website or app to access the route map and approximate delivery times. Students will have the option to receive breakfast and lunch each day and on Fridays they will receive two additional meals for the weekend.
Our focus is to get meals closer to the students in our district that desperately need them. If your student is in need of meals and you cannot access the daily bus routes or the open meal sites please call 207-247-3221 x2257 and we will do our very best to assist you.
The meals available through our two meal sites as well as our specific area bus routes are available to all children 18 and under, free of charge. We want to be able to offer all children in our district the nutrition they need during this closure. In order to continue doing so, we do ask that only families that are in high need receive these meals. We will continue this service as long as our food supply and staffing needs can meet the demand.
Nutrition Update
Spectrum Signup: Spectrum is now offering free/low cost Internet service for 60 days to qualified homes. Any household that currently qualifies for free or reduced lunch and is a first time subscriber to Spectrum can complete an application at http://bit.ly/57spectrumsignup.
In an effort to support the children and families in our community, the RSU 57 School Nutrition Department will be offering free meals to all children ages 18 and under starting on Monday, March 16th through the duration of the school closure.
Meals will be pre-packaged, grab n' go and will be available at the following locations:
Line Elementary School - 818 Water Street, West Newfield, ME 04095
Massabesic Middle School - 134 Old Alfred Road, East Waterboro, ME 04030
Hours of pickup will be Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 9:00am and 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Please note: This is open to ALL children, ages 18 and under from any community.
To help eliminate unnecessary travel for families, children have the option to receive breakfast and lunch for each day and can take up to 3 days' worth of meals per pickup. Pickup will occur at the front doors of each location. Please remain in your car upon arrival. Staff will be present to assist you.
Please know that our department is following strict sanitation guidelines to ensure the safety of our community.
**If you or your family cannot access either site during the pickup hours, please contact Cathy at the School Nutrition Office at (207) 247-3221, ext. 2257.
We will update this information as needed. Thank you.
Internet Access Opportunity: Please see the news story linked below from News 13 about access to free wifi through Spectrum for families with school-age children. We will pass updates as we receive them.
http://bit.ly/news13spectrum
Ski Bus trip to Gunstock cancelled for 3/13/2020
Please check the News section of the website for a link to a survey to help us prepare for a possible closing due to a COVID-19 pandemic.
Excited to share our work and host an SMP Learning Walk! #gomustangs
This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 11th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm.
Matt Pooler and Noah Hernandez had strong showings for Massabesic at the Wrestling New England Championships last weekend in Methuen, Mass. Matt wrestled very well and Noah placed 5th in the region! Congratulations to both Noah and Matt on a terrific performance and season!
Congratulations Jimmy, Marissa, & Trevor for being honored by the SMAA! #gomustangs
More pictures from senior night of our Unified Team. #gomustangs
More pictures from senior night of our Unified Team. #gomustangs
This is a reminder that Wednesday, March 11th, is an early release day. MHS and MMS will be dismissed at 11:45am and elementary schools will be dismissed at 1:00pm.
Senior night for our Unified Team! #gomustangs
13th Annual Massabesic Chili Challenge!
Students at MHS are completing forensics analysis on the skid marks left by deputy's car. The goal is to try and figure out how fast he was going before he applied the brakes. #gomustangs
Thank you Bella for speaking to the staff about your experience at the Maine Youth Leadership. @mylseminar #gomustangs
So proud of you Bryce Anderson Champagnie for completing basic training. Thank you for your service! #gomustangs
We are excited to start a Big Brother/Big Sister program with MHS and Waterboro Elementary School! Our bigs brothers and sister go each week to the elementary school to spend time with their littles. Go Mustangs!!
So proud of you Breezy! #gomustangs
Online Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now working.
Online Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-2021 school year, that was scheduled to begin today, will be delayed. We are experiencing technical issues that we hope to resolve soon.
Congratulations to Maia Alling on being named to the Maine All State Swim team in the 50 yard Freestyle. Maia will attend the Maine Interscholastic Swim League Swimming and Diving Awards Banquet, Sunday March 8 at the Augusta Civic Center. Congratulations Maia!
MHS Female Wrestlers Felicia Raymond and Moriah Jacobsen to compete today in the Girls State Championship today at Windham high School. Wrestling begins at 9:30am. Good luck ladies!
ATTENTION!!!! SUBSTITUTE JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
RSU#57 Substitute Teacher Interviews/ Orientation will be held on Tuesday, February 25th 9:00-10:00AM at our Central Office. For more information or to RSVP, call Jen at 247-3221 ext. 2201.
REVTRAK Spring Sports registrations are open. All students playing a spring sport are required to register and complete IMPACT testing before they will be allowed to practice. Softball and Baseball practices begin 3-23. All other sports programs begin Monday 3-30!
SPRING SPORTS INFORMATION NIGHT!
MHS Spring Sports Information Night is Monday February 24th at 6pm. MHS Spring Athletes / Parent / Guardians expected to attend. All players and parents will meet coaches, review policy and discuss the season. Attendance is expected.
Tomorrow's Regional Quarter Final Girls Basketball game versus Sanford is on as scheduled. If school is closed due to the impending snowfall we will still play the game if the storm has ended and roads are clear. Stay tuned for updates, but for now it is Game On!
Congratulations to Hollis Stanley for completing Basic Training! Thank you for your service. #gomustangs🐴
Three amazing MHS students are featured in this short video made by Maine AgriAbility!
https://youtu.be/af1gs4DBFnw
So proud of these young people for representing Mustang Nation in such a positive way!
The Massabesic High School Unified Basketball Team will host Biddeford in it's home opener on Monday February 10th at the MHS gym at 3:30pm. Please come out and support the Unified Athletes and their partners! #gomustangs
Today's Boys South Southwestern Swim Championship has been moved to Monday at Cape Elizabeth. Warmup will begin at 4pm.
Today's JV and FT Boys Basketball Games at Gorham are cancelled. They will not be made up.
Due to inclement weather the RSU 57 building are closed today. There are no practices, games or events today, home or away. Stay safe and have a great weekend!
BOOM Ice Hockey scheduled for tonight vs Scarborough has been postponed to Monday. 8pm USM.
There are no practices or events tonight at MHS or MMS due to the weather and school cancellation.
Congratulations to Mrs. Herrick for receiving the Hootie Award! Thank you Mrs. Herrick for your dedication to your students and their overall success. #gomustangs
Game time change for JV and First Team Boys at Bonny Eagle tomorrow. JV will play at 4pm. First Team will play at 5:30pm. JV Varsity swingers will ride from BE after their game to Gorham for the Varsity Boys game. The bus will return to BE to bring the FT Players to MHS
The Massabesic Boys and Girls basketball games scheduled for Thursday at Gorham have been moved to tomorrow due to the impending inclement weather! Jv Girls 4pm, Varsity Girls 5:30pm, Varsity Boys 7pm
Great energy at the Math Meet tonight! #gomustangs
MHS will be hosting the Class A Wrestling Regionals on February 8th. Wrestling begins at 9:30am. This is an MPA Sanctioned event. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
MHS Special Olympians are off to win some medals! #gomustangs
On Friday, the Captains (missing Jakob Saucier) took the box of goodies that the Massabesic Community donated for the Kennebunk Animal Shelter.
Thank you for anyone that helped to contribute.
Izzy Laine made Mrs. Martin-Moore’s day with this beautiful painting! #gomustangs
Great painting Alyssa P! We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. #gomustangs
Great painting Alyssa P! We look forward to seeing more of your work in the future. #gomustans
Congratulations to the MHS Girls Swimmers who defeated Westbrook last night 94-76. The boys swam well but fell 54 - 20. Great job MHS Swim!
Today's RSU 57 Athletics and Activities including all games and practices are cancelled.
Tonight's Boys and Girls Varsity basketball games vs South Portland will be held tomorrow. 5:30pm Girls / 7pm Boys. The JV Girls game is cancelled.
JV / First Team Boys Friday is moved to Saturday. 10am FT / 11:30 JV.
There will be no JV Girls Basketball game this morning. Todays girls basketball game will be Varsity only at 11:30am vs Falmouth.
Tomorrows MHS Indoor Track and Field meet has been moved from 4:30pm to 3:30pm. The bus leaves MHS at 2pm
So proud of Kwinton & Tyler for presenting to the staff what the Success Program is all about! #gomustangs
So proud of Quentin & Tyler for presenting to the staff what the Success Program is all about! #gomustangs
Students are dissecting sharks in biology. 🦈 #gomustangs
Here is the direct link to the PreK lottery form!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ne_HRLDW_C0Ax7BgqKY7ciZ1gS0oG-EJ71ZrqTTc_ZU
Pre K registration is now open! Please follow the link to all needed paperwork. We are excited to meet our district’s youngest learners. Paperwork will be accepted through February 28, 2020!
Bus 1472 (Limerick) is running approximately 15 minutes behind. Other buses are assisting with pickups.
After being down 35-26 at the half to Scarborough, the girls win 51-42! #gomustangs
New date for MHS vs Bonny Eagle Wrestling postponed on 12/30. The new date is Thursday 1/23 @ Bonny Eagle. 5pm Weigh in. 6pm Start
All practices at MHS Monday are cancelled.
MHS wrestling at Bonny Eagle scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed. MHS swim practice tomorrow at 3pm tomorrow is cancelled.
MHS Hosts the Mustang Wrestling Duals today beginning at 9am. Fryeburg, Milford Mass, Scarborough, Biddeford / TA, Sanford, York, Bonny Eagle, Deering an Kennebunk will compete for the Mustangs Duals Championship. Good luck to all!
Today’s Swim Meet results. MHS Girls 118 Bonny Eagle 49. Bonny Eagle Boys 63 MHS 19. Great job by all the swimmers today!
Massabesic swimmers hit the pool today at St Joe’s for their meet vs Bonny Eagle. Good luck Mustangs!
MHS Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball will take on Noble tonight at MHS. Girls 5:30pm with boys to follow at 7pm. Go Mustangs!
Making ornaments in Vocational Math class!
Thank you to our Student Council for the hot chocolate!
Tonight's girls basketball game home vs Cheverus will be Varsity only at 6pm.
Congratulations to the MHS Wrestlers who defeated York tonight 45-30 and Windham 48-26. Great job Mustangs!
Trailing by 8 to Sanford with 6:22 to go. #gomustangs
Congratulations Blake for being accepted into UNE’s Nursing Program! #gomustangs
All afternoon activities for Massabesic High School and Massabesic Middle School are cancelled for today. The Boys and Girls basketball games vs Sanford will be played tomorrow. Boys 4 / 5:30 / 7pm. Girls varsity only 6pm.
Congratulations to MHS Computer Science students for placing second in the Thomas Cup! #gomustangs
From the DOE: In light of today's release of the 2019 MIYHS data, here is a link to a vaping and e-cigarette use infographic created by the Maine DOE and the Maine CDC with resources and information for families, please share. maine.gov/doe/sites/main…
It’s beautiful sweater day😃 #gomustangs
Our Leadership Academy at work on their service learning project. #gomustangs
Mr. Nadeau’s class are dissecting pigs and measuring the brain. #gomustangs
Mr. Laciano and the MHS Band off to a great start for a winter concert! #gomustangs
US History students are engaged in a gallery walk. #gomustangs
Students in our Physical and Chemical Science class are working on researching and presenting "daily" chemical reactions to their peers. We've already learned about combustion in small engines, the absorption material in diapers and the science behind slime! #gomustangs
The Massabesic Wrestlers traveled to Kennebunk yesterday. The Mustangs fell to Noble 52-30 but rallied to defeat Kennebunk 42-38. The Wrestlers travel to Windham next Wednesday to take on the Eagles at 6pm.
The MHS Student Council is doing a great job with the blood drive! #gomustangs
Emma, Anna, and Julia were honored Sunday at the Maine field hockey associations all state banquet. This honor means that they are among the top 5% of field hockey players in the state of Maine, voted on by varsity coaches across the state. #gomustangs
So proud of our current members of NHS and our newly inducted members. Our families are proud too! Thank you for the great evening! #gomustangs #nhs
Members of the Leadership Academy have set up and decorated our Giving Trees! This is a service learning opportunity that the group sponsors at the high school as part of their course. #gomustangs
Bus 1673 running approximately 15 mins late due to mechanical issues. Use the MyStop App to track the bus.
Thank you Rep. Heidi Sampson for helping our students with learning how a bill becomes a law. #gomustangs
Our choir sounds great! Looking forward to the concert. #gomustangs
Making breakfast in our Work Experience Program. #gomustangs
The band is preparing for the upcoming concert! It will be a treat. #gomustangs
Due to today's school closure activities have been changed.
There is no MHS Wrestling, Cheering or Indoor Track practice.
There is no MHS JV or First Team boys or girls basketball practice.
MHS Boys Varsity Basketball will practice at MMS from 3-5pm
MHS Girls Varsity Basketball will practice at MMS from 5-7pm
The swim / hockey bus to Biddeford will leave today at 3:15pm from MHS East. There is no access to MHS as of this time for any reason.
We will keep you posted via the RSU 57 App and Website on updates for tomorrow.
Wrestling practice at MHS today is cancelled.
Friday 11-22
Due to today's unexpected shortened day practices at MHS may be affected. Stay tuned for updates. Swim and Ice Hockey will go as scheduled. Busses leave at 3:15pm. All other practices are to be determined at this point.
Students in World History discussed their research on Enlightenment philosophers and the ideas on equality that led to the American and French Revolutions in a "mock cafe" today. #gomustangs
Hats off to the Drama Cast for the tremendous rendition of “Little Women”!!!! #gomustangs
Thank you @carafiller for speaking to our students through the Choices Matter Program. #gomustangs
NJROTC and Cdr. Donlon makes us proud once again at the annual inspection. #gomustangs
Commander and ROTC once again made us proud in this tremendous tribute to our nation’s Veterans. Our praise and thanks also to Chamber Singers under Heather Guilfoyle’s instruction and the Band under Dan Laciano’s instruction ... wonderful job by all three of our programs!
Thank you Mrs. Sobanik for putting this 5210 display! #gomustangs
AP Psychology just finished their Senses Debate where they had to defend why their sense was the most important. Each presentation had to describe their sense, how the sense travels to the brain, and an experiment to show the sense in action. The sense experiment captured in these pictures was the sense of touch where students with limited information had to guess what they were touching. Some pictures are better than others, but thought I would pass them along all the same! #gomustangs
Some more Marine Biology pictures
Marine Biology kiddos had a blast learning about the many career options in the field of Marine Science at the DMR in Boothbay Harbor. They measured, weighed and examined sea urchins, learned about whale entanglement/Right whale conservation, scallop and lobster research and regulations, observed the facilities wet lab, met with a Marine Patrol officer, discussed bio toxins and water quality surrounding the shellfish industry, and collected their own phytoplankton samples to bring back and share with the rest of the class! Overall, an extremely informative, engaging and wonderful field trip!
It’s college awareness month at MHS. #gomustangs
Massabesic Boys XC tied for 9th in the Maine Class A State Championship Meet today. Jakob Saucier was recognized as placing 21st overall. Well done Mustangs. #gomustangs
November is College Awareness Month at MHS. #gomustangs
Virtual expert logging in to AP CS Principles thanks to TEALS Foundation. Nick Rabb is our guest of the day. #gomustangs
Game time for MHS Field Hockey vs Biddeford of 7pm is confirmed. The game will be held at Sanford High School. Admission is $10 for Adults and $5 for students.
The Massabesic Field Hockey Team defeated Gorham Saturday 3-2 and has advanced to the Regional Final vs Biddeford. The game will be held Wednesday at Sanford High School. The time is to be determined.
Mustangs move on with a 3-2 win to advance to the Southern Maine Championship game! #gomustangs
XC Regionals, girls and boys teams at Twin Brooks. 3 boys in the top 30 and our boys team is headed to states! #gomustangs
Mrs. Carrol’s class engaged in a lively debate about nuclear power! #gomustangs
Fantastic performances from staff and students at the Coffee House. #gomustangs #mustangstrong
Up 2-0 at the half. #gomustangs
Congratulations to our own Patty Hambleton for being recognized by Sharon Rose Vasnis for "Making a Difference!" Patty spearheaded and organized a harvest dance for the past ten years in benefit of the York County Shelter Program. #gomustangs
Congratulations to Steven Bonia for your successful completion of boot camp! Thank you for stopping by to visit and thank you for your service. #gomustangs
Check out Savannah’s finished piece! #gomustangs
MHS music students recently participated in the District 1 Honor Band Auditions. We had 27 students participate from both Band and Choir and 17 were accepted!
Accepted students in Choir:
Katelyn Dearborn, Sydney Desimone, Amie Giles, Nethaneal Green, Riley Greenleaf, Aiden Harris, Alysssa Huff, Isabella Laine, Benjamin Levesque, Emma Masse, Mia Skowronski, Brittany Tibbetts, Kayleen Turner.
Accepted Students in Band:
Zach Bandle, Candace Lee, Anna Masse, Delia Harms.
Check out Abby’s finished piece! #gomustangs
Our students have successfully created robots I’m Mr. Swett’s class. One of them went 486 feet! #gomustangs
Our last update still reports that the bus cannot get through Foss Rd in Limerick in the area of #391. Students will need to meet Bus 1371 at either Patterson Rd or Route 5 this morning. The bus will not be able to travel through. We will update later as we know more.
Check out this article that was in the UMaine Today Fall/Winter 2019 magazine about the Lafrance family in Alfred. #gomustangs
More Salem pics
77 of our students are having fun while learning in Salem! #gomustangs
Antony Smith came to visit before he leaves for Japan. #gomustangs
Our field hockey Mustangs wear pink for a cure! #gomustangs
We had a decent day. Jake Saucier got 1st place! The boys got second out of the six teams and appear to be getting stronger each week. 2nd pic are our seniors ~ Coach Blair #gomustangs
A big shout out to our Student Council for putting on a great pep rally and for decorating our stadium fence! #gomustangs
Preparing for the Homecoming Pep Rally #gomustangs
We surprised the staff with ice cream for all their effort to give our students great educational experiences! Thank you staff of MHS! #gomustangs
Homecoming hallways part 2 #gomustangs
Homecoming hallways part 1 #gomustangs
Check out the great artwork by Abby S. and Savannah P.K. in Ms. Stiles 2D Design class! #gomustangs
It's spirit week for Homecoming. Yesterday was Twin Day! #gomustangs
Jon Farrar finished his freshman science credit make-up by rebuilding this radio control car from scratch. When it came in it was not working and was ready from the junk pile. He earned STEM Science credits by rebuilding and recycling this car. #gomustangs
Thank you Tyler for your act of kindness! #gomustangs
Mr. Laciano is getting the band ready for Homecoming #gomustangs
Massabesic High School will be hosting Parent/Teacher conferences from 2:15 - 6:00pm on Thursday, November 7th.
We are using PTCFast.com to make signups as convenient as possible this year.
Please enter the following web address into your browser window to make an appointment:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Massabesic_High_School
If you do not have internet access , please contact us via phone at (207) 247-3141 ext. 2268.
We are looking forward to your joining us for this informative session about your son or daughter!
Thank you!
MHS Guidance
MHS is excited to welcome Jill Herrick as a new social studies teacher! Mrs. Herrick previously worked at the Maine Girls' Academy, previously Catherine McAuley High School. She holds degrees in History, Theology, and Secondary Education! Mrs. Herrick became an educator because seeing teachers who loved what they did inspired her. She loves spending time with her family and reading historical non-fiction. A couple of fun facts about Mrs. Herrick is that she is double-jointed and she can sing like Louis Armstrong. Thanks for joining our team!
A well deserved iced coffee reward. Hard work pays off for Lacey. #gomustangs
Hands on learning at MHS! #gomustangs
MHS is excited to welcome Dennis Nadeau as a new science teacher! Mr. Nadeau taught two years at Somersworth High School in NH. He has a B.S. in Biology from the University of New England. Mr. Nadeau chose to be an educator because he is a people person and he wants to be able to interact and laugh with people everyday while also making a difference. As for hobbies, he coaches middle school wrestling and listening to podcasts. Some fun facts are that Mr. Nadeau had a mullet until 5th grade and he can hold his breath for over 19 seconds. Thanks for joining our team! #gomustangs
Mr. Laich is showing the great work being done with STEAM at the CSforAll conference @educatemaine #gomustangs
Thank you Atlantic Federal Credit Union for your generous donation of $1,144.81 to food services!
Thank you to Mrs. Pellegrino and our local businesses for putting on another successful Financial Fitness Fair for our juniors—great learning experience! #gomustangs
Our students are welding. #gomustangs
Our SUCCESS students are rebuilding a radio controlled car! # gomustangs
Our students engage in Project Adventure in order to learn about teamwork, communication and much more! #gomustangs
Hattie graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Art Education and a second degree in Studio Art, with an interest and many credit hours invested in biology. She’s a printmaker, painter, and ceramicist, and she is largely inspired by the natural sciences. The art room was always a safe and fun place to be while she was in school, and she hopes she can provide that for her students. She loves running, the ocean, and making things! She likes leaving her comfort zone and doing things that scare her, like skydiving and teaching high school... her next adventure is stand up comedy!
MHS is excited to welcome Licia Byther as a new social worker in our day treatment ACES Program! Mrs. Byther has always had a passion for working with children and families and she’s excited to be doing so in the public school setting. She received her undergraduate degree from Wheelock College in Boston, MA and her Master's degree from The University of New England. Mrs. Byther has spent the last 8 years working intensively with children and families in a non-profit treatment setting. She enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending time with her family. Thanks for joining our team! #gomustangs
MHS is excited to welcome Andrew French as a new guidance counselor! Mr. French has a Masters in Education in School Counseling from UMASS Boston, MS in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University, and a BA in English from the University of Vermont. In his spare time, Mr. French enjoys playing golf, softball, racquetball, and ping-pong. He is a big foodie and he started to write a sci-fi thriller novel a couple of years ago, which he intends on finishing one day. Mr. French is also a fan of the Celtics, Patriots, and the Red Sox. Mr. French got into education because he wanted to do something more meaningful. He did not have a great counseling experience in high school and because of this he wants to be the high school counselor he never had! Thanks for joining our team!
Have you checked out the Extended Learning Opportunities board and door for the different opportunities for students? Check here for volunteer hour opportunities, job opportunities, and extended learning opportunities! These opportunities change each week so be sure to check it out! @Ms_HunterELO
MHS is excited to welcome Daniel Laciano as a new instrumental teacher! Prior to Massabesic HS, he taught in the public schools of Ohio as a high school and middle school band director. He took some time off from teaching to explore other interests, but eventually realized teaching was where he was meant to be.
Mr. Laciano received a Bachelor of Music in Education from Miami University (Ohio) on a trumpet performance scholarship. He went into education because he wanted to be connected to music and he needed a job. It turns out that teaching ended up being the best choice he could have made. No other job has given Mr. Laciano the joy he gets from watching students grow and succeed.
Hobbies include: Woodworking, Cooking, Gardening, Foraging, Hiking, Playing trumpet and throwing ball to his dog.
Fun fact: He lived without indoor plumbing for 3 years...on purpose, while homesteading.
Thank you to Kaitlyn Doyle for helping a fellow student out! #gomustangs
MHS is excited to welcome Ian Villmore as a new English teacher! Before starting at MHS Mr. Villmore taught English and History at the Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. He has a BFA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College and a Masters of Education from Lesley University. Mr. Villmore went into education to help students understand the power of stories and the power that comes from telling their own. He wanted to help them use words to empower themselves. When he’s not teaching Mr. Villmore enjoys baseball, chess, reading, and hiking. A few fun facts are that his favorite book is “All Quiet on the Western Front” and that he’d rather watch curling than basketball. Thanks for joining our team!
13-6 win over the Rams! #gomustangs
Great job by MAYFC and MHS Cheering squads! @rsu57mustangs #gomustangs
Mrs. Swetz and Mr. Merrifield class at Coastal Clean-up Day. The class worked at both Ferry Beach State Park and Camp Ellis fishing village. Many pounds of trash were recovered and the team will be studying the different effects of the trash on the eco -system. They will also be preparing a presentation that will be given to the fifth grade upon completion. Students are able to earn various credits through these alternative lessons.
Open House – Sept 11th 5:15 - 6:15 PM!
Jim Hand, about 3 hours ago
@principalbiddhs and I have a friendly wager for Friday night’s football game. If the Mustangs win Mr. Sirois hast to wear Mustang gear to school on Monday. If the Tigers win I have to wear Tiger Pride gear. Go Mustangs! Let’s see Mr. Sirois in our gear! @mhsfootball18
NOW HIRING!!!
RSU #57 is now using Frontline: Recruiting and Hiring to process employment applications for all RSU #57 employment opportunities.
Frontline: Recruiting and Hiring can be found by clicking on the "Employment" link in the menu at the top of the district website.
Today's Field Hockey scrimmage at MHS vs Scarborough has been cancelled. The Mustangs open their season at home this Wednesday vs Bonny Eagle. 4pm V / 5:30pm JV
Please see this important message from Superintendent Malone. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/454748/pertussis_ltr_0819__1_.pdf
Check out the MHS Athletic Boosters Web Store selling various items celebrating the 50th anniversary of MHS! All proceeds support MHS Athletes. https://www.rsdgraphicsonline.com/massabesic-boosters-50th-anniversar-1
We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3278HxW or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NqwkOu.
We’re thrilled to announce Regional School Unit 57’s new app! It’s everything RSU 57, in your pocket.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqyIglWE1oA&t=27s
With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3278HxW or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NqwkOu.
The 2019 MHS representatives at the New England Leadership Conference at Worcester State University last week. Ben Carroll, Mary Duffy, Grace Frechette and Brendan Banks. Some of our finest making a difference at MHS!
Important School Bus Route Information. https://www.rsu57.org/article/123846?org=rsu-57 …
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Fall Sports Registration!
RevTrak has re-opened for Fall Sports registrations. All students must be registered and cleared through the school nurse and the athletic office to be eligible to participate. Practices begin on August 19th.