Massabesic Middle School

June 2, 2025

Dear Families and Friends of MMS,

As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the support you’ve given us throughout this year. It has been a year full of growth and wonderful memories, and we are so thankful to have you along for the journey with us.

We are excited to share some of the highlights from this past month with you, and we look forward to a summer filled with rest, fun, and new adventures.

With warm thanks,

Kelly Grantham, Principal

Amy Troiano, Assistant Principal

June 4: Last Day for Activity Bus

June 5: 8th Grade Field Trip

June 5: MHS Graduation

June 10: District Referendum Vote

June 11: 7th Grade Hike

June 12: 8th Grade Celebration Dance, 6-8 pm

June 13: Last Student Day

June 13: Semester 2 Report Cards on ParentVUE

6th grade students had day of outside learning on Friday, May 30th in collaboration with York County Soil and Water, Cumberland County Soil and Water, and the Maine Forestry Service. Students explored different learning topics centered on forestry, fish migration, invasive species, macro-invertebrates, and predator and prey relationships. Students learned about the world around them and had fun doing it!

Activities at these stations included simulations of fish migration patterns and navigating challenges in the water, a scavenger hunt to explore what creatures live in the pond near the school, learning how to identify different tree species, and telling the age of trees without cutting them down. Students also worked through a stimulation where they were young trout and they were challenged with avoiding predators and finding food sources.

Thank you to Team Rangeley, Team Sebago, and the volunteers from York County Soil and Water, Cumberland County Soil and Water, and the Maine Forestry Service for bringing this experience to the 6th grade students of MMS!

Yesterday was a day of celebration in Brunswick for MMS Heart and Sole participants! Our runners, along with Coaches Wakeland, Harrington and Gaetjens, completed the 5K with hundreds of other runners. We couldn't be more proud of all of the Heart and Sole participants for reaching their goals this season!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are thrilled to announce the launch of an exciting new extracurricular opportunity for our 7th and 8th grade students this fall – the Law Enforcement Club! This unique club is being offered through a collaborative effort between RSU 57, the York County Sheriff's Office, and our own School Resource Officer, Deputy Rob Pellerin.

The Law Enforcement Club will give students an engaging, hands-on introduction to various aspects of law enforcement, taught by real professionals from the Sheriff’s Office. Each session will focus on a different area of expertise, such as:

• Crime Scene Investigations
  

• Traffic Stops
  

• K-9 Demonstrations
  

• And many more exciting topics!
  
  

Beyond exploring the field of law enforcement, the club will emphasize important life values, including good citizenship, empathy, and standing up for others. Students will also have the opportunity to give back through a community service project that they help plan and carry out.

Sign-ups for the club will take place in September, and our first meeting will be held in October. We will meet twice a month after school for approximately one hour at the Middle School. Specific meeting dates and times will be shared in early September.

We believe this club will be an incredible opportunity for students to learn, grow, and contribute positively to their community. If your child has an interest in law enforcement, service, or simply wants to explore something new, we encourage them to join! If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out to Deputy Rob Pellerin or the school office.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead with the Law Enforcement Club!

Sincerely,
Deputy Rob Pellerin
School Resource Officer
RSU 57 & York County Sheriff’s Office
robertpellerin@rsu57.org

MMS Student Council is currently running a bottle drive to benefit the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. To contribute you can bring your returnables to JD's Redemption Center in East Waterboro from April 7 through June 7. Be sure to tell them that you are donating to the "MMS Cancer Fund Tab" when you turn in your receipt in order for your contribution to be received.

Click here to access the RSU 57 Athletics and Activities page to find out about events happening within the district, get out there and show your Mustang Pride!

Please note that middle school students are encouraged to attend high school sporting events, but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Do you have the ParentVUE app? Please be sure to download the Parent VUE app or access the site online to view your student's gradebook, assignments, schedule and more. Student gradebooks are updated frequently and we ask that you regularly check your student's account. Please contact our main office for assistance if you have trouble activating or accessing your account.

MMS Family Handbook

Website: https://middleschool.rsu57.org/
Location: Massabesic Middle School, Old Alfred Road, East Waterboro, ME, USA
Phone: (207) 247-6121