MASSABESIC HIGH SCHOOL

RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

Please allow me to welcome you to the first official Student & Family Newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year. MHS staff are incredibly excited to welcome students back to campus following our summer hiatus. Amid some new changes to our school operations we look forward to providing new opportunities for learning, exploration, connections, and achievement.

This newsletter features many important components to our start up for the school year:

1. Schedule of Events for Grade 9 Only day - Tuesday, September 2

2. Schedule of Events for all grades returning - Wednesday, September 3 - we will run all Green & White Blocks throughout the day to help all students become familiar with their courses and classroom locations.

Printed student schedules will be available through the Homeroom teacher on both Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

3. 2025-2026 Bell/Block Schedule

Thursday, September 4 will be a GREEN DAY for blocks Green 1, Green 2, Green 3, & Green 4.

Friday, September 5 will be a WHITE DAY for blocks White 1, White 2, White 3, & White 4.

4. Information on Grading System & Cell Phone/PED Changes

5. Add/Drop Process

6. RSU 57 Transportation LATE BUS STOPS

7. September Breakfast & Lunch Menus

8. Audition information for MHS Theater

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

The Add/Drop will occur during the first ten days of school (the final day of the period is Friday, September 12). This is an opportunity for students to change their schedule. We ask that if a student would like to change their schedule, please complete the following Google Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV4rY5_-YqvJEnkpWPJ8y1lq9ipI18C7l0eR8hOhjzTdEORw/viewform?usp=dialog

School Counselors and the Main Office will schedule meetings for students to discuss their schedules and students will be called down to the office for these meetings. Priority will be given to open blocks, missing core requirements, and double-booked classes. The following considerations will not be made for schedule change requests:

-We will not be honoring request for specific teacher assignments for classes or study halls.

-If a student wants to change their Homeroom/Mustang Time, we are assessing this request using specific criteria; most changes will not be made, however, the student can email Mrs. Ellis (Dean of Academics) directly with their request.

Hunter has recently publish his very first literary work through the online platform for Barnes & Noble. The Sapphire Locket is an original work for Hunter and we are proud of his accomplishments as he continues to pursue his interests in the arts while at MHS. Well done, Hunter!

MHS Students in Mr. Nduaguibe's (Science Teacher) Agribusiness class started several different plant species as seedlings in the Spring of 2025 that have turned into some impressive plants in Ms. Curtis' (School Counselor) garden. Pictured below are a cherry tomato plant and a pepper plant - MHS student learning in action!

MHS Athletics is proud to have hosted the 2nd Annual COLT Camp — Connections, Opportunities, Leadership, and Training — for our Freshman Athlete Orientation. MHS Athletics welcomed the Class of 2029 to an energetic and engaging day focused on team building, leadership, and athletic preparation for the year ahead. Please check out the video linked below for a sneak peak at some of the activities from COLT Camp.

Students & Families interested in attending one of the numerous military academies around the country should strongly consider attending this free and informative event hosted in nearby Portland. Timing, location, and registration information is provided in the flyer below.

MHS is proud to expand our partnership with Josten's (think letterman jackets, graduation gear, etc.) to offer an MHS Mascot Shop for lots of great MHS Gear. Please check out the shop using the link below. This site will be available all year long.

Tuesday, September 2 - Grade 9 & SRTC Only

Wednesday, September 3 - All Students

Monday, September 8 - Picture Day

Friday, September 12 - Add/Drop Period Ends

Monday, Sept. 29 - Saturday, Oct. 4: Homecoming Week

Friday, October 3: Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 4: Numerous Athletic Competitions

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):