MHS STUDENT & FAMILY NEWSLETTER

RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

Graduation week is upon us! The MHS Class of 2026 is ramping up for several events this week: Senior Prank (Monday), Senior Send-Off Assembly (Monday), Class Trip (Monday), Senior Breakfast (Tuesday), Marching Practice (Tuesday & Wednesday), Visiting Middle School & Elementary Schools (Wednesday), Class Night (Wednesday), Graduation (Thursday), Project Graduation (Thursday). A jam-packed week for sure!

I'd like to offer a special welcome and congratulations to Mrs. Marisa Penney as she begins the transition work to become the next principal of Massabesic High School. Mrs. Penney spent some time with the MHS admin. team this past Friday getting the lay of the land, and we plan to have her join us a few more times before the end of the school year. As you see you her around the building please join me in offering her a warm welcome as she prepares to lead Mustang Nation!

Class Meetings for Grade 9, Grade 10, and Grade 11 will take place following our Underclassmen Awards Assemblies on Thursday, June 11 for the purpose of Class Elections for the upcoming school year.

SENIORS - PROJECT GRADUATION SIGN UP! Seniors, and Senior Parents/Guardians, please check your email from me that includes the link to sign up for Project Grad!

There will be NO Morning Meetings this Week. Homeroom begins at 7:30 and Block 1 begins at 7:45am per the usual schedule. (The Zero Waste Club will still be able to go around on Tuesday/Thursday morning to collect recycling)

As a reminder, our Green/White day rotation for this week is below:

Monday, 06.01.26 - WHITE (Senior Send-off Assembly)

Tuesday, 06.02.26 - GREEN

Wednesday, 06.03.26 - WHITE (Class Night)

Thursday, 06.04.26 - GREEN (Graduation)

Friday, 06.05.26 - WHITE

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 @ 7:00 PM

Massabesic High School Senior Awards Night - Class of 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQrSn7chRKk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfuVtL-kCWI

Click on the link below to access a run down of all the important end-of-year dates and events for all things related to MHS!

Students in the Journalism & Podcasting Class at MHS are pleased to bring you a student-created & student-produced podcast of the latest and greatest at MHS. Tune in using the link below - truly impressive!

Is it too late to buy a yearbook?

No. It is not too late.

Yearbooks can be purchased on jostens.com. This online opportunity will remain open until approximately June 4th; follow the path for Massabesic, Waterboro, High school, yearbook. After this date we can accept money (cash or check) and place the order for anyone who would like to still order a book. The money goes right into the MHS Yearbook account and goes to covering the cost of producing/printing the book.

*Signature booklets will be available to students who have a purchased book recorded. I am able to check a purchase report list, if anyone is not sure.

*Just see/email me. The yearbooks are $90, even.

Will books arrive before school ends?

No, they will arrive at the High School the first week of August. There will be a sign in front of the school signaling they are here. For the past 4 years, our MHS yearbooks have covered the entire year, for the whole school; including all 3 sport seasons, events, academics, etc. through graduation. The last pages are finished the weekend after the graduation ceremonies, and the book goes off to the printers. Not every school has this benefit. They have their senior year recorded thru Fall and Winter only, and then Spring events (PROM, Sports ,Graduation) is from the previous school year. This is where MHS stands out. The Book usually arrives, at the High school, the first full week of August. They are then inspected, counted, and sorted then distributed to families/students.

Expected dates and time for 2026 pick-up:

August 7th-Friday, 8th-Saturday and 9th-Sunday

Friday, August 7th: 3pm-7pm

Saturday, August 8th: 10am-2pm

Sunday, August 9th: 1pm-5pm

*Please contact for questions, or issues: heidifryzlewicz@rsu57.org

**Once you've received your book, in August, if you are not satisfied we can only refund money for a returned, undamaged/unmarked book.

Thank you for your purchase!

This coming week Deputy will provide support for our numerous graduation activities both on campus and in Portland. Next week Deputy Cummer will be participating in the Maine Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, this will take place from the Kennebunk Line in Arundel to Biddeford.

Eligibility for NCAA Division I or Division II college athletics is dependent not only on a student's athletic abilities but also on the academic preparation the student pursues in high school.

For more in depth information, students and families should refer to a Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete 2025-26. The NCAA updates this guide each school year, and students and families should double check the updated guide each fall.

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.

See link to document above titled "End-of-Year Important Dates & Events"

You are always welcome to call our Main Office at (207) 247-3141, schedule a meeting, or email members of our administrative team members directly (emails listed below):