RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

The Touch a Truck community event that was originally slated for Saturday, April 11 is unfortunately cancelled due to inclement weather. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to provide this unique opportunity to our community in the coming school year.

On Tuesday, April 15 we will begin the day by reporting to our Mustang Time classrooms (see schedule for 04.15.25 below).

SENIOR CLASS DUES - this is a reminder to Seniors and their parents/families that the deadline for dues being submitted is THURSDAY, APRIL 17. The Senior Class Trip, and Caps & Gowns are funded through class dues. Right now the Senior Class Trip is in danger of being cancelled because many students have not yet paid.

PROM TICKETS will go on sale starting this coming week and extending into the week following break. Please review the 'Prom Letter 04.11.25' posted below in this newsletter for more detailed information.

As a reminder, our upcoming week will follow the Green/White color rotation schedule below:

Monday 04/14 - GREEN

Tuesday 04/15 - WHITE (Adjusted schedule listed below)

Wednesday 04/16 - GREEN

Thursday 04/17 - WHITE

Friday 04/18 - No School

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

The Class of 2026 invites you to this year's MHS Prom "A Night in New York" at Rustic Dreams Barn & Venue on Saturday, May 3rd from 7pm to 10pm. Individual tickets will be $40 and couples will be $70. There will be music, food, and good times! Tickets will go on sale the week before spring break (4/14). We hope to see you there!

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. Starting today (valid 4/11/25 – 4/30/25), use code 5WELCOME20 that will allow you to save money on custom gear. This site will be available all year long.

Beware of the dangers of substance use and the impacts on young people:

We are hoping to raise funds to send two of RSU57's most dedicated Theatre students to the International Thespian Festival at the University of Indiana in Bloomington from June 22 to June 28. Students Elsie Wehrman and Charlotte DalPra received Superiors at the Maine Thespian Festival in January 2025 in their respective categories. Elsie for Acting Solo, where she performed two contrasting monologues and Charlotte DalPra for her costume design of our fall production, Miss Holmes. Receiving a superior rating at MTF has allowed them to participate in the next round of Thespies at the international level, and the chance to receive Thespy Awards if they are the highest scoring superior-rated students in their category. Regardless of their scores, both students will undoubtedly have a once-in-a-lifetime experience attending this festival. The opportunity to receive criticism which will help make them better thespians, combined with the amazing student and professional performances, as well as the many workshops at ITF will all have a great impact on their future theatrical endeavors. Both of these students are seniors and are two of the most hard working students I have had the pleasure to work with in my 11 years at MHS.

The International Thespian Festival is taking place at the University of Indiana in Bloomington, from June 22, to June 28, 2025. The 5-day festival will consist of workshops across more than 30 categories as well as student and professional performances. The festival also runs simultaneously with the Theatre Educator conference which will allow myself to participate in quality professional development which will in turn help all our future theatre students at MHS.

Our trip has been approved by the school board and we have some of the funds for the trip already! The three of us would be ever so grateful for the help from our community to make sure we can make this happen! As the MHS director and also the Chapter Director of Maine Thespians, I hope for this opportunity to bring a whole new level to our work and for us to continue to be able to make this trip happen for students each year.

If we raise over the amount that we need for this trip, the extra funds will go into our Drama Fundraising account for future years work, field trips, induction fees and improvement to the program.

MHS is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Most Improved Student award, sponsored by the Portland SeaDogs and NextGen College Investing. Students receiving this award were nominated by a semester one teacher in honor of the student’s outstanding academic, social, or behavioral efforts in class. Students who receive this award will receive a certificate, a ticket to the Portland SeaDogs game on May 24, 2025, and an invitation to a recognition ceremony prior to the game. Congratulations to the following students:

Jacob Adams, Harleigh Jordan, Abigail Allender, Noel Lapoint, Dominik Auger, Simara Major, Logan Bernier, Gage Maroni, Skyler Blair, Brayden Moores, Carter Goodson, Lacey Nelson, Ryan Chambers, Adrianna Norkus, LaRae Clark, Ian O’Hara, Karter Condon, Lacey Perrault, McKenna Daniels, Donte Rodriguez, Makiya Daniels, Hazen Rutherford, Alexander Drew, Luceillia Schunneman, Khloe Duboc, Gabe Simineau, Bailey Eggleston, Aubrey Stanley, Fredric Gray, Anabell Valverde, Thomas Harvey II, Wyatt Whitten-Childs

MHS is proud to parterner with Hannaford grocery stores in an effort to raise funds to support student activities. Below are the steps for families and friends to contribute:

1. Shop at Hannafords. Starting this coming Sunday, March 16th, look for items with either of the following tags or icons (attached).

2. Buy 4 or more such items and get a coupon at the register.

3. Redeem the coupon linked here and Select Massabesic High School: Hannaford Helps Schools Redeem Coupon

Alternative Option: You can also download the Hannaford Helps Schools app: Download Hannaford Helps Schools App

Are you interested in traveling with the Culture Club abroad? We have two trips planned in 2026. February Vacation we are traveling to England and France through Normandy and in April vacation we will be traveling to Peru. From now until April 30th there will be a $100 discount available to anyone that signs up from now until then. More information is available about each trip at the following links:

WWII in England and France

Peru: Land of the Inca

The submission period for the contest is officially open, and essays will be accepted until June 16th 2025, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please visit the Naval Horizons website for rules and information about this exciting opportunity!

Prom season is just around the corner, and Men’s Wearhouse is here to help you look and feel

your absolute best! We’re excited to announce that Men’s Wearhouse will be hosting an In Store Fitting event exclusively for Massabesic High School students on Saturday, April 19th, from 7:30AM to 11:30AM for Prom. Come get fitted for your tux or suit rental! The Men’s Wearhouse team will help you select from the latest trends and styles, whether you're going for a sophisticated black-tie look or something modern and fresh. With top designer looks and endless options for mixing and matching, Men’s Wearhouse has everything you need to create your perfect prom look. You can even add your own personal touch with accessories like colored vests, pocket squares, and bold ties! Rent your tux or suit at the in-store fitting event and get $60 off any complete rental package. Or buy your look and enjoy a special 10% discount off your purchase. Men’s Wearhouse is your ultimate style authority for prom and the team is ready to help you step into the night with confidence and style. Look forward to seeing you there!

Learn more at the Consider Canada Tour at Scarborough High School on March 26th! Check it out!

Monday, April 14 - Prom Formal Wear Pop Up Shop

Tuesday, April 15 - NWEA & MEA Testing

Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 27 - School Closed for April Break

Monday, April 28 - Return to School

Monday, April 28 - Prom Formal Wear Pop Up Shop

Friday, May 2 - Progress Report #2

Saturday, May 3 - Prom @ Rustic Dreams

May 5 -9 - Teacher Appreciation Week

Wednesday, May 14 - Early Release Day

Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day (No School)

Wednesday, May 28 - Early Release Day

Wednesday, June 4 - Class Night

Thursday, June 5 - Graduation

Monday, June 16 - Last Day of School

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):