MHS STUDENT & FAMILY NEWSLETTER

RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

STUDENT CLUB MEETINGS & CLASS MEETINGS

Student Club/Class meetings will now be held on Tuesday & Thursday mornings with an extended homeroom. For students attending meetings we ask that you report directly to your meeting upon arrival (by way of the cafeteria if you want to grab breakfast) - your attendance for homeroom will be adjusted accordingly by the main office. The schedule for Tuesday & Thursday mornings is listed below:

A. Meetings: 7:25 - 7:50 am (if not in a meeting, students remain in homeroom)

B. 5 minutes passing to Block 1

C. Block 1 7:55 - 9:05

Morning Meetings begin this week:

1. Tuesday from 7:25 - 7:50:

Future Farmers of America Club (Mr. Nduaguibe, Room 36)

National Honor Society (Mrs. Stephenson, Room 6)

The Resiliency Project (Mrs. Desjardins, Room 43)

Ski Club (Mr. Durham & Ms. Pazmany-Kinney, Room 24)

Band/Percussion Mini Rehearsal (Mr. H-D, Room 2)

2. Thursday from 7:25 - 7:50:

NJROTC (Captain & Chief - Mod 14)

Math Team (Mrs. Blair - Room 18)

Culture Club WW2 Trip (Mrs. Carroll - Room 35)

Class of 2028 Officers (Mrs. Pellegrino - Room 19)

Class of 2029 Officers (Ms. Phelps - Room L6)

3. A reminder that *The Zero Waste Recycling Club will be conducting their collection rounds during the morning meeting time on Tues./Thurs.

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

Monday, 10.20.25 - GREEN

Tuesday, 10.21.25 - WHITE

Wednesday, 10.22.25 - GREEN

Thursday, 10.23.25 - WHITE

Friday, 10.24.25 - GREEN

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

JOSTENS WILL PRESENT TO SENIORS ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AT 8:55 AM IN THE AUDITORIUM. This presentation will cover the process of ordering caps, gowns, and other graduation items.

Deputy Cummer wants to insure students are reminded that oleoresin capsicum spray (commonly known as pepper spray) is not permitted on school grounds. While many students carry it on their keychains or on their person for personal safety, it must not be brought onto campus or into the building for safety reasons. Thank you for helping keep our school safe!

Are you interested in playing video games, card games, or board games? Do you want to compete in chess tournaments? Game and Chess Club meets every Monday from 2 - 4 PM in the Library. All students are welcome to attend!

A reminder to students and families regarding cell phones and personal electronic devices - district policy prohibits the use of these devices during the school day, therefore school rules dictate that these devices are not to be found in a student's possession. School sanctioned options for storage as listed below - any deviation from those options will result in immediate and progressive consequences. (Of course, we want to avoid consequences if possible)

1. Leave the cell phone/personal electronic device at home.

2. Leave the cell phone/personal electronic devices in your vehicle or the vehicle of a friend/classmate.

3. Leave the cell phone/personal electronic device in your homeroom.

CALLING ALL WINTER ENTHUSIASTS!

Do you ski/snowboard or are you interested in learning how? Come join us for SKI CLUB this winter season! Fill out the Google Form below if you are interested in participating. Information will be sent to parent/guardian emails and official registrations through Gunstock will go LIVE on September 29th!

Feel free to reach out to Kayla Pazmany-Kinney (School Nurse) or Benjamin Durham with questions!

Google Form Link:

MHS Ski Club 2026 Form

SENIORS & Families - please see the important message from our Yearbook Advisor, Mrs. Fryzlewicz:

Hello Seniors!

Senior pictures and quotes/bequeathments will be due by/before the Holidays, by December 21. They need to be emailed to yearbook1@rsu57.org. and MUST have your name in the subject field- if it is not there it will not be able to be found again.

When we leave for Christmas break I should have them. Our MHS team and I can get them started and see who's missing, etc..

The Rubric for these pictures are:

** Vertical shots

** Just you in the shot

** Must be able to see your face/eyes

** Must be appropriate- by school standards: dress/apparel, items in picture, etc.

** Cell phone pictures have been able to be used in the past, we can try it...

** Can have pets, favorite car, etc. in the shot.

** min 175 kb

** If no photo is received by this date we will use the Lifetouch school picture taken for school.

** Your photo does not have to be a professional shot. Yearbook can make arrangements with you to take your senior picture as well.

If you have any questions about an item or scene, etc. please do not hesitate to connect with me and we can discuss it, no problem.

**December 21st - to yearbook1@rsu57.org and MUST have your name as the subject

* YOUR NAME ABSOLUTELY NEEDS TO BE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF ANY EMAIL!

**Finding your picture and labeling it as YOU in the book depends on this happening!

This cannot be stressed enough!

*Our email site will have been sent submissions from many different sources: several photographers, individual parents, step parents, grandparents, quardians, students, etc.. to list a few.

*Please let your families and photographers know to use your name on the subject line in the email with your photos.

Senior Write-up:

Leave your personal mark on the 2025-2026 yearbook. It can be a favorite memory, quote, poem, song verse, or words of wisdom that you like.

*What you choose needs to be accompanied by who said it or where it was pulled from. For example:

"You just try saying 'no' to these salty parabolas!"

-Jillian Holtzman, Ghostbusters

"...of all the things these hands have held, the best by far was you."

- Cecilia and the Satellite, Andrew McMahon

Otherwise, not necessary if the writer is you:

" To all my friends that remain at Massabesic High, I leave all my unused passes, the locker I would've been assigned and never was able to use, and my favorite pencil- that I swear had enough lead to last through my whole senior year. "

** Yearbook staff and Advisor reserve the right to refuse, or redirect back to the student for re-write, any submission that does not reflect respectfully on the staff, students, and seniors of Massabesic High school or RSU57.

Oh!! and don't forget that yearbooks are at their least expensive right now, on jostens.com, for $80!!

Any questions? Please come by, find me, or email me at heidifryzlewicz@rsu57.org.

Mrs Fryzlewicz

MHS Yearbook Advisor

2025-2026 Book!

The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Community College System (MCCS) are inviting educators, families, and community members to a free statewide virtual showing of the film Counted Out on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7 p.m.

Counted Out argues that numeracy and math literacy—the ability to speak the language of math—are critical determinants of social and economic mobility and engagement. This film highlights how access to meaningful math learning experiences can open doors to opportunity, civic participation, and confidence for all learners.

While Counted Out is not about math pathways specifically, its message underscores the central role of math literacy in ensuring students’ future success. This virtual showing offers a chance for educators and community members statewide to join a collective conversation about how to help all Maine students see themselves as capable mathematical thinkers.

Registration is required to participate in the live showing, and the film will begin promptly at 7 p.m. on October 21. Upon registering, participants will receive a unique ticket link by email. Watch the Counted Out trailer and register here.

Link: Maine DOE and Maine Community College System Host Statewide Virtual Showing of Counted Out Film Highlighting Math Literacy and Opportunity

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.

Wednesday, October 22 - Early Release Day

Thursday & Friday, October 23 & 24: PSAT's

Friday, November 7 - End of Quarter 1

Tuesday, November 11 - Veteran's Day (District Closed)

Wednesday, November 12 - Early Release Day

Wednesday, November 26 - No School

Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving (District Closed)

Friday, November 28 - No School & District Closed

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):