Holiday Help for Families. Please reach out to the Guidance Department for information.

Bulldog Closet: The Bulldog Closet is here to support our high school community, providing clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and other essentials to students and staff. Thanks to ongoing donations, we’re able to keep it well stocked, and at this time, we’re especially looking for deodorant, conditioner, body wash, and gently used sweatshirts and sneakers in all sizes. ~Mrs. Hebert

We wrapped up the first quarter of the school year already, and are starting off strong headed into the last half of the first semester! Fall sports are winding down, and we're ramping up with meetings and tryouts for the winter seasons. There are so many great things happening here at LHS from successful fundraisers and student activities to amazing classroom projects and learning opportunities...I'm still amazed by how much we do each and every day here as I roam the hallways! ~ Mr. Cyr

What's going on at LHS...

• Penny Wars kicked off this week! This is a battle between the classes and staff that will raise money for the LHS backpack program, and will help support our Christmas for Teens drive.
• We had our first Community Advisory this week with guest speaker from Waterville Creates, Serena Sanborn, who introduced our students to all of the happenings and activities that are available.
• JMG organized a visit from Universal Technical Institute this week, and invited all interested students to attend an informational session about the school and technical careers.
• LEAP had a table at the craft fair with baked goods and crafts. They raffled off a quilt that was donated by Mrs. Taylor, a former employee, and won by 2024 graduate, Lizie Dumont. The LEAP students, staff, and assisting family members raised over $400.00 for the program!
• The next Senior Parent Meeting is scheduled for January 6th, 6pm in the library.

Click the link to read some facts about attendance.

Mr. Bowers and Mr. Cyr would like to invite you to the school for a short informational session followed by an open opportunity to ask questions, have discussions, and suggest future topics.

I've lived in Madison Maine for 30 years with my wife Lynn. We have 100 acres of fields and woods, where we enjoy spending time outside with our Springer Spaniel, Daisy. We have a Camp in Caratunk, where we spend much of our summers.

We have two grown daughters, Lindsey and Savanna. Lindsey is a happily married Engineer. She is due to have our first Grandchild, Nov. 27.

I've been a lifetime long distance runner and outdoor enthusiast. A white water guide for over 30 years. Both daughters are river guides. A family that plays together, stays together.

I grew up in Ohio on a small farm that my parents still have. I worked my way through college working on Dairy Farms. I have shown Guernseys at the Ohio State Fair. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Natural Resources. Not a Mainer but I Love Maine.

I started teaching 8 years ago, when my daughter, Savanna, recruited me to teach sciences at Madison Jr High, where she was teaching Social Studies.

My favorite life experience was rowing a raft for 23 days, 250 miles through the Grand Canyon with 14 friends and my Uncle. WOW.

Holiday Help - If your family can use some help for either/both Thanksgiving or Christmas (or other gift-giving holiday) OR if your family would like to help others during this time, please contact your school counselor.

University of Maine Fort Kent (UMFK) will be here Nov 12, 2024 at 8:30 .am. Seniors interested should sign up with Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office for a time to meet with the UMKF representative.

US Navy recruiter will be here Nov 14, 2024 at 11a.m. Seniors interested should sign up with Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office for a time to meet with the representative.

KVCC will be coming to LHS on Nov 19, 2024 at 8 a.m. for Admit in a Day. This is a wonderful opportunity for students interested in applying to KVCC to meet with an Admissions Counselor and complete the application process immediately. Seniors interested should sign up with Mrs. Moore in the Guidance Office for a time to meet with the KVCC representative.

Respiratory illness season will be here soon (for some it has already arrived!). Preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses is key to keeping students healthy and in school. Here are some things you can do and encourage your children to do to stop the spread of illness:

• Frequent handwashing/ use of hand sanitizer

• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces (such as doorknobs, sink and toilet handles, remote controls)

• Get plenty of sleep, eat a well-balanced diet, and stay hydrated

• Stay away from others if you are sick or they are sick

• Stay up to date with your immunizations, including influenza, COVID-19, and if you qualify, RSV vaccines.

If you need to contact the school nurse: 453-4200 ext 6120 or at dturlo@msad49.org.

Week of Nov 11th- Bulldog Health Center is open Tuesday- Friday 7am-3pm

Positive Affirmations:

What are positive affirmations?

They are an intentional form of self-talk in which you tell yourself supportive, encouraging things.

Benefits of positive affirmations include:

1. Decreasing health-deteriorating stress.
2. Controlling self-sabotaging thoughts and speech.
3. Reducing anxiety.
4. Improving mood.
5. Promoting positive coping.

6. Enhancing self-esteem

Negative Self Talk comes very easy, and it is often harder for our brains to find the positive. The good news is that we can "train our brain" to think more positively.

Common Negative Self Talk:

"I can never do anything right"

" I am worthless"

" There is just no use"

" I'll always be lonely"

Transform those negative thoughts into positive ones:

" I am a really good listener and my friends appreciate me"

" I cannot control how other people think or act, but I can control how I respond"

" Most of the things I worry about, never actually happen"

" My body is strong and it keeps me moving everyday"

Practice saying positive affirmations daily- over time- your brain will begin to automatically think positive, instead of negative.

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Good luck to the Varsity Football Team as they battle Cony High School tonight @ 7pm in Augusta in the second week of playoffs!!

Come out a support our Cheerleaders and Marching Band as they do what they do every week to lead the charge for our dogs out on the field!!!

• NHS raised over $3,000.00 for Christmas for Teens collecting "spare change" during the regular season home football games this year!

• The Sophomore Class is selling Carrabassett Coffee! $10.00 per bag. Please contact Mrs. Pullen to see how you can order!