MASSABESIC HIGH SCHOOL

RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

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

Hello Mustang Nation,

Welcome back to another week at MHS - this week features an Early Release Day on Wednesday, September 24 that is quite different from other ERD's - please review the schedule for that day that is provided below in this newsletter.

It was wonderful to see s o many students, parents, and families this past Friday at the home opener for the Football team. Attendance at our sporting events this Fall has been solid and indicative of a loyal and supportive community. It makes me happy and hopeful for our school community as I looked around the stadium on Friday night seeing so many folks out and celebrating MHS (not mention enjoying near-perfect temperatures for a September evening).

Cell Phone & Personal Electronic Devices: Students are continuing to place their focus on their academic work and social interactions with one another. As 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.

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

Monday, 09.22.25 - GREEN

Tuesday, 09.23.25 - WHITE

Wednesday, 09.24.25 - ERD, No Classes Held for Green Days

Thursday, 09.25.25 - WHITE

Friday, 09.26.25 - GREEN

Take care,

-Mr. Thurlow

1. No academic classes will be held that morning.
2. SRTC programming will continue to run for Grade 11 & 12 students.
3. Grade 11 & 12 students will be assigned to their homeroom classrooms for study hall opportunities on that day.
4. Following testing student clubs/activities will have an opportunity for meetings, followed by lunch, and then dismissal.
5. NWEA testing is a state requirement for all Grade 9 & 10 students.
6. The schedule for the day is provided below in this newsletter.
7. Makeup testing will occur between Thursday, September 25 - Friday, October 3.
8. A special recognition prize (breakfast provided by administration) will be provided to the Homeroom group with the overall highest growth and the homeroom group with the overall highest participation rate (in the event of any ties, a random drawing will take place among those groups).
9. Completing NWEA testing is a requirement to attend the Homecoming Week Pep Rally at the end of the day on Friday, October 3 AND also a requirement to attend the Homecoming Dance that same evening.

Spirit Week Themes

Monday, 09.29.25: PJ Day

Tuesday, 09.30.25: Sports Jersey/New Jersey

Wednesday, 10.01.25: USA Day

Thursday, 10.02.25: Denim Day

Friday, 10.03.25 Class colors

-Freshman - Yellow

-Sophomores - White

-Junior - Green

Seniors - Black

Hallway Decorating Theme: Around the World (pick a city like Rome, Paris, New Delhi, etc.)

Homecoming Dance: Friday, October 3 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm at the MHS gymnasium

Saturday, 10.04.25 - Numerous MHS Athletic competitions featuring MHS Varsity Teams

School pictures are ready! To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. More about the Smilesafe program here.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025

Juniors: Massabesic High School is offering the PSAT test (for FREE) October 23rd or 24th on a first come/first sign up basis. Students will be assigned to one of the testing groups. Spots are limited, and grade 11 students have the first opportunity (Monday thru Thursday, Sept. 22-25) to sign up in the Guidance Office. Please note that the PSAT is DIGITAL and students will be taking the PSAT on their school chromebooks. If interested, stop by the Guidance Office to sign up starting on Monday!

Deputy Cummer wants to remind everyone to obtain their parking permit from Ms. Liane in the front office if they haven’t already. He will be inspecting the parking lots next week to ensure full compliance.

Additionally, Deputies have been monitoring traffic in the school zone each morning. While most violators have not been students, please remember the school zone speed limit is 15 mph. The speed limit ON campus is 5 mph. Let’s all prioritize safety and adherence to these rules. Thank you for your cooperation!

The MHS Culture Club is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience various cultures around the world. One large component of the Culture Club's offerings are overseas international trips. There are currently two trips slated for the Spring of 2026. If you are interested in joining an upcoming trip please contact Mrs. Katherine Carroll at katherinecarroll@rsu57.org.

The next overseas international trip is being discussed to potentially take place in 2028 (pending RSU 57 School Board approval). This is a shift in past practice in that as we move forward we are planning to organize overseas international trips every two years (2028, 2030, 2032, etc...pending RSU 57 School Board approval). On the years between international travel (2027, 2029, 2031...) we are planning to organize regional opportunities for students to experience culture, in addition to potentially inviting cultural figures to MHS to share their experiences with students.

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!

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, September 24: NWEA for Grade 9 & 10 Only

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

Friday, October 3: Homecoming Dance

Saturday, October 4: Numerous Athletic Competitions

Wednesday, October 8 - MHS College Kickoff Night

Friday, October 10 - No School for Students

Monday, October 13 - School Closed for Indigenous Peoples Day

Tuesday, October 14 - Picture Retake Day

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

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):