A Message from Rick Benoit

It is difficult to believe that June 1st is just a week away!  It seems like just days ago we were welcoming our new 5th graders to the building.

As we close out the year, there are a lot of trips and events going on here at the Middle School.  Please make sure you pay close attention to any announcements and notifications from both the school and your student’s team in regards to special events.

A few of the bigger events coming up are Step-up Day for our rising 5th – 8th graders on June 1st, when students will have time to connect with their advisory group.  Our rising 9th graders will be going to the High School on June 7 to meet with their Advisory groups.  The rising freshmen will also have an opportunity to visit the PATHS program either June 8 or 9, and we will close out their Middle School career on June 14.

While the year winds down, it is important that we remind our students that all school expectations are still in place.  Please take a few minutes to remind your student that behaviors and grades can impact not only this year, but can carry over to next year.  Let’s finish strong!

Health Office

To parents/guardians of incoming 7th grader students for the 2023-24 school year: If your student has not yet received the Meningococcal and Tdap vaccines, please make an appointment with their provider to have that completed over the summer.

Please see the link below for Maine Immunization requirements for school age children

https://www11.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/immunization/documents/ME%20Immunization%20Requirements%20for%20Schools.pdf

If you have any questions please email Tracey Ross in the Health Office at tross@sad15.org.

The Middle school staff would like to send a big thank you to the Patriot Parents, local businesses, individuals and families for all the wonderful breakfasts, lunches, ice cream, amazing baked goods and heartfelt support during staff appreciation week. We enjoyed it all!

Dance

7th and 8th Grade End of Year Dance is Friday, June 9th, from 6:30-9:00pm (8th grade until 10:00)

This dance is semi-formal optional. While this is the end of year dance, there is no requirement to dress up. All school rules  policies and dress codes apply to students while at the dance including cell phone use.

    • The cost of admission is $8. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
    • A yearly dance contract must be signed and submitted to the office to attend.
    • If you are willing to donate any individually wrapped food items or drinks, all of the proceeds will benefit the hosting teams.
    • We also need parent volunteers to help chaperone the dance! If you are interested, please complete the volunteer application in the main office or on the MSAD15 website and the district will run a background check. Approved applications are good for the 2022/23 school year.

Updated  May 27, 2023