April 17th- Early Release- 12:30 dismissal
April 17th- Yearbook Deadline, see below
April 20th-24th - April Break No School
May 13th- Spring Concert 6pm, MDES Gym
May 25th - Holiday No School
May 29th - Early Release- 12:30 dismissal
June 11th- Last Day of School - Early Release (this date could change if we have another snow day)
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26/27 PREK AND KINDERGARTEN SCREENING |
Our screening will be held on Friday, May 29th. If you have a student or know of one that will be entering Pre K or Kindergarten please reach out to the office to be added to our list for screening 207-276-3348. |
Herb Watson Scholarship Application |
Students may apply by completing an application and returning it into the Mount Desert Elementary School office along with a copy of the camp brochure on or before April 10th. Once the application has been reviewed and processed, you will be notified by letter and a check in the amount approved by the committee will be mailed to your child's camp. When filling out the application please include the name of the camp and address to send the check. |
Constructing homes for marshmallow chicks |
Creating bouquets in the Dramatization Center |
MDI 4th/5th Grade Show Choir Wins Gold! |
Congratulations to the students in the MDI 4th and 5th Grade Show Choir for their GOLD award at the MMEA State Show Choir Festival this weekend! Students from MDES, Pemetic and Tremont schools combined to perform The Lion King and earned one of only two golds awarded in the Middle School Show Choir division. Judges commented on the outstanding harmonies, and highlighted the sophistication of the singing, choreography and overall presentation. We are also proud to congratulate MDES student, Isla Merchant, who earned one of four Outstanding Musicianship awards for her solo work in the production. For more information about next year's combined show choir, contact your school's music teacher!
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6th Grade Community Service |
Sixth graders recently visited the food pantry in Bar Harbor, where they learned about food insecurity, the pantry's mission, and spent some time volunteering. They unpacked delivery boxes of produce and vegetables, sorted dried goods, bread, and pastries, and cleaned and organized shelves. |
8th Grade Community Service |
The 8th grade class traveled to Loaves and Fishes Food Panty in Ellsworth on Wednesday to volunteer. They were tasked with greeting customers, stocking shelves, bagging groceries, making and packaging meals for customers to take home. Our 8th grade students made a very positive impression and have been invited back! |
8th Grade presenting their class trip to the School Board |
Spring Track is just around the corner!
Here is the schedule for the first three weeks of track.
Practices start on Wednesday, April 1st.
See Ms. Taylor with any questions.
ktaylor@mdirss.org
Spring Track Practices Coming Up:
Week of 4/6
Monday 4/6- MDIHS (3:30-5:00) Parent pick up at the high school.
4:40 PM–(Short Island Wide Parent Meeting near snack shack)
Tuesday 4/7- Local practice: 3:00 - 4:15
Wednesday 4/8- Local practice: 3:00 - 4:15
Thursday 4/9- MDIHS (3:30-5:00) Parent pick up at the high school.
Week of 4/13
Monday 4/13- MDIHS (3:30-5:00) Parent pick up at the high school.
Tuesday 4/14- Local practice: 3:00 - 4:15
Wednesday 4/15- MDIHS (3:30-5:00) Parent pick up at the high school.
Thursday 4/16- Local practice: 3:00 - 4:15
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2025-2026 School Calendar |
Students in grades 3-5 are learning about food insecurity and are running a supply campaign to stock the MDES Food Pantry. If you can, please send your students in with donations. Most needed Items are listed below. |
DATE CHANGE: The MDES Spring Concert has been moved to Wednesday, May 13th at 6:00. All 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders and 5-8th grade band and chorus students will be performing.
3rd Grade Students will be participating in the String Festival on Tuesday, April 7th. Watch for details.
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Music Booster Spring Bulb Sale!
From now until April 10th, you can purchase bulbs online OR from music students (they have order forms). Online orders will be shipped directly to you. Student orders will be delivered to respective schools on Monday, May 4th. This fundraiser supports all music students, grades 4-12, with programs that offer free music lessons, instrument and music purchases, and enhanced music ensemble opportunities.
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Chorus Challenge Champions!! |
Dear MDES Families,
We are in the thick of winter and the weather can be unpredictable. Make sure your students come to school with layers, a warm coat, gloves, and footwear that is appropriate for walking outside.
Middle school students may need a reminder to bring a coat and shoes to stay warm when going outside - socks with sandals are not enough this time of year.
Check in with your children and make sure they're coming to school prepared for the weather.
As always, reach out to me if I can help provide your student with winter gear.
Thanks,
Nurse Ashley
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Garden News
Growing Gardens, Growing Minds: MDES School Garden Project
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This week the sun was shining on a chilly spring Monday afternoon as the kindergarteners hunted for their spring baskets full of goodies on the school patio. The children planted wheat seeds into wicker baskets and watched the seeds grow over the last few weeks. The kindergarteners also felted wool into sweet chicks and eggs to rest in their basket full of green grass.
We celebrate spring!
https://www.facebook.com/MDESSchoolgardenproject
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Help the high school students go to Iceland AND be ahead of celebrating Mother’s Day!
Do you need a headshot? Want a portrait of your pet? A gift for Mother’s Day? Sign up for a 10 minute portrait on 4/11 from 12-4at The Neighborhood House in Northeast Harbor. Photographers Bos Lisy and Katherine Emery will have two studio setups.
The cost is $50 for 10. minutes. You’ll receive 5 high resolution files just in time for Mother’s Day gifts!!
If you’d like to donate directly, please Venmo: @Hannah-Mondrach or write a check to MDIHS with Iceland trip in the notes section.
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