April 2nd- 5th-8th Advanced Band/MDIHS Band Concert

at MDES, 5pm

April 14-18th- Arts Week here at MDES

April 18th- Early Release -Students Dismissed at 12:30pm

April 21st- Holiday, No School

April 22nd- April 25th- April Break, No School

May 16th- Early Release -Students Dismissed at 12:30pm

May 26th- Holiday, No School

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Prek Friends

Kindergarten

Kindergarten students making Spring baskets in the Greenhouse with Ms. Patty

Making a compost bin during STEM with Mrs. Emmons

The 8th grade class hosted their 3rd All School Assembly this Friday in the gymnasium. It was complete with silly jokes, birthday wishes, student and staff shout outs, upcoming events and a special song sung by the 3rd grade class.

3rd graders singing, If you're happy and you know it say Hello, in Spanish.

Si te sientes muy feliz di Hola!

MDES Athletics

Schedules are subject to change - please check the link below to see what is happening for Athletics for the upcoming week. Thank you.

Athletics Calendar

Pay no attention to our recent snowstorm! Spring Track is just around the corner! Here is the schedule for the first two weeks of track. Practices start on Tuesday, April 1st. More information will be shared at the first practice. See Ms. Taylor with any questions.

ktaylor@mdirss.org

Tuesday 4/1- Local practice: 3:00 - 4:15

Wednesday 4/2- Local practice: 3:00 - 4:15

4:00 PM–Important Info Athlete/Parent Mtg w/ Local Coach 

Thursday 4/3-MDIHS (3:30-5:00) Parent pick up at the high school.

Parent Meeting at 4:45 at the High School

Monday 4/7- Local Practice 3:00 - 4:15

Tuesday 4/8- MDIHS (3:30-5:00)

Spring Photos at the High School at 3:30

Wednesday 4/9- Local Practice 3:00 - 4:15

Thursday 4/10- MDIHS (3:30-5:00)

From the Mustang Cafe

Homework Club

Homework Club 5th-8th grades

Monday(except the first Monday of each month),Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 3:15-4:15

This is a space for students to work on assignments after school. A snack is provided (think granola bar, pretzels or Chex mix). Any 5th- 8th grade student is welcome to attend.Students are encouraged to attend after an absence, before a practice or game, or when they may benefit from help with their work.

2024/2025 School Calendar

The Herb Watson Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Students should be in good standing academically. Students may be awarded a scholarship based on financial need, athletic need, or as recognition for outstanding athletic achievement. Students who represent the spirit of good citizenship and demonstrate a positive work ethic, are a good role model, and have a positive attitude will be given higher priority.

Application Procedures

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 11th. 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.

The Herb Watson Scholarship Application

Art News

Watercolor Landscapes

3rd grade has been working on watercolor techniques

Owl Compositions

5th grade used charcoal and chalk pastel to recreate texture and light

Music News

Jazz Band rehearses every Wednesday and Friday at 7:20am

The 5th-8th grade Advanced Band will be performing in a combined concert with the MDIHS Band on Wednesday, April 2nd. The concert will be in the MDES gym at 5:00. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more information.

Congratulations to our MDES jazz band! They had an amazing performance at the state jazz festival and received a silver rating. All of our soloists(Juniper Macko, Wyatt Ford, Avery Norwood, Jake Hartson and Brendan Ruda) received highest ratings on their solos!

On Tuesday, 8th grade musicians watched The Addam's Family with Mrs. Graves and musicians from all of AOS 91. They also got to meet and ask questions of former MDES musician, Megan Howell, who is touring with the broadway show and making a living as a professional musician.