MDIHS ChalkTalk 2025-26

August 2025 Edition

ChalkTalk logo

Welcome to the Fall Athletic season which begins today! Practice schedules can be found on our homepage www.mdihs.net under the Events section.

The high school's first day is Thursday, August 28.  We'll start with freshmen only beginning at 8:50 and all other students, including those who will be attending HCTC*, will join us at 11:00. Buses will run for both the freshmen and the upper class start times. 

*HCTC begins on Friday, August 29

We're emphasizing students arriving on time to school and classes this year. All students need to be in their Advisory no later than 8:50 a.m. Any students involved in extracurricular activities will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular events that afternoon or evening if they are late to school without cause (e.g. an appointment). Students with excessive tardiness to school will be assigned a detention.

  

Upcoming Events

August 18 - Fall Athletic Season Begins

August 28 - First Day of School

August 29 - First Day of HCTC

September 1 - No School, Holiday

September 2 - Music Parent Info Night, 6 p.m. [more information below]

September 2 - 2026 Rome to Sicily trip group meeting, 6:15 p.m., Library

September 10 - Freshman Open House, 6 p.m.

September 14 - Senior Parent Night/Financial Aid, 6 p.m.

September 26 - School Picture Day

October 4 - SATs

October 14-17 - Parent/Teacher Conferences


More details regarding extracurriculars are listed on our homepage under the
"Events" section.

fall sports

First Day Schedule [8/28/25]:

1st day of school

Our Bell Schedule!

2025-26 Regular Bell Schedule

2025-26

Bus Schedules

bus

Stay tuned!! Updates are coming and will be posted as soon as they become available.
2025-2026 MDIRSS School Bus Routes

2025-26

Academic Calendar

school calendar
The full school calendar can be found by clicking on the above image.

Guidance News

SAT Prep Course

FRESHMAN OPEN HOUSE

Save the Date!

September 10 at 6:00 pm -- Stay tuned for more details!

Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night is Sunday, September 14th, at 6:00 pm in the Theatre.   We all discuss all aspects of the college application process, as well as financial aid.  All seniors and parents are welcome!  

Music Department News

Music Parent Mtg
Pep Band

Community Service

Community Service Requirements

FAQs from the Main Office

main entrance

Need a locker?
~ See Mrs. Littlefield in the Main Office

Student Absences:
Parents/Guardians: Please contact the school at 288-5011 to report an absence on the ‘Attendance Line’--Option 1
It is very important that parents/guardians contact the school, using the above method, when your child is out of school.  It is vital that we know when someone is out due to illness, so that our school nurse, Tammy Underwood, can reach out to the family and ensure a safe return to school that will keep us all healthy. Approved list of excused absences according to Maine State Law. MDIHS also accepts legal appointments.

Late to school? 
All students must check-in at the Main Office upon arrival, even if tardiness is excused.

Need to be dismissed from school? 
Calling or sending a note in the morning allows us to give your student a pass to get out of class at the appropriate time.  If a student feels sick once they arrive, they need to be dismissed by our nurse, Tammy Underwood. Students cannot leave the building without permission from a parent/guardian AND checking out at the Main Office.

Forgot something at home? 
A parent may drop off items at the main office, and the student will be called down between classes. 

Extracurricular Information? 
All Extracurricular Information can be found on the Athletics tab on our homepage, www.mdihs.net.  Cancellations and changes will be posted by 1pm, or as soon as possible. Want to find out if school is canceled or delayed? Call 288-5011, ext 7, or check our webpage, www.mdihs.net.

Student  Absence for 3 days or more of school
It is important to notify the school when your student is going to miss 3 days or more of school. The Extended Absence Form should be completed ahead of time by your student and their teachers. Completed forms are turned in to Mr. Braun’s office.

Community News

Have a community event that you want high school students or parents to be aware of, or
a community service opportunity for MDI students? 
Contact Mary Corrow at
mcorrow@mdirss.org