On Monday, February 24, our school is taking part in the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey. This survey is sponsored by Maine Center for Disease Control and Maine Department of Education. The survey will ask about the health behaviors of students grades 9-12. The survey will ask about nutrition, physical activity, injuries, tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use. For students in grades 7-12, the survey will also ask about sexual behaviors that could lead to pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections; depression and suicide; and gambling.

More information and a parent consent form will be sent under separate cover.

Happy February MDI !

I hope everyone is well and staying warm! The clinic has been busy due to so much crud going around. We are seeing some COVID as well as Pneumonia and just really bad colds. Symptoms are hanging on for several days to weeks. Unfortunately, these viral illnesses just need time and rest before resolving. Students are committed to class work and athletics so I am finding they are not taking the time they need to get better, therefore prolonging the illness. We encourage students to stay home and rest until you are feeling better. As winter break approaches, if you are traveling, remember to practice good handwashing and steer clear of people who are symptomatic.

A couple of reminders:

If your student carries an inhaler and/or has serious allergies and you have not spoken to me, please contact me as there is paperwork to be completed for the student to self carry any type of inhalers or medications. As always if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to me.

A reminder that all Freshman and Juniors need an updated physical. If your student has a well child check, I would appreciate it if you can have the provider fax a copy of it to the high school. As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email or call me.

Tammy Underwood
MDIHS School Nurse

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.