MDIHS ChalkTalk 2024-25

January 27, 2025 Edition

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Good day!

The 2nd Semester has begun!

Add/Drop for semester courses ends on Wednesday, January 29.  Students should schedule to meet with their Guidance Counselor about requests no later than Wednesday.

We've been meeting with students to discuss our commitment to the expectations we have for personal electronics (cell phone) use in the school.  If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Matt Haney (mhaney@mdirss.org or 288-5011 ext. 3300) or Ian Braun (ibraun@mdirss.org or 288-5011 ext. 3350)."

Upcoming Events

January 27: Last Day of Add/Drop for 9-week courses

January 27 - Freshmen visit HCTC

January 28: Schoology Parent/Guardian Information Session. 6 p.m. - Cancelled

January 29: Last Day of Add/Drop for Semester courses

February 3 - High School Board Meeting. Library. 5 p.m.

February 7 - Valentine's Dance 7 p.m - 10 p.m.

  • MDIHS students only

  • Doors close at 8 p.m. 

February 15 - February 23: February Break

February 24 - Administration of the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey

Week of March 3 - 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences

March 6 - Incoming Freshmen Night for both parents and students. 6 p.m.


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

Winter light

A Message from Principal Haney

Today's message covers the use of personal electronic devices. More detailed information is contained in the email sent on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

What lunch do I have?

Quarter 3 Lunch Assignments

Valentine's Day Dance!!

Valentine's Dance

Freshman Visit HCTC - 1/27/2025

Thank you to all the staff at the Hancock County Technical Center for hosting our students on this date. Much appreciated!!!

HCTC
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Community Service Opportunities

SAVE THE DATE:

Sophomore Community Service Day, Wed, Apr 9th, rain or shine

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Guidance Office

Guidance Counselor Update
FAFSA Rescheduled
Husson Univ Field Trip
Scholarship Opportunities
Mitchell Institute Scholarship Info
FAFSA form
April SAT Prep Course

Upcoming Activities

Student School Newspaper Announcement

NAHS Gallery Show Opening "Visual Symphony"

NAHS Art Show

NAHS student showcase with artwork inspired by songs that hold personal meaning, transforming melodies and lyrics into vibrant, emotional visual expressions. Scan the codes to hear the songs on Spotify.

On Thursday, January 2, NAHS moved their show into Choco-Latte where it will be up through the month of February! "They were very excited to have their work displayed in such a public and busy space and I’m very proud of them!" writes Flannery Dillon, NAHS Advisor.

If you happen to find yourself downtown BH and need some coffee, go check out their work!

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Congratulations to the following:

Bowdoin Allen SoM - Dec
Michael Johnston - SoM Dec

Congratulations Bowdoin & Michael!

Mason Rose 100 wins

From the Classroom

Forensics - Crime Scenes

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MDI Adult Education

Adult Ed ad for Teachers

AOS91 Reorganization

AOS91 Reorganization Page

Welcome to the information page about the reorganization process for Mount Desert Island Regional School System-AOS 91. Here, you will find information about the history of the journey to becoming a regional school system and the work the Reorganization Planning Committee completes at its monthly meetings.

Click here for more information.

Graduation

Ordering cap & gown announcement

Yearbook 2025

Yearbook Sales

(Click on banner above to go to Josten's MDI Yearbook page to purchase a yearbook)
Students/Parents can also secure a yearbook order by cash/check - See Mr. Arnold @ school.

Yearbook - Parent Best Wishes
Siblings Photo for the Yearbook

From the Nurse's Office

Winter evening

A couple of reminders:

A recent email went out to staff regarding the use of perfume/scents.

"We do have a staff member who is really struggling with her asthma due to the overuse of perfume being sprayed while here at school. I would ask that we support our colleague by doing our best to mitigate students using scents in classrooms. If there is anything at all I can do PLEASE let me know, I would love to help any way I can."

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 HS. As always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to email or call me.

Tammy Underwood
MDIHS School Nurse

Lunch Menu

Jan 27-31 Lunch Menu

January's Lunch Menu is available here!

Parent Information

2024-25

Bus Schedules

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This information contains both elementary and high school bus routes.

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Academic Calendar

school calendar
To view the complete calendar, click on the image above

FAQs from the Main Office

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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

Acadia Youth Conservation
The Landing School Open House
MDI YMCA Teen Takeover

Narcan and Stop the Bleed Training: January 7th and March 11th at MDI High School, 6:00pm.

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Need only attend one night of your choosing

Class info and registration through MDI Adult and Community Education: https://mdi.coursestorm.com/

Stop the Bleed
You will learn how to control bleeding. Participants gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively control it with three quick techniques. The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. Stop the Bleed classes are public presentations that empower citizens to make a difference in a life or death situation.

Narcan Training
Will teach students how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose, and how to administer the opioid reversal drug Narcan/Naloxone.

Frost Fair

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