MDIHS ChalkTalk 2024-25

March 31, 2025 Edition

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Good day!
Spring sports start today.  Baseball, softball, and tennis tryouts are today and track & field holds its first practice.  We also offer sailing and ultimate frisbee for students.  See the athletic page on our website or contact Bunky Dow at bdow@mdirss.org for more information.

Spring also brings construction season in Maine.  Due to the construction of the bridge at Somes Sound we've given students a grace period to adjust their commute time.  We do allow students four tardies to school each semester, so when these situations occur students are not assigned a detention.

This Friday, April 4 marks the end of the 3rd Term.  All 9-week courses will be wrapping up and semester courses are at the half-way point.  Friday will be an Early Release Day, except for HCTC students who will still have their afternoon classes in Ellsworth, transportation will be provided.

Next Wednesday, April 9, we'll be administering the SAT to all Juniors.  On that same day Freshmen (Volta) and Sophomores (Community Service) will be off campus.  Seniors needing community service hours can join the sophomore groups (contact Wendy Littlefield at wlittlefield@mdirss.org for more information) or help with spring cleaning at the high school under the supervision of John DaGraca.  Seniors may also be contacted to work on academics that day with a teacher.

PARENTS / GUARDIANS:

If you have had any updates since the beginning of school, be sure to update the emergency contacts for your child[ren], including who they can be released to.

You can do this by updating your information in your portal or by contacting Mary Corrow @ mcorrow@mdirss.org. 

Upcoming Events

March 31 - First Day of Spring Athletics

April 2 - High School Annual Public Budget Meeting. Theater. 6 p.m.

April 4 - End of the 3rd Term. Early Release Day (Afternoon HCTC will be in session)

April 9 - SAT

  • Seniors - Community Service Opportunities, Academic Assistance for students as necessary

  • Juniors - SATs

  • Sophomores - Community Service Day

  • Freshmen - Class Community Building Day

April 10 - Science Augmentation Testing for Juniors

April 10. Sophomore College Planning Night. Higgins-Demas Theater. 6 p.m.

April 11 - Spring Dance. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

April 14 - High School Board Meeting. Library. 5 p.m.

April 19 - High School Campus Closed from 6 a.m to 3 p.m.  - Bar Harbor Fire Department Disaster Training

April 22 - High School Campus Closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Bar Harbor Police Department Active Shooter Response Training

April 19 - 27. Spring Break

May 5 - May 16 Advanced Placement tests 

May 10 - Senior Prom


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

April

Rome to Sicily Trip

Rome to Sicily

We have a number of open slots for the April, 2026 trip to Italy through EF. The itinerary can be found here: https://www.eftours.com/educational-tour/rome-to-sicily We hope that you will consider applying to the trip.  

Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors are welcome to apply.  Preference will be given to older students.

For more information, please contact Heather Dillon or Beth Blugerman

Community Service Opportunities

Com Serv Options

SAVE THE DATE:

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

Guidance Office

Sophomore College Planning Night
URI Leadership Week

Upcoming Activities

Track & Field Meets
Creative Writers/Artists
Dance a thon
Neon Dance
Senior Prom

Maine Skills USA Competition Results!

Maine Skills USA

Students of the Month

 SoM - Feb
SoM Feb

Congratulations Luci & Gabby!

New addition to the Technology Wing

The CTE Department wanted to make sure that everyone knew where we are if you're looking for us around school. So, with the help of some students and the equipment we have in our area, we were able to produce this new sign and get it hung up today. Special thanks to Michael Johnston and Nate Kelmenson (both Class of '25 students) for their individual efforts in creating this piece. There's still a few pieces to be added to either side of the sign, but there should be no reason not know where to go to come visit our area now!

CTE Sign

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.

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.

Link: Parent Best Wishes Submission Form

From the Nurse's Office

Winter evening

Happy SPRING MDI !

We made it !  Spring is here and it's an exciting time for students and staff as the summer break approaches.  We are seeing lots of spring colds and allergies as we arm up, so please take care of yourselves.  I hope that as the weather gets nicer you are all able to enjoy some sunshine!

As always Incoming Freshman and upcoming juniors need an up to date physical to participate in any clubs or athletics in the fall.  We will be offering physicals here at the school June 2-4th for upcoming Juniors during the school day, please call the clinic to schedule.  As usual we will also be offering physicals in August, date to be announced.  

Prior to fall athletics starting in August it gets EXTREMELY busy here with Rank One information and the scramble to get updated physicals in for your student.  Please have your students Rank One information in by August 1.  The ladies in the office are here if you have any questions.

Finally, if your student gets a well child check that is up to date please ask the provider office to fax it to the HS (288-0692). Please follow up with the providers office to make sure it was faxed.

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.

Tammy Underwood
MDIHS School Nurse

Lunch Menu

Mar 31-Apr 4  Lunch Menu

Parent Information

2024-25

Bus Schedules

bus

This information contains both elementary and high school bus routes.

2024-25

Academic Calendar

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

2025-26 Academic Calendar

2025-26 Academic Calendar

FAQs from the Main Office

Lost & Found
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

Hancock County Food Drive
UNE Exploration Camp

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