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.