MDIHS ChalkTalk 2024-25

October 14, 2024 Edition

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Good day!

This is the last full week of school before the end of the 1st Term (the term ends on October 30).  Students with 9-week courses will finish those classes on October 30 and begin new 9-week classes on October 31.  Those classes will have a 3-day Add/Drop period (October 31 - November 4).  Most courses are 18-weeks and we are at the mid-point of those classes.  Parents/Guardians can contact any of their child's teachers to check in on classes at any time.  Staff Directory.  

October 30 will be an Early Release Day for many of our students.  The afternoon HCTC classes will be in session and students are expected to attend.  Regular transportation will be provided.

There will be a student flu clinic on Thursday, October 24.  Please see the Nurse's Notes later in this newsletter for more information.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 21 - High School Board Meeting, 7pm

Oct. 24 - Student Flu Shot Clinic More details in the "Nurse's Office" section with permission form

Oct. 24 - Junior College Planning Night. 6 p.m.

Oct. 30 - End of the 1st Term / Early Release Day

Oct. 31 - First Day of the 2nd Term

Nov. 3 - Daylight Savings Begin - Don't forget to FALL back!

Nov. 5 - Election Day

Nov. 11 - HOLIDAY - No School

Nov. 15 - Picture Retake Day

Nov. 15 - Dental Clinic

Nov. 18 - 1st Day of Winter Sports

Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

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

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Halloween

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At MDIHS we do allow students (and staff) to don costumes for Halloween.  We do ask that students and staff  not wear any masks that would cover their face or bring in any type of weapon (even if it is fake - plastic, cardboard, etc.). 

Community Service Day

Mrs. Murphy’s advisory helping out at Birdsacre in Ellsworth

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Mr. Johnson's advisory at Community Closet 207 in Ellsworth

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Ms. Humphrey's advisory at Mt Desert Nursery School

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Ms. Cullen's advisory at Trenton Elementary

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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.

NAHS

The NAHS Creative Vision Board Collages has been put up on the bulletin board located in the cafeteria. Twenty-one members in total now.

Check it out if you’re in the area! 

NAHS Vision Board

September 2024 - Students of the Month

Emma Astle Sept Student of the Month
Jackson DaCosta Sept of the Month

Human Interest Story Take 2!

Emery Bench SWH Fire Dept

Great story featuring Emery Bench and his role as junior firefighter in SWH.

For the full story, click here.

From the Tri-M Music Society

Haunted Hoedown

From the Nurse's Office

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Happy Fall MDI

What great weather we have been having! I hope everyone has had some time to enjoy the outdoors so far! 

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."

  • The student Flu Shot Clinic will be held on October 24 in the Theatre form 9-11.  Click here to obtain the form that will need to be filled out and must be returned to the nurse's office. No student will be able to get a flu shot without a completed form. LAST CALL FOR PERMISSION FORMS!!!

  • Vision screening for Freshman will be on October 29 from 9-11

  • Vision screening for Sophomores will be on October 30 from 9-11

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

Community Service

Haunted Carnival

Lunch Menu

Oct 21 Lunch Menu

October's Lunch Menu can be found here!

Parent Information

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

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Bus Schedules

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This information contains both elementary and high school bus routes.

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Academic Calendar

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To view the complete calendar, click on the image above

Guidance News

Jr. College Planning Night
Oct Flex Time Activities
Husson Univ Sign up

FAQs from the Main Office

Lost & Found Items
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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

2025 Yearbook Ads
Driver's Ed November class
SUN Bucks Grocery Benefits Survey

Begin survey by clicking here!

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