MDIHS ChalkTalk 2024-25

August 26 Edition

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Tomorrow is the BIG day!!!

We're excited to welcome the Class of 2028 and reconnect with our older students and meet our new upperclass students!

The high school's first day is Tuesday, August 27.  We'll start with freshmen only beginning at 8:50 and all other students, including those who will be attending HCTC*, will join us at 11:00. Buses will run for both the freshmen and the upper class start times. 

*HCTC begins on Thursday, August 29

We're emphasizing students arriving on time to school and classes this year. All students need to be in their Advisory no later than 8:50 a.m. Any students involved in extracurricular activities will not be allowed to participate in any extracurricular events that afternoon or evening if they are late to school without cause (e.g. an appointment). Students with excessive tardiness to school will be assigned a detention.

  

Upcoming Events

August 27 - First Day of School

August 29 - First Day of HCTC

September 2 - No School, Holiday

September 3 - Rome to Sicily Trip Meeting. Library. 6:15 p.m.

September 3-4 - Freshmen at Camp Kieve

September 8 - Senior Parent Night, 6 p.m.

September 12 - Freshman Parent Night, 6:30 p.m.

September 17 - Schoology Information Night for Parents, 6 p.m.

September 30 - October 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences




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

fall sports

Weekly Message from Mr. Haney

First Day Schedule [8/27/24]:

Freshmen

1st day of school


8:50- 9:10 Breakfast
9:10- 9:20 Welcome in Theatre

9:20-10:55 Advisory & Orientation Time
11:00-11:30 Lunch
11:35-11:55 Advisor Time/Review Schedules/Upcoming Rotation
12:00-2:10 Abbreviated Class Schedule
2:10 Find Busses
2:20 Bus Departure

Grades 10, 11

& 12

10:55-11:30 Report to Advisors
11:30-12:00 Lunch
12:00- 2:17 Abbreviated Schedule
2:17 Dismissal
2:20 Bus Departure

Abbreviated Schedule

12:00-12:29 Block A
12:34- 1:02 Block B
1:07- 1:35 Block C
1:40- 2:10 Block D
2:17 Dismissal
2:20 Bus Departure

Lunch Menu

Aug Lunch Menu

Our NEW Bell Schedule!

Reg Bell Sched edited 8/19

Quarter 1 Lunch Assignments

Quarter 1 Lunch Assignments

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

Rome to Sicily Trip 2025

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There is a trip meeting on Tuesday September 3 at 6:15 pm in the MDIHS Library for students going on the Rome to Sicily trip in 2025.

Guidance News

Senior Parent Night

Senior Parent Night is Sunday, September 8th, at 6:00 pm in the Theatre.   We all discuss all aspects of the college application process, as well as financial aid.  All seniors and parents are welcome!  

FRESHMAN PARENT NIGHT

Save the Date!

September 12 at 6:30 pm in the Library -- Stay tuned for more details!

Parent Information Night

Parent Info Meeting

September 17, 2024 - 6 pm

MDIHS Library

Information night on grading and Schoology for the
24-25 school year. Please join us!

FAQs from the Main Office

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

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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