2025-2026 Handbook

Elementary Student Handbook

September 1st-  First Day of School

September 7th- Holiday, No School

Field Day Fun 2026

Athletic Calendar subject to change.

Athletic Calendar

2026-2027 School Calendar

Mustang Cafe

Pre-k made crowns for the Cafe Queen's, Tasha and Jan!

Art News

3rd and 9th grade students got to take a field trip to the Asticou Azalea Gardens with visiting artist Kathryn Emory.  Students spent time in the garden observing and photographing nature.

Music News

Tick season is in full swing! Daily tick checks go a long way in preventing Lyme disease. This includes checking your clothing and gear for ticks. Here are some other ways to prevent tick bites that are recommended by the Maine CDC:

Check pets for ticks. Pets can bring ticks into the home that can bite a family member later. Check any pets that go outside for ticks and remove them. Talk to your veterinarian about ways to protect your pets from ticks.

Shower soon after being outdoors. Take a shower within 2 hours of coming indoors. This can help remove crawling ticks and is a good time to do a tick check. If you can't shower, use a wet washcloth to wipe down your skin to catch any crawling ticks while doing your tick check.

Check your entire body for ticks. Remember that ticks can be as small as a poppy seed. Use a mirror to help you check all over your body. Make sure to check:

-In and around the hair

-In and around the ears

-Under the arms

-Inside the belly button

-Around the waist

-Between the legs

-Behind the knees

Remove ticks as soon as possible. If you find a tick attached, use tweezers or a tick spoon to remove the tick quickly. Make sure to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Avoid pinching the tick in the middle of its body. Put the tick in a sealed container to throw away or place it in rubbing alcohol to preserve it for later testing, and contact your provider for next steps.

Happy Spring!

Nurse Ashley

Garden News

Growing Gardens, Growing Minds: MDES School Garden Project

A busy week in the garden. The preschoolers planted potatoes, a few of the older children have been working alongside the younger children in the garden, seeds needed to be planted for a big batch seedlings to be grown in the greenhouse for the garden stand, there was  a lot of daily watering to do to care for newly planted tomatoes, peppers and flowers and we had good fun tasting sour rhubarb and playing with giant rhubarb leaves. The garden is happy to have sunny, hot days! Summer is almost here!

https://www.facebook.com/MDESSchoolgardenproject

Library News

2026 MDI Girls Summer Basketball Camp

The 2026 MDI Girls Summer Basketball Camp is just over two weeks away and will be held June 22–25. If your daughter is interested in attending, please reply to this email to let me know. Registration forms and payment can be brought on the first day of camp.

Dates: June 22–25, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Who: Girls entering grades 6–9

Camp Features

Skill stations

Full-court drills

Tournaments (5-on-5, 3-on-3, and 1-on-1)

Daily competitions:

Hot Shot

Free Throw Contest

3-Point Contest

Skills Challenges

The camp will focus on basketball fundamentals, defensive skills, and overall player development. Our goal is to help players improve their understanding of the game while emphasizing the hard work and dedication necessary to reach their potential. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player looking to take your game to the next level, this camp is designed for you.

Camp Staff

Current and former MDI Girls Basketball players and coaches.

What to Bring:

Basketball shoes or sneakers

T-shirt

Athletic shorts

Water bottle

Snacks

Registration Information

Cost: $75
Scholarships: Available for families who may need assistance.

Please make checks payable to:
MDI Girls Summer Basketball Camp

Mail registrations to:
MDI Girls Summer Basketball Camp
c/o Brent Barker
10 Center Street
Bar Harbor, ME 04609

For additional information, please contact me at brentbarker@mdirss.org.

I look forward to seeing everyone at camp!

Coach Brent Barker