RSU 50

RSU 50 would like to introduce a new series that will be running weekly for the remainder of the school year. It's an informational resource for families and community members on topics surrounding and impacting schools, homes and communities. There will be a link for the resource as well as an infographic that summarizes the information in each post.

Our first topic SLEEP and the importance of regular, consistent, and restful sleep for children. Please see the links provided for source information.

Sleep - Source Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/sleep-an-essential-element-of-success-for-children

All 8th grade students will be attending a field trip tomorrow in Presque Isle. Girls will attend Trades for Me and participate in hands in workshops and the boys will tour both UMPI and NMCC and eat lunch in a college cafeteria.

The elementary school, Read Across Aroostook Spirit Week, starts Monday!

Daniel Kuindersma was recognized today by the Maine Principals Association as the recipient of the MPA Principals Award for Southern Aroostook High School. Congratulations!

On Wednesday, representatives from the Maine Technology Learning Initiative(MLTI) visited our Middle School to present workshops to our students and staff around technology. Thank you to the representatives from MLTI for the great day of learning!

A few more photos from Career Day today. Thank you to all of our presenters for your time and knowledge! Eastern Maine Electric: David Harbison (Board Member) and Chad Duff (Lineman) Maine Northern Railway: Todd Collier (Road Master), Ricky Bates (Equipment Operator) and Jason Author and therapy dog handler: Johanna Johnston Maine State Police: Eli Bulley (Trooper) A special thank you to Eastern Maine Electric for the book donations to our school library!

Career Day is in full swing this morning!

‼️Attention elementary families: Tomorrow for Career Day, please send your child with warm outdoor clothes. Even though it's an early release and no recess, your child will be spending some time outside for Career Day displays. Thank you!‼️

Immediate Opening for Middle School Softball Coach at Southern Aroostook Community School, please contact the school if interested.

SACS ELEMENTARY CAREER DAY

Due to the weather and travel conditions,, school is canceled today for RSU 50/Southern Aroostook Community School, Friday April 3, 2026.

Students in Mrs. Brewers life skills program came to the aid of the Houlton humane society with a community service project. Millie a St.Bernard/Pitt bull mix is expecting soon. Her foster family was in need of a large whelping pen. Pictured here are Kevin Clark, Frank Drake, and Mr. Vetter. Minnie and her new pups will be available for adoption some time in May. As always there are lots of cats and dogs waiting for their forever homes at the shelter. If interested, you can contact them at (207) 532-2862 or on line at Houltonhumanesociety.us

*****ASP REMINDER**** There is no ASP on Thursday, April 2nd.

Due to the weather and travel conditions,, RSU 50/Southern Aroostook Community School will have a two hour delay this morning, Wednesday April 1, 2026.

5th Grade Volume Zoo Animals

Mrs. White's kindergarten class did some egg magic today.

This year's Aroostook Right to Read Bookmark Contest winners were announced today. Congratulations to 1st grader Braelyn Savage, 4th grader Waylon Batchelder (pictured) and 6th grader Kenley Violette! The winning designs will be printed and distributed throughout the building during Read Across Aroostook week. Honorable mention goes to Valerie Bishop, Brayden Hartin, Leighton Boutilier and Oktavia Crockett!

More fashion show pictures!

Our staff did a fashion show with all the lost and found items that have accumulated this year during our All School Morning Meeting. Students had the opportunity to retrieve their lost items, and then they went "shopping" for items that were not claimed. What a fun time!