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Good luck to the Southern Aroostook Middle School soccer teams in their home games this afternoon vs. Ashland. Game time for both games is 3:30pm.
Please help us to wish a Happy 50th Birthday to Southern Aroostook Middle/High School Counselor Jessica Greene!!
Please join us in welcoming Todd Willard to Southern Aroostook Community School as our new Middle/High School Physical Education & Health Teacher and Athletic Director! Todd grew up nearby in Houlton, Maine, and earned his degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Education runs deep in Todd's roots. Inspired by his mother, who was a teacher, as well as his own middle school PE teacher, Judy Oliver, Todd was drawn to a career helping young people develop healthy, active lifestyles and athletic skills. This school year, Todd is especially excited to join SACS because he gets to come to work every day alongside his wife and two of his children!
In his downtime, Todd loves hunting, fishing, and spending time with family at East Grand Lake. His favorite movie is A River Runs Through It (fitting for a lifelong fan of the outdoors!). An interesting fact about Todd is that he used to be a Zamboni driver!
We are thrilled to have Todd leading our physical education, health, and athletic programs. Please give him a warm SACS welcome when you see him in the gym or out on the fields!
Education runs deep in Todd's roots. Inspired by his mother, who was a teacher, as well as his own middle school PE teacher, Judy Oliver, Todd was drawn to a career helping young people develop healthy, active lifestyles and athletic skills. This school year, Todd is especially excited to join SACS because he gets to come to work every day alongside his wife and two of his children!
In his downtime, Todd loves hunting, fishing, and spending time with family at East Grand Lake. His favorite movie is A River Runs Through It (fitting for a lifelong fan of the outdoors!). An interesting fact about Todd is that he used to be a Zamboni driver!
We are thrilled to have Todd leading our physical education, health, and athletic programs. Please give him a warm SACS welcome when you see him in the gym or out on the fields!
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Please join us in welcoming Alison Britton to Southern Aroostook Community School as our new Elementary School Math & Literacy Interventionist!
Alison grew up in nearby Houlton, Maine. She brings a rich educational and leadership background to SACS, holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington, as well as a Master’s in Early Care and Education Leadership and Policy from Wheelock College. She has also completed leadership coursework through UMF, the Educate Maine Educational Leaders Experience, and the Maine Principals' Association's Aspiring Leaders program.
Alison’s passion for education runs deep. Growing up in a family child-care home, she learned early on from her mother the value of balancing warmth and support with clear, consistent boundaries. Her pathway into teaching was solidified in high school while taking the Early Childhood Education program at Region Two School of Applied Technology under instructor Susan Bergeron.
Having admired SACS's strong "community of care" and vibrant school events from afar, Alison is thrilled to step into her role and work directly with our elementary students, families, and staff to build confidence in math and reading!
Alison’s favorite song is "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty. Alison saw Tom Petty in concert with her dad, who inspired her eclectic music taste, making it an easy choice for the father-daughter dance at her wedding! She loves attending music festivals and shows, even squeezing in six concerts at the Bangor Waterfront in a single month this past July.
We are so fortunate to have Alison’s leadership, energy, and expertise at SACS. Welcome Alison!
Alison grew up in nearby Houlton, Maine. She brings a rich educational and leadership background to SACS, holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington, as well as a Master’s in Early Care and Education Leadership and Policy from Wheelock College. She has also completed leadership coursework through UMF, the Educate Maine Educational Leaders Experience, and the Maine Principals' Association's Aspiring Leaders program.
Alison’s passion for education runs deep. Growing up in a family child-care home, she learned early on from her mother the value of balancing warmth and support with clear, consistent boundaries. Her pathway into teaching was solidified in high school while taking the Early Childhood Education program at Region Two School of Applied Technology under instructor Susan Bergeron.
Having admired SACS's strong "community of care" and vibrant school events from afar, Alison is thrilled to step into her role and work directly with our elementary students, families, and staff to build confidence in math and reading!
Alison’s favorite song is "Wildflowers" by Tom Petty. Alison saw Tom Petty in concert with her dad, who inspired her eclectic music taste, making it an easy choice for the father-daughter dance at her wedding! She loves attending music festivals and shows, even squeezing in six concerts at the Bangor Waterfront in a single month this past July.
We are so fortunate to have Alison’s leadership, energy, and expertise at SACS. Welcome Alison!
A few of the members of the Southern Aroostook High School Class of 2027 enjoying their final first day of high school with a "Senior Sunrise" yesterday morning.
Best of luck to our seniors this school year!! We are looking forward to working with you and your families this year.
Best of luck to our seniors this school year!! We are looking forward to working with you and your families this year.
Good luck to the Southern Aroostook High School Varsity Golf team in their match this afternoon vs. Central Aroostook High School @ VAJOWA Golf Course in Island Falls. The golf match starts at 3:30pm.
Please join us in welcoming Rachael Upton to Southern Aroostook Community School as our new Middle School Math & Reading Interventionist! Rachael grew up right down the road in Houlton, Maine. She brings a rich and diverse educational background to SACS, having pursued studies across several institutions, including the University of Maine at Orono, University of Maine at Farmington, Eastern Maine Community College, and the University of Wisconsin–Stout.
In her role as an interventionist, Rachael is dedicated to meeting middle schoolers where they are, helping them strengthen essential math and reading skills, build academic confidence, and reach their full potential.
Before transitioning into education, Rachael spent significant time working in healthcare! She has served as a First Aid/CPR instructor, held a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, and attended medical radiography school to become an X-ray technician. Her all-time favorite movie is Remember the Titans—she loves how it demonstrates the power of teamwork and shows how communities can come together to overcome challenges.
We are thrilled to have Rachael's unique background and passion for student success at SACS. Welcome to the team, Rachael!
In her role as an interventionist, Rachael is dedicated to meeting middle schoolers where they are, helping them strengthen essential math and reading skills, build academic confidence, and reach their full potential.
Before transitioning into education, Rachael spent significant time working in healthcare! She has served as a First Aid/CPR instructor, held a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, and attended medical radiography school to become an X-ray technician. Her all-time favorite movie is Remember the Titans—she loves how it demonstrates the power of teamwork and shows how communities can come together to overcome challenges.
We are thrilled to have Rachael's unique background and passion for student success at SACS. Welcome to the team, Rachael!
Good luck to the Southern Aroostook High School Varsity Boys Soccer team in their first regular season game of the season vs. Easton High School. Game time is 4:00pm in Dyer Brook.
Please join us in welcoming Desirae “Dez” DuBois to Southern Aroostook Community School as our new Elementary Ed Tech II! Dez grew up right here in Island Falls, Maine, and earned her degree from the University of Maine at Orono.
With a background in physical education and coaching, Dez has always loved working with kids and serving as a positive role model. After coaching at SACS, she fell in love with the school's strong sense of community and supportive culture, which inspired her to return to education full-time. She is eager to collaborate with fellow educators, support our students, and continue growing as an educator.
This school year, Dez is most excited to be back home in Maine, build strong relationships with students and staff, and fully immerse herself in the SACS community!
Dez loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and hanging out with her dog, Nala. She also devotes a lot of her free time to coaching soccer and supporting her players. She loves to read, with Freida McFadden and Colleen Hoover among her favorite authors.
We are thrilled to have Dez back home and on our team, please give her a warm SACS welcome!
With a background in physical education and coaching, Dez has always loved working with kids and serving as a positive role model. After coaching at SACS, she fell in love with the school's strong sense of community and supportive culture, which inspired her to return to education full-time. She is eager to collaborate with fellow educators, support our students, and continue growing as an educator.
This school year, Dez is most excited to be back home in Maine, build strong relationships with students and staff, and fully immerse herself in the SACS community!
Dez loves spending time with family and friends, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and hanging out with her dog, Nala. She also devotes a lot of her free time to coaching soccer and supporting her players. She loves to read, with Freida McFadden and Colleen Hoover among her favorite authors.
We are thrilled to have Dez back home and on our team, please give her a warm SACS welcome!
Southern Aroostook High School Golf Practice is canceled for tonight. Next practice will be on Friday September 4th from 5:00-6:30pm at VAJOWA Golf Course.
Tomorrow is officially the first day of school for RSU 50/Southern Aroostook Community School students! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for another great year.
Please take note of a few important reminders to ensure a smooth and safe morning:
Bus Pick-Up Times: Parents, please plan to have your children at the bus stop a little earlier than usual tomorrow morning. Route times can fluctuate during the first few days as our drivers adjust to new routes, student drop-offs, and morning routines.
Watch for School Buses: Drivers, please stay extra alert during morning and afternoon commute times for stopping buses, student pedestrians, and increased traffic around school grounds.
Stop for Flashing Red Lights: A reminder to all drivers that Maine state law requires vehicles in both directions to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended.
Thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping our students safe. We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow!
Please take note of a few important reminders to ensure a smooth and safe morning:
Bus Pick-Up Times: Parents, please plan to have your children at the bus stop a little earlier than usual tomorrow morning. Route times can fluctuate during the first few days as our drivers adjust to new routes, student drop-offs, and morning routines.
Watch for School Buses: Drivers, please stay extra alert during morning and afternoon commute times for stopping buses, student pedestrians, and increased traffic around school grounds.
Stop for Flashing Red Lights: A reminder to all drivers that Maine state law requires vehicles in both directions to stop when a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop-arm extended.
Thank you for your cooperation and help in keeping our students safe. We look forward to seeing everyone bright and early tomorrow!
Good luck to the Southern Aroostook Middle School soccer teams in their home games this afternoon vs. Hodgdon. Game time for both games is 3:30pm.
Please join us in welcoming Ben Greene to Southern Aroostook Community School as our new K-12 School Librarian! Ben grew up in North Yarmouth, Maine, and earned his degree from the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
Ben inherited a lifelong thirst for knowledge from his parents, who, despite having little formal education, were voracious readers and lifelong learners. He was further inspired to enter education by a lineup of remarkable mentors, most notably his favorite professor, M. Barbara Akin, a historian, priest, and former CIA analyst. Ben is eager to pass along that same passion for curiosity, reading, and discovery to the students at SACS. This school year, Ben is most excited about meeting our students and discovering great new books together in the library!
Outside of school, Ben enjoys reading, gardening, woodworking, cooking, and participating in his church community. His favorite book is Summer Lightning by P.G. Wodehouse, his favorite movie is The Pink Panther Strikes Again, and his favorite piece of music is Beethoven’s Pastorale (Symphony No. 6).
A fun fact about Ben: While briefly attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Ben once spent an autumn night sleeping under the stars inside a warm thermal crevasse in Volcanoes National Park!
We are thrilled to have Ben managing our school library, please give him a warm SACS welcome when you visit the library!
Ben inherited a lifelong thirst for knowledge from his parents, who, despite having little formal education, were voracious readers and lifelong learners. He was further inspired to enter education by a lineup of remarkable mentors, most notably his favorite professor, M. Barbara Akin, a historian, priest, and former CIA analyst. Ben is eager to pass along that same passion for curiosity, reading, and discovery to the students at SACS. This school year, Ben is most excited about meeting our students and discovering great new books together in the library!
Outside of school, Ben enjoys reading, gardening, woodworking, cooking, and participating in his church community. His favorite book is Summer Lightning by P.G. Wodehouse, his favorite movie is The Pink Panther Strikes Again, and his favorite piece of music is Beethoven’s Pastorale (Symphony No. 6).
A fun fact about Ben: While briefly attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Ben once spent an autumn night sleeping under the stars inside a warm thermal crevasse in Volcanoes National Park!
We are thrilled to have Ben managing our school library, please give him a warm SACS welcome when you visit the library!
Please join us in welcoming Kevin McAfee to Southern Aroostook Community School as our new Elementary School Counselor!
Kevin grew up in Hodgdon, Maine, and earned his Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in School Counseling through Liberty University.
Kevin discovered his passion for youth mentorship while working at a summer camp during high school. Watching a close family member overcome difficult challenges further inspired him to become a dedicated advocate for children. He is passionate about teaching valuable life skills, helping students build resilience, and supporting every child in reaching their full potential.
This year, Kevin is excited to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff across the SACS community. His goal is to be an active, accessible presence in the building and approach every new opportunity with an open mind and enthusiasm.
Outside of school, Kevin enjoys adventuring with his young son, visiting family, tackling yard work, playing basketball, and playing Stardew Valley with his wife. He is a massive Lord of the Rings and Tolkien fan (currently listening to the audiobooks on his commute to SACS) and a die-hard Boston Celtics fan! Someday, Kevin plans to take his family on a cross-country road trip to visit as many U.S. National Parks as possible.
We are thrilled to have Kevin on our team, please give him a warm SACS welcome when you see him in the halls!
Kevin grew up in Hodgdon, Maine, and earned his Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in School Counseling through Liberty University.
Kevin discovered his passion for youth mentorship while working at a summer camp during high school. Watching a close family member overcome difficult challenges further inspired him to become a dedicated advocate for children. He is passionate about teaching valuable life skills, helping students build resilience, and supporting every child in reaching their full potential.
This year, Kevin is excited to build strong relationships with students, families, and staff across the SACS community. His goal is to be an active, accessible presence in the building and approach every new opportunity with an open mind and enthusiasm.
Outside of school, Kevin enjoys adventuring with his young son, visiting family, tackling yard work, playing basketball, and playing Stardew Valley with his wife. He is a massive Lord of the Rings and Tolkien fan (currently listening to the audiobooks on his commute to SACS) and a die-hard Boston Celtics fan! Someday, Kevin plans to take his family on a cross-country road trip to visit as many U.S. National Parks as possible.
We are thrilled to have Kevin on our team, please give him a warm SACS welcome when you see him in the halls!
Southern Aroostook High School Seniors Ruth Greene and Lily Rush were recently invited to attend a American Legion Post #47 meeting to share their experience this summer at Dirigo State.
Thank you to American Legion Post #47 for sponsoring both Ruth and Lily to attend Dirigo Sate this summer. Your generous contribution is helping to build future leaders in our region.
Thank you to American Legion Post #47 for sponsoring both Ruth and Lily to attend Dirigo Sate this summer. Your generous contribution is helping to build future leaders in our region.
Open House Information
Southern Aroostook Community School start of school information can be found on the RSU 50 home page or this link:
