Veterans' Luncheon
The Southern Aroostook High School Girls and Boys Soccer teams will play @ Katahdin High School. Game time is now 2:45pm for both games. Good luck to both teams.
Dear Families,
As the leaves change and autumn brings cooler weather, please take note of our upcoming schedule for this week:
🎃 Thursday, October 8th – Early Release & Fall Dress-Up Day!
Students will be dismissed early at 11:15 AM. To celebrate the season, all students are invited to dress up in their favorite Fall-themed outfits (think cozy flannels, autumn colors, or pumpkin prints)! Please ensure pick-up arrangements and bus coverage are ready for 11:15 AM dismissal.
🍎 Friday, October 9th – Teacher Workshop Day (NO SCHOOL)
There will be no school for students on Friday as our staff participates in a professional development workshop day.
We hope all of our students and families enjoy a wonderful, safe, and relaxing extra-long fall weekend! 🍁🍂
Here is an update on some upcoming events & schedule reminders for Southern Aroostook Middle/High School:
Thursday, October 8 – PSAT Testing: Students in Grade 11 will take the PSAT in the morning.
State Testing: Also, grades 6-8 will be taking the math section of the Maine Through the Year Test required by the State.
*Please note that Thursday, October 8 is an Early Release Day, with student dismissal at 11:15 AM.
Friday, October 9 – Teacher Workshop Day (NO SCHOOL): There will be no school for students due to a scheduled staff workshop day.
Tuesday, October 13 – School Picture Day: Mark your calendars! Picture day forms will be available through the school office. PSAT Testing:
Also, Students in Grade 9 will take the PSAT in the morning.
Grade 6 Field Trip: Grade 6 will be taking a field trip to the Northern Maine Water Festival at the University of Maine in Orono.
Middle School Basketball: Middle School Practice starts for Grades 6-8 students. Sign-ups are in the high school office. More information forthcoming in the next day or so.
Friday, October 16 – Student Flu Shot Clinic: The school health office will host a flu shot clinic for students. Permission slips were sent home in September. If you want your child to receive a flu shot, please be sure to complete the permission slip and return it to school no later than Thursday October 15th. Please reach out directly to our school nurse if you have questions or need consent paperwork.
Reminder:
The elementary fall fundraiser will be running until October 5th! Elementary students are fundraising to help pay for their yearly field trips. Thank you to our community for supporting our students.
Good luck to the Southern Aroostook High School girls golfers competing in the Aroostook League Golf Individual Golf Qualifier at Houlton Community Golf Course today. Pictured here is Coach Steve Walker, Rogan Bustard, Leigha Swallow, and Aliya Walker.
Delaney is excited to build a strong classroom community with her 4th graders and watch them grow. We are so glad to have Ms. Thompson on our team at SACS. Welcome Delaney!
Hosted by the Region Two School of Applied Technology in late August, this intensive 30-hour training requires a serious commitment to workplace safety and professional development. We are so proud of these students for taking this big step toward their future careers. Great job, everyone!
