It’s a zoo in Mrs. York’s fifth grade class…a volume zoo, that is! Students learned how to compute volume and then created animals from boxes, measured, and calculated their animal’s volume.
This week 4th Graders in Mrs. Starrett’s classroom read the informal text , “The Mariana Trench.”’We learned that the movement of the ocean plates created many underwater volcanoes. Today we did an experiment with an Oreo cookie to demonstrate the rock layers.
Southern Aroostook Middle School 8th graders Georgia Thornton and Madison Willette participated in "Girls Day at the Statehouse" today in Augusta. The two girls are pictured here with president of the Maine Senate Mattie Daughtry. Students learn about how a bill becomes a law, hear directly from elected officials, policy professionals, activists, organizers, and connect with their peers across the state.
Yesterday, the Southern Aroostook High School National Honor Society traveled to the University of Maine for the National Honor Society State Convention. It was great opportunity to connect with others students from across the State and to experience and learn about leadership and service.
SACS Food Pantry is open today, March 19, 2026, from 3:30pm-4:15pm. Please do not arrive before 3:00pm to allow our buses to leave. Thank you.
Mrs. White's class did an experiment with growing rainbows.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School junior Alexa Hersey, Criminal Justice Program, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School juniors Lily Rush & Brooke Shields on being named recipients of the Competitive Skills Scholarship Program. Both Lily and Brooke will receive $6000 per year while enrolled in an Associate's Degree program and $10000 per year in a Bachelor's Degree program! They will also receive support while in high school for any costs related to college course Aspirations overages, needed books, fees, etc.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School sophomore Caraline Hartin for earning a Silver Medal in Extemporaneous Speech at the State of Maine SkillsUSA Competition in Bangor!!
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School junior Josh Crandall for earning a Gold Medal in Forestry Technical Skills at the State of Maine SkillsUSA Competition in Bangor!! State Champion!!
SACS Scholarship Program is selling blankets for $25 with all proceeds to benefit the Class of 2026 Scholarship Program members. Please contact Jess Greene or Elaine Small to pick one up!
Upcoming job openings at RSU 50
It was Penguin Week in second grade! Mrs. Desmond’s class wrapped up a fun week of learning with a surprise visit from an Emperor Penguin who shared his expertise on life in Antarctica!
Our 1st graders just wrapped up a 3-week deep dive into American monuments, symbols, and holidays! From the Statue of Liberty to the meaning behind our favorite traditions, these little historians are officially experts on the Red, White, and Blue.
Reminder:
Today is an Early Release Day. Students are being dismissed at 11:15.
Southern Aroostook High School seniors Hannah McGary and Dillan Bishop were recognized at the Aroostook League Senior Scholar /Athlete Banquet in Caribou today. Dillan also won a $500 scholarship from the Aroostook League at the banquet.
Thank you to the Aroostook League Athletic Directors for your tireless work for the students of Aroostook County. Southern Aroostook High School Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart is pictured here with Hannah and Dillan.
Thank you to the Aroostook League Athletic Directors for your tireless work for the students of Aroostook County. Southern Aroostook High School Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart is pictured here with Hannah and Dillan.
Students in Ms. Fitzherbert's Biology class have been learning about DNA. Today they performed a lab in which they extracted DNA from a strawberry.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School senior Ariana Given, Nursing & Phlebotomy, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School sophomore Caraline Hartin, Medical Terminology, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School junior Brooke Shields, Certified Nurses Aide Program, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.
