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.
Pre-k had a lot of fun celebrating Dr. Seuss this week!
Mr. Vetter and crew cooked hotdogs over the open fire at the outdoor classroom this afternoon. For some kids it was their first experience having a hotdog on the open fire.
Congratulations to Ruth Greene and Lily Rush on their selection to represent Southern Aroostook High School at Dirigo State this summer! Ruth and Lily were chosen based on their outstanding academic, service, character, and leadership qualities they have demonstrated here at school and in our community.
The American Legion, Department of Maine Dirigo State is a comprehensive, experiential learning, youth leadership program. It is designed after the Maine State government, where all students come together to create their own town, county, and state governing bodies.
The American Legion, Department of Maine Dirigo State is a comprehensive, experiential learning, youth leadership program. It is designed after the Maine State government, where all students come together to create their own town, county, and state governing bodies.
There is no After School Program next week, March 9-13, 2026. Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 11:15. Thursday and Friday are Workshop Days. Students should attend their conference time.
SACS photography class started their St. Patrick's day photoshoots this week! This is just part one so stay tuned for more in the coming week! 🍀🌈⭐️
📢 Important Updates: After School Program & Ski 4 Life 🎿
Please note the following changes to our schedule:
❌ No After School Program: Week of March 9th.
⛷️ Ski 4 Life Concludes: Today is the final day for our Ski 4 Life program!
Thank you to all our participants for a fantastic season!
On Monday, Mrs. Desmond’s second graders read Green Eggs and Ham to Miss Shelby’s kindergartners. Then they shared a yummy breakfast of green eggs, ham and pancakes!
