So Aroostook/Houlton baseball team pick up the win in the 2nd game of the doubleheader vs East Grand 10-0. The boys improve their record to 7-1.
So. Aroostook/Houlton baseball team takes game one of the doubleheader vs.East Grand High School 13-1. Buddy Porter & Ethan Webb combine to pitch a no hitter.
SA softball team takes game two of the doubleheader score East Grand 28-4. Their record is now 7-1 on the season.
Sa softball team wins game one over East Grand 25-6.
The Young Authors’ Institute happened virtually this year. Here are our Young Authors participating.
Information for Parents:
On Monday, May 17th, Lisa Casey's afternoon bus run will be combined with Gerry's afternoon bus run. Also, the railroad crossing on the Timoney Lake Road will be under repair on Monday and Tuesday. There will be no thru traffic. All of this will impact the time these students will arrive home.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Softball team in their home doubleheader today vs. East Grand High School. Game times are 2:00pm & 4:00pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook/Houlton High School Baseball team in their doubleheader today vs. East Grand High School. Games will be played at Houlton High School. Game times are 5:00pm & 7:00pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook Middle School Baseball team in their game today vs. Katahdin. Game time is at 3:30pm.
SA Baseball team with a 8-6 win over Van Buren. They improve their record to 5-1.
After 4 innings, Sa Baseball team up 7-1 vs Van Buren. Chris Caswell with a two run single to start the scoring in the inning.
Update on Baseball Game: SA leading 3-1 in the fourth inning vs. Van Buren
Good luck to the So. Aroostook/Houlton High School Baseball team in their game today vs. Van Buren High School. Game time is at 4:30pm.
Check out these cool 5th grade chicks participating in the SACS Hat Day for this week’s spirit day. Glory, Drumstick, Chippy, and Franky all think Hat Day was EGGciting!
2021 Yearbooks On Sale
$40 each
Limited copies so reserve yours now.
Please contact Lisa at 757-8206 or lboutilier@rsu50.org
Just a reminder to parents: tomorrow is an Early Release Day for So. Aroostook students. Dismissal time is 11:15am.
So. Aroostook Middle School Baseball & Softball Games vs. Central Aroostook are postponed today. Games are rescheduled for May 18th.
Update on games today:
SA/Houlton baseball team defeated Katahdin High School 7-3. The SA boys are now 4-1.
SA Softball lost to Katahdin High School, 6-5. The SA girls are now 5-1.
Our 5th graders in the outdoor classroom today.
So. Aroostook 6th Graders each created a photo holder for their mother for Mother's Day. 7th Graders created paintings. Kids did a great job!!!
Thank you to Spring Break Maple Farms for helping us celebrate Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week last week. Each staff member received an individual bottle of maple syrup.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School softball team in their game today at Katahdin High School. Game time is at 3:30pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook/Houlton High School Baseball team in their game today vs. Katahdin High School. Game time is at 3:30pm.
The So. Aroostook Baseball team improves their record to 3-1 on the season with an 11-0 win over Van Buren High School this afternoon.
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Pictured here is the SACS custodial staff. Thank you for everything you do!!
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Pictured here are some of our administrators. Todd Kuindersma, Technology coordinator; Cliff Urquhart, Athletic Director; Janet Vose, Special Services Coordinator, & Natasha Winslow, Business manger. Thank you for everything you do.
A group of MS/HS students enjoying our outdoor classroom. Such a beautiful day! ❤️
Elementary Guidance classes are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. Being outside has a calming affect on the body. It can reduce stress and anxiety and help prevent depression. Children who play outside are less likely to have mental health disorders in the future.
Notice to parents:
-May 12th - Early Release 11:15 dismissal
-May 13th - Dental varnish K-6
-May 10th - Spring NWEAs start
More pictures from Miss Kim’s class.
Miss Kim’s 2nd grade has been learning about penguins this week.
Our elementary students are fortunate to have these talented Ed. Techs. working in our school.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook Middle School Softball team in their first game of the season today at home vs. Hodgdon. Game time is at 3:30pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook Middle School Baseball team in their first game of the season today at Hodgdon. Game time is at 3:30pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Baseball team in their game today at Van Buren High School. Game time is at 4:15pm.
Check out this tornado tower constructed by SACS 7th Graders. It held over 80 pounds!!
Yesterday, the After school program outdoor adventure class learned about protecting wetlands. They also learned about some edible plants that grow in our woods around us. The verdict? Dandelions taste like yuck but Trout Lily’s taste like a fresh picked string bean from the garden. It was stressed to them never eat anything from the forest unless your with an adult that knows.
The Local Girl ScoutTroop dropped off Girl Scout cookies for our Bus Drivers and Custodians in appreciation of their work here at RSU 50. Thank you!!
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Here are some pictures of the SACS Middle/High School Ed. Techs. We have an amazing group of professionals to work with our students. Thank you for everything you do!!
Today, the SACS students and staff honored Kathy Chamberland, our longtime school nurse, with some gifts and flowers on National School Nurse Appreciation Day!!! Kathy is a valued and trusted member of the RSU 50 staff. We are so lucky to have her. Thank you Kathy!!
We are planning to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for eligible students the weeks of May 17th (first dose) and June 7th (second dose), here at SACS. If interested, please click on the link below for more information and to complete a form to register your eligible child(ren) for the clinic. This is extremely time-sensitive, so all forms need to be submitted by Monday, May 10th. Once available, permission forms will be provided to eligible, registered children. Thank you.
RSU 50 Vaccine Registration - http://bit.ly/rsu50vaccinesignup
Mrs. Desmond's penguins cont...
Our second grade classrooms have been transformed into Antarctica and students are researching different species of penguins. Mrs. Desmond's students are pictured next to their favorite penguins.
Mr. Sherman was dressing to impress yesterday for theme day!
We applaud and appreciate our elementary staff! This hard working group of professionals teaches, motivates, inspires and cares for our students day in and day out! We are so fortunate to have them.
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Here is a picture of the some of the SACS High School Teachers. We have an amazing group of professionals to work with our students. They also are fun to work with! Thank you for everything you do!!
These two can't get away without some recognition this week, either! Thank you, Elementary Principal, April Bates and Middle/High School Principal and Superintendent, Jon Porter for your fearless leadership always, but especially this year. You are so very much appreciated!
Student winners for the Island Falls Commemorative Coin Contest are:
1st Place: Emily Skinner
2nd Place: Emily Stewart
3rd Place: Robert Edwards
Congratulations!!
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Here is a picture of So. Aroostook School Counselors Sarah Williams and Jessica Greene. Our students and staff are so fortunate to work with these amazing ladies. Thank you for everything you do!!
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Here is a picture of the some of the SACS Middle School Teachers. We are blessed to have an amazing group of professionals to work with our students. Thank you for everything you do!!
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Softball team in their game today @ Fort Fairfield High School. Game time is at 4:00pm. Team roster is attached.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Baseball team in their game today vs.Fort Fairfield High School. Game time is at 4:00pm. Team roster is attached.
SACS ASP is trying to raise money for supplies, projects, field trips, guest speakers, ski tickets, and more. Usually our fall drama performances help raise money for activities and supplies not covered by the 21st Century grant but due to COVID safety regulations, we aren't able to perform in person. The link below will bring you to the school website to see videos and messages from students in the after school program. You will also find images of some of their artwork and photography. Please help out by donating to our fundraiser. We hope you enjoy it.
https://www.rsu50.org/o/rsu50/page/spring-fundraiser
Thank you for all your support!
Notice to Parents: The last day of school for K-11 students is June 9th with an early dismissal of 11:15 am.
Notice to RSU 50 Parents:
3rd Trimester Progress Reports for Grades 6-12 went home today with students. Please call your child's teachers if you have any questions. Thank you!!
This week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! Here is a picture of the SACS Bus Drivers. In the last year, this group of people have not only safely transported our students, but also have assisted with remote meal delivery. Thank you for everything you do!!
This week is Teacher and Staff appreciation Week!! We will be posting pictures of RSU 50 staff members to recognize them for their outstanding work with our students, school, and community.
Here is a picture of the SACS Food Service Staff. They have gone above and beyond this past year to provide meals for students here in the building and also remotely. Thank you!!
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Softball team in their home doubleheader today vs. Washburn High School. Game times have been changed to 12:00pm & 2:00pm.
Mrs. Lawlor’s class delivered May Baskets to residents of Pine Grove Terrace today.
Here's the link to this year's Elementary Spring Concert. The kids did a great job!
https://youtu.be/hukas8UK0fE
Second graders are studying polar bears this week and did a blubber experiment to see how it helps keep Arctic animals warm in the freezing temperatures.
Second graders are studying polar bears this week and did a blubber experiment to see how it helps keep Arctic animals warm in the freezing temperatures.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Softball team in their game this evening at Houlton High School vs. Central Aroostook High School. Game time is at 7:00pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Baseball team in their game this evening at Houlton High School vs. Central Aroostook High School Game time is at 7:00pm.
Here is the link to tonight’s NHS Induction photos. Congratulations to all the students and staff who make this possible!
View my photos at: https://www.janvose.com/Special-Occasions/NHS-Induction-2021
Here's the link to tonight's live stream of the NHS Induction Ceremony.
https://youtu.be/168b3dP4tYQ
RSU 50 would like to recognize these amazing ladies for their work here at SACS. Administrative Professionals Day was last week during April Vacation, so we celebrated today. Thank you Diana, Elaine, Lisa, & Lynn for everything you do for our staff and students each day!
The Southern Aroostook Community School District was saddened to hear of the passing of longtime educator Mr. Robert Locke. Mr. Locke taught History, Civics, Chorus, and Drivers Education to So. Aroostook students for decades. His impact on students lives went well beyond the classroom. He impacted the lives of many and we are grateful for his lifelong contributions to this community. Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this time.
Southern Aroostook High School has been recently ranked the #6 Best High School in Maine by U.S. News and World Report. Congratulations to the So. Aroostook HS students and staff!
Maine rankings link:
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/maine/rankings
Congratulations to both So Aroostook high school teams on their games today.
Girls won 27-24
Boys lost 7-6 in a well played early season game.
Score update:
So. Aroostook baseball 4-2 over Hodgdon, headed to 5th inning
So.Aroostook softball 14-11 over Hodgdon in the 4th inning.
So. Aroostook Baseball team leading Hodgdon 3-2 after two innings
So. Aroostook baseball team off to a good start, up 3-0 against Hodgdon high school. Bottom of the first inning.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School softball team in their game this afternoon vs. Hodgdon High School. Game time is at 3:30pm in Dyer Brook.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School baseball team in their game this afternoon at Hodgdon High School. Game time is at 4:00pm.
I hope everyone had a restful April vacation!
Our theme this week is work-out Wednesday, but I also learned that April 28th is National Superhero day! Take your pick and have fun! 🦸 🏋️♀️
Be looking for the Class of 2021 profiles on our school website starting tomorrow. We are very proud of the many accomplishments of the Class of 2021 and wish to share them with our school community.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School baseball team in their scrimmage at Stearns High School today. Game time is at 3:00pm.
I was in Mrs. Greene's office on Wednesday and saw her stash of yoga mats for her upcoming yoga class she's starting with some high school students. She inspired me to do yoga with some elementary classes today followed up with conversations about ways to keep our bodies and minds in control. The students were impressive, to say the least!
Mrs. Harbison's 6th Grade class took some time yesterday to celebrate Earth day by picking up some trash from around the outside of the building. Earth Day is next week on Thursday April 22nd.
The SACS Food Pantry will not be open today. We will post information about the next food pantry delivery day when it becomes available.
Mrs. Brewer's class made paper machete piggy banks yesterday. They did a great job! Thank you for sharing Mrs. Brewer.
Mrs. Lane's 8th Grade Digital Literacy Class have been designing and printing phone holders with a 3D printer. Here's are two examples of their work. Great job!
Congratulations to the So. Aroostook Middle School Girls Basketball team on a successful season. Also, thank you to Coach Kim Russell for working with our student/athletes.
Congratulations to the So. Aroostook Middle School Boys Basketball team on a successful season. Also, thank you to Coach Phil Faulkner for working with our student/athletes.
Miss Shelby's Kindergarteners made Oobleck today. So much fun!
Some of our elementary students enjoying Read Across Aroostook Day!
Mrs. Lawlor's students and 5th Graders on Career Day
3rd Graders on Career Day
2nd and 4th graders on Career Day
First Graders on Career Day
Today is Career Day here as SACS. Here are pictures of our Pre-K and K classes. Stay tuned for more pictures throughout the day!
Thank you to Circle K in Oakfield for your generous donation of hand sanitizer and masks for our students!!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School boys basketball team will be playing their final game of the season this afternoon vs. Presque Isle. Game time is 3:30pm. You can watch the games on whou.live
Attached is the SA team roster. Good Luck!!
Fifth grade made sun dials today in science!
Our first graders are so excited about their chalk city they made at recess today that they requested it be posted on Facebook! Mrs. B. brought in some Matchbox cars for them to drive through their city. They had a blast!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon vs. Katahdin. Game times for both games are 3:30pm. Girls will be playing at Katahdin, the boys at So. Aroostook.
You can watch the games on whou.live
Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
Wear a hat and support our ASP next Friday, April 16th!
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart on receiving a Special Achievement Award from the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. The award is in recognition of his significant contributions to interscholastic athletics in the Aroostook League. Thank you for everything you do for the student/athletes of Aroostook County!
Little Caesars Pizza kits orders can be picked up today by the Superintendent's office from 12:30-1:30pm.
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon vs. Hodgdon. Game time are 3:30pm for the boys, 4:45pm for the girls.
You can watch the games on whou.live Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
More tie-dye
Pre-K and K for tie-dye day
3rd and 5th grade for tie-dye day
The Opportunity Maine Tax Credit reimburses student loan
payments for college graduates who live and work in Maine. Check out this website to see if you qualify:
https://liveandworkinmaine.com/opportunity-maine/
Fifth graders researched a Maine Industry. They wrote informational pieces about their topic and created presentation boards to showcase their learning. Each student presented their topic to the class.
Mrs. Harbison's 6th Grade Science class spent class today modeling landforms and investigating how water movers over the Earth's surface. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Harbison!
We are so proud of how innovative our teachers have been to make school as normal as possible. Instead of doing a high five for Morning Meeting, these first graders are using paper hands.
Mrs. Lane's 7th Grade Digital Literacy class has been building sling shot cars using the engineering design process. Today the class tested the cars for speed and distance. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Lane!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon vs. Katahdin. Game time are 3:30pm for the boys, 4:15pm for the girls.
You can watch the games on whou.live Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
Correction The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing Saturday morning vs. Houlton. Game time is at 10:00am for the boys, 11:15am for the girls. You can watch the games on whou.live Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing Saturday morning vs. Presque Isle. Game time is at 10:00am for the boys, 11:15am for the girls. You can watch the games on whou.live Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
SACS Food Pantry has 30 boxes of food available. If you would like a box of food, please contact the school at 757-8206 to secure a box. The food will be available on Monday April 4th from 2:30-3:30pm at the High School Main Entrance for the families that call and reserve a box. Please do not arrive before 2:30pm on Monday because of student dismissal pick-up and bus traffic. Thank you!
Kindergarten students had an egg hunt on the playground.
Mrs. Russell's 8th graders have been working on a decades project. They were assigned a decade in which they had to create an iMovie that would show the pop culture of their decade. Some of the students also dressed up for their presentation today. Great job! Thank you for sharing Mrs. Russell.
Mrs. Brewer's class made colored deviled eggs yesterday. Thank you Mrs. Brewer for sharing the pictures of the students great work!
Students in the So. Aroostook After School Program had the opportunity to make and eat deviled eggs today. Thank you to So. Aroostook ASP coordinator Shannon Mathers for sharing.
Tomorrow, Friday April 2, the world will turn blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day. It's all part of "Light it Up Blue", a campaign spearheaded by the organization Autism Speaks that aims to foster understanding and acceptance for those with autism. Everyone show your support by wearing blue tomorrow!!
Check out the So. Aroostook Cheerleaders competition routine on the RSU 50 youtube page.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm6mdEMWlQM
The team finished fourth in the Class D State Cheering Competition. Congratulations again to the team and their coach Lisa Casey!
Mrs. Mathers World History Class engaged in Renaissance presentations today. The two young ladies presentation "Women of the Renaissance" included costumes, a powerpoint, and an informational board . Well done!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls basketball team will be playing this afternoon vs. GHCA. Game time is at 3:30pm. You can watch the game on whou.live Attached is the SA team roster. Good Luck!
Meet Nugget, the newest member of Mrs. York’s 5th grade classroom.
Reading in the sun.
Spring twins!
Southern Aroostook had some Famous Americans visit today!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon @ Hodgdon. Game time is at 3:30pm for the girls, 5:15pm for the boys. You can watch the games on whou.live
Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
SACS high school students continue to impress the judges with their STEM fair projects! Many interesting topics have been explored....surface tension of water, potential and kinetic energy, drugs and genetics, differences between aquatic and non-aquatic bird feathers, materials that can be used to filter water, how the chemical, luminol, works to help investigate crime scenes, and how an online weather app compares to our school weather station. Keep up the great work!
One hour delay to start school today.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook's Luke Streinz for earning All-Aroostook in Nordic Skiing! Luke finished first in the freestyle pursuit at the Aroostook County Nordic Championship earlier this month.
Congratulations to the Southern Aroostook High School Cheerleaders for placing fourth in the Class D State Cheering Championship!
We are proud to announce that Lana Desmond, our 2nd grade teacher, is a finalist for Aroostook County Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Desmond has been working at Southern Aroostook for 20 years, first as an educational technician and for the last 7 years as a teacher. She is respected and admired by her colleagues and parents and loved by her students! Southern Aroostook feels fortunate to have her, and we wish her the best in this endeavor.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School senior Kacy Daggett, sophomore Madison Russell & freshman Cami Shields for earning All-Aroostook Girls Basketball Honors!
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School senior Jacob Brooks & junior Hunter Burpee for earning All-Aroostook Boys Basketball Honors!
The 2nd Trimester Honor Roll for grades 6-12 students is now posted on RSU 50 website. Congratulations to all of the students on their outstanding achievement!
Sharing a couple of pictures from today's poetry reading in Mrs Collier's 7th grade English class.
Lisa Casey's bus run is running a little late this afternoon. The bus got held up at the railroad tracks for about 30 minutes.
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon @ Caribou. Game time is at 4:00pm for the boys, 5:15pm for the girls.
You can watch the games on whou.live Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
Congratulations to the Southern Aroostook Community School winners of the Aroostook Right to Read Bookmark Contest for 2020-21!!
Grades K-2 Tammy Achorn (2nd grader)
Grades 3-5 Caraline Elhoff (5th grader)
Grades 6-8 Keira Fox (6th grader)
Tropical Wednesday in the elementary
Congratulations to So. Aroostook High School juniors Hunter Burpee, Aedan Gadsby, & Chris Caswell(alternate) on their selection for the 2021 Dirigo Boys State! Their selection is based on their outstanding achievement and leadership.
Normally, the boys would have an opportunity to attend a week long summer conference with other juniors from around the state to learn about the state government. It is yet to be determined if there will be a conference this year. due to Covid-19.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook High School juniors Esther Greene, Emily Skinner, & Bree Daggett(alternate) on their selection for the 2021 Dirigo Girls State! Their selection is based on their outstanding achievement and leadership.
Normally, the girls would have an opportunity to attend a week long summer conference with other juniors from around the state to learn about the state government. It is yet to be determined if there will be a conference this year. due to Covid-19.
The Island Falls Coin Contest entries are due in one week. —Wednesday, March 31, 2021. It's not too late to submit an entry.
Today is "Tropical Wednesday" at So. Aroostook.
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon @ Houlton High School.. Game time is at 3:30pm for the girls, 4:45pm for the boys. You can watch the games on whou.live
Attached are the SA team rosters. Good Luck to both teams!
What a great day for recess!
So. Aroostook Middle School students enjoyed some winter fun today! Thank you to the middle school teachers and staff for organizing this great day for our students. Thank you to the Smoki Haulers Snowsled Club for hosting us.
Seniors & Senior Parents - Do you have questions about Financial Aid?
Check out FAME's webinars on the following topics;
1 - After the FAFSA
2 - Your Financial Aid Offer
3 - Paying the Bill
https://www.famemaine.com/events/categories/money-higher-ed-webinars/
See Mrs.Greene with questions!
The Sacs food pantry will not be open today. The garage area is being cleaned from the fire. Sorry for the inconvenience. We will post the next food pantry date as soon as it becomes available. Thank you
Green Eggs and Ham in Mrs. Lawlor’s room!
SACS high school students have started presenting their STEM fair projects this week. They are presenting using a slideshow format this year due to COVID restrictions. The slideshows have been amazing so far!! Students have investigated some pretty interesting topics. Does adding coffee grounds to soil promote plant growth? What type of cheese grows mold the fastest? How does fermentation affect the amount of sugar in various juices? Which solvent is most effective in removing black permanent marker stains from clothing? Students are making great connections and learning how science applies to our daily lives...WELL DONE!!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon vs. Hodgdon. Game time is at 3:30pm for the boys, 4:45pm for the girls. You can watch the game on whou.live
Good Luck to both teams.
Aroostook Right to Read Young Author Grade 4 winner for the 2020-21 school year from So. Aroostook Community School is Raven Ward. Congratulations!!!
More St. Patrick’s Pictures!
Aroostook Right to Read Young Author winners for the 2020-21 school year from So. Aroostook in Grade 8 are Josiphine Tarr and Ciera Dignan. Congratulations girls!!!
Thank you to the So. Aroostook kitchen staff for the special treat for our students on St.Patrick’s Day. Homemade Whoopie Pies!!!
Pictured here are So. Aroostook High School students participating in the Region Two Culinary Program. Thank you to Region Two Culinary Instructor Jennifer Potter for sharing!!
There is NO Region Two on March 18th - 19th. Region students do NOT need to report to school for block 5 or 10 on those dates. If you receive a support study hall blocks 5 or 10 and would like to get extra support remotely, please email your teacher. Contact Jess Greene with questions!
St. Patrick's Day at Southern Aroostook
The After School Program will be open to participants both Wednesday and Thursday of this week due to the schedule change.
Pictured here are So. Aroostook High School students participating in the Region Two CNA Program. Here are a few pictures of the kids practicing bed making, taking vital signs, checking blood sugars, and safely transferring a patient using mechanical lifts. Thank you to Region Two Early CNA Instructor Kim Fox for sharing!!
The Southern Aroostook Middle School girls & boys basketball teams will be playing this afternoon vs. Katahdin. Game time is at 3:30pm for the girls, 4:45pm for the boys.
You can watch the game on whou.live Good Luck to both teams.
Aroostook Right to Read Young Author winner for the 2020-21 school year from So. Aroostook Community School in Grade 5 is Caraline Elhoff. Caraline was also selected as the Aroostook Right to Read Bookmark Contest Winner for Grades 3-5. Congratulations!!!
🍀🤍💚 Don’t forget to wear your green tomorrow for St.Patrick’s Day! 💚🤍🍀
There is an upcoming Military Academy Seminar for students and parents interested in the application process for the United States Military, Naval, Air Force and Merchant Marine Academies, state maritime academies, as well as private military colleges and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs. This event is 4/16/21 from 6-8PM. See Jess Greene with questions!
RSU 50 Parents/guardians:
Grade 6-12 2nd Trimester report cards were sent home with students today. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher(s). Thank you.
Pictured here are So. Aroostook High School students participating in the Region Two Early Childhood Program. Thank you to Region Two Early Childhood Instructor Alison Britton for sharing!!
Aroostook Right to Read Young Author winners for the 2020-21 school year from So. Aroostook in Grade 6 are Ruth Greene and Emma Cooper. Congratulations girls!!! Be looking for the other So. Aroostook grade level winners to be posted in the next few days.
Congratulations again to the So. Aroostook High School Girls basketball team and coaches Cliff Urquhart and Brandon McCarthy on winning the Aroostook League Championship last night 64-58 over Presque Isle. The team finished the season with a 15-1 record.
So. Aroostook High School boys basketball team will play at Caribou High School tonight at 6:00 pm for the Aroostook League Title. You can watch the game on whou.live
Good luck Boys!!!
Congratulations to the So.Aroostook Girls Basketball team for winning the Aroostook League Championship!!
There will be a caravan the meets the team at the Smyrna Center Exit at 9:15 tonight! The caravan will go north on Route 2 to Smyrna, take a left at the four corners in Smyrna to Oakfield and then go to school.
Come out and celebrate with the girls on an outstanding game and season!!
Congratulations to So. Aroostook High School Senior Collin Grant on his acceptance to the Maine Energy Marketers Association’s Technical Education Center (MTEC), located in Brunswick, Maine. Collin has been accepted into the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Professional Training Program.
Pictured here are So. Aroostook students participating in the Region Two Law Enforcement Program. Students are learning specific skills in the law enforcement field. Thank you to instructor David Socoby for sharing!!
So. Aroostook Girls Basketball team will be playing for the Aroostook League Title vs. Presque Isle High School at 6:00pm tonight. You can watch the game on whou.live
Good luck girls!!
Time Correction:
So. Aroostook High School boys basketball team will play at Caribou High School, Thursday night at 6:00 pm for the Aroostook League title. You can watch the game on whou.live
Good luck Boys!!!
The University of Maine System is hosting an "On Track for College" Virtual Fair tomorrow, March 10th from 6:30-7:30PM for HS students and parents. To see more upcoming virtual fair dates, visit https://visit.maine.edu/events
Contact Jess Greene with questions!
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Clark!
NMCC will be hosting a Virtual Parent Info Night this Thursday, March 11th at 6:00 PM on Zoom. The event link will be available on their Facebook page. Contact Jess Greene with questions.
The Southern Aroostook High School boys basketball team will be playing this evening vs. Van Buren High School for the Aroostook League Division 2 Championship . Game time is at 7:00pm You can watch the game on whou.live
Good Luck Boys!!!
Congratulations to the So. Aroostook Girls Basketball team on their 53-44 win over Wisdom High School last night in the Aroostook League Division 2 Championship. The girls will be playing for the Aroostook League Title vs. Presque Isle High School on Wednesday March 10th at 6;00pm. You can watch the game on whou.live
The time for elementary families to pick devices & materials up today is 1:00-5:00 pm. All devices & materials will be in the elementary entrance. If you are unable to be get here between 1&5, please contact the school at 757-8206.
The #2 Southern Aroostook Lady Warriors (13-1) will travel to the #1 Wisdom Lady Pioneers (10-0) in the Division 2 Finals on Monday, March 8th @ 5:30PM. Game will be live-streamed on WHOU.
So. Aroostook boys basketball team plays today at 12:00pm vs. Easton High School. You can watch the game on whou.live.
Good luck today boys!!
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Middle School Basketball practice update for Thursday and Friday
Girls - 2:30-4 @ Oakfield Community Center
Boys 2:30-4 @ Island Falls Community Center
Southern Aroostook High School boys basketball game this evening vs. Katahdin High School will now be played at Katahdin High School.
Game Time 7pm, bus leaves at 5:45p
You can watch the game on whou.live
Current ASP Happenings
Theme day tomorrow is PINK OUT! Wear pink tomorrow to support breast cancer awareness! 💕💗
Southern Aroostook High School boys basketball game this evening vs. Katahdin High School has been postponed.
Game will now be played on Thursday March 4th at 6:30PM.
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School seniors Paige Vose & Jacob Brooks on earning the Aroostook Senior Scholar/Athlete Award for their excellence in the classroom and on the playing fields.
Two students from each Aroostook County High School will earn this recognition. Congratulations to all of the recipients!
Aroostook Right to Read Young Author winners for the 2020-21 school year from So. Aroostook in Grade 7 are Hannah McGary and Ashlyn York.
Congratulations girls!!!
Be looking for the other So. Aroostook grade level winners to be posted in the next few days.
Mrs. Desmond's 2nd graders singing the Happy Birthday song to Mrs. Siltz using Sign Language.
https://youtu.be/E4b9EXUxgog
More Read Across American pictures.
Read Across American today has our PreK-2 all reading at the same time.
Southern Aroostook High School boys basketball game this evening vs. Katahdin High School , game time is 6:30PM. You can watch the games on whou.live.
Good luck boys!!
Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School senior Paige Vose on her acceptance to University of Connecticut in Liberal Arts & Sciences program. She has also been selected to receive the Husky Achievement Award of $12,000 per year!
So. Aroostook after school program is canceled today. Also, middle boys and girls basketball practices are canceled today.
Southern Aroostook High School boys basketball games this afternoon vs. Hodgdon High School , game time 12:00PM.
You can watch the games on whou.live. Good luck boys!!
The results of the People's Choice Class Winter Carnival Flags are in.....and the winner with 47% of the total votes is.......the class of 2021! Congrats Seniors!! Thank you to all who participated and worked so hard on their class flags. They were all amazing!
Snowball slingshot completion during Winter carnival today.
So. Aroostook Family Feud
Three point shout out
Snowman making competition at Winter Carnival.
Sophomores participating in volleyball this morning.
Cornhole action during Winter Carnival
Voting has started for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD for BEST WINTER CARNIVAL CLASS FLAG! Please vote for your favorite class. *You can vote more than once!* Click the link below or copy and paste to vote!
https://bit.ly/3bG4aIn
Chin up competition this morning at Sacs Winter Carnival
So. Aroostook High School Winter Carnival today. Have fun!!
Today was "Theme Day" for So. Aroostook High School Winter Carnival.
Southern Aroostook High School girls basketball games tonight vs. Houtlon High School . JV game @ 4:30PM. Varsity game @ 6:00PM. You can watch the games on whou.live. Good luck girls!!
Mrs. Lawlor’s class made crystal bubbles today! It was so much fun seeing the crystals form, freeze and then shatter!
So. Aroostook High School Theme Day today for winter carnival was ""Wacky Wednesday". Here a few pictures of the students who participated.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Kacy Daggett on her selection to the Maine Basketball Coaches Association/McDonald's Class C/D All Star team!!
Wacky Wednesday in the elementary!
SA Dollars for Scholars is now accepting credit/debit card donations online https://bit.ly/37q7gPn
Please consider donating to support the So. Aroostook Class of 2021. Thank you for your continued support!
Southern Aroostook High School boys basketball games tonight at Houtlon High School . JV game @ 4:30PM. Varsity game @ 6:00PM. You can watch the games on whou.live.
Good luck boys!!
So. Aroostook High School Theme Day today for winter carnival was "Tourist Tuesday." Here a few pictures of the students who participated.
Tomorrow is "Wacky Wednesday"
So. Aroostook Girls Basketball Team playing today @ Washburn High School. Game time is 5:30pm, varsity game only. You can watch the game online at whou.live
Good luck girls!
Congratulations to So. Aroostook High School senior Glen Cameron on his acceptance to Central Maine Community College in the Culinary Arts program.
So. Aroostook Boys Basketball Team playing today @ Washburn High School. Game time is 5:30pm-Varsity game only. You can watch the game online at whou.live
Good luck today boys!
So. Aroostook Winter Carnival week started today with a "Sports Theme Day." Students wore game jerseys, t-shirts and other apparel. Tomorrow's theme is "Tourist Tuesday."
SACS Food Pantry will be open today from 2:00-2:45pm or until the food is gone.
Presque Isle High School vs. Southern Aroostook High School girls basketball games today. JVG @ 5:30PM. VG @ 7:00PM. You can watch the games on whou.live. Good luck girls!!
SA Dollars for Scholars is now accepting credit/debit card donations online https://bit.ly/37q7gPn
Thank you for your continued support!
SACS Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday February 18th, from 2:00-2:45pm or until the food is gone.
So. Aroostook Boys Basketball Teams playing today vs. Central Aroostook High School. Game times are 4:30pm-JV & 6:00pm-Varsity. You can watch the game online at whou.live Good luck today boys!
Due to the forecasted snow on Friday, February 19 and the lack of available make-up dates, the Presque Isle High School vs. Southern Aroostook JVG and VG basketball games have been moved to Thursday, February 18. JVG @ 5:30PM. VG @ 7:00PM. You can watch the games on whou.live
So. Aroostook boys basketball games scheduled for tonight vs. CAHS have been postponed. Games will be played tomorrow. Jv Game at 4:30pm, Varsity Game at 6:00pm. JV Girls game scheduled for today vs. Houlton has also been postponed. Tomorrow's JV boys game vs. Katahdin is cancelled.
Ms. Russell's 7th Grade Social Studies Class have been studying Ancient Rome. Last week the class enjoyed constructing model Roman Legion weapons with popsicle sticks, toothpicks, etc.
So. Aroostook Varsity Girls playing today vs. Central Aroostook High School. Game time is 6:00pm. You can watch the game online at whou.live Good luck today girls!
Pictured here are So. Aroostook students participating in the Region Two Welding Program. These boys are learning specific skills in the welding industry. Thank you to instructor Richard Mitchell for sharing!!
Today’s Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival for grades 3 and 5 has been rescheduled for tomorrow, February 12th.
Summer and her crew have been hard at work in the kitchen today preparing an extra special Valentine treat for all of the students for tomorrow. We appreciate our cafeteria staff so much!!
Keira Fox, in Mrs. Harbison’s 6th grade class, had some beautiful hair for Wednesday’s “Be My Valentine” Theme day. ❤️ Her braid is in the shape of a heart!! How creative! 💘
Check out the pictures of last night's So. Aroostook Cheerleaders Senior Night, courtesy of Janet Vose.
https://www.janvose.com/Sports/Senior-Cheer-Night-21021--
Kala Rush from the National Monument Education Program shared a few photos from Tuesday’s after-school program bird hike to the SACS Outdoor Classroom. Students were thrilled to hear the sounds of each bird, but also real birds along the way. They were excited to read the posters and took turns at each stop. Mr. Vetter joined the group and shared some really interesting weather facts. This is one of the great opportunities SACS kids can experience through the after-school program.
Miss Shelby’s class at Winter Carnival yesterday.
Mrs. White’s kindergarten class at Winter Carnival yesterday.
Our first graders love to slide! Today, they set a goal to slide 100 times, as a group, during recess. They surpassed their goal!
More pictures of kindergarten celebrating our 100th day!
Miss Shelby’s class is celebrating our 100th day of school today by dressing like they are 100 years old!
More pictures of Cupid’s Cupcake Cafe!
Mrs. Desmond’s class is making cupcakes today. They are calling it Cupid’s Cupcake Cafe! They are making red velvet, chocolate and vanilla.
This week's Elementary Staff Spotlight is brought to you by Kim Lyons!
So. Aroostook Varsity Girls playing today vs. Ashland High School. Game time is 5:30pm. So. Aroostook Varsity Boys game will follow vs. Caribou High School. Game time is 7:00pm. You can watch both of the games online at whou.live
VB playing at home w/Caribou. Game time 7:00
The video from last evening's Senior Night for our high school cheerleaders is now available on youtube.
https://youtu.be/5ZKGgMo-T3Y
Due to forecast of subzero temperatures and windchills for tomorrow, February 11th, Winter Carnival for grades 3 and 5 will be postponed until after February Break.
Theme day for Wed. Feb. 10th is Valentine’s Day!! (wear red, pink, hearts, flowers) 🥰💘💐🌷👚
More winter carnival fun!
More winter carnival fun!
Winter Carnival fun!
So. Aroostook Varsity Boys playing today vs. Katahdin High School. Game time is 5:30pm. JV Game to follow. You can watch the games online at whou.live
Ms. Crane's middle school class went for a walk to the outdoor classroom today on snowshoes. Thank you for sharing Ms. Crane!
Junior student, Christopher Mitchell, rocking his red, white and blue! ❤️🤍💙
One more! ❤️🤍💙❤️🤍💙
Patriotic Day in MS and HS ❤️🤍💙
Mrs. White's kindergarten class has done 103 acts of kindness!
"Patriotic Day in the Elementary"
RSU 50 will have a one hour delay this morning. Region two will be closed today.
Tomorrow’s Theme Day is Patriotic.... join us in wearing our Red, White and Blue! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸
No school for RSU 50 today.
If you are interested in donating to our SACS Chapter of Dollars for Scholars and would like to do so via online transfer, we a currently working on a couple of options. Stay tuned! More information will be forthcoming!
Pictured here are So. Aroostook students participating in the Region Two Electrical Program. These boys are learning specific skills in the electrical industry. Thank you to instructor Audrey Violette for sharing!!
So. Aroostook JV Girls Basketball will be playing tonight vs. Houlton High School, game time is 4:30pm. The So. Aroostook Varsity Basketball team will be playing vs. Caribou High School, game time is 6:00pm. You can watch both games on whou.live
School Fall Picture retakes on Wednesday February 3rd.
So. Aroostook Varsity Girls playing today vs. Katahdin High School. Game time is 12:00pm. You can watch the game online at whou.live
Current and upcoming ASP happenings.
So. Aroostook Varsity Girls playing tonight @ Ashland High School. Game time is 5:30pm. You can watch the game online at whou.live or wagmtv.com
This week's Elementary Staff Spotlight :-)
So. Aroostook High School Parents/Guardians,
Please check in with your student to see how they are progressing with their STEM fair project. Because of Covid restrictions, this year's STEM fair will be held virtually. Rather than a trifold board, students will be presenting using a slideshow. They will be expected to schedule a time to present their slideshows the week of March 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Fitzherbert or Ms. Harvey. Thank you.
Some more pics of our “Animals!” What a joy to see the students’ eyes light up when they see a fun costume. This theme certainly added some sunshine to our day! 🥰🦒🐅🐝🐧🐼🐹🐷🐱🐖🐄🦩🦜
Theme Day - Dress like an Animal pictures of some MS/HS students! 🦖🐱 🐺🐰
More pictures from "Dress Like an Animal Day"!
I think it is safe to say that "Dress Like an Animal Day" was a hit!
So. Aroostook Varsity Boys playing at home today vs. Ashland High School. Game time is 5:30pm. You can watch the game online at whou.live
A reminder to parents, today is an Early Release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:15am.
The theme for tomorrow’s SACS Theme Day is dress like an animal day! 🦒🦓🐱
Animal or jungle prints, cat ears; anything with an animal will be fine! Join us every Wednesday for our FUN theme days!
Sacs Food Pantry open today at 5:00pm!!
Crazy Hair Day
Crazy Hair Day
Junior Varsity Team Rosters
Theme Day tomorrow (1/20/21) is crazy hair and crazy socks! 😜😂 Join us in the fun!
So.Aroostook JV Boys team will be playing at 4:00pm vs. Caribou . You can watch the game here: https://www.whou.live
Pictured here are So. Aroostook students participating in the Region Two Forest Management Program located here in Dyer Brook. These boys have an excellent opportunity to learn specific skills in the logging industry. Thank you to instructor Rob Greenier for sharing!!
Here is our Varsity Cheerleading roster, under the direction of Lisa Casey
Our Elementary Staff Spotlight for the week is Shelby Cummings.
Varsity Boy's and Girl's Basketball Rosters
Mrs. Collier's 7th Grade English class just finished reading "The Lottery Rose." Today the students began working on creating small birdhouses with artistic designs from the novel. This class is talented and very artistic. Well done!!
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Here's the link for today's Southern Aroostook's Basketball "Senior Night" livestream. Tune in at 4pm!
https://youtu.be/4eGHkKz-qlA
Mrs. Brewer’s art class made Ice Crystal Balls. They are located outside the high school entrance for people to enjoy.
The theme for tomorrow is school spirit!! Don’t forget to wear your purple and white!!💜🤍💜🤍💜
So.Aroostook girls are leading vs. Hodgdon High School at halftime 42-12. Check out the second half on https://www.whou.live
Notes from the Nurse:
Just a reminder that our Fluoride Varnish Program and Dental Sealant Program will be held on Thursday and Friday, January 21st and 22nd. Students who have brought in their permission forms will receive their varnish/sealants on those days.
For grades 6-12 and any current 4th and 5th graders planning on playing middle school soccer next year (2021-2022): Annual school sports physicals are planned for Thursday, March 11th. The cost is $15.00 per person, and the physicals will be conducted by our School Physician, Rose Fuchs, M.D. The two required sports physical forms and the $15.00 are due at the time of the physical. The school physical forms are available in the high school and school health offices.
If your child sees his/her own physician for a sports physical, please do provide the school with documentation of that physical exam. In keeping with RSU #50 athletic policy, no student will be allowed to participate in practices or games without proof of a physical examination prior to the start of the sports season, and the physical cannot expire within that sports season. There will be no waivers or exceptions. Also, no player will be allowed to participate in games or practices without health insurance. If you do not have your own insurance, school insurance is available for your child. Right now, the basic school-approved plan costs $39.00/year. Information and registration for school health insurance is available at www.1stAgency.com. Please feel free to call should you have any questions. Thank you.
Kathy Chamberland, R.N. - School Nurse
So. Aroostook seniors are debating in Ms. Harvey's BIO 100 -Human Biology college course this morning on the topic of vaccines vs anti-vaccines. A shout out to Ms. Fitzherbert and school nurse Ms. Chamberland for assisting with the judging. The students did an incredible job.
Meet Rebecca Wakefield, this week's Elementary Staff Spotlight!
Click on the photos to see January ASP info.
Here are the 2021 Varsity Basketball Schedules
Tomorrow’s theme is Black/White! Wear black, white or both to ring in the New Year! 😎🖤🤍🎩
Here's the link to the So. Aroostook Middle/High School Band Christmas Video: https://youtu.be/b7NyrYsCAbQ
As with elementary concert, the recording was done by Mr McGary's photography class. Because of the Covid-19 restrictions on wind instruments, many of our band students are learning to play string or percussion instruments this year. The kids did a great job. Enjoy!
So. Aroostook Seniors presented projects for their Science Fair Graduation requirement last week. Well done!
4th graders creating their "Chickadee Treat Tree" for our Festival of Trees.
Mrs. York's 5th graders decided to collect donations for the Houlton Humane Society instead of doing a gift exchange. In addition to what is pictured, they also raised $140! Great job, 5th graders!
Here is a video of the elementary Festival of Trees. Each grade level created a tree based on a theme. The trees can also be view at school tonight between 4:00 and 8:00 pm. Thank you, Janet Vose for the pictures and Todd Kuindersma for the video.
https://youtu.be/He71zgYybBc
Thank you to everyone that participated in last weeks Christmas color theme day! Tomorrow’s theme for Grade 6-12 is Ugly Christmas Sweater and PK-5 is Pajama Day! ❤️💚🎄
Please enjoy our Elementary Christmas Concert. It had to be done a little differently this year, but Mrs. Noyes did a great job making this happen. Thank you to Todd and Mr. McGary's photography class for helping make this available for all to see.
https://youtu.be/dcptyIINrTM
This week's Elementary Staff Spotlight features Kelly Sonderman!
Elementary students enjoyed making S'mores in our Outdoor Classroom last week. Mrs. Williams help them make their S'mores, and then she read a story to them. Here are our kindergarteners enjoying this activity.
With the ongoing questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 exposure and quarantine, Nurse Kathy has created an updated guidance document to help answer questions. Please see the attached document.
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Southern Aroostook's Elementary School would like to invite families to come to school after dark, tonight or tomorrow night ( Dec. 21&22), to see our Festival of Trees. The trees will be lit until 8:00 pm each night. They are on the back side of our school, facing the playground. Each grade level has decorated a tree with a theme. Here are their themes:
Pre-K - Natural Ornaments
K- Honoring Paramedics
1st- Snowmen
2nd - Old Fashioned Christmas
3rd - The Giving Tree
4th - Maine Chickadee
5th - "If 2020 was a Christmas Tree"
Mrs. Lawlor's Room - Nature
We would like to thank the Forestry Program, Rob, and Todd for helping with this project.
If you see one of these beautifully painted rocks around our community, please re-hide it so others can join the fun! Our talented, grades 3-5, ASP kids did these and want to see if they can travel around! Let us know if you come across one!
Sorry for the last minute change, but there is NO After School Program today. 12/17/20
Please be prepared for your child to come home on the bus or be picked up at school.
Thank you!
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Kacy Daggett on her acceptance to the University of Maine in the Mechanical Engineering program.
This week's Elementary Staff honoree is Jen Siltz!
Thursday Bulletin 12-10-2020
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Please join us for some FUN as we move into '21! "Theme Days" at SACS! Every Wednesday, students and staff in grades PK-Grade 12 will share some smiles as they participate. We will start on 12/16 with Christmas Color Day! (Wear Green, Red or some winter sparkle....or all three!) See the full schedule on the RSU 50 website! (Documents/Parent Resources/Theme Day 2020) "A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others." ~ Dalai Lama
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Paige Vose on her acceptance to the University of Maine into the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture with a major in Biology. Paige was also offered a merit scholarship in the amount of $2000. Paige has also been accepted to the University of New England in the Dental Hygiene Program and received a $15,000 University Merit Award.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Skyla Nelson on her acceptance to the University of Southern Maine in the Social Work program and also receiving a $2000 Merit Award.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Alexis Noyes on her acceptances to the University of Maine at Fort Kent and to the University of Maine at Presque Isle in the Journalism/English programs.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Emma Nadeau on her acceptance to the University of Southern Maine. Emma has been offered a $3000 Dirigo Scholar Award to attend USM. Emma has also been accepted to the University of Maine to major in Psychology.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Parker Skinner on his acceptance to Northern Maine Community College in the Business Administration program.
Tomorrow, December 9th is an Early Release Day, and students will be dismissed at 11:15 am. Also, there is no school Friday for all students K-12 because of conferences. Conferences will be held Thursday, Dec. 10th 3:00-7:00 pm and Friday, Dec. 11th 8:00-11:00 am. Conference times have been sent home.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Jonica Lord on her acceptance to the University of Maine at Augusta.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Delaney Greenlaw on her acceptances to the University of Southern Maine, to the University of Maine at Augusta, and to the University of Maine into the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture with a major in Nursing. UMaine has also offered Delaney a Merit Scholarship in the amount of $8000 annually.
Congratulations to Lucas Duff on his acceptance to Eastern Maine Community College in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning program.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Hannah Brown on her acceptances to the University of Maine at Augusta in the Dental Assisting program, to the University of Southern Maine, and to the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Jacob Brooks on his acceptance to Northern Maine Community College in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance program.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Senior Selena Botting on her acceptance to Northern Maine Community College in the Early Childhood Education AAS Program.
RSU 50 seniors have been receiving College Acceptance Letters in the last few weeks. We will be sharing this great news with our school community in the next few days. On behalf of the RSU 50 staff, congratulations to the seniors and their families!!!
December ASP Calendar
A huge thank you to all the families of RSU 50 who took on the challenge of remote learning and supported the students and teachers this week! We look forward to seeing the students all back on Monday. Please remember to send your student device back in too!
Below are some excellent examples of the hard work and commitment from our students this week! You guys rock!
This week's Elementary Staff Spotlight features Taylor Bishop.
There is a Virtual Early College Planning Program on Thursday, December 3rd for any HS Student/Parent. You can attend the session from the comfort of your home! I have attended this session recently and it provides excellent information for college-bound students.
Register here for Thursday, December 3, 4-6pm https://bit.ly/3obgAMU
Register here for Thursday, December 3, 7-9pm https://bit.ly/33BbbH1
K-8 Families,
Be watching for conference times that are being mailed home today. These will be happening virtually, again, at the following times:
Thursday, December 10th - 3:00 to 7:00 pm
Friday, December 11th - 8:00 to 11:00 am
If we are back in school and devices need to be sent home, please contact the school.
Details about HS conferences will be sent out soon.
The SACS Band members did their fall concert online! Here is the link to watch. Great work by Katie Noyes and all the band members!
Enjoy!!
https://youtu.be/Fgf_OS1EfjE
Congratulations to So. Aroostook High School soccer players on their recent awards!!
All-Aroostook All-Star Team: Emma Nadeau, Paige Vose, Madison Russell & Xavier Morales
Northern Maine Class D Regional All-Star Team: Madison Russell & Xavier Morales
All elementary remote materials and devices that were not picked up yesterday will be delivered today. Please be on the lookout for the school van because devices and materials can't be left out in the rain.
Meals for RSU 50 students are on their way. Please have a cooler or tote set out for delivery. Thank you.
Region Two students will be accessing their instruction with remote learning for the remainder of the week.
A reminder to all RSU 50 Grade 6-12 students, tomorrow Tuesday December 1st is a purple day. Remote learning begins at 7:55 with your Block 1 class. See you in the morning.
This week's elementary staff spotlight is Tera York!
Thank you to all of the RSU 50 staff and student volunteers for another successful delivery of food to our community at the SACS Food Pantry.
RSU 50 is grateful to The So. Aroostook Food Pantry, located at 434 Callaghan Road in Houlton, for their donation of two pallets of individual boxed tissues to our school. This donation will enable each student to have their own box of tissues as necessitated by the Covid pandemic.
Congratulations to Ethan Collier and Sarah London on winning the So. Aroostook Physical Education Grade 7 & 8 Cornhole tournament with a 21-10 final score vs. runners-up Lincoln Hardy and Barrett Mathers. Mr. Urquhart has organized many alternative activities this fall for physical education classes due to distancing guidelines. Students have engaged in a variety of lifetime and individual sport activities including disc golf, archery, horseshoes, and Cornhole.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook students Emma Nadeau, Paige Vose, and Xavier Morales on their selection to the All-Aroostook Soccer teams!!
SACS Food Pantry will be open today from 5:00-5:45pm.
SACS Food Pantry will be open Thursday November 19th from 5:00-5:45pm.
Good Morning! I have our first Elementary Staff Spotlight to share with you today. You will see more of these as the school year progresses. Thank you to all teachers and school staff members for going above and beyond to keep our school running during these times!
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Southern Aroostook's band leading the Veterans' Parade, and each Veteran received two meals to go.
Southern Aroostook Community School honors local Veterans with a parade!
https://youtu.be/Xeko5U3F8to
Mrs. York's 5th grade class made it rain today in their science class.
Mrs. Desmond's class visited our outdoor classroom today to see the Insect Motel. What a great day for outside learning!
The Juniors are currently having a Fancloth fundraiser. Great chance to grab some good quality SA gear!
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Boys Soccer team in the final game of the season vs. Wisdom High School being played in St. Agatha. Game time is 2:30pm.
A reminder to So. Aroostook Community School parents to perform the daily pre-screening tool before sending your children to school each day.
If you have any student health questions please contact So. Aroostook school nurse, Kathy Chamberland, at 757-8206. Thank you.
Thank you to the "Friends of Katahdin Woods & Water Monument" for your generous $400.00 donation for the outdoor classroom here at So. Aroostook.
So. Aroostook High School Girls Soccer team is up 4-0 after the first half vs. Easton High School. Last game of the season. You can catch the second half of the game on whou.live.
Mrs. Harbison's 6th Grade Science class testing for starch (carbohydrates) in beans and potatoes to determine if they are considered a "food".
9th Grade Civics class engaged in political campaigns today. Great year to learn about the Democratic process. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Mathers.
Please see current ASP info.
Congratulations to So. Aroostook Heisman High School Scholarship School Winners Jacob Brooks & Kacy Daggett!! State winners will be announced tomorrow. Good luck to both!!
Congratulations to the So. Aroostook Varsity Girls Soccer team for their 11-2 playoff win today vs. Van Buren High School.
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Please see the attached flyer inviting Veterans to a parade and take-home lunch.
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As our 10th and 11th grade students near high school completion, this is a great time to begin discussing successful pathways to various post-secondary opportunities, whether that be career, military, or college. As part of our programming specifically designed for college preparation, we are collaborating with Colby College to host a workshop TONIGHT focused on building college awareness. 10th & 11 grade students and parents are welcome to register for this FREE event!
Register here!
https://bit.ly/3e30Fws
Soccer Playoffs
Thurs. Oct. 29th - #5 SA Girls will play home with #8 Van Buren. Game time 2 PM
Fri. Oct. 30th- #4 SA Boys will play #1 Van Buren at Van Buren. Game time 2:30
Miss Bishop's 1st grade class is learning about pumpkins.
SACS 8th Grade students are attending an Early College Planning Program Workshop this morning.
SACS Seniors had the opportunity to speak with a University of Maine at Farmington representative, Chris Yardley, to discuss various topics including; the college application process, financial aid, dining on campus, outdoor adventure, academic programs and much more! He wrapped up the virtual visit by singing some lyrics of a Bob Marley song to encourage the Class of 2021. 🎤🎼 “Don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing, gonna be all right!”
Thank you to the Oakfield Fire Department for your visit to the So. Aroostook PreK program this week.
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Mrs. Russell's 8th Grade Geography class showing off their the African masks they designed and painted.
A reminder to parents, tomorrow, Wednesday October 20th, is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 11:15am.
A notice to parents: 1st Trimester Progress Reports will be sent home with Grade 6-12 students today. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher(s). Thank you!
A reminder to So. Aroostook students and parents:
The annual PK-12 student Flu Clinic will be held tomorrow at So. Aroostook Community School starting 7:30am.
So. Aroostook Food Pantry open today from 5:00-6:00pm.
Reminder for End-of-Day Pickups of Elementary Students
For the safety of all our elementary students, we ask that all traffic drive around the school clockwise. We also ask that everyone pull into a parking spot when picking students up. When cars are parked across the road and behind the parked cars, we have elementary students crossing the road, which can’t happen. Please get out of your vehicle to meet your child as they exit the building. Your cooperation is appreciated.
We are postponing our Share the Warmth clothing drive until spring 2021. Please reach out to Jess Greene if you have questions!
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Varsity Boys Soccer game vs. East Grand is postponed for today. Varsity Girls game is still being played today at 3:30pm in Danforth.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook Golf team as they compete in the Aroostook County Golf Championship today at the Mars Hill Country Club.
Just a reminder, Grade 6-11 students will be taking their NWEA Reading test in the morning. Students, please bring earbuds or headphones to wear for testing.
Good luck to the Girls and Boys Varsity Soccer teams in their games this afternoon vs. East Grand High School. Game times are 3:30pm. Boys will be traveling to Danforth and the girls will be playing at So. Aroostook.
So. Aroostook After-School Program is canceled tonight due to the power outages.
The school currently has power and is running on the generator. Students will be dismissed from school at the regular time of 1:30pm.
The Middle School Soccer games at So. Aroostook and at Houlton are postponed today. The make up day is Monday October 5th. 330 here @ SA for the girls. Time for the Boys game @ Houlton is TBA.
Our Goal Setting Conferences for grades K-8 have been moved to Thursday, Oct. 8th, 3-7 pm and Friday, Oct. 9th, 8-11am. Conferences are happening remotely through Google Meet this Fall. Devices will be sent home to families that have requested them, and teachers will send Google Meet invites to students’ emails. Be watching for more information from your child’s teacher. Conferences are being scheduled, and your child’s time will be sent home next week. There is no school for students K-12 on October 9th. Contact your child’s teacher or Diana Betschner in the elementary office if you have any questions about conference times.
Good Luck to the So. Aroostook Varsity Boys Soccer team in their game today against Houlton High School. Game time is 6:00pm. You can watch live online at https://www.whou.live
Good Luck to the So. Aroostook Varsity Girls Soccer team in their game today against Houlton High School. Game time is 4:00pm. You can watch live online at https://www.whou.live
A reminder to students and parents; tomorrow, Wednesday September 23, 2020, will be an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 11:15am.
Varsity Soccer Senior Days are coming right up! The boys will take place on Thursday, September 24th and the girls will be Monday, September 28th.
Great to see our kids competing on the athletic fields today!! SA middle school girls won their game vs. Hodgdon 4-2, the SA middle school boys lost 4-1, and the SA Varsity Golf team won their 2nd match of the season with a 5-3 win over Fort Fairfield High School.
A reminder to parents that they must bring their game pass to the middle school and high school home games. Players are only allowed two passes to give to adults. If people in attendance get out of their vehicles they must wear a mask. Away fans will not be permitted to attend games at So. Aroostook. Thank you for your cooperation to allow kids to play. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart at 757-8206.
So. Aroostook after-school program starts today!! The program will run from 1:30-3:30pm, Monday through Thursday. If you wish to have your grade 3-12 students participate, please return your child's ASP registration forms to school as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact ASP coordinators Shannon Mathers or Jen Siltz at 757-8206.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook Middle School Soccer teams in their season opening games vs. Hodgdon Middle School. The boys game is at 3:30pm at SACS and the girls game is at Hodgdon High School at 3:30pm.
Good luck to the So. Aroostook High School Golf team today. The team has a match vs. Fort Fairfield High School at Va-Jo-Wa Golf course in Island Falls, at 3:30pm.
Mrs. Harbison's 6th Grade Science class discussing the phases of the moon today.
Good Luck to the So. Aroostook High School Golf team in their match today against Hodgdon High School at Houlton Community Golf Course in Houlton.
SACS Food Pantry Open today from 5:00-6:00pm.
So. Aroostook Community School Open House, which was originally scheduled for September 17th, has been moved to October 1st and 2nd. Open House and Goal Setting conferences (K-8) will be held simultaneously and will be virtual. More details will be forthcoming.
Tuesday, 9/15, is International Dot Day. We will celebrate The Dot, a children's book in which a teacher inspires a reluctant student to let her creativity bloom. Please encourage children to wear something with dots on it. 1 big dot (a ball), polka dots or even round buttons!
The So. Aroostook After School Program starts on Monday September 21st. We are planning to offer both in-person and remote services. There will be a limited number of students able to access the in-person services due to social distancing. Registrations/Applications were sent home last week. Please be sure to send in your applications by next Friday to ensure a spot for your child.
If you have any questions, please contact After School Program Coordinators Shannon Mathers or Jen Siltz at 757-8206.
Practices for soccer for middle school and high school will start next Monday September 14, 2020. There will be a mandatory parent meeting following each practice on Monday to discuss guidelines for participating in Fall sports.
The practice times are as follows:
Middle school boys practice will be held at 1:45-3:30pm
Middle school girls practice will be held at 3:30-5:00pm
High School Boys soccer practice will be held at 1:45-3:30pm
High School Girls Practice will be held at 3:30-5:00pm
A reminder to players and parents to bring information about a sports physical to practice.
If you have any questions about athletics, please call Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart at 757-8206.
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Thank you to Houlton Regional Hospital for the words of encouragement and the boxes of goodies! ❤️
SACS Region Two students in grades 9-11 go to their Region program on purple days 💜; tomorrow, 9/3/20 is a purple day. Grade 12 Region students go to Houlton on (white days) 🤍 Friday, 9/4/20.
Attached is a picture of the new bell and time schedule for JH and HS. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will extend several flexibilities through as late as December 31, 2020. The flexibilities allow summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to all children into the fall months. This unprecedented move will help ensure – no matter what the situation is on-the-ground – children have access to nutritious food as the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. All RSU 50 students will eat free breakfast & lunch to start the school year. We are also asking parents to please complete the free & reduced application for their children for the 2020-21 school year. Please contact the school if you have any questions. Thank you.
A letter to RSU 50 Remote Learners is attached here and can also be found on our school website. Please call the school if you have any questions.
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Good Morning! We are less than a week away from our return to in- school learning. If your elementary child is feeling nervous or anxious, please share this 5 minute read-aloud with them. I'm looking forward to seeing you all soon!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_jglZrCgiE
RSU#50 SCHOOL CALENDAR
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Information about the student insurance program for the 2020-21 school year can be found on our website and parent resources. You may also find it at this link: https://5il.co/k50b
Class of 2020 finished their mural this weekend, short of a few signatures. They did a great job capturing their last year at So. Aroostook. Good luck to you all as you head off to college and/or career!!
We will miss you.
Backpacks with school supplies for students Pre-K through grade 6 are here and ready to be picked up any day this week from 8-3. They are located in Mrs. Williams' Room.
RSU 50 Learning Plan to start the school year was approved last night.
All students are encouraged to attend in-classroom instruction. We will follow the Maine DOE Framework for Returning to Classroom Instruction guidelines for health and safety.
Remote learning will be available to those learners who chose it.
Face coverings will be required in school and on buses.
Student dismissal 1:30pm to allow for “office hours” for teachers
Here is a link to the document located on our website: https://5il.co/k0t7
Thank you to the Island Falls Mask Project who have generously donated 128 face masks to So. Aroostook Community School for use by our students and staff. They have also donated $258.50 to use for necessary Covid-19 relief projects.
So. Aroostook Food Pantry open at 1:00pm today.
Today is the last day of the Summer Remote Feeding Program for RSU 50. A huge thank you to the So. Aroostook food service and delivery staff for your hard work to feed our students. In the last twenty three weeks they have prepared and delivered 77,062 meals!!!
RSU 50 Guidance and procedures on attending IEP meetings. Please direct any questions to Janet Vose, RSU 50 Special Education Director.
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Polling times for voting on the RSU 50 Budget Referendum today are as follows:
Crystal 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Dyer Brook 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Hersey 10:00am to 2:00pm
Island Falls 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Merrill 10:00am to 4:00pm
Oakfield 9:00am to 6:00pm
Smyrna 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Bethel Pentecostal Church of Oakfield has generously donated 150 backpacks for SACS Elementary students. Please see the attached link. https://5il.co/jpw2
Polling times for voting on the RSU 50 Budget Referendum on August 18, 2020 are as follows:
Crystal 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Dyer Brook 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Hersey 10:00am to 2:00pm
Island Falls 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Merrill 10:00am to 4:00pm
Oakfield 9:00am to 6:00pm
Smyrna 10:00am to 4:00pm
Questions have been asked about the availability of water for students during the day, if students are unable to use water fountains. Students will be able to refill their water bottles with the water filling stations in the building. Pictured here is one of the water filling stations.
Thank you to Lauren and Patty Burpee for their generous donation of these school backpacks filled with all kinds of school supplies.
2020 Yearbooks have arrived! You can stop by the HS office to pick yours up. If you didn't order, I have a few extra copies. $40 each
RSU 50 students & parents, please see the attached revised school calendar for the 2020-21 school year. The first student day will be Thursday Sept. 3rd and will be a Purple day. More details about the start of school are coming soon.
Here is an example of the many things we are doing to help get ready for our students and staff. This plexiglass will be installed in classrooms.
Good afternoon from RSU 50! There have been some questions about the schooling options for the return to school in the fall. Here is a quick guide to help you make the best choice for your family.
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Guidance for RSU 50 families around mask use for the upcoming school year.
Information about School Opening in the Fall can be found on our school website in the school news section.
Thank you to our ACAP partner for purchasing new surface for our playground. SACS Buildings and Grounds working today to put in. Looking great!!
SACS Food Pantry will be open tomorrow, Thursday July 16th, starting at 1:00pm near the garage.
The Maine Department of Education continues to work with education stakeholders and health experts to provide a framework for safely returning to classroom instruction. They are looking for feedback from families. Please visit their website to take a brief survey.
https://www.maine.gov/doe/fall2020survey
The Aroostook Aspirations Initiative just announced the 2020 Gauvin Scholars! Congratulations to So. Aroostook High School Senior Gavin Vining! Gavin was one of the nine students selected from across Aroostook County to receive this award and scholarship. Well Done Gavin!!
You can find more information about the Aroostook Aspiration Program on their website: aroostookaspirations.org
The 2020 Mitchell Scholar from Southern Aroostook Community School is Hannah Landry!
Hannah will receive a $10,000 scholarship that will be distributed in equal installments of $2,500 for each academic year at either a two-year or four-year degree program. Congratulations Hannah!
Let's try that again. SACS Food Pantry open today at 2:00pm.
Sacs Food Pantry open Atlantic 2:00pm today.
RSU 50 Elementary School Parents & Guardians, we are looking for feedback about your child's remote learning experience this Spring in order to help us improve. Please take a moment to complete this short survey. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/etyNGXhYrjD9VvFS8
RSU 50 Middle/High School Parents & Guardians, we are looking for feedback about your child's remote learning experience this Spring in order to help us improve. Please take a moment to complete this short survey. Thank you!
https://forms.gle/bLiKUX3RJpZKiFUo8
Our Summer Academy is up and running! We miss the kids, but we're making it work! Here is our schedule/calendar information.
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SACS Food Pantry will be open on Thursday June 18th at 2:00pm.
Southern Aroostook Community High School Seniors received scholarship awards of over $75,000 at their very memorable graduation ceremony held on Friday, June 12th. Thank you to the many businesses and individuals who made this possible!
Congratulations to all those who received awards in grades 6 and 7! Here is the link to the YouTube slide show. Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/cXXfizXaQ14
Here is the updated slide show from the SACS photography class. Great work everyone! Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/D-4PM-cpsgQ
Here is the link to the SA Graduation photos taken by Jan Vose Photography. The photos are free to download. If you have any specific requests or questions you can find her on Facebook under Jan Vose Photography or her website www.janvosephoto.com. Congratulations all SACS grads!
View my photos at: https://www.janvose.com/Special-Occasions/SA-Graduation-61220
Tune in to 87.9 to listen to the SACS graduation!
The link of the edited version of last nights So Arootook Baccalaureate and Class Night is here:
https://youtu.be/DrfOw5_pm9s
Senior Slide show is embedded in the video.
So. Aroostook Class of 2020, we are ready for you tonight!! Congratulations on behalf of the RSU 50 Faculty and Staff! We are proud of you!
SACS CLASS OF 2020 PARADE ROUTE FOLLOWING GRADUATION
LEAVING SCHOOL AND TURNING LEFT TOWARDS SMYRNA. THROUGH DYER BROOK TO THE FOUR CORNERS IN SMYRNA. RIGHT AT THE FOUR CORNERS TOWARDS THE BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AND THEN ONTO THE OAKFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT. FROM FIRE DEPARTMENT TO THE RIVER ROAD, KEITH BROOK ROAD AND THEN A LEFT TO GET BACK ON ROUTE 2.
THROUGH DYER BROOK ON ROUTE 2 TO ISLAND FALLS MUNICIPAL BUILDING. TAKE RIGHT ON DAVID STREET, LEFT ON BURLEIGH STREET, AND LEFT ON ROUTE 159 BACK TO ISLAND FALLS MUNICIPAL BUILDING
THE COMMUNITY IS INVITED TO WAIT ALONG THE PARADE ROUTE TO CONGRATULATE THE CLASS OF 2020!!
Watch So. Aroostook Class of 2020 Graduation at 7:00pm tonight!
Here is the link for tonight's broadcast:
https://www.whou.live/videos/southern-aroostook-graduation-2020
It can also be found on the WHOU Facebook page.
So.Aroostook Baccalaureate speaker Olivia Shields addressing the Class of 2020.
Click on the following link to rewatch the 8th Grade completion Ceremony. The slideshow is stitched in this video for better viewing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEuG0NWVLlY
So. Aroostook High School Class of 2020 Baccalaureate and Class Night tonight starting at 6:00pm.
Here is the link to watch:
https://youtu.be/mtwwAZpIwF0
SACS Class of 2020 went down to the soccer field for marching practice and the skies opened up! They shared many laughs in the rain!! 😂 ☔️ Graduation is Friday at 7 PM on the soccer field.
You can watch the So. Aroostook Grade 8 Completion & Awards Ceremony live on Youtube tonight at 6:00pm. Here is the link:
https://youtu.be/lewC_AWBcLE
Congratulations to our newest retirees! Mrs. Hallet and Mrs. Dimarco retired this Spring. Mrs. Hallet has 42 years of service here at SACS. During that time she has worked in the high school, middle school, and most recently, in the elementary school. She has been a great asset in helping with our interventions. Mrs. Dimarco has been teaching at SACS for 32 years. She has been a Title I teacher, a second grade teacher, a multi-aged classroom teacher, and most recently, a Reading Recovery teacher/reading coach. Both ladies will be greatly missed at school. We wish them the best!
The elementary staff would like to wish all students and their families a safe and wonderful summer. This spring has been a challenge for all of us, and we appreciate all the help and support that we received from parents and this community. Please enjoy our fun video attached below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bHp3sivC-A
A few more photos from Fort Night...
The school will be open this Monday-Wednesday from 8:00am-2:00pm for students to drop off all books, computers and chargers, hotspot devices, band instruments, and other school property. Please come to the high school office entrance. Also, if students have any personal items at school, they can come pick their belongings up during this time. Students finishing up with remote learning or engaging in Remote Summer School can make an appointment to drop materials off once they complete their work. If you have any questions, please contact the school on Monday. Thank you.
Roughly 90 elementary students and staff participated in, "Fort Night" on Thursday night. Bedtime stories were shared as well as a video of some staff members wishing students a wonderful summer. Below is a snap shot of some of the creative forts that were built.
Thank you to the RSU 50 staff who have continued to prepare and deliver meals during remote learning. Pictured here is one of the floats in yesterday's parade and aprons each staff member received as a small token of our appreciation. They have prepared and delivered over 40,000 meals and counting!!
Sacs end of year parade just arrived in Island Falls!!
Sacs parade just leaving Oakfield headed to island falls
Parade is leaving school now! Hope to see you!!
I'm seeing purple and white EVERYWHERE! Please join us if you'd like and sport your school colors for the parade. See you in Oakfield at 11:15 and Island Falls at 12! 💜🤍
Fortnight was a great success last night! Thank you to everyone who participated. We can't wait to see you all at the parade today (11:15 in Oakfield and 12:00 in Island Falls).
Thank you to the So. Aroostook NHS Chapter for a great virtual ceremony tonight. Also, thank you to Janet Vose for her photography work and Todd Kuindersma for his technological support. Well done!!
Watch the So. Aroostook National Honor Society Induction on the RSU 50 Facebook page. Going live at 6:00pm.
So. Aroostook National Honor Society Induction Ceremony tonight at 6:00pm. Here is the link to watch:
https://www.facebook.com/RSU50/live/
Mrs. Russell had another successful cooking class with Grade 6, 7, & 8 students today. Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Here is a video of our virtual field day for grades 2 and 3. Great work, everyone!
https://youtu.be/atxiVGdGJdA
K-5 students, join us for Fort Night on Thursday, June 5th. See the attached invitation.
https://5il.co/gwe7
So. Aroostook Class of 2020 Graduation Information has been posted on the school website
Here's a couple of pictures of So. Aroostook Seniors Hannah Landry, Carson Grant, & Makaelyn Porter who are collecting clothing, donations, and organizing a bottle drive for a family in our community who recently lost their home to a fire. Great to see our kids giving back to our community!!
Virtual field day for 4th and 5th graders!
Information about So. Aroostook Grade 8 Completion Ceremony can be found on the RSU 50 Website and RSU 50 Facebook account.
Congratulations goes out to the following students: Noah Kennedy, First Place; Porter McCluskey, Second Place; and Zachary Lilley, Third Place. These students won the drawing of SACS "Physical Activity Log." This event started the first week of school closure and went on for eight weeks. Students were expected to be active at least four days a week for 30 minutes a day. These students, like many other students, took part in being active in many different ways such as bike riding, fishing, and driveway hockey. I want to thank all of the students who took part in this activity. I hope the winners enjoy their ice creams. I also want to say, to all my students, “Stay active and enjoy our warmer weather.” Miss Lagasse
2020 Yearbooks are on sale! The cost is $40.
Yearbooks will look a little different this year. Due to COVID-19, they will not be submitted for publishing until late June putting them out for delivery in early August. Yearbooks will primarily focus of the Class of 2020 and their year. We will include pages of Baccalaureate, Class Night, Graduation, Parade, NHS Induction, etc. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please email Lisa (lboutilier@rsu50.org) or call 757-8206. Thank you.
You can view the So. Aroostook Class of 2020 Graduation on Friday June 12, 2020 at 7:00pm on WHOU.live.
https://www.whou.live/graduations-2020/videos/southern-aroostook-graduation-2020
All So. Aroostook students will be receiving this Oral Health Bag next week. Thank you to St. Apollonia Dental Clinic, ACAP, Katahdin Trust Company, & the United Way of Aroostook for your generous donation!!
SACS High School Science Fair Projects continue to be presented this week. Great job guys!
Mrs. Russell had another successful cooking class with Grade 6, 7, & 8 students today. Cream Puffs!
Congratulations to sophomore student, Cheyenne Lane, on completing 26 hours of community service since April 16! Cheyenne has been helping clean up bottles and trash along the roadside as well as clearing local wheeler trails. Thank you for giving back to our community, Cheyenne! We appreciate you!
Mark your calendars, Friday June 5th!! RSU 50 Staff will be celebrating the end of the school year a little differently this year. Staff will have a parade through the school community. Students, come wave good bye to your teachers for the Summer.
Here's an example of a SACS student engaging in community service. SACS requires 8 hours of community service a year. SACS Sophomore Hunter Burpee is pictured here moving 5 tons of coal for his church furnace for next winter and also shoveling ashes. Great work Hunter!
I doubled his brother, but missed him in yesterday's post. Sorry about that, William! Thank you for participating every day this week!
Pajama Friday ended our Virtual Spirit Week. It was fun to take a peek into your remote learning and to share it with our community. You are doing wonderful things from home! Have a great long weekend and come back Tuesday refreshed and ready to finish our school year strong!
Thanks for sharing your remote learning spaces today, or something you were working on! There are also a couple of outdoor adventure pictures in the mix that I received last night. Tomorrow is pajama day!
Some great work from our students during remote learning, SACS Science Fair.
Some more outdoor adventurers!
Take a peek at today's Outdoor Adventure pictures as well as some more crafts from yesterday. It's hard to believe that just a week and a half ago we were in the middle of a snowstorm! Tomorrow is, "Remote Learning" day. Please send me a picture of your work, or workspace!
Here is a wonderful slide show from Mr. McGary’s photography class. Great job everyone! Impressive work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAty4EbuC_M
We have some creative kiddos! Here is a look at, "Gettin' Crafty Tuesday." I also received some more workout pictures today. Tomorrow is, "Outdoor Adventure." Please send me pics of something you find outside or a toy you are playing with. It's supposed to be a beautiful day!
SACS Science Fair for high school students is this week. SACS are presenting their projects to the SACS Science Department remotely. Ms. Fitzherbert., thank you for sharing these two examples.
Mrs. Russell had another successful cooking class with Grade 6, 7, & 8 students today. Cake!!
Here is a link to a book that was shared with me. It is a good resource for helping kids understand the Corona Virus.
https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-A-Book-for-Children.pdf
How did I miss this unicorn bike rider!?
Thanks to all who participated in today's "Workout Day" for our Prek-5 Virtual Spirit Week. Tomorrow is, "Gettin' Crafty." I can't wait to see what you come up with for a craft. Have fun! :-)
Take a peek of the work happening in Mr. Sherman's Trigonometry Class during remote learning!!
The Maine Department of Education have created a special webpage for the Class of 2020.
See the page here:
https://www.maine.gov/doe/classof2020
This "Brady Bunch" was working hard in a staff meeting yesterday!
Mrs. Russell had another successful cooking class with Grade 6, 7, & 8 students today. Brownies!!
Hey, PreK-5 Elementary Students! Next week we will have a Virtual Spirit Week. Please see the attached picture for the themes. Send your pictures daily to sarahwilliams@rsu50.org. I can't wait to see what you're all up to!
Here are some more pictures of Mrs. Desmond's second graders for their virtual Pet Show. Students had a great time showing off their pets as they described their appearance, habitats and diets.
Here are some more pictures of Mrs. Desmond's second graders for their virtual Pet Show. Students had a great time showing off their pets as they described their appearance, habitats and diets.
To prepare for an upcoming research project, Mrs. Desmond's second graders had a virtual Pet Show. Students had a great time showing off their pets as they described their appearance, habitats and diets.
Check out the Spring Sports Senior Student Athlete Profiles in the news section of the RSU 50 website. Final Senior athlete posted is Alexa Merry. You can also see these student/athlete profiles in the next couple weeks on WAGM-TV.
Nice to see community recognition of the SACS food & delivery service. As of Wednesday May 6th, they have put out 24,958 meals!
Mrs. Russell had another successful cooking class with Grade 6, 7, & 8 students yesterday. Cookies look great!!
5th Grade Parents,
Little Caesars is ready for pickup. Please come to the garage area. All orders must be picked up by noon.
Mrs. Bates
Congratulations to Lyndsie Beaulieu and Thatcher Lawlor for winning this year's bookmark contest. A copy of Thatcher's bookmark will be sent home to all K-2 students, and a copy of Lyndsie's bookmark will be sent home to all 3-5 students.
5th Grade Parents,
The Little Caesars can be picked up tomorrow, May 7th, between 10:30 and noon in the garage area.
Mrs. Bates
Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day!! Thank you to the RSU 50 teachers and staff for everything you do. We purchased a box of Maple Candy for each staff member, from Spring Break Maple & Honey located in Smyrna, as a small token of our appreciation.
I had the pleasure of seeing and talking to Miss Lyons' second grade during their library class this morning. It was great to see them. They are greatly missed here at school!
Check out the Spring Sports Senior Student Athlete Profiles in the news section of the RSU 50 website. Profiles so far this week are Seniors Sydney Brewer & Aliyah Morales. You can also see these student/athlete profiles in the next couple weeks on WAGM-TV.
Hannah Landry of Island Falls has received an A. Cressy Morrison Scholarship from Scholarship America. Hannah Landry was awarded a $1,000 scholarship for her college education, renewable for an additional three years totaling $10,000!! Check out the story on our website.
Sharing this picture for our High School Science students of lettuce growing in the So. Aroostook High School Science lab which was planted as part of an Aquaponics Project prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Check out the Spring Sports Senior Student Athlete Profiles in the news section of the RSU 50 website. Profiles to date are Seniors Alexis Hartin, Gavin Vining, & Makaelyn Porter. More profiles to come next week!! You can also see these profiles next week on WAGM.
Our ACAP partners have shared with us the attached document that lists several of the many services ACAP offers and information on how to connect with them.
Mrs. Kim Russell invited So. Aroostook Middle School students to a virtual cooking class this morning to bake muffins with her. Eighteen students joined her. Here is a picture of some of their creations. Great work guys!!
So. Aroostook received a nice Certificate of Appreciation from the Maine Dept. of Education. During the Covid-19 Pandemic the So. Aroostook food service and delivery staff have put out 18,268 meals and counting.
RSU 50 Receives $18,000 from School Lunch Fairy - a 501(c)(3) Charity Organization, see the story on our website: https://www.rsu50.org/
Elementary staff meeting this morning. This staff meets every Monday morning to share and plan for the week. Great work, Team!
Good Morning RSU 50! Check out the Second Trimester Grade 6-12 Honor Roll that has been posted on the school website. Congratulations to the students for their hard work & attention to their academics. Well done!
Thank you to Chris & Susan Doughty and BJ & Janelle Grant for your donations of lunch bags to the SACS Food Service Program.
SACS 6th Grade students were scheduled for a free field trip to the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland, Maine this Spring. Instead, 6th grade will be engaging in LabVenture Express Sessions the week of April 27th 1:00-1:45, each day. Thank you GMRI!
Mrs. York's 5th Grade class has been working on a dinosaur food web in their remote Science class. Here's a great example. Nice job!
During remote learning, So. Aroostook 9th graders have been working on Climate Change Projects in Science. Their task was to create a company whose goal is to fight Climate Change and to create slideshows about their companies. Here are a couple of examples. Great Job Girls.
An update on School Closure for RSU 50 can be found on our school website under RSU 50 school news. https://www.rsu50.org/
Have a great evening!!
It's Friday before April School Vacation Week and our teachers and students continue to work today. Thank you to all of the teachers, staff, students and parents who are helping make remote learning for RSU 50 a success! Pictured here are examples of teachers workspaces.
Algebra II students are producing some great work! Thank you for sharing Mr. Sherman.
Thank you to the volunteers who are giving out food today at the SACS Food Pantry!! Big shout out out to SACS teachers Meg Brooks and Brittany Brewer for coordinating this needed service for our community!!
Check out this Public Service Announcement created by So. Aroostook 8th Grade Bridger Noyes for Mrs. Lane's Digital Literacy Class. Great job Bridger!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwgeOl6aw7A
6th Grade is working on book reports this week. They are representing their learning through food. Here's a couple of examples. Thank you for sharing Mrs. Harbison!!
SACS Food Pantry is open today at 11:00am.
Here's a couple of "Famous Presidents" from Mrs. Clark's 4th Grade remote learning class today. Great job Mason Hatch and Jakoby Porter!
What does Remote Learning look like at RSU 50? Mrs. Clark's 4th Grader's presented their research about Famous Americans today. Pictured here is Lyndsie Beaulieu as "Annie Oakley". Great presentation Lyndsie!!
What does Remote Learning look like at RSU 50? Here's an example of some work our students are doing in Mr. Sherman's HS Math classes. Good Job Nate Mahan!!
This message is for all high school students participating in the STEM fair:
Your virtual STEM fair presentation will be scheduled during the week of May 18th.
Please contact Ms.Fitz or Ms.Harvey if you have any questions or need assistance. Thank you and Good Luck! 🧪 🧫 🧬
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Aliyah Morales.
As of yesterday, the SACS Remote Food Program has served 13,888 meals!! Thank you to the many individuals who have made this possible. Also, another thank you to Ramona Conrad for her recent donation of paper bags. Today's Meals should be arriving shortly!!
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Daniel Arnts.
Spring is coming with lots of time to enjoy it!
So. Aroostook School Counselor Jessica Greene will be participating in a University of Maine Fort Kent Live YouTube Event to Focus on Rural U and Student Support Services on Tuesday April 14th at 6:30pm. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/wotPectgno0
Thank you to Novatus Energy for your generous $5000.00 donation to the SACS Food Pantry. The community and business support continues to be overwhelming during this difficult time.
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Abigail Stevens.
Congratulations to the following students for their selection to represent So. Aroostook High School at the 2020 Dirigo Girls State held this Summer: Kacy Daggett & Paige Vose Alternate: Delaney Greenlaw. Well done Girls!!
Congratulations to the following students for their selection to represent So. Aroostook High School at the 2020 Dirigo Boys State held this Summer: Jacob Brooks & Wyatt Harthorne, Alternate: Lucas Duff. Well Done Boys!!
Congrats to So. Aroostook High School's Madison Russell and Makaelyn Porter on their selection to the 2020 Bangor Daily News All-State Girls Basketball Team, Honorable Mention.
Are RSU 50 students looking for support in their Remote Learning? The So. Aroostook ASP is providing tutoring for students, remotely. Tuesdays 2:30-3:30 with Mrs. Hardy & Thursdays 2:30-3:30 with Mr. McGary
Students can email Mrs. Mathers if they are interested
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Wyatt Nadeau.
See attached resources available to help families during Covid-19. Thank you to Full Plates Potential, Maine SNAP Ed, Lets Go! & Preble Street Maine Hunger Initiative.
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Kayla Gadsby.
A shout out to the teachers, staff, and students working hard on this remote learning Snow day!!!
Good Morning RSU 50! Please see attached flyer from Pineland Farms about their Free Food Giveaway on April 16th in Houlton.
A few SACS seniors created an RSU 50 Bingo Card. Feel free to play along and share your card with others. Good luck!!
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Alexa Merry.
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Hannah Landry.
Thank you to the businesses and individuals who have donated materials to assist us with serving food remotely to our students! Pictured here lunch bags donated by BJ and Janelle Grant.
Thank you to the businesses and individuals who have donated materials to assist us with serving food remotely to our students! Pictured here are 10 milk coolers donated by the Maine Dairy Council.
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Shelby Violette.
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Carson Grant.
The RSU 50 "Distributed Workforce" is working remotely from many locations. Teachers & staff have done a great job trying to adapt to teaching remotely. Here's some examples of staff's workspaces.
Please check our website https://www.rsu50.org/ for information about Remote Learning Guidelines for students and parents. If you have any questions, please contact your child's teacher. Have a great day!!
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Makaelyn Porter.
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Levi Brown.
Good Morning RSU 50! Breakfast and lunch is on the way. Here is a shout out to our ACAP partners who are helping us deliver food to our students!!
Let’s try this again! Sorry for the double post!
Here is a message from the SACS Class of 2020. Hang in there guys ❤️
https://youtu.be/z7SSN-heC5s
Some of the SACS senior class members put together this little video! Hang in there guys! ❤️
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Alexis Hartin.
Still food left to give away at the food pantry
10 pallets of food (including 900 dozen eggs!) being boxed up today at Southern Aroostook. This is for all members of the community! We will have two lanes this time! People are already lining up for this 1 o’clock start time!!
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Gavin Vining.
SACS Food Pantry at 1:00pm today. Big shipment today! Bananas, Beets, Eggs, Bread, Apples, Canned Soup, Onions, Rutabaga, Oranges, Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage, Grapefruit, & Brownies, pies, cookies, etc
There will be fresh produce at SACS tomorrow at 1 pm. All items will be pre-bagged and brought to your cars by school staff. PLEASE DRIVE AROUND THE SCHOOL AND MAKE A DRIVE THROUGH LANE BY THE BUS GARAGE. We will bring the food to you. Please do not get out of your cars.
Here is SACS High School Math Teacher Paul Sherman getting ready to teach one his high school math classes remotely. There may be not be any students in the building, but teachers and staff are working from everywhere to make sure our kids are getting what they need. Thank you!
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Maia Crandall.
Thank you to the businesses and individuals who have donated paper lunch bags to assist us with serving food remotely to our students! Pictured here are paper bags donated by Oakfield Thriftway, Kim Dignan, & Evan and Chelsey Boutilier.
Inspired by the overwhelming community support during this difficult time. We received these face masks from the Island Falls Area Face Mask Project for school staff who continue to work here to deliver food to kids. Thank you for your donation!
Good Morning RSU 50!! Serving 398 students breakfast and lunch today. Here's a picture of one of the crews delivering meals this morning. Thank you!
Elementary students, starting today, some of your teachers will be riding the lunch busses. Please come out and wave. They are missing you and would love to see you! We understand that you miss your teachers too, but we need to follow the social distancing rules. For that reason, please do not enter the bus. Stay safe!
Although the spring sports season may be on hold some members of the SACS Varsity softball team found a way to “pass” the time and still be together while being apart. 🥎❤️⚾️
https://youtu.be/XTMg2ghWpGk
Check out today's SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Emily Canavan.
Here’s your Friday TikTok from the admin team. PSA: Wash your hands 😉 Enjoy ❤️🥰
https://youtu.be/3-TwWlEHT4I
Thank you to the RSU 50 bus drivers and ed. techs who help deliver food to our kids!! Pictured here are 3 of the 5 crews working today. Unfortunately, two buses left before I could get their picture. I'll post them next week. Safe travels today!!
Good Morning RSU 50!! Breakfast and Lunch are on the way!!
See attached flyer about the Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp. This a great Summer opportunity for Grade 6-8 students to experience.
Check out our first SACS Class of 2020 profile on our website!! SACS Senior Sydney Brewer.
Be looking for special features of the SACS Class of 2020 on our school webpage. This is a special group of kids who are great examples of our school and community. We want to share their stories with you to help inspire everyone during this difficult time. Missing them!!
Good Morning RSU 50!! We are delivering to 398 students this morning!! Hope you are all well and get a chance to enjoy the sunshine. Have a great day!!
Our ASP has so many great opportunities for kids! Check out our newsletter. Even though we aren't in session at this time, we've provided links for ideas to try at home!
https://5il.co/e5nt
Food and learning packets are on their way. Serving 405 breakfast bags and 405 bag lunches to RSU 50 students today! Also, Thank you to the individuals who have donated new lunch bags in the last few days!! We love our community!!
Thank you Jerry’s Thriftway in Island Falls for donating plastic bags to help us package the food going to our students.
Irving donated these crates to assist with food delivery. Thank you so much!!
Thank you FA Peabody Insurance Company for your donation to help us transport learning materials and food to students at RSU 50! The community and business support has been a blessing!
Thank you Kathadin Trust Company for your generous donation to help us with transporting food and learning materials to our students! Community and business support for our students is inspiring!
Good Morning RSU 50! Learning packets are being delivered and picked up this morning, as well as lunch and breakfast for students. Here’s a picture of what’s coming on Tony’s bus. Have a great day!
Good Morning RSU 50!! Breakfast and Lunch count today is 398 and the food is on it's way! Great job to the SACS kitchen staff, ed. techs, & drivers who help make this process possible.
Good Morning RSU 50! 398 lunch and 398 breakfast bags are being delivered today. Thank you to everyone who makes this happen for our students everyday.
Update on School Closure for RSU 50 can be found on our school website under school news. Remote learning will continue until April 17th. School vacation from April 20-24th. Planning for students to return to school on April 27th. Updates will be forthcoming. Stay well.
Happy Friday from the Admin Team! We hope this puts a smile on all your faces. 🥰Disclaimer: We all washed our hands and were 6ft apart for this video!
https://youtu.be/IwWBC5Pj830
PreK-5 lost and found clothes are being washed and folded and looking for their homes! If you see something that's yours, please send an email directly to sarahwilliams@rsu50.org and your item will be sent out on a daily bus run. Keep checking back for more items! 😁
Good Morning RSU 50! 396 breakfast bags and 396 lunch bags are on their way to RSU 50 kids this morning. A huge thank you the RSU 50 food service and delivery staff for your great work.
Thanks to all who came to the food pantry and for all who helped with the food pantry and bus deliveries. The numbers are outstanding!
The food pantry served 949 people in 206 cars.
The buses delivered 321 breakfasts and 321 lunches for a total of 642 bagged meals.
Incredible! 🥰❤️
Sacs Food Pantry 1:00 today!! Remember, please take the first left and drive around the building. No need to get out of your car. Curbside service.
Lots of good stuff today at Sacs Food Pantry, apples, carrots, grapefruit, oranges, white rice, Gatorade, bottled water, milk, canned foods, etc..
Sacs staff getting ready for Food Pantry today at 1:00!!
A powerful video message for the So. Aroostook School students, staff, and community. Please watch & share!!
https://youtu.be/2OjjWh-8Iv0
There will be fresh produce at SACS tomorrow at 1 pm. All items will be pre-bagged and brought to your cars by school staff. PLEASE DRIVE AROUND THE SCHOOL AND MAKE A DRIVE THROUGH LANE BY THE BUS GARAGE. We will bring the food to you. Please do not get out of your cars.
Paul Sherman’s 8am Pre Calc class. 100% attendance. They are virtually off and running! Way to go Mr. Sherman and the pre calc class!
All hands on deck here at RSU 50! Lunches being packaged to deliver! Leaving about 10:30. Please be on the look out for the buses.
RSU 50 Remote Learning Packets ready to go for tomorrow!!!
Thank you to the all of the RSU 50 staff for the last two days of inspiring work!! So thankful for the caring and hard working staff here at RSU 50 who are making Remote Learning happen for our students. Well done!
Tomorrow, Wednesday March 18th, RSU 50 will be delivering remote learning packets and food for all students. RSU 50 bus drivers and staff will be delivering between 10:00am and 11:30am. Please be watching for our arrival to help us with our delivery. If possible, if people could meet us at the end of their driveways or near their children's bus stop, that would be extremely helpful in this process.
We will be delivering food to every house tomorrow, but moving forward we will need for you to let us know if you wish for your child to receive free breakfast and lunch.
Just a reminder, remote learning for students will continue while the school is closed due to the Coronavirus. This is not a school vacation for students. Students will be required to complete assigned work. Teachers and staff will be available to email, videoconference, or talk on the phone with students during normal working hours Monday through Friday if there are any questions or concerns about their work. If you are unable to reach your child's teacher, please contact the school.
We understand this is a difficult time for many people and is not the ideal way we would like to deliver your child's education. All Information will be posted on our website and on our school app.Please contact us if you have any issues or concerns. Take care and have a good afternoon.
Can everyone help spread the word, just making sure people are getting Blackboard messages from the school and also that people are downloading the app! This will help everyone have the most up-to-date information! Call if you are not getting the messages!
Remote Learning Packets and Breakfast/Lunch will be delivered starting on Wednesday March 18th. Please notify the school if you are interested in receiving FREE Breakfast/Lunch for your child. This is free food for all students 18 years old and under, regardless of income. This a federally funded program.
To clarify, food delivery will begin on Wednesday, March 18.
All RSU 50 parents.... Please call the school today or tomorrow with answers to the following questions;
1. Do you want school breakfast/lunch delivered to your child while we are not in service?
2. Do you have Internet access?
757-8206 or 757-8223
Please be patient as we will most likely be experiencing high call volume.
Students in grades 6-12- if you did not bring home all your books and school supplies on Friday, you may stop in today or tomorrow between 9 AM and 2 PM.
More information to come soon! Please check your RSU 50 email for updates and information from your teachers.
We will be putting out more information shortly. Thanks for your patience!
Up to date information from RSU 50:
MS & HS students needing materials at school can come in Monday or Tuesday from 9am-2pm to pick up materials. Also, staff are currently working on remote learning plans. Grades 6-12 students start checking your school email for assignments.
Elementary learning plans will be forthcoming in the next few days as well as a plan to feed students during the school closure.
Dollars for Scholars Dinner & Auction is Postponed and will not happen on 3/28.
High School Science Fair & Indoor soccer clinics for grades 2-7 are postponed
RSU 50 teachers and staff will meet Monday and Tuesday.
Elementary student led conferences are canceled
Report cards for Grades K-12 will be mailed home in the next two weeks.
SACS Food Pantry is still scheduled for Thursday of this week and all food will be bagged ahead of time.
Scheduled Special Ed meetings in the next two weeks will be conducted remotely. Those impacted will be contacted by the RSU 50 special education department.
RSU 50 and all Aroostook County Schools are closed to students for the next two weeks to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. RSU 50 will have teacher workshops on Monday & Tuesday to develop Remote Learning Plans for students. More details coming soon.
RSU 50 administrators will be meeting today at 2:00pm to discuss plans for the upcoming week. Following our meeting today, I will be contacting you with a blackboard connect message to let you know our plans moving forward for this week. Thank you for your patience.
Sydney Brewer had an amazing experience today job-shadowing in the OB/GYN Unit at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Not only did she view two live births, but was provided an unexpected opportunity to assist in one of the deliveries. Sydney noted, “I was blown away by the strength of the mothers and the composure of the doctors and nurses. It was absolutely amazing and definitely made me realize that I picked the right career path.” 😊 👶🏼🍼
Congratulations, Sydney! What an amazing experience!
Please see attached letter from RSU 50 regarding recommendations from our school physician regarding travel out of state and the Coronavirus. We will update you with any new information moving forward.
https://5il.co/dp93
You are invited to attend the High School Science Fair on Tuesday, March 17th, in the multipurpose room. Elementary, Middle School students and the public are invited to visit between 8:30-11AM. High School students will be presenting to the judges from 12:15-2:20. Many students have worked hard on their projects. Can’t wait to see you next Tuesday! 🧪 🧫 🧬
Jim Lyons’ Oakfield Oaks Pee Wee Basketball team and Cliff Urquhart’s SA Lady Warriors have something in common, other than being basketball champions.... they are both good sports! Both teams were recognized and received good sportsmanship awards this season. Two teams, two awards, one community! So proud of these young ladies and their coaches for being recognized as polite and respectful members of our community. 💜
Peyton Lawlor, a freshman at Southern Aroostook, had two excellent job shadow opportunities recently. Pictured here is Peyton with Lauren Ouellette, former Region Two Forestry Instructor, and Huber Resources Corporation employee. Peyton also spent a day on the job site with Swallow Electric.
Seniors Makaelyn Porter and Gavin Vining were recognized tonight at the Aroostook League Senior Scholar/Athlete Banquet in Caribou. They are pictured here with SACS Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart. Congratulations!!
Elementary Thursday Bulletin 3-12-2020
https://5il.co/dmht
Congratulations to the Middle School Students of the Month for February! 👌🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Grade 8 – Madison Shields
Grade 7 – Rylee Webb
Grade 6 – Lincoln Hardy
Congratulations to Maddie, Kacy, Makaelyn, Hunter, Xavier & Buddy on earning All-Aroostook Basketball team honors!! They were presented certificates from the Aroostook League today during the Sacs Athletic Awards Assembly.
IAABO #150 member Joe Porter presented the So. Aroostook Varsity Girls Basketball team the Sportsmanship Award today at the Sacs Winter Sports Awards Assembly. Congratulations!!
So. Aroostook After School Program took a field trip to the Katahdin Woods & Water Monument for the Head North Ski Days. They enjoyed a day of cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Thank you to the coordinators of the Katahdin Learning Project for providing this opportunity.
Congratulations to SACS Senior Makaelyn Porter, McDonald’s All-Star and Sacs Coach Cliff Urquhart who earned Class D Coach of the Year Honors!
SACS Senior Makaelyn Porter & Coach Cliff Urquhart will be participating in the McDonalds Senior All-Star Game on Saturday at Husson University. Game time is 2:30pm. You can watch online at whou.live
The people have spoken with over 700 votes... the winner is... the Junior class!!! Thank you all who voted!
Be a part of SACS High School Winter Carnival! Click the link to vote for your favorite flag. The people’s choice award will be announced this afternoon!
https://forms.gle/6A3hYr9wHndYCVHk7
Elementary Thursday Bulletin 3-5-20
https://5il.co/dg2u
Geography Fair in 8th Grade today. Students sharing information about different countries & food with Grade 6 & 7 students.
SACS After-School Program is canceled for tonight. Ski for life is also postponed and will now happen on Thursday.
Contratulations to our school physician, Dr. Ron Blum!
http://thecounty.me/2020/02/20/news/business-news/patten-physician-receives-lifetime-achievement-nod/
SACS Dollars for Scholars Meeting tonight at 7:00pm in the SACS Library.
Congratulations to Hunter Burpee, Xavier Morales, Camden Porter, Kacy Daggett, Makaelyn Porter, & Madison Russell on their selection to the 2020 All-Aroostook Basketball Team!
TOMORROW'S LUNCH MENU WILL BE CHEESEBURGER, HASH BROWN, STEAMED CARROTS AND APPLE SAUCE CUP
Congratulations to SACS Senior Abby Stevens on being named the 2020 MPA Principal's Award Winner from So. Aroostook High School!
Tuesday is Tourist Tuesday at SACS. High School students get your floral shirts, sun hats, and cameras out.
Seniors in Mrs.Slauenwhite’s Capstone class engage in a hands on activity about Financial aid and understanding award packages.
March 5th, Maine School of Law will be at UMPI for an info session about UMPI's 3+3 Law Pathway. Students attend UMPI for 3 years, then University of Maine School of Law where they combine their 4th year of UMPI with the first year of Law School. Juniors & Seniors - see me!
All Sophomores will be taking the ASVAB tomorrow at 8am. This is not only a military entrance exam but offers all of our students an opportunity to explore various careers based on the aptitude test.
Congratulations to the So. Aroostook Girls Basketball team and coaches on a great season! You represented our school and community with dignity and class on Saturday.
So. Aroostook High School Winter Carnival Starts tomorrow!! Tomorrow is Patriotic Day! Students, remember to wear red, white, blue, & star & stripes to help earn points for your class.
A reminder that So. Aroostook Grade 6-8 students will be taking a field trip to the Maine Outdoor Educational Program in Grindstone for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing tomorrow Monday March 2nd. Please dress accordingly.
Family Fun Day tomorrow 1-4 PM at Smoki Haulers Snowsled Club In Oakfield. Bring your kids out for some fun and support SACS Class of 2020 Project Graduation.
Almost game time!! Sacs band and cheerleaders getting the crowd ready at Augusta Civic Center!!!
Good Morning Warrior Fans!! Good luck to the So. Aroostook girls in the Class D State Final in Augusta! Game time is 1:00pm. See you all there!
Tickets for the state championship game will be sold here in the high school office until 2:30 today. They will also be sold at the game tomorrow. Thanks! 💜🏀
Elementary Thursday Bulletin 02-28-2020
https://5il.co/dbdh
Due to the Winter storm, school will be canceled today for RSU 50.
Skiing through the So. Aroostook After-School Program has changed to Wednesday this week due to the potential storm on Thursday.
Here is a link to a great interview of SACS Senior Band member Emily Canvan. Emily and the SACS band did a fantastic job representing SACS last week in Bangor!!
https://www.facebook.com/jwagonersports/videos/182112246417294/UzpfSTE2MzYwMzk1MjI6MTAyMTk0NTc2OTA4MjYzNzA/
FAMILY FUN DAY
A reminder to SACS Middle/High School students, tomorrow is a White day. See you in the am!!
SACS will have pre-sale tickets available to purchase for next Saturday's Class D Girls Basketball State Championship Game in Augusta. Game time is 1:00pm.
Ticket prices: Adult $10, student $5.
You can purchase the tickets at the SACS High School office.
There will be a caravan today for the Lady Warriors; your Class D Northern Maine Champions! We should be in Island Falls around 4:15. We will be doing the loop through Oakfield! 🏀💜🥳
Northern Maine Class D Champs!!!
SA up at the half! 21-14
Good Morning Warrior Fans!! Hope to see you all at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor for the Class D Northern Maine Girls Basketball Championship Game!! Game time 9:00am. Good Luck Girls!!!
Sacs Food Pantry open until 12:00 today
Congratulations to the So.aroostook girls on their Semi-final won today vs Shead!! Onto the Regional Final on Saturday at 9:00am at the Cross Insurance Center vs Deer Isle Stonington!!
Good luck to the So. Aroostook girls team today in their Class D semifinal vs.Shead at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Game time is 3:30pm. Hope to see you all there!!
Any high school students looking for volunteer hours? Just a reminder, all high school students need eight hours of community service per year!
Smoki Haulers Club is looking for volunteers to help out with Family Fun Day this Sunday, 2/23/20, from 10am-4pm. (They need help in the kitchen serving food and outside for activities.)
Contact Kristina Sevcik-Brown on Facebook or text or call 532-8342.
Food Pantry will be this Friday (the 21st) from 11-12 in the SACS bus garage. Please bring your own bags and please share this post. Thanks! 😊
Sacs boys down at the half 19-18 vs. Machias high school.
Almost game time!! So Aroostook boys vs Machias high school. 7:00pm start.
Congratulations to the So. Aroostook girls on their 77-22 win over Ashland High School in todays’s quarterfinal. Next game is Thursday at 3:30pm vs Shead High School.
Give me a W-A-R-R-I-O-R-S! 💜🏀
Sacs band entertaining the crowd during halftime of the girls game.
So Aroostook girls leading at halftime 37-11. Great start girls!!
So.Aroostook girls getting ready to take on Ashland High School in a quarterfinal Class D basketball game at Cross Insurance Center at 3:30pm. Good luck girls!!
Mrs. Mathers World History Class presenting their work at the annual Sacs Renaissance Fair. Well done!!!