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It was Penguin Week in second grade! Mrs. Desmond’s class wrapped up a fun week of learning with a surprise visit from an Emperor Penguin who shared his expertise on life in Antarctica!

Our 1st graders just wrapped up a 3-week deep dive into American monuments, symbols, and holidays! From the Statue of Liberty to the meaning behind our favorite traditions, these little historians are officially experts on the Red, White, and Blue.

Reminder: Today is an Early Release Day. Students are being dismissed at 11:15.

Southern Aroostook High School seniors Hannah McGary and Dillan Bishop were recognized at the Aroostook League Senior Scholar /Athlete Banquet in Caribou today. Dillan also won a $500 scholarship from the Aroostook League at the banquet.

Thank you to the Aroostook League Athletic Directors for your tireless work for the students of Aroostook County. Southern Aroostook High School Athletic Director Cliff Urquhart is pictured here with Hannah and Dillan.

Students in Ms. Fitzherbert's Biology class have been learning about DNA. Today they performed a lab in which they extracted DNA from a strawberry.

Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School senior Ariana Given, Nursing & Phlebotomy, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.

Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School sophomore Caraline Hartin, Medical Terminology, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.

Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School junior Brooke Shields, Certified Nurses Aide Program, who received "Best in Class" Recognition from the Region Two School of Applied Technology for the 2nd Quarter.

Pre-k had a lot of fun celebrating Dr. Seuss this week!

Mr. Vetter and crew cooked hotdogs over the open fire at the outdoor classroom this afternoon. For some kids it was their first experience having a hotdog on the open fire.

Congratulations to Ruth Greene and Lily Rush on their selection to represent Southern Aroostook High School at Dirigo State this summer! Ruth and Lily were chosen based on their outstanding academic, service, character, and leadership qualities they have demonstrated here at school and in our community.

The American Legion, Department of Maine Dirigo State is a comprehensive, experiential learning, youth leadership program. It is designed after the Maine State government, where all students come together to create their own town, county, and state governing bodies.

There is no After School Program next week, March 9-13, 2026. Wednesday is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 11:15. Thursday and Friday are Workshop Days. Students should attend their conference time.

SACS photography class started their St. Patrick's day photoshoots this week! This is just part one so stay tuned for more in the coming week! 🍀🌈⭐️

📢 Important Updates: After School Program & Ski 4 Life 🎿 Please note the following changes to our schedule: ❌ No After School Program: Week of March 9th. ⛷️ Ski 4 Life Concludes: Today is the final day for our Ski 4 Life program! Thank you to all our participants for a fantastic season!

On Monday, Mrs. Desmond’s second graders read Green Eggs and Ham to Miss Shelby’s kindergartners. Then they shared a yummy breakfast of green eggs, ham and pancakes!

4th Graders in Mrs. Starrett’s classroom have recently completed a Biography Project. Each student chose a Famous American to research and note take. Then they made either a poster or flip book about their person.

Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School seniors Lincoln Hardy, Hannah McGary, and Ally Shields on their selection to the Aroostook League Senior All-Star Game. Games will be played on Thursday March 5th at Caribou High School.

Mrs. White's class did a dye experiment with carnations.

Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School student/athletes Kason Lawlor, Lincoln Hardy, Ally Shields, and Alexa Hersey on being selected to the All-Aroostook Class D/S Basketball teams.

Photo credits to Candy Nevers

Congratulations to Southern Aroostook High School freshman Zac Lilley, a member of the SAMHA Jr Blackhawks, who defeated the Lewiston Gladiators, 6- 3, becoming the 2026, State of Maine Tier 4 14U Hockey Champions.

Zac Lilley turned away 21 of 23 shots in goal in the 2nd half to help seal the win for the Blackhawks.