So. Aroostook High School Golf practice has been canceled for today, Tuesday, August 22, 2024.
AUGUST 7, 2024
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT #50/Southern Aroostook Community School
SCHOOL OPENING
RSU # 50: Southern Aroostook Community School will open the new school year for students on Wednesday, August 28th (this will be a purple day). This opening day will include students in grades, K-12. Students attending Region Il vocational classes, please call the high school office if you have schedule questions or concerns. For additional information, please call 757-8206 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
There will be registration for new students on August 21st-22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Southern Aroostook Community School. If you wish to schedule an appointment, please call 757-8206.
Bus pick up times will be approximately the same as last year. Parents are asked to have their children ready a few minutes early the first few days, between 6:50 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., and plan to have them board the bus that stops at their bus stop or home (not necessarily the bus they rode last year).
Student dismissal will be at 2:20 p.m. for all schools in Regional School Unit 50.
The school has again received a Federal grant to provide fresh fruits and vegetables for elementary students outside of the usual breakfast and lunch programs. These items will be offered at varying times in the classrooms.
In-service days for faculty and staff are scheduled for Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th. Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:00-7:00 PM.
Southern Aroostook High School Fall 2024 Athletics-First Practice Dates and Times
Varsity Boys Soccer: Mon, Aug 12th - 6:00-8:00pm
Varsity Girls Soccer: Mon, Aug 12th - 8:00-10:00am
Varsity Golf: Thurs, Aug 15th - 4:45 - 6:15pm
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Middle School Boys: Monday, August 19th - 9:00-11:00am
Middle School Girls: Tuesday, August 20th - 5 :00- 7:00pm
Cross Country (Grades 6-12): Tues. Sept 3 - 2:30pm
Ashlyn York participated in a two week long theatre experience with Broadway star and Law and Order actor John Cariani. Ashlyn played the role of Carly in the stage reading currently titled “Not Quite Almost” written by John Cariani and directed by Daniel Burson. The play will be debuting in Portland in the spring.
RSU 50 Admin supported Special Olympics at the Cloukey Challenge in Mars Hill today. It was the last year of the tournament put on by Rene Cloukey after 35 years! Each year thousands of dollars are raised to support Special Olympics in Aroostook County. The admin team ended up taking first net in the morning session! Thank you to Rene for all the years of support for the coverage of RSU sports and sports in the county!
Tonight's soccer camp with Mr.Pelletier will be inside (little gym) due to the rainy weather! ⚽️ ☔️
Return trip info for the Summer Academy field trip to Lamoine Beach:
We will be back in the area around 6 pm. There will be a drop off at the IF Municipal Building and another at SACS. There will be no en route drop offs. Thank you.
The Darlings Ice Cream Truck is running about a half hour late!
All three of our Camp Postcard students represented SACS extremely well this past week. Each of them stayed in a cabin with 7-9 other campers from different locations. Only two students in each cabin won awards and ALL THREE of our students won the "Friendship Award" for their cabin. A huge congratulations goes out to Lucus Weed, Aiden Macomber and Ellie Moon for a successful week away and for representing SACS, and most importantly themselves, in the very best way. Also, a big shout out to Officer William Janakis for the seamless process of getting this all organized for us behind the scenes.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 26th and come join us for an ice cream treat! All proceeds benefit our kids!
This week we have three students attending Camp Postcard. It is a week-long camp sponsored by law enforcement. Campers experience an abundance of outdoor activities while making new friends and connections with other campers all over the state. Our very own Ellie Moon is the 2024 Camper of the Week! This award is presented in honor of fallen deputy Luke Gross. The award is given to the camper that best exemplifies what he stood for: companionship, willingness to try new things, and friendship. Congratulations, Ellie. We are so proud of you! Stay tuned for more pictures and announcements from Camp Postcard...they wrap up tomorrow!
The soccer clinic with Mr.Pelletier will be inside today due to the heat. It will be in the multi purpose room. Please come in through the elementary entrance (facing the playground.)
Thank You! ☀️ ⚽️ 🥵 😊
For those of you who may be picking up or dropping off your Summer Academy students at designated locations, such as the Municipal Building, for safety's sake, please do not move your vehicle or drive away until the bus has done so. Children can be unpredictable! Thank you!
SUMMER ACADEMY BUSSING INFO:
Please keep in mind these times are approximate and be patient and have your children ready a little early for the first few days, until routes are solidified.
*Island Falls - bus will begin on Sherman Street around 6:50 am, Misty's daycare around 7:05,
Municipal Building at 7:10 then on to the Pond Rd.
*Oakfield - bus will be at Beal's Store around 7:00 am then on to RC Logging around 7:15,
picking up along that route. See you all tomorrow!
SACS Hoop Camp will be held for three days next week on June 18, 20, & 21. The camp will be held at So. Aroostook Community School Gymnasium under the direction of Camp Director Jessica Greene.
The cost of the camp is $15 for PK-2 students and $25 for Grades 3-6 students and is payable at the time of registration. Family of two or more participants $15 per child. Registration will be on Monday June 18th at 7:30am for Grades PK-2 and at 9:15am for Grades 3-6.
Camp times are 8:00-9:30am for Grades PK-2 students and 9:45-11:45am for Grades 3-6 students. If you have any questions you can reach out to the school or Jessica Greene.
Last Friday, So. Aroostook Community School 8th Grader Haley McGary was the recipient of the Maine Secretary of State 8th Grade Citizenship Award. Congratulations Haley!!
Southern Aroostook High School students earned "Best in Class" Awards at the Region Two School of Applied Technology. Congratulations!!!
Ciera Dignan "Best in Class" 3rd Quarter-Medical Terminology
Destin Joiner "Best in Class" 4th Quarter-Culinary
Meriah Nason "Best in Class" 4th Quarter-Early Childhood
Alaina Stevens "Best in Class" 4th Quarter-Health Science
Richard Chambers. "Best in Class" 4th Quarter-Forestry
So. Aroostook High School Principal/RSU 50 Superintendent Jon Porter accepted the "Service Above Self" Award on behalf of the So. Aroostook High School students & staff from Houlton Rotary President Joe Fagnant this evening. This award given by the Houlton Rotary is presented annually to an area high school that demonstrates outstanding projects for their community.
A few of the community service projects include the So. Aroostook Food Pantry which services over 200 people each month, the annual Coaches vs. Cancer “Pink Out Game that raised over $1500.00 this year., the annual “Share the Warmth” Clothing Drive , and the Annual So. Aroostook High School Community Service Day.
Congratulations to the Southern Aroostook High School students and staff for the service you provide to our community. So. Aroostook High School also earned the award in 2023.
Here are the winners of the annual Southern Aroostook High School End-of-Year Project Based Learning(PBL) Competition. This year's interdisciplinary PBL theme was centered around the Olympic games. Thank you to the High School Teachers and Staff for a great week of fun and learning for our students!!
Last day of school Marshmallow Shooters in Grade 4.
