Are you interested in current issues facing the United Nations? Would you be interested in role-playing a UN delegate representing a foreign country on a current issue? Are you available on Saturday May 15 and willing to participate through Zoom from home? If you answered yes and you have $50 to participate, the Model UN Virtual Conference is for you! Each year... READ MORE >
In a normal year, students of our incredible music program would be rehearsing or presenting their repertoire to a live audience, and celebrating their hard work and dedication to the arts. Despite this year being anything but normal, our Concert Band students have been working diligently in school to prepare a few Christmas Carols on Percussion Instruments. While... READ MORE >
The Maranacook Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of grants this fall. These grants will be used to enhance programming in all curriculum areas and at all grade levels. We thank the staff who took the time to develop and submit these outstanding applications. The students in our school community will certainly benefit from the learning... READ MORE >
Meet Dan Gilbert, music teacher at Maranacook Community High School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Dan was nominated by a parent for this honor. Our Superintendent, Jay Charette, is presenting the certificate to Dan. The Foundation believes, and we’re sure that many in the community agree, that we... READ MORE >
Junior Sara St. Clair has been selected into the highly competitive Civics Unplugged 2021 Fellowship (https://www.civicsunplugged.org/the-fellowship). The Civics Unplugged Fellowship is a 5-month civic leadership program empowering high school students representing every region of the U.S. with the tools, training, and community to reform and rebuild American... READ MORE >
Here’s YOUR chance to personally say THANK YOU in so many ways to the teachers that are working diligently to provide the best education and environment for students during these difficult times. If you’re willing to “TAKE TIME FOR TEACHERS” and acknowledge their hard work and show your gratitude! Here is the link to sign up! You may be a parent, a family... READ MORE >
Junior Sally Stokes has been selected into the highly competitive Civics Unplugged 2021 Fellowship (https://www.civicsunplugged.org/the-fellowship).The Civics Unplugged Fellowship is a 5-month civic leadership program empowering high school students representing every region of the U.S. with the tools, training, and community to reform and rebuild American... READ MORE >
Maranacook SOUL presents: Threats to Democracy with Historian Kenneth C. Davis. Join Historian Kenneth C. Davis on Tuesday December 1, 2020 at 7pm via Zoom: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/9403386419This event is for students, but open to anyone in our community to attend free of charge. What makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian... READ MORE >
Registration is now open for the virtual Parent Teacher conferences on Nov. 17, 2020. READ MORE >
Benefitting the Class of 2022 Enter for your Chance to WIN 100 Gallons of Fuel from AFC! Tickets are only $5.00 each or 5 tickets for $20! Tickets can be purchased through any Class of 2022 student. Drawing will be held by December 16, 2020. Winning Delivery must be within AFC’s Service Area. Raffle Tickets READ MORE >
Please click on this link for a message from Ella Stevens and the Outreach Committee about Make A Difference Week: Make a Difference Week Video Make A Difference Week: We are extending Make A Difference Week until Friday, November 6th! This is a really important time for our community to help raise money and collect food for our local pantries. Please give where... READ MORE >
MEF 2020-2021 GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE RICK WILSONFRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 The Maranacook Education Foundation (MEF) is pleased to request proposals for its 2020 grant awards. MEF, founded in 2006, is a non-profit, charitable organization serving the communities of Fayette, Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne. The MEF grant program seeks to... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian, During the upcoming holiday season, the school nurses will work closely with local food pantries, fire stations, churches and town halls to provide new clothing and toys to children who might otherwise not receive any presents for the holidays. If you need help this holiday season, please complete the enclosed application and return it to... READ MORE >
Today and Monday are the Day Of Welcome here at Maranacook. This is an effort to spread awareness and celebrate that Maranacook is a welcoming and inclusive school. Help show your support for the day by having positive conversations, which promote inclusion and civil rights in our awesome community! READ MORE >
October 26th-30th is Make A Difference Week at Maranacook! During MADW we focus on raising food supplies and money for our local food pantries. This year there will be an in-person and online food donation and food collection. Families/students can donate through: A check made out to Mt. Vernon Food Bank or Maranacook Food PantryOnline through The Maranacook... READ MORE >
Order your fresh Balsam wreaths for the Holidays now to help support the Class of 2023!This beautiful handmade balsam fir wreath is approximately 24”, double-sided and simply adorned with a burgundy or red velvet bow. Price: $20.00To Order: Contact any MCHS Class of 2023 student Or contact Kim Bowie at bowiewomyn@gmail.com or (207) 831-4464Sale Ends November... READ MORE >
On October 9, 2020, the Maine Principals' Association congratulated Steve DeAngelis for being chosen as the National Boys' Cross Country Ski Coach of the Year! The Virtual Honors Awards Evening is being held on October 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm and they will be live-streaming the event on YouTube so many more friends, family, and colleagues from all over the world can... READ MORE >
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Syd Sewall to our Health Center staff. Dr. Sewall will be available to see students with expanded services on Monday and Friday mornings in the Health Center. If your child would like a medical visit, please contact Nurse Angela at the Middle School or Nurse Anya at the High School. Dr. Sewall has been a pediatrician locally since... READ MORE >
Parent Teacher Conferences Go Virtual! Registration is now open. REGISTRATION LINK Download/Print Version This... READ MORE >
This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Maranacook High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor... READ MORE >
The HS Flu Clinic is tomorrow, Friday- 10/02/2020 and Monday, 10/05/2020. Students from Cohort B and Cohort D (attending school all 4 days) will be attending Friday's clinic and will be notified by the Health Center via email. Students from Cohort A and Cohort C (full remote) will be attending Monday's clinic and will be notified by the Health Center via email.... READ MORE >
Important Notice from RSU 38 schools about a probable Covid 19 student case at Maranacook Middle School. For more information Click here READ MORE >
Join the Virtual Service Academy Night Wednesday, Sept 23, 2020 Click here for more information and to reserve your spot. READ MORE >
Dear Staff and Families of RSU 38, In compliance with the Department of Education requirements for in person learning, RSU 38 has selected Ruvna as our daily COVID-19 screening tool. Beginning on Thursday, September 24th, Ruvna will deliver a daily link by email and/or text each morning by 6:30 am. You will receive one link that will include everyone in your... READ MORE >
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is affiliated with the National Council for the Social Studies and works to promote Social Studies in our school and community. Remember the Maranacook SOUL events last Spring with Mr. Ingalls and historian Kenneth C. Davis discussing his book on the Flu of 1918? That was us! If you are a junior or a senior and have... READ MORE >
Picture Day: Lifetouch website link to order. www.mylifetouch.com Code: EVTH4D23T All high school students will have their picture taken so we can update photos on file in powerschool. If you wish to order photos you may do so by accessing the website above and use the code provided. If you're a home learner, you may join us on either day between 8am - 10am... READ MORE >
The Maranacook Éducation Foundation is using its online donation portal to send monetary donations to the food pantry in lieu of Using US mail or dropping off checks. See this site for more info. https://mef.maranacook.org/article/303507?org=mef An initiative was kicked off last week by a $2,500 donation to the food pantry from a generous donor. MEF is also... READ MORE >
Here is an important message from Dan Gilbert, Music Educator at MCHS about the State of Music at Maranacook High School.The State of Music at MCS READ MORE >
Greetings Students, Parents and Community. Dan Gilbert and Sam Watson here, checking in to share some news and information with the community! For years, decades even, the Maranacook High School Theater program has been a source of pride, inspiration and community for our district, providing high quality student productions that leave audiences astonished,... READ MORE >
We are off to a great start this morning at MCHS. Freshman are on campus and will have activities all day with their advisors and teachers. Student drop off went extremely well. We are excited to be back with our students! READ MORE >
Here are the bus schedules for this year! Bus Schedules READ MORE >
Dear Maranacook Families, I hope you enjoy our Welcome Back and Open House video. Our team had a lot of fun making it and we can't wait to work with our students again. Be well and have a great weekend! Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ok7CRTkc645z6Gf_PVVnbtj3YqJpc5rM/view?usp=sharing READ MORE >
Dear Maranacook Community High School Families, For At Home Supported Learning Students/Families-On Tuesday, September 8th, from 1:30-3:00 we will be hosting a pick-up for back to school packets, which includes all the important paperwork and books needed for At Home Supported Learning. Just pull into the bus circle in front of the high school and we will come to... READ MORE >
Donations are Needed Thanks to the support of our amazing community donors and local businesses throughout the past six months, the Maranacook Area Food Bank has been providing curbside service to many families in need in our communities. All told, we have sent out roughly 475 boxes full of food!! In addition, this summer we provided the Wayne "Aging at Home"... READ MORE >
RSU 38/Maranacook Area Schools is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!Safe & SecureWe use the highest level of data encryption available, meaning that your information is always safe and guarded.Private & AvailableApply online in the comfort... READ MORE >
The Black Bear Clothing Boutique is not accepting clothing donations at this time. Thank you for understanding! READ MORE >
HS Students who would like to pick up their laptops before school opens may use this link to schedule a time. https://forms.gle/igbE5zMKHoWH...Only prescheduled pick ups will be allowed. Pick ups times will be available on: Tuesday- Sept 1, Wednesday- Sept 2, or Thursday- Sept 3. Please bring: AUP- signed by guardian & studentCheck made out to MCS for the... READ MORE >
This is the high school schedule for the first week of school. We will send out our opening parent letter tomorrow. READ MORE >
A big thank you to our custodians for helping to prepare the schools for opening. They are joined for a socially distant lunch by many bus drivers and office staff in one of our outdoor classrooms. READ MORE >
A huge congratulations to Robyn Graziano for receiving the Presidential Award for Math. Robyn was chosen as the sole Maine recipient for math for 2019-20! She was recognized today along with other recipients from around the country with an announcement coming from the White House. Congratulations Robyn! Dwayne Conway, Ed.D Principal, Maranacook Community High... READ MORE >
Attached is a presentation that was shared with the RSU #38 Board at a special meeting last night, July 22, 2020. I want to acknowledge that there is A LOT of anxiety about returning to school! Please know that our focus is to do this with a lens focused on safety for our students AND staff. Jay Charette, Superintendenthttps://5il.co/ikoi READ MORE >
Dear class of 2021 students and families, please be on the look out for an email from Mrs. Tamborini regarding possible SAT testing at Maranacook in the fall. Thank you for your input in helping us gauge interest in testing! READ MORE >
The Awesome Bear Society is making excellent progress in the MARANACOOK ATHLETIC & RECREATION EXPANSION PROJECT! The week of June 15th saw the completion of major steps towards construction of restrooms in the concession courtyard. With assistance from Maine Equipment Rental, Shaun Drinkwater and Cushing Construction, the site around the concession stand has had... READ MORE >
From CATC: Capital Area Technical Center is proud to announce the 2020 CATC Student of the Year. This year’s recipient is Jackie Gordon! Jackie who resides in Wayne, is a recent graduate from Maranacook Community High School and enrolled in the Law Enforcement Academy program. Jackie exceeds the standards in class for professionalism, a strong work ethic, and... READ MORE >
The Civil Rights Teams at Maranacook Community Middle and High Schools stand together with our staff, students, families, and nation, against racism, inequality, and injustice against our Black and Brown community members. During these difficult times, we recognize the feelings of sadness and anger that people have as a result of George Floyd’s death and the many... READ MORE >
We did it! 10 graduations over two-11 hour days. I am so proud and thankful of this team for helping to give our seniors and families an amazing sendoff! Thank you Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Brackley, Mr. Remington, Mr. Charette, Mr. Drinkwater, Mr. Dorman, Mr. Hall, Mr. Terranova, Mr. Weibel, Ms. Hasson, Mr. Plante, Mr. Luszczki, Ms. Hagenaars and Ms. Gyorgy. Thank you... READ MORE >
Any laptops, iPads, or Kajeets (or missing chargers, bags, or cases) from any of the district schools that still need to be turned in can be dropped off at Maranacook Community High School Tuesday morning from 6 am to 9 am or Thursday afternoon from 3-5:30 pm. Bills for missing items will be sent out after this collection. Thank you for your help in turning in... READ MORE >
Thank you so much to everyone for an incredible senior parade. Many parents worked super hard to make the parade happen for our community. Thank you to the parents, educators, coaches, police and firefighters for providing a special night for our seniors. It was an wonderful kickoff to graduation weekend! READ MORE >
Dear soon to be graduates families, This is a reminder of our Graduation Kickoff Parade which will begin at 7:00pm Friday. The line up time has changed from 6:00 to 6:40pm on Church Road by the Fairgrounds. This will keep waiting time to a minimum. Cars should approach Church Road from Thundercastle Road or North Road to avoid turning around. The parade will... READ MORE >
Maranacook Community High School would like to welcome the Class of 2024!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
This year, we needed to highlight student work differently. Our Fine Arts Department staff created this website MCHS Humanities Night 2020 to showcase the work of Maranacook music and visual art students from the 2019-2020 year! While it is unfortunate that we could not celebrate under normal circumstances, we are happy to share with the community the work that... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the to the following Bears for being named Capital Area Technical Center MVP’s. Mietek Gawron-Auto Technology; Derinda Brumfield-Certified Nursing Assistant; Jeremy Mrazik-Electrical Technology and Jackie Gordon Law Enforcement Academy. We are all so proud of you! READ MORE >
Ms. Nicola would like to recognize Jared Roberge. Jared has shown growth in his ability to manage school work and added responsibilities. He attended CATC these last 2 years while taking his classes at school. While not involved too much in extracurriculars, he focused on working. He has been a contributing and valued member of our advisee group. Mrs. Libby... READ MORE >
Mr. DeMillo would like to recognize Garit Laliberte. I have worked with Garit in the classroom and on the football field. Garit is passionate and extremely driven when it comes to his interests. I have little doubt that he is pursuing the right field, and I have no doubt that he will be successful juggling academics and sports at the next level. He is one of the... READ MORE >
Mr. Stockford and Mr. O'Clair would like to recognize Haylee Weeks. Haylee is a strong-willed young woman who has a quick temper if you are unkind, but the most loyal person in group situations. She always had a smile or a hug if someone was having a bad day. Haylee has mastered sarcasm and IA shop vocabulary! She played field hockey, basketball, and softball.... READ MORE >
Mr. O’Clair would like to recognize Skyeler Webb. It has been my privilege to have Skyeler Webb in our advisee for these four, quick years. Her quiet demeanor could be relied upon to settle our hectic mornings and her personality would always add to our group when no one else was quite awake. Skyeler's academic drive is commendable and even more impressive when... READ MORE >
Mrs.O’Donoghue would like to highlight her advisee, Glen Moulton. Glen enjoys anything and everything related to technology & computers. He often volunteered his expertise when something was glitching in my classroom and it seems natural then that he will be pursuing a career in the tech field. Glen joined our school and advisee group just two years ago, but in... READ MORE >
A huge thank you to everyone in our community for helping to run and support our community food pantry. The outpouring of support has been incredible over the past few months. Because of the immense support we are on solid financial footing and have food donations to run through the summer. That is truly amazing and I can’t thank you enough. When the need arises... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tamborini would like to recognize Nathaniel Eva. Nathaniel came to Maranacook at the start of freshman year and fit right into our advisee group. He is kind, quick witted and oftentimes tries to make people laugh with his comments. He is a technology and mechanical enthusiast and spends much of his free time in his shop building or refurbishing... READ MORE >
Mrs. Twiss and Mrs. Chisholm would like to recognize Savanna Ryan. Savanna is a resilient, young woman who works hard to achieve her goals. She is a conscientious student and a self advocate, who places great value on her academics. Her advisor would like to thank her for being her right hand when having to give out announcements, paperwork, ect. Savanna is her... READ MORE >
Ms. Nicola would like to recognize Kylee Currier. Kylee is a hard worker. When she is passionate about something she puts in a tremendous amount of work to do her best. Kylee wants to work with young children and share her passion of teaching and learning with them as she pursues her interest in early childhood education. She is witty and creative. Having gotten... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tamborini would like to recognize Sam Struck. Sam brings a lot of laughter to our advisee group. He usually tries to start the morning walking into advisee group with a snap and point of his fingers. He often tries to catch his advisor, Kim, off guard with a comment or song that will get the advisee group in some kind of debate. He has a very big... READ MORE >
Mr. DeMillo would like to recognize Duane Colfer. Duane’s loyalty to his friends and my advisee were unmatched. His loyalty and compassion was always completely genuine. Several times I saw him stick up for his friends or fellow advisees when no one was watching and keeping quiet could have been easier. Few people knew the real Duane and I think he preferred it... READ MORE >
Mrs. Nicola would like to recognize Angela Goodell. Angie came to us at the beginning of her senior year, which in and of itself is a challenge. A new school, new routine, unfamiliar faces to make familiar all in her last year of high school. Angie took it all in stride. She made connections with other advisee group members and got involved in the knitting club... READ MORE >
Mr Magnusson would like to recognize Rojay Richards. Rojay was a great addition to Maranacook and to our advisee group. Rojay is very funny and easy going. He has a great attitude no matter what we were doing. He would join a game, a conversation, or an athletic game. It didn’t matter he was always in the center of it. Even though he has a lot of responsibilities... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tamborini would like to recognize Ethan Watts. Ethan is an athletic and good natured advisee whom we have had the pleasure of watching grow into the person he is today. He is a caring young man who is always willing to help with the activities we plan for Advisee Day Out or Kids Who Care Day. He has a passion for cars and enjoys refurbishing and... READ MORE >
Mrs. O’Donoghue would like to recognize her advisee and chemistry student Ryan Smith. Ryan is a compassionate and caring individual who I have enjoyed seeing grow and mature in so many ways over these past four years. Each year of high school he has taken on more challenging course work and become more involved by joining Civil Rights Team, Math Team, and the... READ MORE >
Mr. Gilbert would like to recognize the unstoppable force that is Nathan Cushing. Nate and Mr. Gilbert share a few things in common (mostly nerdy thing), but perhaps most significant of them is the first experiences they shared at MCHS this year. Prior to the 2019-2020 school year, Nate spent a lot of his time participating in sports and preparing for his... READ MORE >
Mrs. Guillemette would like to recognize Cassidy Shink. Cassidy made her return to Maranacook in her junior year. That year, I had her as a student in the AP Language and Composition course. Over the year, I not only got to see Cassidy grow as a writer, but also as a student, with an increased awareness of how she learns best and how to balance academic demands and... READ MORE >
Mr. Ferrero and Mrs. St. Clair would like to recognize Coleman Watson. Coleman has been an outstanding three season athlete. He moved from defense to offense through his 4 years on the soccer team, becoming a scoring machine, he helped to lead the hockey team as a captain, and was a member of the baseball team when he wasn’t recovering from one of his many injuries... READ MORE >
Ms. Kelley would like to recognize Sage Webster. Sage has a big personality that is a joy to be around. Sage demonstrates true passions for the subjects that interest and inspire him which is always amazing to see in a student. Sage also brings an exciting edge to advisee time when he does tarot card readings and reads our futures. In the fall Sage will attend USM... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tamborini would like to recognize Carolina Bachelder. This weekend is Carolina’s birthday - Happy Birthday Carolina! Carolina is very active at school. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the Math Team, Interact Club and Knitting Club. She is an amazing athlete who is very competitive on the softball field and has no fear when she... READ MORE >
Ms. Kelley would like to recognize Colby Webber. Since early in his high school career, Colby has demonstrated a great deal of maturity and compassion. During sophomore year when a fellow advisee was unable to get transportation to school, Colby offered to go pick them up. His deep care for the wellbeing of others is heartwarming and inspirational. After two years... READ MORE >
Both Mrs. O’Donoghue and Mrs.Watson would like to recognize Slade Meranda. Slade is a thoughtful, charismatic, and caring young man. He greets everyone individually within our advisee group with a smile and ”Good Morning _______” . His friendly, daily greeting and contagious laugh was missed by all within our group whenever he was absent and will be even more... READ MORE >
Mr Magnusson would like to recognize Jack Galletta. When you get to know Jack you see he has one of the best personalities at Maranacook. Few people got me to laugh in my head or out loud as much as Jack did over the last few years. He is extremely funny and witty. Jack is a great friend to many and easily fits in with everyone. When asked to do something he will... READ MORE >
Mr. Gower would like to recognize Abby Whitcomb. “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein. This quote reminds me of Abby. She is organized, positive with a growth mindset, and does not back away from challenges! They say “slow and steady wins the race” and while that doesn’t... READ MORE >
Mr. Ferrero and Mrs. St. Clair would like to recognize Brady Stockwell. Brady has been a very active member of the Maranacook community. He excels in sports, playing soccer, skiing nordic, and playing tennis. Brady took part in every musical and is a member of the knitting club. Brady has been a part of student government all four years and as Senior class VP, he... READ MORE >
Mr. Ferrero and Mrs. St. Clair would like to recognize Molly McGrail for being an awesome advisee, amazing athlete, and friend to everyone in need. Molly has led the cross country and track teams in almost every race, and enjoyed skiing alpine in the winter. Molly is a stellar visual artist and has produced exceptional pieces in both Drawing and Painting. She also... READ MORE >
Mrs.O’Donoghue would like to recognize her advisee, Jeremy Mrazik. Jeremy makes every morning better with his guitar music and card tricks...and every once in a while a mischievous smile. He excelled at the CATC electrical program and earned a gold medal at the statewide Skills USA Competition as well as Student of the Month. He is a hard worker and was recognized... READ MORE >
Mr Magnusson would like to recognize Caroline Welch. Caroline has been a stellar student and excellent athlete at Maranacook. She has consistently been an honor roll student and a quiet leader for the last four years. As an athlete, she was a huge part of State Championship teams in Alpine Skiing and Track and Field. Caroline finished in the top 10 in the State... READ MORE >
Mr.Boyman- I would like to recognize my friend Emma Hagenaars. I really got to know Emma when she was a junior in my pre-calculus class. I have found her to be such a friendly and caring person. She is a very intuitive math student who understands what it takes to succeed. Her success has not only come in the classroom, but on the athletic field. She always has a... READ MORE >
Mr. D. would like to recognize his advisee, Talyn Plummer. Talyn came to Maranacook shortly after the start of his junior year and in the short time since then he has become much more involved and comfortable at MCS. Talyn's passions are gaming and cooking. In his first year at Maranacook, Talyn was instrumental in helping to get an after-school gaming club... READ MORE >
Mr. DeMillo would like to recognize Derinda Brumfield. Derinda has been an enormous part of the DeMillo advisee group for four years. She is the wallflower of the group and I mean that in the most positive way possible. Derinda keeps to herself, gets good grades, and deeply cares about the advisee group. She is someone that does not talk much, but when she talks,... READ MORE >
Mr. Sam Smith would like to recognize Caitlin Cushing. Caitlin has been a joy to have in our JMG program; she is one of six seniors. It is clear Caitlin is wise beyond her years and she shows that day in and day out by constantly asking questions about “real life” and how to be successful. Mr. Smith couldn’t be more proud of the maturity and growth Caitlin has... READ MORE >
Mr. Gower would like to recognize Collin McGarr. If you don’t know who Steve McQueen is you should look him up because Collin reminds me of him! He has the uncanny ability of outwardly projecting a sense of confidence and calm that puts others at ease and serves as inspiration. Over the least two years I have observed Collin’s analytical abilities grow and mature... READ MORE >
Mr. Gower would like to recognize Ruth Murray-James. I have enjoyed watching your enthusiasm for learning and your confidence grow over the last two years. Your consistency and reliability will take you far. I appreciated how you weren’t afraid to make mistakes and were focused on learning for the sake of learning. You always worked well with others and were a... READ MORE >
Herr Fecteau would like to highlight and thank Patrick Prescott. Patrick has long been a participant in German classes. He always brought lots of humor, especially with his “city project.” Herr Fecteau has also had the privilege of coaching Patrick and has seen his heart and passion poured out on the ice, shift after shift. He was also a part of the trip to Germany... READ MORE >
Mr. Stockford would like to highlight Jacob Wood. Jacob is a fun individual who will always make me laugh! Every class that Jacob has taken in IA was made better by his presence. Even classes Jacob was not enrolled in were made better by his thoughtfulness and willingness to help. I could always count on Jacob to lend a helping hand in any situation or project that... READ MORE >
Herr Fecteau would like to thank Dana Reynolds for all of her tireless effort in German. Dana is currently in German 4 and has been one of the program’s hungriest learners throughout her tenure at Maranacook. In the very best of ways, Dana is a shameless learner of language. She is never afraid of making mistakes and she thrives in so many ways where others fall... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tambroini would like to recognize Cole Kubicki. Cole is a sweet natured young man who loves to talk about anything. He is very outgoing and always tries to make us laugh in advisee time, often quoting the great Ron Swanson. He is an active member of the Math Team. He is also very artistic taking Graphic Novel Design, Metals Design and... READ MORE >
Herr Fecteau would like to highlight an incredible, boundless senior by the name of Caleb Reid. Caleb took a couple of years of German where he brightened every period with his innate ability to make everything fun and keep both the teacher and the students on their toes. He was also a part of the trip to Germany and Austria known as “Diet GAPP 2018.” He was able... READ MORE >
Mr. Stockford would like to recognize Isac Philbrook or Dr Phil as Isac is known in IA. This is the first year that I had the pleasure of Isac in my classes. He was in Engineering Drawing and Design during the Fall Semester and Architecture class this spring. Dr. Phil is a friend and helpful classmate to all. His sense of humor and easy going manner is contagious,... READ MORE >
A huge thank you to our amazing community! Over the past 7 weeks the community has banded together and raised $16,000 for our community food pantry run out of the high school. We have been blown away by the support we've received including donations and time. It's incredibly heartwarming to be part of such a caring community, that looks out for and supports each... READ MORE >
The Maranacook Community High School is pleased to announce that 48 community members have been taking part in the Sugarloaf Shuffle. The goal was to walk 70 miles (the distance to Sugarloaf) over the past 5 weeks. Congratulations to everyone who took steps toward a more active lifestyle! Of the walkers, 20 reached the goal. A total of 2888 miles were walked during... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tamborini would like to recognize Maura Taylor: This week was Maura’s 18th Birthday and we want to wish her a very happy birthday! Maura is an amazing student, advisee, athlete, and young woman. In March of 2019, she participated in the GAPP trip to Germany, learning about the culture and practicing the language. She is an amazing cross-country... READ MORE >
Mr. Jeremy Smith would like to recognize Drew Whitcomb. Drew has been working to skillfully engage with illustration over the past 4 years at Maranacook. In addition to character design and visual art, Drew also enjoys writing stories and caring for his husky named Shyla. After high school, Drew plans on attending college to study psychology and illustration.... READ MORE >
Mr. Stockford would like to recognize Sydney Birtwell. Sydney is a four year Industrial Arts student. She has excelled in Intro to IA, Wood Design, Honors Wood Design, Architecture and Engineering Drawing and Design. Through work experience, Sydney has assisted in teaching Intro to IA and Wood Classes as a Student Instructor. To increase her knowledge and skill Syd... READ MORE >
Mr. DeAngelis would like to recognize Ben Perkins. Ben is known around Maranacook for his perpetual grin and for being friends with everyone. He has "secret" handshakes with numerous classmates. Ben is also famous for the joy and talent he brings to the basketball court during Unified Basketball games. He is like a ray of sunshine in Mr. D.'s virtual advisee group... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Tamborini would like to recognize Quinn Beckler: Quinn is a future chef who has blessed his advisee group with treats like cookies, cakes, breads, and popovers over the past four years! Quinn has enthusiastically prepared pizzas and homemade dog treats for our Kids Who Care days. His passion for culinary arts has allowed him to excel at the CATC... READ MORE >
Mrs. Libby would like to recognize Cathy Landaeta: Cathy is so kind and helpful. She loves family traditions and homemade food, her friends and her pets. Cathy is also one of the most dedicated learners I know -- she spends time and energy researching topics for school, and studies hard for her CATC program on med/vet terminology. We've had some nice discussions... READ MORE >
Mr. Jeremy Smith would like to recognize Jadyn Perkins. Jadyn is a talented and creative artist. She is an independent, creative thinker that cares a lot about her family and friends, some of whom are four-legged and have scales. In addition to taking care of her pet geckos, dogs, and cats, Jadyn creates a ton of excellent photography and paintings. She possesses... READ MORE >
Mr. Sam Smith would like to recognize Saige Brickett. Saige is a very confident and enthusiastic student. She is constantly coming into class with a smile on her face and a positive attitude; qualities that will help her be successful in her future. Within her time in the JMG program, she was voted into a leadership position titled "Vice President of Social... READ MORE >
Mr. Magnusson would like to recognize Skyler Boucher. Skyler has been my advisee for the last four years and was named captain of the basketball team this year. Skyler has matured a lot over the last four years and I’ve really enjoyed getting to know him. He has great interpersonal skills and can start up a conversation with anyone. Though I enjoyed coaching him, I... READ MORE >
Mr. Smith would like to recognize Maggie Stokes. Maggie personifies the drive, dedication and confidence required to maintain a democratic society. She is someone who is always working to make the world a better place. Maggie was the president of Maranacook Civil Rights Team during the 2018-19 school year. In her role, Maggie worked closely with Civil Rights... READ MORE >
Mr. Smith would like to recognize Nicole Clements. Nicole is a compassionate student that utilizes her creative and conscientious learning style to be successful in her schoolwork as well as pursuits outside of Maranacook. She displays dedication in her involvement with community work and uses her knowledge to help people. Nicole’s plans for the fall include... READ MORE >
Ms. Libby would like to recognize Casey Poulin. Casey is a loyal friend, she has a good sense of humor, and it is easy to get involved in a conversation with her. She welcomes new people into her circle of friends, and is quietly supportive. She can be a helpful and supportive person in the classroom! Casey is deeply involved in her learning at CATC and hopes to... READ MORE >
Mr. Gower would like to highlight Allyse Bonenfant. Allyse exemplifies all of the qualities we look for in self-motivated learners: genuine curiosity, enthusiasm for the subject, strong work ethic, the ability to self-assess, and a drive to improve. Allyse consistently pushes herself to learn because she wants to learn. She appears to be motivated by this desire... READ MORE >
Good morning! Please enjoy this video expressing how much Faculty and Staff miss their students!A Message from the MCHS Faculty & Staff to Students READ MORE >
Ms. Kelley would like to recognize Corbin Howe. Corbin has been on a modified schedule during his senior year in order to take college classes. He has excelled in his college course load. Corbin has also been a strong leader in the school as co-captain of the Alpine Ski Team, captain of the golf team, and a member of the tennis team. Corbin always has a smile on... READ MORE >
In RSU #38, if you or someone you know is in need of food, we can help! Food Boxes can be picked up on Fridays from 3-4pm at Maranacook High School. Just drive up, grab and go! READ MORE >
Mr. Babbitt would like to recognize Ian Plante. I met Ian during his Sophomore year when I had him in Geometry. He told me on multiple occasions that he wasn’t very good at math and almost failed Algebra 1. During that year, I convinced him to join the Math Team, and while he was not one of the top scorers, he was always excited about it. After working hard on the... READ MORE >
April 13, 2020 Dear Students, Staff, Families, and Communities, It is with a heavy heart that I send the following update to RSU #38’s response to the current health crisis surrounding Covid-19. As many of you know, Commissioner Makin from the Maine Department of Education issued a recommendation late Tuesday, April 7th encouraging schools to move to continued... READ MORE >
Mr. Gower would like to recognize Nina Gyorgy. Nina has brought a level of intellectual curiosity to the classroom that she has pursued outside the school walls through Model UN and the National History Day competition. She enjoys analyzing an argument and excels in articulating her own claims and opinions in a way that suggests maturity beyond her years. She was... READ MORE >
Herr Fecteau wanted to give a big thank you to one of his awesome seniors, Will Colvin, after 5 successful years of German. Will has been one of the best and most dedicated students of German since I arrived at Maranacook. He just simply loves the culture and language and it shines in all of his work. He was also a well-earned part of Maranacook’s 40th year of GAPP... READ MORE >
Ms. Kelley would like to highlight Robbie McKee. In his sophomore year, Robbie decided to take a Humanities elective where he was asked to pick a topic he felt passionate about and develop a project to support it. Robbie’s final project was to create the Maranacook Outdoors Club. This is a club where students are able to get outdoors, be it hiking, snowshoeing,... READ MORE >
Mr. DeMillo would like to recognize Owen Therriault. If I were to give an award for perseverance and growth in 4 years of high school, Owen would be my number one candidate. Owen came into my advisee just a little less than half way through his Junior year. Over the last year Owen and I had several conversations about what he plans to do after high school, why he... READ MORE >
Herr Fecteau would like to highlight Maggie McQuillen, who is one of Maine’s greatest success stories of 2020. After completing only German 1 her Sophomore year, Maggie was one of only two Maine students selected for the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for the 2018-2019 school year. Therefore, she spent her Junior year studying abroad in Hamburg, Germany.... READ MORE >
The Community Food Pantry will be open at the High School tomorrow from 3:00-4:00. There is no need to sign up ahead of time. All are welcome. Thank you again to everyone for your continued support. We live in an amazing community. READ MORE >
Mr. Ferrero would like to highlight Campton Tinkham. Campton has shown dedication and enthusiasm in my Fine Metals class. He has worked particularly hard on designing and fabricating a pendant featuring his athletic number, 24, framed within a silver home plate. The negative space around the numbers will be filled with lapis lazuli or possibly jett. The finished... READ MORE >
Mr. DeMillo would like to recognize Samantha Fike. Samantha has dedicated countless hours to training her show horse and improving her riding skills while still maintaining her high grades, helping in her family’s business and working at her job. Her dedication to constantly improve and strong work ethic will take her wherever she wants to go. Mr.DeMillo would also... READ MORE >
Mrs. Twiss would like to recognize Amber Fredette. Amber is a student that has excelled in Industrial Arts with her extra work assisting others, and her independent studies in Advanced Wood Working Honors class. She is attending the nursing program at CATC has earned student of the month which is given to the top student. READ MORE >
Mrs. Twiss would like to highlight Katie Ide. Katie has excelled in her studies of Advanced, Honor and AP classes. She was part of the Gifted and Talented program and has participated in Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Student Senate. Katie is in Honors Spanish and participated in the trip to Spain. High achievements aren’t only in her academics and loves winter... READ MORE >
MCS Posted is the Teacher schedule for remote learning. Students may want to use this calendar or may choose to work at a different time to complete work. Students should be checking their Google school email daily. Teachers may be setting up meetings or sending out work. READ MORE >
April 3, 2020 Dear students, staff, parents and communities, On Thursday, April 2, our Governor implemented a “Stay at Home” order that extends through the month of April. We, of course, will comply with this order but that will mean RSU 38 schools will be closed until Monday, May 4th. Governor Mills also sent out guidance around essential personnel, which we... READ MORE >
Dear Families,This is just a reminder that today, Friday 4/3 from 3:00-4:00 the high school food pantry will be open for community members. We will have boxed up meals from our food pantry available for pick up in the bus circle out front of the high school. We will continue this on a weekly basis from 3-4 on Fridays. Thank you to everyone for supporting our... READ MORE >
Mrs.Guillemette would like to highlight Keyrah Powers. Keyrah is a thoughtful, independent leader, not only in the classroom, but on the field, and at her work. Keyrah’s perspective is one that she is focused on the present while also keeping an eye on the future. I can always count on Keyrah to participate in class discussions. She is not afraid to assert what... READ MORE >
Mr. Boyman would like to highlight Amanda Goucher. Amanda is an honor student and 3 sport athlete who overcame the loss of her fall sports season due to injury and worked extremely hard in order to be able to play basketball. Due to the current situation with this virus outbreak she could also lose her spring softball season. Her constant striving for success and... READ MORE >
Herr Fecteau would like to recognize one of his superstar seniors, John McLaughlin. John has been one of Maranacook’s most proficient and motivated students of all time. He is currently in German 5, which might be the greatest bunch of language students ever assembled. With ease, John can speak and write about a variety of complex subjects and issues, such as... READ MORE >
Mr. Babbitt would like to recognize Nathan Couture. Nathan has been on the Maranacook Math Team for all four years of high school. In that time, Nathan attended every Math Meet and almost every practice, which is no small feat. In his Freshman year, he only scored 6 points, but he did not let that deter him, scoring 34 points in his sophomore year, he improved a... READ MORE >
Mr. Gilbert would like to highlight Hannah Liscord. Hannah embodies the true essence of musicianship and artistry. She is constantly creating and always seeking to perform. Hannah has been heavily involved in the Maranacook Performing Arts, participating in an incredible amount of plays, musicals, and concerts. This year, when the Jazz Band was in need of another... READ MORE >
Ms. Libby would like to highlight Kenny Allen! He is funny, observant, super polite and kind. And -- he loves to read! He is engaged in the computer tech program at CATC. This is his second year in the program and we know he will continue in this field when he graduates. Kenny likes to work on rebuilding computers during his free time, and is good at explaining... READ MORE >
Mr. Sam Smith would like to highlight Allee LaRochelle. Allee had a lot on her plate as she transferred into Maranacook this year after being at Waterville for her 3 previous years of high school. It is very hard to transfer to a brand new school; even more if you do it your senior year. That being said, she has been a part of JMG since 6th grade and decided to... READ MORE >
Mr. DeAngelis would like to highlight his advisee Ashley Cray. Ashley is doing a great job of handling her quarantine after returning from Spain. She is continuing to be optimistic and look forward as she prepares to head off to college in whatever form that may be. Ashley is using her time to apply for lots of college scholarships - I think we have talked at least... READ MORE >
Mrs. Ray would like recognize Vita Scott. Vita always has a smile on her face and is willing to take on many different roles within the student body. She is a middle school mentor, participates in skiing and the musical, and is the co-head of student voice. She has spent some of her last two summers volunteering in South America. Last summer, she completed a... READ MORE >
Mrs. O'Donoghue would like to highlight Cambelle Nutting for being such an active member of the Maranacook School Community. She thoroughly immerses herself in her studies and interests maintaining an excellent average and attitude. As president of the Gay Straight Alliance she actively engages the school community to think of each other’s rights and dignity. She... READ MORE >
Mrs. O'Donoghue would like to recognize Jackie Gordon for having such a tremendous year in the Law Enforcement program at CATC. She also is pursuing this as a career and will be attending a local college in the fall to continue her training. Jackie is a leader in our school and is involved in various clubs and activities. READ MORE >
A huge thank you to Rebecca Reynolds, Mary Ellen Tracey and Greg Durgin for volunteering to shop, deliver and fill food boxes for pick-up. They are incredible! Many, many staff volunteered to help with this. We are in desperate need of food donations. Items such as peanut butter, jam, cereal, canned soup pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruit, veggies, canned tuna,... READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Dear Families, I’d like to start by thanking you for your patience with the schools during this unprecedented health care crisis. We want to acknowledge that students and their families are doing their best to navigate through a barrage of constantly changing information. The recent declaration of a civil state of emergency by Governor Mills was... READ MORE >
Mr. Gower would like to recognize Carter McPhedran for his leadership and dedication to civic engagement. He worked with the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society students to develop his idea for TED talk style experts to come into school and talk with students about civics and social studies related topics in order to promote the importance of social... READ MORE >
Ms. Frey would like to highlight Wyatt Cannell for his immersion into all things Spanish while in Spain. He spoke Spanish at every possible opportunity (including with his roommate), dived into the culture, had insightful and thoughtful reactions to all the experiences, and kept a running list of all the unique comments that people were making. READ MORE >
Mr. Jeremy Smith would like to highlight Lily Melanson for her unique way of seeing issues and creating artwork to show different levels of understanding. Topics she has drawn inspiration from are the struggles of wild “BLM” horses of the American West and the opioid epidemic. READ MORE >
In an effort to keep recognizing students and especially seniors during this time I would like to recognize Brooke Murray who is spending her days now with lots of exercise, doing school work at home and spending time with family. Additionally Brooke was a standout athlete on our unified basketball team. Way to go Brooke! READ MORE >
There will be boxed meals for pick-up this Friday 3/20 from 3-5PM in front of the high school for those in need. We will bring the boxed meals out to your vehicle. Thank you to all for supporting our food pantries! READ MORE >
Important notice! We are pleased to announce......RSU #38 Drive thru Meal Service Free for students/children Begins: Wednesday, March 18 continuing through March 27th Location: Mount Vernon Elementary School Time: 7:00 - 9:00 am daily (Monday through Friday) This site is open to all students in RSU #38 and Fayette! Breakfast and lunch will be included in... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 12:30 pmDear Families, At this time, all schools in RSU 38 are closed through March 27th. This closure is in response to the call by medical professionals to implement practices of social distancing as we all work to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This closure is not the result of any suspected or confirmed cases of... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020Dear Parents, The purpose of this letter is to update you on our district’s response to Covid-19 (coronavirus). At this time, we do not have any confirmed cases in our school community, although this could possibly change in... READ MORE >
Medical Explorers had a fantastic opportunity to visit Evergreen Dental for a special behind the scenes tour. They had an opportunity to pour molds, examine X-rays and practice their drilling skills! A big thank you to Dr. Heather Harper and staff for a great field trip! READ MORE >
In Mr. Colvin's AP Biology class, students successfully transformed bacterial cells with a plasmid that contained a protein sequestered from a species of jellyfish that cause them to glow under UV light. READ MORE >
The MCHS Performing Arts Department proudly presents their Spring performance, "The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes Or Less," from March 26th-28th! This frantic comedy covers (roughly) all of Greek Mythology, with constant costume changes, hilarious characterizations and a lot of laughs, all within 99 minutes! Tickets go on sale... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Cassidy Shink and Maggie Stokes for being selected to participate in this years Mid Maine Youth Orchestra! This is a great reflection on Maggie and Cassidy and our music program. READ MORE >
Members of the Student Health Advisory did their annual "Love Is" activity today. Black Bears wrote what love is it what love should be on hearts and they will be on display outside the Health Center. Thank you to Katie McConnell from Sexual Assault Crisis and Support Services for working with us on this project! READ MORE >
In Fine Metals taught by Mr. Ferrero, students made sculptures that pushed the boundaries of what rings can look like. The work featured was completed by Nathan Cushing, Campbell Nutting, Tyler Hreben, Maggie Stokes, Jayden Perkins and Keyrah Powers. READ MORE >
Students in Spanish 1 are studying for an assessment in groups by describing a picture. After writing the description students edited their work for grammar and structure. READ MORE >
On Wednesday during the early release professional development training the high school held a Back to Basics advisor training. The training was lead by Mrs Brackley and the master advisors. The day focused on calibrating what is expected of an advisor to make sure we are all supporting students. READ MORE >
The Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams have spent many hours in the gym volunteering their time the last 8 weeks. Each Saturday the teams have helped teach Basketball skills to kids in our community. Not only have they worked with the kids on drills, but they also have made sure to support grades 1 through 8 during their games over the last few weeks. The... READ MORE >
Students in Jeff Stockford's Architect class are designing a house with a foot print of 320 square feet. How do I do 2 sets of stairs? Where can I find the toilet? How do I do a second floor? These are just a few of the questions students are asking each other. Found the plumbing, but where is the toilet? Time to call someone that has used this before. Thanks to... READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Community Members and Staff, The RSU #38 Board of Directors has started their budget meetings, preparing for the FY 2021 school year. I encourage you to attend the budget workshop meetings (listed below). It is important that the Board hear from citizens as they work to develop a budget that focuses on “Promoting student success in all areas, as we... READ MORE >
Paige Rice, Kaite Sechrist, Theo Colvin and Colin Plourde went to the VA to experience a robotic "patient" trauma simulation. Along the way they got a little CPR experience! Thanks to Cathy McLaughlin for the incredible experience. READ MORE >
In Mrs. Bickford’s Teen Issues class today Kusha Kane presented a PechaKucha 20x20 presentation on life’s passions. In this type of format you choose 20 images and discuss each for 20 seconds. This gives the presenter 400 seconds to tell their story. READ MORE >
Students and staff in Mr. Gower’s room were involved in an inquiry based questioning activity to process reconstruction after the Civil War. READ MORE >
MCHS Performing Arts proudly presents its Winter Instrumental Concert, featuring the Maranacook Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. Come hear students performing some traditional and contemporary pieces of music spanning several genres!Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7 PM – 8 PM, Maranacook Community High School https://www.facebook.com/events/1501792359969375/ READ MORE >
The students in Ms. Harman's Algebra 1 Part 2 class took bags of skittles and M&M's and organized them by color and counted how many of each color they had. They added their data to a shared google doc and created a frequency table for future use. A box plot which includes finding the median was created by each group. In a future lesson the students will learn... READ MORE >
Natalie Whitten is pictured with her project Women's Rights which is about the 19th Amendment and women's right to vote. NHD is a non-profit organization based in College Park, Maryland, which seeks to improve the teaching and learning of history. The National History Day Contest was established in 1974 and currently engages more than half a million students every... READ MORE >
Mr. Colvin and the Maranacook Robotics team competed in Cape Elizabeth this past Thursday evening. READ MORE >
On Friday, the Maine League of Women Voters ran a registration drive at our high school to help students 18 years and older register to vote. Thank you to all who volunteered and helped with the day. READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Marvinney’s Earth Systems Honors class are discussing and presenting on carbon and climate as well as important reservoirs and associated flux. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mr. Fecteau’s German 5 students who have completed the proficiency requirements for the Maine Seal of Biliteracy! READ MORE >
Mr. Babbitt's Statistics class have been working for months on a project where they create a survey and take a sample of people to take those surveys. They have now analyzed their data and created graphs of their results. READ MORE >
A huge thank you to Amanda, Stephanie and Lacy for volunteering to work the snack shack for the three games this after afternoon at MCHS! READ MORE >
In Mr. Colvin’s Honors Biology class today students were discussing traits and probability and dominant versus recessive genes. There was a great amount of energy around the intentional discussion. READ MORE >
Pictured is Vincent Bero in the school lobby during both lunches today recruiting students for the MCHS Robotics Club. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mr. Gilbert, Ms. Libby and the Maranacook Chamber Singers and Concert Chorus for an incredible holiday celebration at Hope Baptist Church. READ MORE >
Students in Ceramics are working on their small wheel-thrown forms this week! Pictured are Trinity Chrissman, Sally Stokes and Connor Caron READ MORE >
Everyone looks awesome in their safety gear! Students are investigating reactivity within the Periodic Table of Elements during chemistry classes this week. Students are collecting and analyzing data about 5 different metals to discover the pattern that exists within the periodic chart. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Dave Morin who was inducted into the Lewiston/Auburn sports hall of fame this fall. Dave was recognized for his over forty years of coaching in soccer, softball and hockey. READ MORE >
Guidance hosted one of the Freshmen Pizza Parties today! Mr. Barnes' advisee group got to enjoy pizza and conversation as they got to know their school counselors and what guidance has to offer! READ MORE >
Mr Dorman and Maxwell Thamert are strategizing different ways to promote the MCHS yearbook. Look for details on the Maranacook website soon to get your copy. READ MORE >
The Maranacook Concert Chorus and Chamber Singers invite you to their Holiday Celebration at Hope Baptist Church in Manchester, ME on Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30PM. They will be performing a variety of music by Russell Robinson, Billy Joel, Paul David Thomas among others. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
The Outdoor Club is headed to Poplar Stream Hut in the Carrabassett Valley. The group will snowshoe in 3.5 miles to the hut. They will be spending the night and cooking a spaghetti dinner as well as playing games. Thank you to Mrs Marvinney, Ms. Harmon and Mrs. Reynolds for chaperoning the trip. READ MORE >
A huge thank you to Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. St. Clair, Sara St. Clair, Ashley Cray, Ella Stevens, Grace Dwyer and Anna Schmidt for organizing and working at the MCHS community breakfast this morning! The breakfast raised money for home heating assistance. READ MORE >
Maranacook was well represented today at the 2019 Education Symposium held in Portland. Mr Demillo, Brian Shea and Samantha Cloutier participated in the opening session with a presentation on challenging perceptions. Additionally a huge congratulation to Mrs Graziano who was recognized as the only math Presidental Award finalist in the state! READ MORE >
Ugly Sweater week will be December 16th - 20th at Maranacook Community High School. Save your ugliest sweater for Friday the 20th, because that's the sweater that will be judged! There will be prizes for staff and students! READ MORE >
Dear Parents, December is usually the start of messy winter weather in Maine, and it seems to have arrived early this year! Our district has developed a plan to use a Remote Learning School Day and at this point in the season that could be any day now. The goal of developing a pilot program such as a Remote Learning School Day is to engage students in meaningful... READ MORE >
This week MCHS’s own Maggie McQuillen will be heading to Boston and next week to New York City to take German Proficiency Exams. Maggie is one of the highest achieving Germann students in the state. Way to go Maggie and Herr Fecteau! READ MORE >
The Boutique is very low on warm winter outerwear…coats, jackets, ski jackets. Please consider donating at the high school, and be sure items are teen appropriate, in good repair, and clean.See Anya Davidson, school nurse, in the Health Center with your donations. Thanks so much. READ MORE >
Beginning next week, we will be using our new integrated alert system, Thrillshare, to send out Food Service and Attendance Alerts. Attendance Alerts will go to parents who's student has been marked absent, unexcused around 9:30 am each school day. Parents should call the school before 9 to let the school know that their student will be absent.Food Service Alerts... READ MORE >
Students are beginning the Sustainability Committee Mural documenting the school gardens and current and futureplans to increase local connections. It is going to be taking shape in the coming weeks and will show raised beds and our school greenhouse. The Sustainability Committee of MCHS Student Senate is developing plans for 2020 and beyond for a community... READ MORE >
Students and staff at MCHS took part in a school wide pep rally this morning. Students from Teen Issues, Math Ninjas, Freshman Academy, Fall Sports and the cast of Mama Mia were all recognized. Pictured is the cast from Mama Mia. READ MORE >
This morning MCS students attended a Recognition Assembly. Pictured are those that received recognition for their perseverance and accomplishments in math. Also recognized were students of the freshman academy for their diligence and positive attitudes in their work and relationships, music and drama students were also recognized. The energetic cast of Mamma Mia... READ MORE >
The Awesome Bear Society Capital Campaign is in full swing with promotional tables at recent elementary school parent/teacher conferences, the high school musical and presentations to all the winter sports teams, our capital campaign drive is in full swing. In addition, an alumni class challenge and many current sports teams are working to raise money for their... READ MORE >
Mrs Chisholm, Mr. Vose, Wyatt Cannell, Sophie O’Clair and myself presented Adult Ed and MCHS programs at the Cony Showcase held on Friday. READ MORE >
Fall and Winter Update on the Black Bear Boutique It seems fall is giving way to winter, and the Black Bear Boutique is gearing up with suitable clothing. Everything is free and open to all students. We love your donations…as long as they fall within our guidelines. If the donations are not teen appropriate and on our list of requested items, we may have to... READ MORE >
Mamma Mia! Opened last night and what an amazing performance! Music, singing, dancing and a fun storyline make this a must see performance! The Maranacook Community High School students put on an outstanding opening night performance - we are a lucky community to have some many talented students participating in the musical. Posted below are a few pictures to give... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Marvinney’s class are performing the Elemental Rap. Doing this will help them determine themes for their next unit on bonding. READ MORE >
The students were presenting short presentations on 3 separate careers. They used Choices to find interesting facts about the 3 careers they researched. They had to select 1 they would like to do and 2 they wouldn't want to do. They had 20 seconds to present their findings on each career. The idea is for them to sell each career equally and hopefully pique the... READ MORE >
Mr Smith’s High School Honors Art left to right: Clark Simcock, Marie Brosey, Evelyn Dearborn, Tessa Bush, Sophia Tweedie, Esmé Jamison, Myah Ladd, Emma Brosey, Nicole Clements, and Liz Hildebrandt READ MORE >
Nutrition Director Jeff Bridges orders apples from Pine Bluff Farm in Mt. Vernon and from Lakeside Orchard in Manchester. He also orders vegetables from Emery Farm in Wayne and Elvin’s Farm in Readfield. Annabessacook Farm in Winthrop also provides produce to local schools. Thank you to our local farmers and to our food service team for providing healthy options... READ MORE >
Corporal Sean Edwards of the USMC, who is on leave, came in to talk to Mr. Smith's first period JMG class. He talked about his tough journey through high school and early post-grad life, and how the USMC helped him find who he is. He told a lot of stories and was asked many questions by the class. He said no matter what career you choose, you should always invest... READ MORE >
In Mr Smith’s class students are working on the pottery wheel, creating forms and practicing during the first week of wheel throwing! Pictured: Casey Poulin, Sally Stokes, Connor Caron and Emily Harper READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian, During the upcoming holiday season, the school nurses will work closely with local food pantries, fire stations, churches and town halls to provide new clothing and toys to children who might otherwise not receive any presents for the holidays. If you need help this holiday season, please complete the enclosed application and return it to... READ MORE >
World War II in the Pacific with National History Day Would you like to travel to Hawaii in June with Mr. Gower? Would you like to research and learn about Maine soldiers killed in World War Two? Would you like a travel and educational experience to put on your College application? If you answered yes, this application is for you. One student will be selected to... READ MORE >
Today in German 3, students were learning about how to describe events at a birthday party using past tense. German 4 students in the same class are currently reading a novel and summarizing the book. They must be able to display their understanding both in speaking and writing. READ MORE >
Mrs. Moran’s Honors English 9 students took part in an escape room which used Ray Bradbury’s short story “All Summer in a Day” to examine various literary devices. READ MORE >
The Maranacook Community High School Awesome Bear Society (ABS) is in the midst of a major capital fundraising campaign to greatly enhance and expand the athletic & recreational complex on the Maranacook campus and needs your help! Phase 1: Concession Courtyard (includes addition of a restroom) Phase 2: Recreational Trail Network & Outing Club Expansion Phase 3:... READ MORE >
Over the course of the next two weeks our old bleachers will be removed and new ones installed. Thank you to Mr Drinkwater and the amazing custodial crew for making it happen. READ MORE >
MCHS Players PresentsMamma Mia!Directed By DAN GILBERT and SAM WATSON Show Dates:November 14th @ 7PMNovember 15th @ 7PM November 16th @ 2PM and 7PM November 17th @ 2PM Tickets:$7 Students and Seniors $10 Adults Tickets will be available on Tuesday, October 22nd @ maranacookmammamia.brownpapertickets.com Or by phone @ 1-800-838-3006 Tickets can be purchased up... READ MORE >
The incredible students and staff of Wayne Elementary spent the morning at MCHS. A big thank you to all the staff and students at Maranacook who helped support our Wayne guests. READ MORE >
Students in AP US History researched the issue of representation in Congress in the creation of the Constitution from the perspective of an assigned delegate from one of original 13 states. They then simulated a debate over the Virginia Plan that eventually led to the creation of two Houses in Congress in the final draft of the Constitution. READ MORE >
Maranacook is starting a club to promote Social studies in our school and community. We are starting our own chapter of the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society. Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society is the only national organization for high school juniors and seniors that recognizes excellence in the field of social studies and is affiliated... READ MORE >
The Fall Musical (Mamma Mia) is off to an energetic start! Students are busy learning lines and memorizing songs, and the set is almost complete! Check out some of these photos showing snippets of the building process! The performance of Mamma Mia is scheduled for November 14th-17th. Tickets will be on sale late October! READ MORE >
Students in honors studio art are working to evaluate their input in the planning of artwork. They are also taking part in discussions related to their process. Pictured are Elizabeth Hildebrandt and Rosemary Branagan. READ MORE >
Remember to wear a red shirt Friday, Sept 20th to honor the Fireman Capt. Michael Bell that died in the Farmington explosion, to all firefighters that were injured, their families, and all fireman and rescue that responded to the explosion. READ MORE >
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE Seeks Students to Serve on First-ever Student Cabinet The Maine Department of Education (DOE) today announced that it is launching its first-ever student cabinet, a group of students that will meet quarterly with Commissioner Pender Makin to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. The purpose of the Student Cabinet is... READ MORE >
Our Annual Flu Vaccine Clinic will take place in the middle school gymnasium on Monday, October 7th. This clinic is open to middle school, high school, and homeschooled students. There are no make-up dates, so if students are absent that day they should see their doctor. Please note there is no nasal mist available this year, only the injectable vaccine. The... READ MORE >
RTI is off and running at the high school. Mrs St. Clair, our RTI coordinator and Literacy Specialist helps to coordinate support services for students to help them meet standards. Additionally, she will be presenting a webinar for the MDOE Social Studies Department concerning best practices on September 25th. READ MORE >
The Awesome Bear Society has had a busy summer fundraising and are excited to report that they have raised $67,000 toward the Maranacook Athletic & Recreation Expansion Project! The goal is to complete construction of phase 1 and hopefully phase 2, in the spring/summer of 2020. To do so they need to raise at least $130,000 before the end of 2019, so don't delay,... READ MORE >
This fall students will have a chance to attend a Living History class taught by Mr. Streeter at Ambleside in Phillip's, Maine. Students assume the role of residents living during the 1800's. It's a different way of learning history by taking a hands on approach including role playing and researching primary documents. READ MORE >
We want thank our incredible volunteer Leigh Behrendt! Leigh helps out every Tuesday from 11-12 running a game called Frazzleerham. The students absolutely love the game and Leigh. They also enjoy being active during lunch. Leigh has volunteered to run Frazzleerham during Winter Carnival and Teen Issues as well. Leigh, thank you for all you do! READ MORE >
Our new JMG program is off to a great start. A big thank you to Mr. Smith for all the work he is doing with our students. READ MORE >
Student Senate Applications are due this Friday, Sept 6th. If you need an application form please see Kelly Thompson in front office. READ MORE >
We are loving our new app! Stay updated with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. https://drive.google.com/file/... You can download the app for free on both Google Play or the Apple App Store. Download for Android: http://bit.ly/2vLTAuRDownload for iPhone:... READ MORE >
Patrick Norwood, ATC joined the Sports Medicine team at MaineGeneral in 2014. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maine in Orono. Patrick provides athletic training services at Maranacook Community High and Middle schools and Winthrop High and Middle schools. READ MORE >
My name is Sarah Pottle. I am excited to be working as a special education teacher in the high school’s new behavior program. This will be my ninth year as part of the RSU 38 family. Prior to this school year I worked as an Education Technician III in the districts specialized programs. First, at Wayne Regional Autism Program and then at the behavior programs both... READ MORE >
My name is Mr. Sam Smith; your new JMG Specialist here at Maranacook Community High School. I just wanted to take the time and introduce myself to you all. I look forward to working here at Maranacook as I think the word "Community" in the schools name shows a very tight knit, family atmosphere that I can't wait to be apart of. You can catch me in my... READ MORE >
Greetings Everyone! My name is Dan Gilbert, and I will be the new Maranacook Community High School Music Teacher. I am from Augusta, ME, and have lived here all my life, except for when I attended Clark University for my Music Degree. For the past few years, I have performed in the pit orchestra of the musical theater productions at Maranacook, and fell in love... READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Maranacook Area Schools’ new app! It’s Everything Maranacook, in your pocket. https://drive.google.com/file/... With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vLTAuR or iPhone: https://apple.co/2vQ9jJ7. READ MORE >
My name is Ashley Condon and I am board certified family nurse practitioner. I care for patients of all ages as part of the medical team at Winthrop Family Medicine. I graduated from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine with my bachelor’s degree in nursing and then worked as an RN in the cardiac ICU at CMMC and at InterMed Pediatrics. I joined WFM after completion of... READ MORE >
This year we are trying something new at Maranacook Community High School. We will be having Early Laptop Pickup times in August. During the week of August 19th, we will host 3 times for families to come to the high school and fill out forms (or bring in the forms that were mailed out) with the users fee and pick up laptops. The dates are as follows: August 19th... READ MORE >
On July 29th and 30th the high school leadership team met to plan for the upcoming school year. It was a great meeting and we are so looking forward to a fantastic school year supporting our students. READ MORE >
Nina Gyorgy (a Junior at Maranacook Community High School) presented on her Great Grand Father, Paul György, MD.Students were able to meet their state‘s senators.Fun Facts: Maranacook alum Caroline Colan works with Angus King AND a Team from Maine presented a documentary video on Samantha Smith! — at National History Day, In. READ MORE >
Rich Garini ATC, CEAS, has served the athletes of RSU #38 for the past eleven years. During his time here, he has treated injured athletes with skill and humor. His dedication to our athletes and community is unparalleled. We are grateful to him for his work, and he will be missed. Rich will be passing the baton to Pat Norwood, Maranacook Grad, UMAINE alum and... READ MORE >