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Mindful Moment

NAMI Maine has hotlines, text lines, and resources for students who need mental health support: Maine Teen & Adolescent Support

Career Tech Spotlight!

Last month was the Junior Achievement Business challenge, where SRTC Academy of Business students participated in a simulation-based program where teams take on the role of CEOs in a virtual cell phone company, making real-world business decisions involving production, marketing, research and development, and corporate social responsibility.

Congratulations to all our MHS participants: Esme Gori, Ethan Waddell, Alivia Churchill, Cole Goodwin, Jacob Cardoza, Andre Clark, Cullen St. Cyr, and Ronan Garrett.

A special shoutout to senior Jacob Cardoza, whose team earned a 2nd place finish in every heat of the competition!

Ms. Littlefield's Maternity Leave

Ms. Littlefield (10-12 graders with last names F-M) will be out on maternity leave from mid-May through the end of the school year.

• If you are a sophomore that would like to meet with a counselor, please reach out to Mrs. Lontine (Kyle.Lontine@rsu35.org)

• If you are a junior that would like to meet with a counselor, please reach out to Ms. Leboeuf (katelyn.leboeuf@rsu35.org)

• If you are a senior that would like to meet with a counselor, please reach out to Ms. Alaimo (caroline.alaimo@rsu35.org) This includes requests for scholarship or college application information ie: transcripts and letters of recommendation. 

If you are a student that needs immediate support during the school day please come to upstairs D pod and someone will assist you.

College & Career Fair: Wednesday, May 21st

Resume Building Workshop

Now is a good time to update your resume, especially if you want a summer job! On April 29th and 30th, Ms. Alaimo presented to any students who wanted support in resume building. See the presentation below for helpful tips and tricks!

SAC Pass/Eligbility Reminder

Remember that your Q4 grades impact your SAC pass eligibility and your ability to participate in sports and extracurricular activities, so finish the year strong!

Dual Enrollment Information

The fall semester UMaine system classes are now available for registration in OnCourse. Community college class registration for the fall semester should open in the next few weeks. Please be aware that any students besides rising seniors (class of 2026) will be part of the group that only has 18 free lifetime credits (rather than the 12 per year students have been receiving). Also note, if you withdraw late or fail a class, this will count against your credit limit. Even though you can take classes as an underclassmen, be sure you are ready for them before signing up.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your school counselor, and see the document below for step-by-step instructions on how to register for a dual enrollment course.

Seniors

Senior Aspirations Day

Friday, May 2nd is Senior Aspirations Day! We encourage you to wear something that represents the college, military branch, career, etc. you will be pursuing after high school. We hope this will be a fun way to celebrate the recent decisions you have made about your plans for next year. We will take a group photo in the main lobby, have a photo booth set up, and a table where you can fill out your decision to add to our bulletin board to celebrate your accomplishments!

Attending SMCC Next Year? Important Steps to Remember:

• Let SMCC know you are planning on attending! Fill out this form.

• Monday, May 1st: class registration opens at SMCC for new students. Click here to access the step-by-step registration guide. 

• Monday, May 5th: housing application opens! In order to qualify for housing, you must be registered for at least 12 credits AND upload your immunization records. Housing slots fill up quickly, so it's important to get these steps done well in advance to reserve your spot.

Questions? Reach out to SMCC Admissions at (207) 741-5800 or email smccadmissions@mainecc.edu.

YCCC Advising Event!

On Tuesday, May 6th, a representative from YCCC will be in D207 helping students who are attending YCCC in the fall register for classes. If you are signed up, be sure to bring your laptop to the school counseling hub!

MORE Scholarship Opportunities!

Click the link below to go to our Scholarship Website, which is full of national, state, and local scholarship opportunities that our students historically apply for. We will continue to update the site as this year's applications and deadlines become available!

Since scholarship deadlines are quickly approaching, we wanted to highlight some great scholarship foundations with upcoming deadlines!

Martel-Roberge Post 47 American Legion Scholarship

The local American Legion post is offering 5 scholarships open to all South Berwick, Eliot, and Rollinsford seniors. Your family do not need to be members of the Legion to apply! See the application below (due May 25th, 2025) for more information - hard copies are in the School Counseling Hub (D207)

York County Elder Abuse Task Force Scholarship

The York County Elder Abuse Task Force is offering a $500 scholarship! Any York County high school graduate is eligible to apply, and a 500 word essay regarding "What is elder abuse and why does it matter to you?" is required. The deadline is June 1st, 2025.

• Contact Info: csimeoni@kennebunkmaine.us or mailed to Candice Simeoni Kennebunk Police Department 4 Summer St. Kennebunk, ME 04043

UMaine Balanced Man Scholarship

University of Maine's SigEp fraternity will be providing one $1,000 and two $500 scholarships to incoming male student who represent the Balanced Man; one who is diligent in both academics and extracurricular activities. The students who win this award are NOT required to have any affiliation with the fraternity, nor will joining help their chances of winning. The deadline for this scholarship is June 15th, 2025.

The online application can be found here: https://maine.sigep.org/bms/ 

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email raymond.dineen@maine.edu

Maine Community Foundation Portal Information

Maine Community Foundation's online scholarship portal is officially open! All scholarships are updated on their website, with 2025 links to contacts and applications here:  https://www.mainecf.org/find-a-scholarship/. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make an account and apply to MCF scholarships.

Juniors

Junior Meetings

School counselors are currently meeting with juniors to support them in course selection and postsecondary planning. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend! If you would like to attend your student's junior meeting, please discuss this with them and have your student schedule the appropriate appointment using their school counselor's YouCanBookMe link.

• Ms. Alaimo (last names A - E): https://alaimo-schoolcounselor.youcanbook.me

• Ms. Littlefield (last names F - M): https://angielittlefield.youcanbook.me

• Ms. Leboeuf (last names N - Z): https://leboeuf-schoolcounselor.youcanbook.me

• Mrs. Lontine (Career Tech Students): https://lontine-schoolcounselor.youcanbook.me

See the links below to access the junior advisory presentation and a full resource list for postsecondary planning.

College Essay Writing Workshops

In May, counselors will be presenting in Honors English III classes about starting a draft of your college essay. Drop-in support sessions will also be offered on Tuesday, May 27th and Wednesday, May 28th during advisory in the Career Center. See the presentation and document below for more information!

NCAA Information

Are you thinking about playing a sport in college? We have a new tab on our website full of information, including timelines, specific divison requriements, and a course planner to keep track of your NCAA-approved courses. Click the link below for more information!

Freshmen

Mrs. Edson just visited all World History classes to talk about values and careers! Students identified and rated their personal values, participated in group discussions and brainstormed how values are related to choosing a career. 9th graders were also introduced to our online college/career tool called SCOIR. In SCOIR, students took a career interest inventory and "bookmarked" their top 3 career interests. SCOIR will be used each year with students and will continue to build with curriculum opportunities. Below is the presentation students participated in, and please reach out to Mrs. Edson with any questions!

Information for All Grades

Job Opportunities! 

Now is the perfect time to start looking for a summer job! Check out our job board full of local businesses hiring for the summer:

Academic Support & Tutoring

Are you struggling in a class? Do you need help getting organized? If you answered yes to either of these questions, meeting with a peer tutor is right for you! Peer tutors are current MHS upperclassmen that volunteer to tutor students struggling in specific subjects. If you are interested in meeting with a peer tutor, connect with your classroom teacher and they will start the referral process.

Jim Gray, an Ed Tech III at Great Works School, is available to tutor students 1-2 days a week after school. Jim has a degree in History and taught eighth grade English last year. He is available to help students with writing papers, understanding a topic, or general organizational skills. His rate is $50 per hour but he is price negotiable! If you are interested, reach out to Jim at james.gray@rsu35.org.

Community Service

Don't forget, 50 hours of community service is part of your graduation requirements. Your 50 hours need to be completed by May 1st of your senior year. Setting a goal of completing 10 to 15 hours each year of high school will help to set you up for achieving this requirement in no time! Community Service forms are located in the D-Pod Hub, or can be printed from our BRAND NEW community service website. This website is FULL of opportunities offered year-round and is regularly updated, so be sure to check back often!

Summer Boost Program - COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!

We are once again looking for student volunteers for the summer boost program. We would love to have any interested high school students (rising 9th through rising 12th) who are interested in completing their community service hours this summer by working with younger students in our summer boost program. 

The program will be taking place at Great Works School

July 8- July 31 ( T, W, TH only)

8:00am-12:30pm

Students will be supporting young learners by reading books aloud, playing games in small groups, helping at recess, working on sight words and generally assisting the classroom teacher.

There will be one training session for volunteers on July 7th from 10am-12noon. 

Students who participate will earn up to 56 hours of community service based on how much they are able to attend. 

Bus transportation and breakfast/ lunch will be available to all volunteers who need/want to access it.

If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for Summer Boost, please email Heidi Early-Hersey at heidi.early@rsu35.org!

Community Resources

Get Involved!

Did you know that there are over 48 Clubs and Activities to choose from at MHS? Take the opportunity to try something new and get involved! See the slideshow below to see what clubs and sports are being offered this year.

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