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MIYHS Data Spotlight

Last year, MHS students took the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). The survey is administered every two years and its purpose is to monitor health behaviors and attitudes regarding tobacco, alcohol, substance use, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and protective factors. Comparsion of 2025 vs. 2023 data highlights that youth behaviors and attitudes have improved in many areas, while there still are areas of improvement.

This month's "data spotlight" involves data around suicide and depression.

• 28.5% of MHS students reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for at least two weeks in the past 12 months (down from 37.1% in 2023)

• 42.5% of MHS students reported that they got help from an adult when they were feeling sad or hopeless (up from 34.8% in 2023)

• 11.8% of MHS students reported that they seriously considered attempting suicide in the last 12 months (down from 20.8% in 2023).

ASVAB - February 25th

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is an aptitude test that assesses academic ability and predicts success in a wide variety of careers, not only military occupations.

We will be hosting the ASVAB test at MHS on February 25th (with a Snow Date of Feb 27th) for students who filled out the Google form to register.

Participants have no obligation to military service, but 11th-12th grade students who choose to can use their scores to explore enlistment.

ASVAB Resources: 

• ASVAB Overview

• ASVAB Fact Sheet

• Student Flyer

• ASVAB Family Flyer

• ASVAB Career Exploration Guide

• ASVAB Summary Results

Seniors

Senior Planning Timeline

To help streamline our senior class information, we have created a Senior Plan document organized by month to help families know what to prioritize throughout the postsecondary planning process. Please see the the Senior Plan below, which has tabs for enrollment, enlistment, and employment!

Financial Aid Information

The FAFSA form is now available to students and families! Each college has their own financial aid deadline for priority consideration. Please reference the following resources if you or your family need assistance with filing the FAFSA form:

• • Maine residents: FAME (Finance Authority of Maine)

  • New Hampshire residents: Granite Edvance

Several colleges and universities require students to also complete the CSS Profile, an additional financial aid form. Be sure to check each of your college’s financial aid websites to see if they require the CSS profile and view their appropriate deadlines. 

Updating College Outcomes in Scoir

As you hear back from colleges and universities, please update your application outcomes in Scoir by completing the following steps:

• • Log into Scoir and click on the “My Colleges” tab

  • Click on each college in the “Applied” column, then the “Edit Outcome” button and choose from the drop down menu

Once you know which school you will be attending this fall, select “Mark as Enrolling”

Scholarship Opportunities

It's never too early to start your scholarship search! 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! Stay tuned for scholarship workshops offered to seniors this spring!

Mitchell Scholarship

• • The Mitchell Scholarship application is officially open as of December 1st! This scholarship program awards $10,000 to at least one Marshwood High School student, paid in four installments of $2,500 over the course of the student's postsecondary education. Requirements include Maine residency, intent to attend a 2- or 4-year degree program either in Maine or out-of-state, demonstrated academic achievement, community impact, and financial need. The completed application, transcript, recommendation letter, and the FAFSA Submission Summary (FSS) will be due by March 1. Copies of the college acceptance and financial aid information will be due, if available, by April 1.

  • For more information about the Mitchell Scholarship, click this link and/or meet with your school counselor!

Stephen Phillips Scholarship Fund

• • The Stephen Phillips scholarship application is officially open! Award amounts range from $2,000 to $17,000 depending on financial need. Applicants must be from New England, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college for the first time, and should be involved with sustained community service and part-time employment. The early response deadline is April 2nd and the regular deadline is May 1st.

  • For more information, click here and/or meet with your school counselor! 

JCI Senate Scholarship

• • • The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate Foundation will award $1500 or $2000 scholarship grants to graduating high school seniors who will continue their education at an accredited post-secondary college or university. Scholarships of $1000 will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited vocational, technical or trade school program. Questions regarding the Scholarship Program, should be directed to Nancy Salopek via email at scholarship@usjcisenate.org. Applications must be mailed by January 16th, 2026.

    • 2025-2026 College Scholarship Application

    • 2025-2026 Vocational Scholarship Application

Statewide Scholarship Portals

• • Make an account and be matched with scholarships that are a good fit for you!

    • Maine Community Foundation

    • New Hampshire Charitable Foundation

MHS Local Scholarship:

• In addition to the scholarship opportunities highlighted on our website, all seniors will receive a local scholarship application full of scholarships specific to Marshwood High School. This application will be given to seniors in April 2026. Keep an eye out for an email that will let you know when the application period is open!

Douglas M. Eugley Memorial Scholarship for Public Service

The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) is pleased to announce that the scholarship for Maine high school seniors planning to enter post-secondary education to pursue a career in municipal government or public service, is open to accepting applications for the 2026 year. Five $1,500 scholarships are available! The deadline for submitting requested materials is noon on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Details for the process and the application can be found here.

Juniors & Sophomores

Career Tech Opportunities & Timelines

Break into Engineering at URI!

The College of Engineering at the University of Rhode Island invites you to apply for Break into Engineering at URI, a three-day, hands-on program designed for highly motivated high school sophomores and juniors interested in exploring engineering.

Program Details
Dates: April 22-24, 2026 (attendance required all three days)
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET
Format: Day program only (not overnight)
Cost: Free! Lunch is included each day

To apply, students will need the endorsement of a parent/guardian as well as a math or science teacher. We hope you’ll encourage strong candidates from your school to apply and consider supporting their applications. The application deadline is March 2, 2026.

You will need endorsement from a parent/guardian and a letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher.

Juniors

Future Planning

All juniors and their parents/guardians received an email with important information about scheduling their junior meeting with their school counselor. Additionally, students and families can access a link to the advisory presentation and a full resource list to help you with postsecondary planning!

Horatio Alger Scholarship

The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. Horatio Alger has a scholarship open to JUNIORS for up to $25,000 due on March 1st:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States

• Demonstrate financial need ($100,000 or lower household income)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0

• Be a United States citizen

More information about this scholarship and others open to juniors can be found at this link!

Sophomores

Career Tech Applications: SRTC and Dover CTE

If you are a sophomore interested in Sanford or Dover's Career Tech programs, please see the letter below that was sent to students and families with important information and deadlines, and the presentation that was given to all sophomores in advisory about Career Tech offerings.

Sophomore Meetings

Schedule your sophomore meeting with your school counselor so we can check in about how your year is going, classes for next year, and if a career tech program is a good fit for you!

• Ms. Alaimo - Last Names A-E 

• Ms. Littlefield - Last Names F-M 

• Ms. Leboeuf - Last Names N-Z 

Freshmen

Freshman Meetings

Mrs. Edson has completed all her one-on-one 9th grade meetings with students. As always, if students need any support, please book an appointment with Mrs. Edson (QR code, email or stop by). 

Healthy Relationship Presentations

During the week of Feb 9th, Mrs. Edson will be visiting Science classes to talk about Healthy Relationships. Topics covered will include how to maintain and keep healthy relationships, how to look for red flags and seek help, and overall helpful tips for how to repair and move forward in relationships. You can find the presentation below:

Information for All Grades

Academic Support & Tutoring

Math Intervention Blocks

This year, math intervention is available during periods 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 this year! Accessing math intervention can be helpful for students who have been absent from school for an extended period of time, need a space to make up test/quiz, or need more targeted intervention for a specific math concept.

Period 1 - Mrs. Nohmer (E206)

Period 2 - Mrs. Martin (F205)

Period 3 - Mr. Morel (E203)

Period 5 - Mr. Schoff (E201)

Period 6 - Mrs. Crowley (E204)

A student can be referred to math intervention in the following ways:

(1)  A math teacher will send their own student to intervention with a written pass,

(2)  A silent study hall teacher identifies a need for a student to get math help and sends them to intervention with a written pass (these students will return to their silent study hall in the final 5 minutes of class), or

(3)  A SAC pass student self-identifies that they need to see a math teacher for intervention/help and signs themself out of their designated location.

Peer 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 school counselor to start the referral process.

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!

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.

Contact Your Counselor!