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Nick Tucker created a packet to share with our students to highlight his story and provide helpful resources. All students received this packet electronically. In addition, Mrs. Edson (9th grade school counselor) visited History classes to work through the packet and do a writing exercise. 

If you are a Career Tech student, Mrs. Lontine will post in your Google Classroom about how the midterm schedule will line up with your CTC program!

Exam week can be a time of stress and anxiety for many. It's important to focus on ways to balance yourself in preparation for this increase in academics. Here's some tips!

Dual Enrollment Information - UMaine SySTEM Classes

With the new year on the horizon, the start of the spring semester will be here in no time. January 20th is the start date for most Early College classes through the UMaine System. With that in mind, the UMS Early College counselors will be holding course prep sessions in the upcoming weeks to help you prepare for your class(es). Register for your preferred Spring 2026 online prep session with UMaine Early College now!
They strongly encourage that all Early College students enrolled in an upcoming spring course register for one of these sessions, as they will be covering critical information like accessing your UMaine account, using your UMaine email and Brightspace, and ordering course materials.
You can register for a session using this sign-up form.

Once you have registered for your preferred session date and time, UMaine Early College Counselor Seth Ordway, will email you with a Zoom meeting link and reminder. This meeting link will be sent to the email address provided in the sign-up form either the day before or the morning of your session.*

*In order to receive your meeting link in time please make sure that you register for your prep session at least 24 hrs beforehand. 

If you are taking a college class through the University of Maine Orono, you will need to opt out of an AMP (Academic Materials Program) fee either before or when your course begins. Below is more information:

1. The opt out option will be made available to students starting one full week prior to the start of the upcoming semester.

2. Once within that week prior to the start date, to get to the opt out page, they need to be able to access their class in Brightspace. Since most instructors wait until the start date of the class to post their materials, this means opting out is something most will be able to do on that first day.

3. They will be given a "Buy Now" option immediately following opting out where they can purchase any required materials for their course (it will also tell them if they do not have any required materials)

To opt out of this program and have the automated charge removed from your account:

1. Navigate to your Brightspace account. You can access Brightspace from mycampus.maine.edu.

2. Click on “Tools” in the navbar at the top.

3. Click on AMP/Inclusive Access in the drop down menu that appears.  It will bring you to the page where you can see all your assigned course materials.

4. At the top right of that page, click on the button that says, “opt out”. 

5. After opting out, students will see a “Buy Now” button option if they would like to purchase individual textbooks.

6. If you need any assistance with this or do not see the “opt out” button, please contact the UMaine Bookstore directly at 207.581.1728.

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. Please note that many of these scholarships have last year's deadlines - we will continue to update the site as this year's applications and deadlines become available!

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!

Juniors & Sophomores

Career Tech Opportunities & Timelines

Juniors

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!

Future Planning

In the new year, juniors will receive programming from school counselors and will soon schedule individual junior meetings. Here are a few things you can do right now to set you up for success!

• Stay committed to academics and extracurriculars

• Explore future pathways:

  • Enrollment: If you are hoping to enroll in a four-year, two-year, trade school, or apprenticeship program, there are many search tools and information available to help you explore options.

    • College search tools: Big Future, College Vine, Niche

    • Trade/apprenticeship offerings: YCCC certificate programs, GBCC certification programs, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Workers Skills Progression & Trades Apprenticeship)

  • Enlistment: Compare military branches and look at different requirements. 

  • Employment:  Begin or update your resume - here is a link for resume templates for high school students!

    • Apply to jobs in areas of interest - see our Job Board for more information.

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

Future Planning Presentations

Mrs. Edson will be presenting in English classes on January 5th and 6th about transcripts, future planning, and midterm exams. See 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!