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Senior Decision Day - May 1st

MHS kicked off its inaugural year of Senior Aspirations Week 4/25-5/1 to celebrate the Class of 2026! Students got creative with dress-up days, engaged in discussions in class and advisory about future planning, and joined in on the fun in the Career Center on Friday, May 1st. On Friday, seniors had the opportunity See the video below for just a small snapshot of all the fun!

SRTC Spotlight

National Technical Honor Society Inductees

We are excited to announce this year’s National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) inductees at Sanford Regional Technical Center. The induction ceremony will take place on May 6th at 6:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center at SRTC/SHS and is open to the public.

NTHS, similar to National Honor Society, has several factors that contribute to a student’s eligibility and selection, including strong attendance, minimum GPA expectation, staff recommendation, and demonstration of the seven NTHS attributes: skill, honesty, service, responsibility, scholarship, citizenship, and leadership.

Congratulations to the following students!

• Megan Aceto - Cosmetology

• Rowan Berounsky-Porter - Firefighting/EMT

• Noah Tessier - EMT

• Connor Grogg - Engineering Technologies

• Kristen Simpson - Firefighting

• Hannah Dollins - Health Occupations

• Ashlynne Hichens - Health Occupations

• Elisia Horan - Health Occupations

• Amelia Halverson - Agriculture Enterprise & Environmental Systems

• Shelby Dupuis - Law Enforcement

• Ayden Richardson - Law Enforcement 

• Jason Burns - Plumbing

• Jenna Wessling - Sports Medicine

• Nicholas Westerman - Sports Medicine

• Elliana Zinser - Sports Medicine

ELO Spotlight!

Olivia Woods was part of a Maine Department of Education presentation on April 30th at the Hall of Flags Ceremony in Augusta at the State Capital, highlighting student centered learning and college/career connected learning.

During the past year and a half, Olivia has completed a draft of her novel (@100,000 words!), developed/applied an evidence/research based revision process - and is about to finish draft two. Her plan beyond graduation is to engage with her outside experts to explore publishing options. She was also recently highlighted in the MDOE ELO Website.

Olivia's ELO Essential Question was: What skills, knowledge and training are necessary to successfully complete, revise and publish a nove ?

Interested in doing an ELO next year? Email Mr. Scully at rob.scully@rsu35.org!

FREE Community College is PERMANENT!

Last month, the state of Maine announced that community college will remain FREE for Maine residents (including the Class of 2026!). See the info below for the steps you need to take to receive free community college:

Rollinsford Students Eligible for Free College at YCCC!

Dual Enrollment Information

Registration is currently OPEN for students who want to take a dual enrollment class this summer or fall through the UMaine or Maine community college systems. If you are interested in taking an Early College course, please reference the document below for how to get started!

SMCC & USM Field Trip - 4/14/26

A group of sophomores and juniors got to tour Southern Maine Community College’s (oceanside!! ) campus and University of Southern Maine’s Gorham campus.

Students got to see academic buildings, an SMCC dorm room, athletic complexes (did you know USM has the only Olympic-sized hockey rink in the state of Maine?), and more! Students finished their busy day with a delicious lunch at the USM dining hall. We also ran into FOUR former students at both schools!

UMO Field Trip 4/30 - Early College Discovery Day

On April 30th, school counselors and students braved the rainy day and took a road trip up to UMaine Orono’s campus for their inaugural Early College Discovery Day!  Students listened to panels from current UMO students and staff in student life, eat lunch in the dining hall and got to tour the following pathways: STEM, Education, Earth/Life Science, Nursing, and Liberal Arts! Students received hands-on experiences and got to meet professors in their areas of interest.

Growth Mindset Programming

In April, school counselors set up a table during lunches to teach students about growth mindset! Students and staff spun the fun wheel and answered questions about fixed vs. growth mindset, reframing negative statements, and goal-setting to win prizes! Students also got to write an intention card to keep for themselves to help them finish the school year strong.

Resume Writing Workshops - 5/6 & 5/12

Mental Health Awareness Day - May 8th

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Our school counselors have partnered with NAMI Maine for a special Lunch Event on May 8th. Wear Green to show your support for Mental Health Awareness. Participate in activities and leave with prizes and resources during your lunch period. CTC PM students, stop by the cafe before you leave the building to participate!

College & Career Fair - May 20th

MHS will be hosting our annual College & Career Hiring Fair on Wednesday, May 20th. This year, we have 70+ representatives from two- and four-year colleges, military branches, gap year programs, and local employers! Grade levels will cycle through and do activities related to the fair while they are in advisory. See the modified bell schedule, full list of attendees, and a slideshow giving details about each college/military branch/employer.

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!

Still unsure about your future plans? FREE Job Training @ YCCC!

Playing A Sport In College? Important NCAA Info Below!

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

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!

If you missed our scholarship workshop on 3/31, below is a spreadsheet of TONS of scholarships still accepting applications from now until June 1st!

Juniors

Junior Meetings

All juniors are encouraged to schedule their junior meeting with their school counselor, and parents/guardians are also welcome to attend their students' junior meeting! 

• Students: Talk with your parent/guardian at home before scheduling your junior meeting to see if they are able to attend during a study hall period. 

• Go to your School Counselor’s YouCanBookMe page and select one of the Junior Meeting Options. 

1. 1. Junior Meeting Student Only

   2. Junior Meeting Student and Parent (In person)

   3. Junior Meeting Student and Parent (Virtual)

• If a parent/guardian can’t attend the meeting, the school counselor will send a follow up email with a summary of what was discussed, along with a list of resources to support next steps.

STARS Virtual College Fair - 5/5!

Connect with representatives from all 32 STARS College Network member schools to explore outstanding academic and campus opportunities designed especially for rural and small-town students. Take advantage of this unique chance to ask questions, learn more about college life, and discover the many ways our schools are committed to your success.

Tuesday, May 5
7:00-8:30 PM (CDT)
REGISTER HERE

The STARS College Network is a consortium of 32 top colleges and universities across the United States committed to improving access and affordability to higher education for rural and small-town students. These schools are united in their mission to make college a reality for all rural and small-town students through free college planning tools that help students learn about, prepare for, apply to, and succeed at college.

Friends, family, educators, and administrators are invited to join too! After registering, you will receive a separate email with our Zoom webinar link approximately 4 hours before the session's start time.
Can't make it this time? Check out their schedule of upcoming events and follow them on the STARS YouTube Channel to catch up on previous virtual sessions.

Interested in Aviation? Check out this event!

Airlink Flight School, located at 1085 Westbrook St, Portland, ME, is a local flight school option for those seeking a career in aviation. They are hosting a Spring Fling Event and invite high schoolers and parents to enjoy a facility tour, check out our planes, hear from those with a career in aviation, learn the pathway to becoming a pilot, ask questions, and sign up for a discovery flight and experience flying firsthand. 

They offer flexible, comprehensive flight training, ideal for students exploring paths to becoming professional pilots. 

• Event: Airlink Flight School Spring Fling

• Where: Airlink Flight School 1085 Westbrook St. Portland, ME 04102

• When: May 16th, 2026, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

College List Building Workshop

In advisory last month, juniors received a presentation from school counselors about what to consider when building your college list. Students also explored the BigFuture College Search tool to start this process! See the slideshow below for more information:

Financial Aid Resources from FAME

Financial Aid Information Sessions

Earning a degree or certificate is an important financial and personal investment, so now is a great time to learn more about the financial aid process and ways to make higher education more affordable.

FAME can help! FAME provides free information to help you prepare to apply for financial aid and make a plan to pay for education after high school.

Attend one of FAME's free Financial Aid Information Sessions, where you can learn more about:

• What financial aid is and how the process works

• Tips to make higher education more affordable

• The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Steps to take before starting the FAFSA

• Types of financial aid offers

FAME is offering a variety of these sessions, both in-person and virtually(virtual sessions require registration). Find a session that works for you: FINANCIAL AID SESSIONS

Connect with FAME

FAME is available to support you throughout the entire year! We encourage you to join their text or email list. They’ll share tips, deadlines, next steps, and other information to help you navigate and understand the entire process. As an added benefit, juniors in the class of 2027 and their parent(s)/guardian(s) who sign up for texts and/or emails will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 Future Fund scholarship. JOIN NOW

You may also want to join their Facebook group for parents and caregivers—Paying for College for ME—where they share timely information, including scholarship opportunities. PAYING FOR COLLEGE FACEBOOK GROUP

Contact FAME with Questions

If you have any questions about the financial aid process or FAFSA filing, please contact us.

• Call us at 1-800-228-3734 (8 AM to 4:30 PM).

• Email us at Education@FAMEmaine.com.

• Visit our website at FAMEmaine.com.

• Schedule a free virtual appointment.

Sophomores

Accepted into SRTC Next Year? Important Next Steps

If you got accepted into SRTC, see the message below (that was also emailed to you) from Mrs. Lontine with important information!

Finish the Year Strong

Continue showing up to MHS every day, passing your classes, and being your best self. How you finish this school year is very important, as your acceptance offer depends on maintaining good standing.

Step-Up Day – June 5

On Step-Up Day (June 5), you will receive your schedule for next year. During your scheduled SRTC class block, you will meet with me instead of traveling to SRTC. We will review important information about next year, including:

• Transportation to and from SRTC

• Lunch schedules

• Daily expectations

• Other important details to help you prepare

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SRTC Registration – Required You *must* complete the online registration for SRTC.

THIS LINK will bring you to a page that has helpful instructions/a video. 

THIS LINK will bring you to the actual registration page. (Remember, you are registering for the 26-27 year) 

Please note: Some questions require parent/guardian information and email verification, so this is something you will likely need to complete at home with a parent/guardian.

Freshmen

ELO Presentation

On April 15th, our 9th graders met Mr. Scully, our ELO coordinator. Our students learned what an ELO was (extended learning opportunity) and the possibilities that are open to them in the years to come! Check out his website and presentation below. Please reach out with any questions!

Career Values Unit

On April 28th & 29th, Mrs. Edson (with the help of the rest of the school counselors) presented to 9th graders during English classes. Students completed a Values activity, along with an interest inventory. They learned that personal values and personality play a significant role in choosing a career that truly fits them. Students then had time to explore careers in detail to include necessary education, salary and job outlook. Please check out the presentation below!

Information for All Grades

Interested in the Outdoors? Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki!

Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki is a semester-long academically rigorous residential program based in Wiscasset, Maine. Learning takes place in classrooms, in the field, on the coast, at the farm, in the forest, and on backcountry expeditions. Side by side with their teachers, students explore the concepts behind human ecology, the intersection between humans and their natural, social, and built environments.

Chewonki is offering two $15,000 Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarships, to support students from Maine who would like to attend Maine Coast Semester at Chewonki during the spring or fall of their junior year in High School.

The Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship covers a significant portion of tuition and fees. Successful applicants will have the support of a school or community leader, have demonstrated an appreciation for the natural world, and can envision creating positive change in their home community. The application deadline for this scholarship opportunity is May 15th, 2026. 

Application Requirements:

• • A nomination submitted by a teacher, school administrator, or community leader and accompanied by a letter of recommendation

  • A 500-word essay (Choose one of the following questions):
    In what ways have you contributed to improving the relationship between humans and our natural environment in your home community? (or given the chance, what would you do?)
    If you were to leave behind your own legacy for future generations, what would it be and why?
    In what ways does where you live influence how you live?

  • An interview (Interviews are 30-40 minutes and are currently conducted via Zoom. Please contact admissions@chewonki.org to schedule your interview.)

How to Apply

1. Complete the standard application process.

2. Scholarship application materials should be submitted directly by email to admissions@chewonki.org.

3. Application Deadline: May 15, 2026

Decision Process: All award decisions will be based on the strength of each applicant’s recommendation letter, essay, interview, and overall application for admission. Applications are reviewed by an admissions committee. Applicants will be notified of our admissions decisions on May 29th.

Summer Enrichment Programs!

See the document below for a comprehensive list of summer programs run by colleges, leadership organizations, local businesses, and more. If you have any questions about what summer programs may be a good fit for you, schedule a meeting with your school counselor!

FREE Summer Art Classes through Arts in Reach

Mental Health Resource - DBT for You

Summer Personal Finance Course - FAME

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!

Below are some community service opportunities coming up!

• South Berwick Library Annual Book Sale - May 2-16, 2026 - help setup or cleanup the annual book sale! Setup involves bringing boxes of books up a short flight of stairs. Cleanup involves packing boxes and breaking down cardboard. Help during the sale, both selling and tidying, is also needed. Several days and time slots available. Sign up here.

• South Berwick Community Food Pantry is always in need of volunteers. Contact Tanya Cattabriga for more information - tanya.cattabriga@kw.com. Visit their website here.

Community Resources

Narcan Available at South Berwick PD

Families who are in need of Narcan can access it for free at the South Berwick police station. Families do not need to be South Berwick residents in order to qualify for free Narcan.

New Driving School! Lighthouse Driving Academy - York, ME

Lighthouse Driving Academy is a new local driver education provider serving Marshwood and surrounding communities!

Lighthouse Driving Academy offers state-compliant driver education programs for teens and adults, with an emphasis on safety, professionalism, and clear communication with families. They provide custom designed online instruction delivered by school teachers, behind-the-wheel training with experienced instructors, and road test preparation designed to help students become safe, responsible drivers.

If you would like program details, schedules, or have any questions, please reach out to Amy Bennington at amy@lighthousedriving.com or (207) 200-6498.

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!