Good afternoon everyone! Please see the attached weekly update--as always, please call the office with any questions 207 365 4218
2 days ago, Heather Mitchell
Please see the attached Bill Weber Tournament information for Middle School soccer players. The tournament will be held in Houlton this year on Friday, September 29.
2 days ago, Heather Mitchell
KES Updates: Monday, September 25, grade 5 will be going on their Maine Outdoor Education Program biking trip. Thursday, September 28, is school picture day. Friday, September 29, grades 3 and 4 will be going on their Maine Outdoor Education Canoeing trip.
6 days ago, Reba Heath
(3 of 3) THANK YOU to all staff, students, parents, and community members who came to take part in our 2023 Back To School BBQ and KMHS Open House last night! Thank you as well to our community partners who made themselves available to chat with folks about their services and opportunities within our community and schools!
7 days ago, Heather Mitchell
(2 of 3)THANK YOU to all staff, students, parents, and community members who came to take part in our 2023 Back To School BBQ and KMHS Open House last night! Thank you as well to our community partners who made themselves available to chat with folks about their services and opportunities within our community and schools!
7 days ago, Heather Mitchell
(1 of 3) THANK YOU to all staff, students, parents, and community members who came to take part in our 2023 Back To School BBQ and KMHS Open House last night! Thank you as well to our community partners who made themselves available to chat with folks about their services and opportunities within our community and schools!
7 days ago, Heather Mitchell
Please join us tonight for our Back to School BBQ and KMHS Open House! All families, students, and community members of RSU 89 are welcome to join us for hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, salads, and more while stopping by at informational booths and mingling with your child's teachers--we're excited to see you tonight. BBQ time is 5-7 PM tonight--see you there!
8 days ago, Heather Mitchell
Good morning everyone! Please see the attached flyer showing all of the activities available for our students and families at our Back to School BBQ being held on Wednesday, September 20th from 5-7.
Not only are we having our annual BBQ (hosted at KMHS this year) with all families from RSU 89 welcome, but KMHS will also have our annual Open House that same evening.
We hope to see you there!
11 days ago, Heather Mitchell
Upcoming Events at KES
September 18: ASP starts
September 20: Early Release Day 11:15 Dismissal
*Fall BBQ 5:00-7:00
September 21: Food Pantry 2:30-4:00
Board Meeting 5:00
September 28: School Pictures
October 6: Teacher workshop
October 9: No school: Indigenous People’s Day
October 18: Early Release Day 11:15 dismissal
October 19: Food pantry 2:30
School committee meeting 5:00 pm
13 days ago, Reba Heath
Adult Ed. is hosting a " Sunflowers" Paint and Snack event on Wednesday, September 27th 5:30 pm-8:30pm. This will be held in the Science Lab at Katahdin Middle/High School. The cost is $25 per person.
14 days ago, Liza Ryan
It has been a wonderful first week at KES! It was great welcoming back our students and seeing new faces. Please not the Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Events
September 11: First day of school PK (M,T,W group)
September 13: First day of school PK (W,TH,F group)
September 18: ASP starts
September 20: Early Release Day 11:15 Dismissal
Fall BBQ 5:00-7:00
September 21: Food Pantry 2:30-4:00
Board Meeting 5:00
September 28: School Pictures
October 6: Teacher workshop
October 9: No school: Indigenous People’s Day
October 18: Early Release Day 11:15 dismissal
I am truly enjoying the opportunity to fill in as KES principal. As always if you have any questions or concerns, please call our office. Have a wonderful and restful weekend.
Michelle Russell
20 days ago, Reba Heath
We're starting the year off strong with a nourishing lunch spread featuring barbecue-rubbed Maine chicken thighs, roasted potatoes, and fresh cherry tomatoes from Keep Ridge Farm in Benedicta!
20 days ago, Ms. Gabrielle - Food Educator
Katahdin Boosters Club will be hosting their Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday December 16th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. at Katahdin Middle/High School.
Set up time is 8:00 a.m. Spaces are available to rent for $20.00. Contact Lisa Rush or Penny Daggett with any questions at 365-4218
20 days ago, Liza Ryan
Healthy Meal Incentive Part Time Position
21 days ago, Deven Lester
Good afternoon staff, students, and community members.
RSU 89 would like to share information that was passed on to us this afternoon so our community can stay safe and you can take whatever precautionary measures that make sense for you. We received this Public Health Advisory from the Maine Health Alert Network System:
Particle pollution concentrations are expected to reach the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (USG) level on Wednesday, September 6th, according to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). A dense ground-level plume of smoke from fires in Canada moved into Maine last night. For today, the 24-hour average is expected to be in the USG range for the
northern region. For the remainder of the state, the 24-hour average is expected to be
Moderate with only a few hours above Moderate. In addition, temperatures across the state
are unseasonably warm, which could present additional risk to those spending time outdoors.
At elevated particle pollution levels, children, healthy adults who exert themselves, and
individuals suffering from a respiratory disease such as asthma, bronchitis, or COPD can
experience reduced lung function and irritation. When this happens, individuals may notice shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, and/or experience an uncomfortable sensation in their chest. Additionally, those with heart disease should also follow these
recommendations.
Some actions you can take to protect your health during periods of unhealthy air quality
include:
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activity.
• If you are exposed to heavy smoke or have health concerns that might be worsened by
smoke, consider wearing a N95 or KN95 mask. If you do not have one on hand, any
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
2023PHADV032 – Air Quality Alert 2
well-fitting mask would likely help reduce some of the particles potentially inhaled into
the lungs.
• If you are indoors, close windows and circulate indoor air with a fan or air conditioner. If
you cannot stay cool at home with windows closed, seek out a cooling center or other
air-conditioned space, such as a library or store. Call 211 for a cooling center location
near you.
• The Maine CDC Asthma Prevention and Control Program has asthma information
available at their website: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/population-health/mat/
• For more information on asthma control visit EPA's Web site epa.gov/asthma to find
information about asthma triggers and lessons on asthma management.
• Health information for smoke-impacted areas: https://www.airnow.gov/air-quality-and-
health/fires-and-your-health/ In addition to those in a sensitive group, sports coaches,
elder care workers, nurses and others who are responsible for the welfare of people
impacted by poor air quality are urged to use one of the listed tools to follow the Air
Quality Forecast:
Air Quality Forecast page: http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/ which has links to:
• EnviroFlash, EPA's email and text alert
system, http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/enviroflash.html
• Twitter, for sign up information go to: http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/twitter.html
• EPAs mobile app is available at: https://www.airnow.gov/airnow-mobile-app/
"Wildfires and Air Quality" online resource set up by the Mills Administration with
guidance for various populations: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/wildfires
Maine DEP's toll-free air quality hotline: 1-800-223-1196
In addition, you may check EPAs AirNow Fire & Smoke map for particle pollution
levels: https://fire.airnow.gov/
On Thursday, there may still be smoke in certain regions. Visit the DEP website
at http://www.maine.gov/dep/air/ozone/ for updates.
For additional information, contact: David R. Madore, Deputy Commissioner
david.madore@maine.gov
22 days ago, Heather Mitchell
Yesterday's middle school soccer games in Houlton showed the grit and determination students at KMHS possess! The fans traveled to support students and cheered from the sidelines--thank you for supporting our boys and girls! Great teamwork everyone🐾
Good afternoon!
You are invited to an informational meeting focused on KMHS's cell phone policy and the implementation process we will be using in middle school (grades 6, 7, and 8) for the 2023-24 school year.
This will be a virtual meeting on Monday, August 28 at 6 p.m. Please use the following link to access the meeting
meet.google.com/dzg-zqts-meq
Thank you and I look forward to meeting with you. We'll send a reminder on Monday afternoon.
about 1 month ago, Heather Mitchell
Good evening,
This is a reminder that there will be a virtual meeting tonight at 6PM to discuss summer renovations and school opening timeline. Please follow the link below to join us:
http://meet.google.com/zoi-ugpm-ddj
Thank you!