Katahdin Schools

High School artists created realistic drawings of their favorite candy. Students had to think about the arrangement of their composition and arranged their candy before taking a picture of it. Students learned to digitally grid their pictures before realistically drawing them using a gridding drawing process. Students were inspired by the artist Marcello Barenghi who create realistic 3D drawings of everyday objects.

Adventure Fridays with our friends from Katahdin Learning Project are under way! Last week, students learned how put on snow shoes in preparation for activities that will take place throughout the winter.

Please check out our Adult Education Brochure on the RSU #89 website, www.rsu89.org for classes that are beginning in January! Hope to see you at one or more of our classes!! Please call 365-4284 to register for classes or if you have any questions! Thanks!!

A new community event for KMHS! We're holding a Holiday Dinner for families and community members to join our middle and high schoolers during lunch on December 15th. We're excited to have folks come in, dine with us, and enjoy some conversation right here at KMHS. Please see the attached poster for details and use this link: https://forms.gle/b6Cr6bzv4DZJEXDD7 Please RSVP by December 9th via the link above or calling the school directly at 207 365 4218 (If the link above does not work, please copy and paste the entire link into your search bar😀)

Hey Parents of 10th and 11th graders! See the link below for the BigFuture Scholarship info. BigFuture rewards you for planning for life after high school. No essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements, BigFuture makes it easy to enter drawings each month to win scholarship money, just complete unlocked steps on your dashboard and you'll be automatically entered to win (one step completed = one entry each month). Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year receive two entries each drawing. https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships?SFMC_cid=EM859402-&rid=381050682. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Student Services Coordinator Dana Kasian at 207 365 4218

Here is a sneak peek at just a few of the raffle items you could win at the KES Festival of Trees! Please join us!

Good morning, Currently there is a situation that involves police activity in Medway. The information indicates that there is no imminent danger outside of the individual's home. The situation is being monitored and if further action is necessary staff and community will be updated.

Due to slippery road conditions, RSU 89 will have a 2 hour delay today, December 1st, 2022. Be safe and we look forward to seeing you a bit later this morning!

At last week's school board meeting, I reported that KMHS student council collected over 150 food items for the food pantry during the Thanksgiving food drive. That was an UNDERSTATEMENT! Overall, KHS donated 347 non-perishable food items to the food pantry at the United Methodist Church in Patten :). The ladies that received the food were very appreciative and had tears in their eyes when we brought all of the food in. WAY TO GO KHS STUDENTS!!!!

Come Join us for a Sophomore Class fundraiser on December 9th! Let's celebrate and get into the holiday spirit with this fun community event as we show the Polar Express at our Family Fun Movie Night at 6 PM! See details in the poster below--hope to see you there!

All community member are invited. Come join us! If you are planning on attending, please RSVP by calling the school.

Thanks to those of you who have completed our survey for input on our next 5 year strategic plan! If you haven't already done so, please take a few moments to share your thoughts~ Thank you! https://forms.gle/4hjksM6Ahv9uYSpZ9 #wearekatahdin

Katahdin Elementary School is happy to host our first annual Festival of Trees! Stop by during your student led conference or visit us over the weekend! All participants have the opportunity to earn or buy tickets to enter the prize raffle. Stay tuned for more exciting festival updates! #wearekatahdin #learninghappenseverywhere

7th Grade artists at KMHS explored different methods of drawing pumpkins. From their drawings, they created a collage version using colored paper. Artists then used a variety of patterns using lines with markers in each section to create contrast. Shoutout to Mrs. Howes for drawing out the artists in our students!

Please join us!

On behalf of RSU 89 staff and students, we'd like to extend our gratitude for our community, our parents, and all who help make our schools a safe and positive place to be! Please enjoy your family, friends, and loved ones as we express gratitude to all who touch our lives. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

This gets our hearts at KMHS pumping with excitement about learning! Bio 100 made heart models to show flow of simulated blood through the heart and how it pumps between chambers.

Thank you to Katahdin trust for presenting to Ms. Harvey's financial literacy class about budgeting. Such an important skill as students move along into the workforce and manage their finances!

Thank you to our incredible food service team, custodial staff, educators, and families that made this Thanksgiving meal possible. We are grateful for the time shared together! #wearekatahdin #learninghappenseverywhere

High School Outdoor Ed Class tried their hand at making fire during the beginning of the snow. They determined what would be needed to start a good fire in different conditions. Congratulations to Leif for being the only one to produce a flame.