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!
6 months ago, Heather Mitchell
BTS BBQ
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
7 months 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.
7 months ago, Liza Ryan
Adult ED
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
7 months 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!
7 months ago, Ms. Gabrielle - Food Educator
School lunch tray with tomatoes, orange slices, milk, chicken, and potatoes
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
7 months ago, Liza Ryan
Healthy Meal Incentive Part Time Position
7 months ago, Deven Lester
Healthy Meal Incentive Part Time Position
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
7 months 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🐾
7 months ago, Heather Mitchell
Dear Students, Families, and Staff, Welcome back to a new year at KES. Please see the attached letter regarding the start of the school year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18cjKo1ZZJkedVwLN3LPdgnrFw6qw3qcJ5r21mwHFoc8/edit?usp=sharing Thank you and enjoy your long weekend!
7 months ago, Reba Heath
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.
7 months 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!
7 months ago, Reba Heath
Dear Parents, students, and staff. Please find the welcome letter and information you've been wanting to know about the start of school at KMHS here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWPsMFnjVAjHwr_BhJmI-jtc6B0nzaKhKOzcjRI1M-c/edit?usp=sharing If you have any questions or concerns at all, please feel free to call the office. Thank you and enjoy your last week of summer!
7 months ago, Heather Mitchell
7 months ago, Marie Robinson
letter
Hello Katahdin Community, There will be no food pantry today, August 17th. The next pantry will take place September 21st.
7 months ago, Ms. Gabrielle - Food Educator
Long Term Sub Special Education Teacher K-5
8 months ago, Deven Lester
Long Term Sub Special Education Teacher K-5
School Committee Meeting Thursday, August 18, 2023
8 months ago, Heather Hale
Agenda
REMINDER! If you are interested in playing golf, the window to express your interest is closing. First practice is August 14th! Please reach out to Kim Mann-McLaughlin. @ kmclaughlin@rsu89.org
8 months ago, Heather Mitchell
CALLING ALL (POTENTIAL) GOLFERS! If you've ever wanted to learn about golf, play on a team, or try something new, now's your opportunity! Kim Mann-McLaughlin is looking to start a golf team at KMHS--a brand-new opportunity for our students. Before we can offer the program, however, we need to know how much interest students have in playing the sport! Anyone interested in playing varsity golf (even if you only THINK you're interested) contact Kim Mann-McLaughlin, KMHS's AD, as soon as possible. You can call the school & leave a message, or email Kimberly Mann-McLaughlin at kmann@rsu89.org. Please reach out for more information and any questions. If the team is a go, players must complete the preseason paperwork, be in grades 9-12, and meet eligibility requirements.
8 months ago, Heather Mitchell
golf
Good news! KMHS phones are in the new system and operational! Thank you to Tom Small for working diligently with the phone crew to make this happen quickly. Feel free to call the KMHS office at 207 365 4218 with your summer inquiries between 8 & 3 M-F. STAY TUNED FOR BEGINNING IF SCHOOL YEAR UPDATES!
8 months ago, Heather Mitchell