RSU 57 & Massabesic High School

"Preparing students for success in an ever-changing world."

Hello Mustang Nation,

The start of the school is upon us! As we put the final touches upon our building and our campus I hope you are also making final preparations for the 2023-2024 school year. We understand that the start of any school year can bring mixed feelings for students and families alike. We fully expect excitement, anxiousness, anticipation, and even apprehension. We are looking forward to helping you navigate all of these emotions to lay a strong foundation for the school year to come.

A few special notes:

1) Our Guidance Department continues to refine student schedules - if you have questions please contact the school, or email your counselor directly:

Grade 12 Counselor - deborahcurtis@rsu57.org

Grade 11 Counselor - josephrodgers@rsu57.org

Grade 10 Counselor - brigittekearney@rsu57.org

Grade 9 Counselor - juliecryer@rsu57.org

2) Our Student & Family Handbook is linked below in this newsletter - please review the sections on Student Code of Conduct, Attendance, and Dress Code. These areas are common places where students may make mistakes. We want to be proactive in helping you understand the expectations to attend Massabesic High School safely and successfully.

3) Please take a moment to review the schedule of events for the two days we are in session this week.

-Mr. Thurlow

7:10 am

• Student arrival

• Breakfast in the cafeteria

7:30 am

• Students report to the auditorium - class meeting to start the day

• Brief welcome from Mr. Thurlow (Principal)

• Brief welcome from Mr. Lavertu & Mr. Fryzlewicz (Assistant Principal)

• Brief welcome from Mrs. Ellis (Dean of Academics)

• Brief welcome from Class Advisors - Mrs. Todd & Mrs. Cryer

• Brief welcome from Mr. Lawrence (Athletic Director)

• Brief welcome from Mrs. Pazmany-Kinney (School Nurse)

• Brief welcome from Mrs. Parker (School Nutrition)

• Brief welcome from Officer Corey (School Resource Officer)

• Brief welcome from Captain Howell & Chief Lipp (NJROTC)

• Introduction of student representatives

8:15 am

• Students report to homeroom/Mustang Time Advisory groups from the auditorium (called down by each advisor with NJROTC student(s) and additional staff:

• Student packet information

• Students receive school-issued laptops

• Review of nutrition forms

• Student tours of the building/campus

• Complete add/drop forms

• Location of student bus pickup at end of day

• Icebreaker games

9:30 am

• Scavenger Hunt - Advisory vs Advisory

10:00 am

• Schedule Run-through (Blocks 1-3, 15-20 Minute Blocks 6-7 min passing)

LUNCH BREAK 11:00-11:40 am

11:45 am

• Schedule Run-through (Blocks 4-6, 15-20 Minute Blocks 6-7 min)

12:45 pm - Building Safety Drill

1:00 pm - Field Day Games

1:40 pm - Report back to the building & Block 6

1:49 pm - Dismissal

Opening Days

1) The first day day of school is reserved for our GRADE 9 STUDENTS ONLY on Wednesday, August 30th.

2) Sanford Regional Technical Center also opens for Grade 11 and Grade 12 students on Wednesday, August 30th.

2) GRADE 10, 11, & 12 students join us on Thursday, August 31st.

3) School is not in session on Friday, September 1st or Monday, September 4th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5th

School Expectations & Opportunities

1) All students will meet with the administration team in grade-level groupings to review expectations and opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year.

2) Grade 9 will meet with administration on Wednesday, August 30th.

3) Grades 10, 11, & 12 will meet with administration on Thursday, August 31st.

Student Arrival & Dismissal

1) Students may arrive at school at 7:10 AM

2) School starts at 7:30 AM. Any students arriving past 7:30 AM will be marked tardy.

3) All students who arrive past 7:30 AM must enter through the main entrance and check in.

4) School dismisses at 1:49 PM. Students driving or being picked up by parents/families may leave directly.

5) Students riding Wave 1 buses should report directly to their buses. Students riding Wave 2 buses must remain within the building until their buses in Wave 2 have arrived on campus.

Student Schedules

The add/drop period for courses will end on Friday, September 15th.

RSU 57 Community Forum

We are pleased to host the RSU 57 Strategic Planning Committee on Monday, August 28th for a Community-Wide Forum at 7:00 PM in our auditorium. This will be a wonderful opportunity for our community to learn about some of the work that has been conducted thus far, in addition to hearing from YOU, our community. We hope you will join us!

MHS Open House

The Open House for students and parents/families will be Wednesday, August 30, 2023 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM.

Questions & Concerns?

You are always welcome to call our office at (207) 247-3141, schedule an opportunity to meet, or email our administrative team directly:

Mr. Ty Thurlow, Principal - tythurlow@rsu57.org

Mrs. Liane Renaud, Administrative Assistant to the Principal - lianerenaud@rsu57.org

Mr. Scott Lavertu, Assistant Principal - scottlavertu@rsu57.org

Mr. Jim Fryzlewicz, Assistant Principal - jamesfryzlewicz@rsu57.org

Ms. Kaitlyn Ouellette, Main Office Administrative Assistant - kaitlynouellette@rsu57.org

Mrs. Allison Ellis, Dean of Academics & Director of Guidance - allisonellis@rsu57.org

Mrs. Marie Proctor, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Guidance - marieproctor@rsu57.org

Mrs. Kelley Allen, Guidance Office Administrative Assistant - kelleyallen@rsu57.org

MHS Athletics Website: https://rsu57mustangs.org/

Monday, August 28th:

RSU 57 Community Forum - MHS Auditorium

Wednesday, August 30th:

First day for Grade 9 students ONLY

Wednesday, August 30th:

MHS Open House from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Thursday, August 31st:

First day for Grade 10, 11, & 12 Students

Friday, September 1st - Monday, September 4th:

Labor Day extended vacation - School Closed

Tuesday, September 5th:

School Pictures (packets will be sent home on the first day of school)

Friday, September 15th:

Add/Drop period for courses ends

Location: 88 West Road, Waterboro, ME 04087
Phone: 207-247-3141

Fax: 207-247-3146

Fax for Records: 207-247-3477