Jayna Smith

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Following the success of the PTO’s Adult Prom fundraiser at St. Croix Tap & Table, another community event was held to support the Calais Elementary School playground fund. A cribbage tournament took place the following week at the same location, drawing teams of two to compete in a double-elimination format.

Calais High School's Student of the Month for February is Nathalia Orellana. Nathalia stands out as a remarkable individual within our academic and sports community. Her dedication is evident not just in her studies, where she consistently achieves excellent grades, but also in her active participation in various sports. Nathalia is an incredibly fierce competitor, showcasing her skills on two different types of mats.

On March 14, 2025, all AOS 90 staff had the opportunity to participate in Wellness Day, a biennial event dedicated to promoting health and well-being. Staff from across the district came together to engage in a variety of activities, including yoga, hiking, cooking classes, crafting, drawing, forestry and environmental activities, pickleball, weightlifting, and more.

After months of hard work, this event provided a much-needed opportunity for staff to reconnect, relax, and focus on their well-being.

Jayna Smith

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At a ceremony held on Feb. 27 at Calais High School, 33 students from St. Croix Regional Technical Center (SCRTC) were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The center serves students from Calais, Woodland, and Shead High Schools. 

Matthew J. Glidden, son of Wendy Glidden, of Baring, and a senior at Woodland Jr./Sr. High School, has been selected to receive the 2025 Principal’s Award, Principal Pat Metta announced. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals’ Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior’s academic achievement and citizenship.

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Sipayik Elementary School has been nationally recognized for pioneering the implementation of electric school buses in rural Tribal communities. The initiative, which has successfully electrified the school bus fleet at Sipayik Elementary School on the Pleasant Point (Sipayik) Reservation, was featured in a prominent national publication as part of their Electric School Bus Series.

Jayna Smith

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During the week of March 24, 2025, 32 middle school students and 12 staff from Maine Indian Education’s three schools – Indian Island School, Indian Township School, and Sipayik Elementary School – journeyed to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for a transformative STEM experience hosted by the Beaver Works Summer Institute @ MIT. 

Jayna Smith

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Last month, students from Princeton Elementary School's drama club showcased their talent in the annual play, this year featuring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the story by Roald Dahl. The cast brought to life the adventures of young Charlie Bucket as he visits Willy Wonka's magical chocolate factory. 

Last Tuesday, there was the usual small group of children from the Edmunds School, in fact, the three faithful boys from one Marion family! They were, as usual, a delight, but the concern is how to make it possible for more of the children who attend the Edmunds Elementary School to be able to attend Storytime. If any readers have explanations or suggestions concerning this issue, please contact Ann Carter at [email protected] or 214-4540.