A big shout out to Bruce McLean for this spectacular bird's eye view of Granite using a drone.
Tuesday, October 8th will be an early release day. Dismissal will be at 11:25. PK walkers and riders will be dismissed at 11:15. Our spirit theme is sports team day. Wear something from your favorite team!
Attendance is important, even on 1/2 days. The class/classes with 100% attendance will be featured on our BE-E Here board in the lobby.
As part of the Millinocket school department Emergency Management Plan we will be having Evacuation drills at both Stearns Junior Senior High School and Granite Street School. Stearns will be conducting one on Thursday, October 3rd while Granite will perform one on Friday, October 4th. Please do not be alarmed; these are drills designed to educate our students and keep them safe. If you have any questions please contact your building administrator.
Sincerely,
Millinocket School Department Safety Committee
The student flu shot clinic is Friday, October 18th. Please return consent forms ASAP.
Fall Fun Night will be on October 10th! This is for grades 6-12 on the football field starting at 6pm.... we are looking for donations of paper products, fruit, veggies, desserts, chips, drinks, etc. We are also looking for donations of bottled water for the dances being held on Saturday October 12th. Thank you to all who are always willing to donate!
Parents of students in grades 6th-12th, we ran midterm grades as of yesterday 9/30. Please make sure to check your student's Powerschool and make sure they are up to date on all assignments and grades. Your help with this is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at 723-6430.
MILLINOCKET SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
2024-2025 Position Openings
Immediate Opening High School Math (Algebra & Geometry) Teacher at Stearns Jr/Sr High School
PK and Special Education Ed Tech IIs and Ed Tech IIIs at Granite Street
Substitutes in all areas throughout the district
The successful candidates will need to pass a criminal history records check through the Maine DOE and Maine State Police. Salary by policy. Applications close when suitable candidates are found. Applications available online at www.millinocketschools.org, by email at millinocket@millinocketschools.org or by phone at (207) 723-6400.
Millinocket School Department
Superintendent of Schools
199 State Street
P.O. Box 30
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6400
EOE
Starting tomorrow 9/27/24 our new Thrillshare app will be making calls and text alerts home to all absent students in grades 6th-12th at Stearns High School! This will be a voice recording telling you your child is marked absent and that you need to call us back at 723-6430 in order to excuse your child’s absence from school if they are sick, doctors appointments, or for any other reason.
Thank you!
The varsity field hockey game scheduled for Thursday 9/26 has been cancelled due to inclement weather. It will be played on Wednesday October 2nd at 4:00. GO BLUE!!!
Stearns peer counselors are doing a cake drive because everyone deserves a cake on their birthday....Please drop off donations at Stearns. This event will end on 9/30!
The Millinocket School Department is pleased to announce we now have an app!! It is linked to our new and improved website and will provide you with the latest news and information about our school system. Please see the information below to learn more.
Attention 4th and 5th grade parents. The deadline for Rent to Own instruments is this Friday, September 20th. Order online today to make sure your child's instrument arrives on time, next week! Any instruments ordered after this date will likely arrive at the end of October. Payments add up to the total cost of the instrument, making it yours at final payment!"
Emergency Safety Plan for Millinocket Schools
Maine Through Year Testing Information
2023-2024 Yearbooks are still available to purchase for $40...If you did not purchase one and would like to please stop by the office!
Our first student day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will be August 28, 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone!!!
We want to welcome our new 5th grade teacher, Melanie Thibodeau. Ms. Thibodeau has many years of experience teaching at the 3rd and 4th grade level and will be a great addition to our staff.
Free "SUN"mer Meals for kids and teens!!
New this year, breakfast will be served in two locations.
-On site in the Stearns Jr./Sr. High School cafeteria (Entrance behind the school, near the Michaud Trail).
-On site and To Go at the Medway Recreation Complex.
Visit www.hotlunchsummer.com for meal times and locations in the tri-town region.
Kindergarten had a blast yesterday on Bubble Day! 🫧
We are excited to launch our new website soon. Stay tuned for more information.