Mattanawcook Academy

MA "GREEN" Schedule https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kwRLnBGCccD0Z-VOdOvCt40LW9jSaEH8dq3bH2ti13o/edit?usp=sharing

Take a virtual tour of MA! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQXJaFlGY5yjY2ijNDY5epUztPqLf7iuWwgfKbiA19WePZK137cIY8Tw7dbTju-oMsgVI44Epo-yAqO/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000&slide=id.p

RSU 67 Fall Sports Update The safety of all individuals involved in interscholastic athletics (student-athletes, coaches, athletic training staff, game day personnel, spectators) is the number one priority as RSU 67 considers the resumption of education-based interscholastic activities. The district’s administration team will continue to support all initiatives identified for mitigating the risks associated with COVID-19 and make decisions accordingly. The RSU 67 administrative team will utilize guidance from the following groups regarding how to most safely conduct education-based sport programs: 1. Office of the Governor of Maine 2. Maine Department of Education 3. Maine Center for Disease Control 4. Maine Principals’ Association 5. Penobscot Valley Conference principals 6. Penobscot Valley Conference superintendents of schools 7. Local school administrations 8. Best practices as identified in other states and athletic associations 9. National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee As many of you know the MPA has set September 8, 2020 as the date that school districts can officially begin fall athletics. As much as I would like to say that we have received the Ok to proceed, I cannot . We currently await the approval of the new guidelines that the MPA set last week. The DOE and CDC are currently reviewing those guidelines. I have been told that a decision is likely to be made before the week is over. Once they have been reviewed and approved, it will be up to individual districts to decide whether or not they will proceed with athletics. RSU 67 will base its decision on what is best for our athletes and the entire community. I do realize that this is a time sensitive issue, but ask that you remain patient as we sort through what has become a very difficult decision. We realize that the young people need athletics as an outlet and will continue to advocate for a return to play. Thank you all for supporting the young people of our community as we traverse these difficult times. I hope to have some positive news for you soon. Sincerely, Bill McCarthy Athletic Administrator RSU 67

I hope this message finds all of you safe and enjoying what has been a great summer weather wise. I was really hoping to have good news regarding summer activities but that will not be the case today. The decision has been made to hold off on any summer activities for now. I hope to have better news in the days that follow, thanks for your patience regarding the uncertain times that we are experiencing. Be safe!

The time is now to vote Lincoln as the town of the year. I have included the link below. We are in a closely contested battle with Jonesport, every vote counts. https://929theticket.com/town-of-the-year-championship/

Please take the time to read the important information regarding summer athletics at MA in the link attached below. https://5il.co/hmfq

The MA tennis courts will be available to the public on Friday June 19th, please follow all CDC guidelines in regard to court use. Thank you and enjoy!

JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER TO REGISTER FOR FALL SPORTS!!!! The MA athletics on line registration has been set up for fall sports, you can access the sight by visiting the RSU 67 webpage, click on sites, choose MA, once there hit the menu tab and choose MA athletics. You will be able to access the on line paperwork. Thank you! Fall sports will begin on August 17th.

The MA athletics on line registration has been set up for fall sports, if you registered on line in the fall you will You can access the sight by visiting the RSU 67 webpage, click on sites, choose MA, once there hit the menu tab and choose MA athletics. You will be able to access the on line paperwork. Thank you! fall sports will begin on August 17th.

The online registration platform has been set up for fall sports. Athletes and Parents can register online by logging into the RSU67 webpage and clicking on the sites icon, select Mattanawcook Academy, once there under the menu tab you will find athletics. Click athletics and then select MA sports paperwork. On the on-line sports registration link is attached there. For more specific directions you will find the MA athletic letter, the letter has directions that will help you complete your paperwork.

I would like to provide an update regarding the use of the MA tennis courts. After conversation with RSU 67 administration it has been determined that opening up the tennis courts would jeopardize social distancing recommendations that have been passed down by Governor Janet Mills. I will keep you posted on any changes to this decision. Thanks for your patience.

Please visit the news section of the RSU No. 67 website for an update on student learning packets.

Good Afternoon, This morning I received an e-mail from the DOE/MPA stating that all Spring sports pre-season activities have been postponed until April 27, 2020. The plan is to revise schedules in order to complete our seasons in a timely fashion. I will keep all of you informed regarding any additional changes. I have attached an abbreviated version of the e-mail that I received this morning. Good Morning, Because of this, the MPA Board of Directors and Interscholastic Management Committee voted today, March 13, 2020 to delay the start of the 2020 Spring sports pre-season practice until April 27, 2020. We will continue to monitor the situation and will make the appropriate changes as needed to ensure the safety of all students. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Holly Couturier Mike Burnham Mike Bisson Thanks in advance for your patience regarding this matter. Bill McCarthy, RSU 67 Athletic Administrator.

The class C/D PVC All-Star game scheduled for Thursday, March 12th has been cancelled. The game will not be made up.

Due to direction from the MPA all Unified Basketball events/games have been postponed until further notice. The plan is to reschedule the senior game vs Old Town once we are given the O.K. Thanks for understanding!

Best of luck to MA wrestlers Jackson Sutherland and Isaac Hainer as they take their considerable talents to Metheun, Mass where they will compete against all the top wrestlers in New England. Jackson and Isaac look to cap of their very successful seasons with some quality wins against the best of the best. Great job this year gentleman and good luck this weekend!

Mattanawcook Academy wrestler Jackson Sutherland has done it again. Wrestling in the 138 lb weight class at the All State competition Jackson finished first in his weight class. Jackson who remains undefeated on the season will now take his talents to Methuen, Mass where he will complete in the New Englands. Way to go Jackson! Freshman Isaac Hainer completed another successful weekend as he finished 3rd at 145 lbs. He will join Jackson at the New Englands next weekend. Great job MA wrestlers.

The MA winter sports banquet will be held in the MA Cafeteria on Tuesday, March 10th. The event will begin at 5:30 and conclude at 7:30. I look forward to seeing you all there.

Congratulations to MA wrestler Jackson Sutherland for being crowned Class B state champion this past weekend . Wrestling at 138 pounds Jackson continues his impressive career with his second state title in as many years. The MA team was well represented at this years competition and they garnered at state runner up title along the way. MA wrestlers Isaac Hainer, Deegan Tidswell, and Clyde Carr were crowned runners up. Alex Munson and Travis Mushero finished 4th. Kaleb Toby finished in 5th place.