Mattanawcook Jr. High School

3/1/24 MJHS Phone Update: We can answer external calls if you use 794-3309!

MJHS has been experiencing problems receiving incoming phone calls the afternoon and evening of February 29th, possibly due to weather conditions. We are working on fixing this problem, but if you are having trouble calling us on Friday, March 1st, you can reach us by emailing dphillips@rsu67.org and dyoung@rsu67.org beginning at 7:00am, and slabossiere@rsu67.org beginning at 7:30am. We are also trying our best to use caller ID to return phone calls we miss because we have been able to call out. We will update the repair progress on Friday, March 1st.

Due to the lack of snow at Big Moose Mountain in Greenville, we are moving our Saturday ski trip (3/2) to Big Rock in Mars Hill. Please be prepared to sign the Big Rock waiver when you drop off your student at MJHS on Saturday. The price for this trip is still $25. The bus will leave at 9 am and return around 6 pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashton Carmichael at acarmichael@rsu67.org

UPDATE: We are currently experiencing phone issues. If you have repeatedly tried to call and your call gets dropped, we are trying to call back. You can send me an email at dphillips@rsu67.org and I will take care of your yearbook order. My apologies for the difficulties. Dolly LAST CALL! Today is the deadline to order MJHS yearbooks. If you are unable to order online, you can bring the money to the office and I will order it for you, but it must happen before 3:00. This is the link if you want to order one online. https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1067516/Mattanawcook-Junior-High-School/ IF you aren't sure if you have ordered one yet, you can either go to this link and look up your student's name or call the office and I will look it up for you. Thank you Dolly

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Due to the lack of snow at Mt. Jefferson, we are moving our Saturday ski trip (2/24) to Big Rock in Mars Hill. Please be prepared to sign the Big Rock waiver when you drop off your student at MJHS on Saturday. The price for this trip is still $25. The bus will leave at 9 am and return around 6 pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ashton Carmichael at acarmichael@rsu67.org

The Yearbook Club is happily gathering pictures of all things MJHS. If you have attended a sporting event or a musical event that involves MJHS students, and have taken pictures that you would like to share with the possibility of them being in the yearbook, please email them to me at dphillips@rsu67.org. I will gladly take a look and see what I can use. I'm especially looking for softball/baseball/track pictures from last year. Due to deadlines we have to use last year's pictures. As this is my first year as the advisor, I didn't take pictures of last year's teams. Please do share this request to your friends if you know their child played sports last year! Thanks Dolly MJHS Yearbook Advisor

The Competition Cheering Squad competed in the league competition on Friday 2/2; Of the 8 squads performing your MJHS Cheerleaders executed the most difficult routine on the mat with much strength & enthusiasm - Their hard work & showmanship earning them the title of THE 2024 PENQUIS LEAGUE CHEERLEADING CHAMPIONS edging out Hichborn Middle School by nearly 10pts & one of their biggest competitors Central Middle School by nearly 20pts! Coach would like to once again thank these talented athletes for their hard work, dedication, and never quit attitudes & congratulate them on an outstanding season!

The MJHS Ski Club will be traveling to Big Rock in Mars Hill on Saturday, February 17th, instead of Mt. Jefferson due to snow conditions. Please contact Mr. Carmichael at acarmichael@rsu67.org with questions. Sign up sheets have been in the office this week, and we can bring 45 students on this trip.

Wrestling meet dates and hosts are now set. We are excited to kick the season off on Tuesday, February 27th at Ridge View. GO BOBCATS!

Ski Club & February Vacation: We will be offering 3 ski trips over the February Vacation for ski club members. All of the sign-up sheets are hanging in the office this week. Please have your students sign up for the trips they can attend. Below, you will find the dates and the number of students we can have on each trip. On Saturday, February 17th, the ski trip is to Mount Jefferson in Lee. We can take 45 students on this trip. Update: On Thursday, February 22nd, the ski trip is to Big Moose Mountain in Greenville. We can take 30 students on this trip. Students signed up for this trip will need to have their parents fill out the Big Moose Waiver Form at the following link: https://skibigmoose.theonlysky.com/ecomm3/products/view/?flow=Mattanawcook+Junior+High+ On Saturday, February 24th, the ski trip is to Mount Jefferson in Lee. We can take 45 students on this trip. Depending on the snow conditions, we may have to move a trip to Big Rock in Mars Hill. However, we will not know this until closer to the dates. Any changes will be announced on ClassDojo and Facebook. If your plans change and your student can no longer attend or would like to attend, please email Coach Carmichael at acarmichael@rsu67.org. He will have the updated lists and can inform you if there is space or not. Thank you, MJHS Ski Club Coaches

The MJHS Yearbook Club has been busily taking pictures to be showcased in the 23-24 MJHS Yearbook. We are in a sales competition from now until the deadline date of February 29th. All yearbooks sold during this time gives us entries to win new camera equipment for our yearbook club. If you haven't ordered yet, please note time is running out. We will not be ordering extra yearbooks so you must order before the deadline. This picture is a preview of the covers. It was designed by one of our own students, Lyddie Gray. Great job, Lyddie! The cost is $20 each. It can be ordered online at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1067516/Mattanawcook-Junior-High-School/. Or can be ordered in the office, just ask for Dolly.

Due to security upgrades, on Friday 2/2/24 the buzzer for parents and visitors is being moved to the exterior of the front entrance. The outside set of exterior doors will be locked once the buzzer has been moved.

The MJHS A boys basketball team concluded their season on Saturday with a hard fought loss to the SeDoMoCha Eagles 33-31 to finish the season 14-2 and claim runners up honors. The Bobcats were led by Max Fitch who had a game high 15 points. Cam Thompson chipped in with 8 points. The game was intense and very physical, but in the end the Bobcats just ran out of time as they made a great effort in the final seconds to get the game tied up. The boys should be very proud of their accomplishments this season and hold their heads high. Congratulations to the A boys on a great season. Thank you for your dedication! GO BOBATS!

Saturday, January 20th Ski Trip Reminders: -The bus leaves at 9:00am. Students should be at MJHS between 8:45 and 8:50am. The bus departs Big Rock at 4:00pm and should be back at MJHS around 6:00pm. -Students MUST have their helmets, $25 for the list ticket, ski boots, skis, be dressed in warm layers, warm winter clothing (coats, hats, snow pants, gloves, ski masks), drinks or money to purchase drinks, and food or money to buy food. -Only students who signed up and completed the Big Rock paperwork will be allowed on the ski trip. (Signing up for ski club is different than signing up for the Saturday trip and students who were on the waiting list for this trip have already been contacted if there was room for them to come.) -There will be another sign up for next Saturday's trip and priority will be given to kids who were on the waiting list this week.

Both Mattanawcook Junior High A basketball teams won their semi-final and have advanced to the championship games at Ridge View on Saturday, January 20. The girls will play at 10am, followed by the boys at 12pm. The bus will depart from MJHS at 8am. Good luck, and GO BOBCATS!

The MJHS Ski Club is still seeking one additional adult ski instructor for the 2024 season. This is a stipend paid position and interested applicants should contact Rose Clark at 207/794-6500 to apply. The job requires the ability to: attend ski trips on Saturdays through March as weather permits, assist with equipment distribution, collection, and organization, teach MJHS students to ski safely, monitor student progress, supervise students on the bus and at the mountain, and communicate with other MJHS ski instructors and student skiers.

UPDATE 1/16/24: Ski Club Equipment will be issued on January 17th for students who are confirmed to attend the first trip on 1/20/24 to Mars Hill. Mrs. Burns has confirmed directly with these students. January 18th will be for any student who is already registered on Family ID and does not have equipment. You must plan to have a ride available to pick up your skier and their equipment as most students will not receive equipment before the late bus arrives. Due to the large numbers of students who still need equipment, this could take until 5:30 or 6:00 for some students to be finished. Email acarmichael@rsu67.org with any questions and check out the detailed letter posted in the news section of our website.