We will be conducting a Special School Board Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Please click on the link prior to the meeting to request access to join the meeting. If you do not have internet access you can join by calling the number provided below and enter the PIN #.... READ MORE >
Your Daily Dose Of Our Rock Star Learner's!Keep Up the Good Work!We Miss You All! READ MORE >
Thank you to Tracie Murchison from the Lincoln Lakes PTA . She went above and beyond and delivered 37 meals to families that were unable to pick up meals. We can't thank you enough! READ MORE >
Our Students are Rock Star Learners! READ MORE >
Your Daily Dose of our Students Working Really Hard on Their School Work!Keep up the Good Work Kids! Your are doing a Wonderful Job! READ MORE >
ATTENTION: Parents and Teachers please keep sending me pictures of our students working hard. Send them to rclark@rsu67.orgWe love seeing our students working hard! We miss you all! READ MORE >
RSU No. 67 staff worked very hard to prepare and distribute hundreds of meals to our students. Hope you enjoy these pictures of our wonderful staff coming together to make sure our students are feed. Meals are distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. at Mattanawcook Academy and at the Municipal lots in Chester and Mattawamkeag. READ MORE >
March 29, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: I want to thank you for your ongoing support and commitment in making our first two weeks of remote learning a success. I recognize that everyone is juggling numerous worries and responsibilities and it has not been easy. Although remote learning is not an optimal situation, everyone is giving it their... READ MORE >
I would like to provide a clarification about yesterday's communication regarding the suspension of remote learning opportunities after Friday, March 27, 2020. This in no way was intended to mean that we were eliminating remote learning. Instead, as noted in the communication, we were suspending it "until we can get materials to our students in a manner that is... READ MORE >
March 24, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: This afternoon, Governor Janet Mills issued an order expanding restrictions to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The new restrictions take effect on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 and will last until April 8, 2020. I am writing to update you on R.S.U. 67’s response based on this new... READ MORE >
Please click here to read the latest update on RSU No. 67 lunch distribution. Lunch Distribution Update READ MORE >
Great job kids! Keep up the good work! If you haven't thanked your teacher today please say thank you! We miss you all! READ MORE >
Meal Distribution Beginning on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, breakfast and lunch “to go” meals are available from 10:30 – 12:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Mattanwcook Academy, the parking lot of the Chester Town Office and the parking lot of the Municipal Buildings in Mattawamkeag. Each day students will receive meals for two days. READ MORE >
Learning Material Distribution Learning materials for the extended school closure may be picked up on Wednesday, March 25th, from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 outside of your child’s school. Please wait in your car, and an R.S.U. No. 67 staff member will assist you in collecting these materials. READ MORE >
March 20, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: I am writing to update you on R.S.U. 67’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) that is gripping our state, the nation, and the world. I am extending the closure of all schools in R.S.U. 67 through April 27, 2020. We will continue to follow the school calendar and will provide remote learning... READ MORE >
Day two of remote learning is a success. I will be posting pictures everyday. READ MORE >
QUESTIONS or CONCERNS WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! If you have any questions or concerns please call the District Office at 794-6500 and leave a message and someone will return your call. READ MORE >
March 17, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: I would like to begin this update with words of gratitude. I want to thank R.S.U. No. 67 staff members for their efforts in preparing remote learning packets for every student in this district. I am grateful for building and central office administration, our district nurse, and five members of our... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: We all recognize there is no replacement for the quality instruction provided in the classroom from our teachers. However, given the nature of the extended school closure, my goal is to keep our students engaged in learning and connected with our teachers. Staff members have... READ MORE >
March 14, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: I am writing to inform you that all schools in R.S.U. No. 67 will be closed Monday, March 16- Friday, March 27, 2020. Our teachers will have a workshop day on Monday to complete their planning for remote learning for all students during the closure. Additional information regarding how to access... READ MORE >
March 13, 2020 - 3:30 PM Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: R.S.U. No. 67 continues to adjust our response as new guidance becomes available regarding the COVID-19 Disease. Today, the Maine Principals’ Association Interscholastic Management Committee postponed the start of the 2020 Spring sports pre-season practice schedule until after April 27, 2020. ... READ MORE >
March 12, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members: With the tremendous amount of information emerging about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on a daily basis, it is understandable that there is a great deal of anxiety in our community, country, and the world. I want to take this opportunity to update you on how R.S.U. No. 67 is responding to the... READ MORE >
March 10, 2020 Dear Staff, Parents, and Community Members, R.S.U. No. 67 has been carefully monitoring the status of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). Although at this time there is not a confirmed case in the State of Maine, the Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maine Department of Education has encouraged all schools to review... READ MORE >
Mattanawcook Academy took 1st place in the 2020 Maine 3D Design Competition held at Kennebec Valley Community College on Saturday. The team, consisting of Gianni Rosario and Solomon Susen, developed an innovation to address childhood inactivity during the winter months in Maine. They competed in Division 5 against 9-12 graders from across the state. The first... READ MORE >
Friday, March 20, 2020 will be a regular school day to make up a snow day. READ MORE >
"Each year, the Maine Department of Education is fortunate to celebrate arts education by hosting rotating student art exhibits. These exhibits celebrate the high quality of visual art education in Maine. Student artwork is displayed throughout the Department of Education, and features the talents of elementary, middle, and high school students from a single... READ MORE >
Due to the generous donations of local organizations, all EPB students will receive a book from local author, Tim Caverly. The library and classrooms will also receive copies of books to be used in the future. Students in grades 2 and 3 got to hear from the author and local illustrator, Frank Manzo Jr. today as they shared about the writing process. They saw a... READ MORE >
RSU No 67 will have no school today due to the weather. Stay safe. READ MORE >
Maine DOE to Host Maine Visual and Performing Arts Education Showcase WHAT: The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to invite the media to attend a celebration of the Maine Visual and Performing Arts Education Showcase, where the selected artwork of student visual artists and musicians from Mattanawcook Junior High School (RSU #67) will be ... READ MORE >
The Maine DOE kicked off Maine's partnership with the National #LoveTeaching Campaign on February 14th. The campaign runs from February 14 to February 21st as a way to celebrate teaching and leading. Check out this video from Maine educators explaining why they love to teach. READ MORE >
All after school activities have been cancelled on February 13th. READ MORE >
RSU No. 67 has a two-hour delay, today on February 10th. READ MORE >
There is no school today, February 7th, in RSU 67. Stay safe and have a good weekend. READ MORE >
We have become aware that a Maine business received an email threat, with specific schools identified as targets. No schools in R.S.U. 67 were named in the threat. As a precaution, we are increasing situational awareness and staff are being asked to report any suspicious activity. State Police are leading the effort to investigate the threat and coordinate... READ MORE >
The Maine Department of Education encourages communities and families to participate in the Read to ME challenge. This challenge promotes awareness of the importance of reading to children 15 minutes every day, builds enthusiasm for reading to children by making it more visible, and increases the number of minutes children are read to during their childhoods.HOW... READ MORE >
2nd and 3rd graders at EPB have the opportunity to participate in an after school 3D doodler club. There have been over 50 students who have signed up. The image shows some of the work that was done during club time. Due to the large numbers, Mrs. Pelletier is using a lottery to determine which students attend each week with the goal of all interested students... READ MORE >
There is a two hour delay in all schools in R.S.U. No. 67 today, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in order to give time for the roads to be cleared. READ MORE >
The MJHS coin war was a great success this year. The 7th and 8th graders raised over $2000 to support the food pantry at MJHS. The presentation of the check was made at an assembly today. Thank you to all who helped support this worthy cause. READ MORE >
The Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers provided a show for the EPB students this morning. They performed the Grinch show and then shared with students how they could perform their own puppet shows at home. It was a great success. READ MORE >
The second-grade Pennies for Angels service learning project provides students with an opportunity to work on some math standards while helping to support a community need during this holiday time. Students collect change (practicing skip counting and rolling the coins) and support families in need. The project ended today and was a tremendous success. ALL the... READ MORE >
The College Board provides an opportunity for high school juniors to earn scholarship funds by completing specific tasks in preparation for attending college. The first step is to build a list of at least six colleges of interest. Just by completing the list while signed into their College Board account, they will be eligible to win $500 in scholarship funds. ... READ MORE >
All schools and offices in RSU 67 are closed today, December 3. Stay safe. READ MORE >
Students in the 5th grade just finished up a unit on Native Americans by creating a project that reflected their learning about an aspect of Native American culture that interested them. Some aspects researched were music, symbols, houses, weapons, transportation, and special food dishes. READ MORE >
Early Kindergarten and Kindergarten students enjoyed a Thanksgiving Feast with their families after learning about life in Plymouth Plantation. Lunch was served by RSU 67 staff and volunteers. Many family members came to enjoy this Ek/K annual tradition with their children. Thank you to all who helped and attended. READ MORE >
Justin Morse from Eagle Lodge shared with EPB kindergarten students information about trees as part of their learning in science class. Justin is a local business man who operates Eagle Lodge and Camps in Lincoln. He shared his expertise, as well as answering many questions the students had about his work. READ MORE >
All after school activities today Monday November 18, 2019 are cancelled due to the freezing rain that is predicted late this afternoon. READ MORE >
RSU No. 67 Surplus Property R.S.U. No. 67 has designated surplus. The list below outlines all surplus property available for purchase. If you are interested in any or all of the surplus property listed, please call Mr. David Ham, R.S.U. No. 67 Facilities Director at 794-6500, by Wednesday, November 20, 2019. 100 adjustable student desks - $5.00 per... READ MORE >
MJHS held its annual fall fest on Wednesday afternoon. All staff provided various sessions and students chose which ones they would most like to participate in prior to the day. It is a time of learning new things, taking risks, and building community within the school. READ MORE >
MA inducted a new group of students into the National Honor Society (NHS). MA's National Honor Society Inductees must show evidence of the four pillars of NHS to become members of the chapter. The four pillars are scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Once inducted, students work with the chapter to continue to exhibit those pillars in their school... READ MORE >
Students encouraged to share acts of kindness and Be the I in KIND. They can sign the bulletin board as well as have a picture taken as the I. READ MORE >
The RSU 67 adult education ukulele class ended with a celebration of learning. It included snacks provided by the students from MA's culinary program with five different types of harvest cookies and apple cider. The class members were also joined by the community ukulele group, The StrumDingers. It was a wonderful celebration for the community. READ MORE >
RSU 67 students participated in the Maine Outdoor Education Program (MOEP) this fall. This program provides high quality equipment for students to use while they are on-site, as well as an integrated curriculum focused on ecological awareness and physical fitness. To find out more about this wonderful opportunity for our students, check out the Maine Outdoor... READ MORE >
Third graders received their first Junior Achievement lesson today from Brittany Libbey of the Lincoln Maine Federal Credit Union. This program works to help students learn about financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work-readiness. For more information on Junior Achievement check out their website. READ MORE >
October is Bullying Awareness Month. This campaign is focused on providing information to community, parents, teachers, and students. Please check out these links for more information.STOMP out BullyingStop BullyingPACER's National Bullying Prevention Center READ MORE >
We’re thrilled to announce Regional School Unit 67’s new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2MYC8uJ or iPhone: https://apple.co/2MXrvZh. Check out this link for step by step directions. READ MORE >
Public Forum RSU No. 67 AGENDA Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Mattanawcook Academy Library at 5:00 pm Open to the Public Board of Directors: Board Chair Mary Plourde, Board Vice Chair Dianne Buck, Linda Brown, William Chubbuck, William Davis, Jasmine Folster, Rebecca Hanscom, Diane Jipson, Diana Lambert, Patricia Nobel, Jeremy... READ MORE >
Meet 1 Meet 2 Meet 3 Meet 4 Meet 5 Year Div Attendees Bangor Red 341 320 335 345 303 1644 A 9 John Bapst Purple 264 226 307 254 230 1281 A 11 Lee Blue 233 154 168 223 218... READ MORE >
Superintendent Skorapa visited MJHS to read to the 4th Grade ELA Students READ MORE >
School in RSU 67 will be in session next week. We are reminding motorists to be observant and watch for stopped school buses with red lights flashing. Flashing lights indicate that the bus is stopped to pick up or drop off students. Motorists must stop and not pass the bus until the lights cease to flash or have been given a signal to pass by the school bus... READ MORE >
RSU #67 2019-2020 Bus Routes Chester, Lincoln, and Mattawamkeag Roads that bus actually travels on are underlined. Other streets mentioned are pickup/delivery points on road corners and along the route, determined by the Transportation Director. 6:35 a.m. will be the APPROXIMATE first pickup times (unless... READ MORE >
K-5 science teachers participated in FOSS science training this summer. They worked with the University of Maine RISE staff to learn about components of high quality science instruction and try out some of the experiments they will be doing with learners this upcoming year. READ MORE >
RSU 67 teachers participated in mentor training for two days. This training is part of the induction process that partners all new teachers to RSU 67 with veteran mentor teachers who can provide support and guidance those first few years of teaching. We had some people who participated as a refresher and others who were being trained as a mentor for the first time. READ MORE >
RSU 67 teachers and administrators are working collaboratively this summer to revise the Teacher Evaluation System. READ MORE >
Twenty-two RSU 67 educators participated in the Fundamentals Training Course to learn how to integrate Google in the classroom. They will implement their new skills with students this Fall. READ MORE >
RSU #67 is sponsoring a free summer meal program for all children age 18 and under. Meal sites are open Monday - Thursday from July 8th to August 1st at the following sites:Mattanawcook AcademyPrince Thomas ParkBreakfast – 7:00AM-8:30AMLunch – 11:00AM-12:30PM Lunch – 12:00PM-12:30PMSnack – 2:00PM-2:30PM Please join us!***Meals must be eaten on site. READ MORE >
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) released Report Cards for districts in Maine. Per the Maine DOE, "As required by the U.S. Department of Education and Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), an ESEA report card (ESEA Dashboard) is generated by the Maine Department of Education annually for each school and district, as well as the state. The purpose of the... READ MORE >
Last Student Day Friday, June 14, 2019All Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am.Enjoy your summer! READ MORE >
RSU 67 is Currently Accepting ESEA Application Comments RSU 67 accepts funding through the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) of 1965. As part of ESEA, RSU 67 is required to provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on the consolidated application and consider such comment prior to the submission of the application. RSU 67 is accepting public... READ MORE >
Patrice Turner, Ella P. Burr School Counselor, received the 2019 Martin Gallant Distinguished Counseling Professional Award. Please see below for the speech given to honor Patrice and click this link for the video. READ MORE >
Jean Skorapa Elected Superintendent Regional School Unit No. 67 announces that Jean Skorapa was elected as the next Superintendent by the School Board at their meeting on March 6. She will succeed Mr. Raymond Freve, Interim Superintendent. She will report to work on June 1, 2019. Mrs. Skorapa is currently the Assistant Superintendent of Schools... READ MORE >
RSU No. 67 mobile app is live. Download today to get the latest notifications! READ MORE >
COME JOIN OUR TEAM! Looking for something to do? Looking for a way to give back? RSU NO. 67 is accepting applications for Substitutes Teachers, Kitchen workers, and Custodian. If interested contact Rose Clark at 794-6500 or rclark@rsu67.org READ MORE >
Service learning is an education strategy used to teach civic responsibility. Classrooms identify a community need and work to help meet that need while also meeting specific learning goals. The difference between service learning and community service is service learning has a direct connection to the curriculum. READ MORE >