On Wednesday evening, we had the honor of celebrating 35 incredible 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders in MSAD 54 as they received the Maine College Circle Future of Maine Aspirations Scholarship at Skowhegan Area High School. Selected from over 300 applications, these students stood out with their creativity, ambition, and hard work.
We are especially proud of the 5 recipients from our Skowhegan Area Middle School— thank you for representing our school, and congratulations on this incredible achievement.
A big thank you goes to the event sponsors, Skowhegan Savings Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, and Redington Fairview General Hospital. Thank you for always supporting our students' dreams, you made all of this possible!
We are especially proud of the 5 recipients from our Skowhegan Area Middle School— thank you for representing our school, and congratulations on this incredible achievement.
A big thank you goes to the event sponsors, Skowhegan Savings Bank, Franklin Savings Bank, and Redington Fairview General Hospital. Thank you for always supporting our students' dreams, you made all of this possible!
We’re getting ready to Read and Raise at SAMS! Our Read-A-Thon kicks off on Monday, April 13th, and our goal is to read 100,000 minutes as a school and raise money for whole school and team events. Don't wait—register your reader now: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/HHpHhX/1?utm=email. Let’s make this our best fundraiser yet!
A community champion is a person who collaborates with a variety of partners to strengthen school, business, and non-profit relationships for the benefit of the community and our students.
Skowhegan Area Middle School's spring community champion award goes to Mrs Poulin!
Mrs Poulin creates a safe, inclusive learning environment in a fun and creative classroom that engages all of her students, BUT she also takes her positive energy into the community. Mrs Poulin has been bringing Somerset students to Redington Memorial Home to play games with the residents and make connections with our community. Somerset students have represented SAMS so well on these visits, and we are so proud of them and Mrs Poulin for showing the community how AMAZING our students are. Mrs Poulin cares deeply about our students and our community. She creates impactful and engaging learning opportunities for her students, like the eighth grade Personal Interest Projects, inspiring students to interview professionals in the career paths that they were interested in, and helping students set up meetings to learn more about their aspirations.
Congratulations Mrs Poulin, SAMS is so lucky to have you!
Something exciting is coming—our SAMS Read-A-Thon, sponsored by our PTG, launches next week! Here's how it works: Kids read. You support. We raise BIG! Watch for your child’s registration link soon!
SAMS Got Talent is Almost Here!!!
Join us for an evening of amazing performances at SAMS Got Talent on Thursday, April 9th, from 6:30–7:30 PM! Doors open at 6:00 PM, so come early to grab a seat.
📍 Held at the beautiful Skowhegan Opera House in downtown Skowhegan
🎟️ Admission is just $5
This exciting event is open to SAMS students, families, and community friends—come support our talented students and enjoy a fun night of entertainment!
All proceeds will go toward supporting the Knox Team!
Join us for an evening of amazing performances at SAMS Got Talent on Thursday, April 9th, from 6:30–7:30 PM! Doors open at 6:00 PM, so come early to grab a seat.
📍 Held at the beautiful Skowhegan Opera House in downtown Skowhegan
🎟️ Admission is just $5
This exciting event is open to SAMS students, families, and community friends—come support our talented students and enjoy a fun night of entertainment!
All proceeds will go toward supporting the Knox Team!
REACH is hosting a Youth Mental Health night on April 2, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 at SAMS.
Please see the flyer, and hopefully you can attend!
Please see the flyer, and hopefully you can attend!
Recently 7th graders attended a Career Day at SAHS and SCTC where they explored a variety of professions. One engaging session was led by nurses from RFGH. During this hands-on activity students learned how to administer an injection using a real needle and a spongy cushion. The experience sparked excitement and curiosity as students were highly engaged.
Puberty talks with Mr. Bigelow and Ms. Martell are continuing at SAMS… and let’s just say, our 6th graders are becoming pros at growing, changing, and staying fresh. We’ve covered body changes, the importance of hygiene (hello deodorant!), and created a safe space for all the questions, even the awkward ones!
Lots of giggles, a few “ewws,” and most importantly—students are leaving feeling more confident and informed. And as always, we hope the conversations keep going at school, at home, and everywhere in between. 💛
Lots of giggles, a few “ewws,” and most importantly—students are leaving feeling more confident and informed. And as always, we hope the conversations keep going at school, at home, and everywhere in between. 💛
Join us for our Community Resource Fair and Youth Mental Health Night on April 2nd from 4:30–6:30 at Skowhegan Area Middle School!
Connect with local organizations, enjoy a free dinner, and hear from a panel of mental health professionals during an engaging discussion for parents. Students will also have the chance to join in on activities in the gym while the panel is taking place.
We encourage families to pre-register (use QR code on the flyer) to help us plan for dinner and to submit questions for the panel ahead of time. We hope to see you there!
Connect with local organizations, enjoy a free dinner, and hear from a panel of mental health professionals during an engaging discussion for parents. Students will also have the chance to join in on activities in the gym while the panel is taking place.
We encourage families to pre-register (use QR code on the flyer) to help us plan for dinner and to submit questions for the panel ahead of time. We hope to see you there!
SAMS PTG is doing a Square 1 Art Fundraiser!
Support our students while celebrating their creativity! Each child in an art class this year has created a unique piece of artwork that can be turned into keepsakes like mugs, magnets, and more—perfect for gifts or family treasures.
Every purchase helps support our school, so be sure to check out your student’s custom catalog and order soon. Thank you for supporting our young artists! Our fundraiser will be live until April 3rd!
Support our students while celebrating their creativity! Each child in an art class this year has created a unique piece of artwork that can be turned into keepsakes like mugs, magnets, and more—perfect for gifts or family treasures.
Every purchase helps support our school, so be sure to check out your student’s custom catalog and order soon. Thank you for supporting our young artists! Our fundraiser will be live until April 3rd!
MSAD 54's next Play and Learn is coming up on Saturday, March 21st. This is for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saving money is a great first step — but what comes next? Join GEAR UP Maine RISE and FAME for a free virtual workshop on saving and investing. Learn how to strengthen your savings plan and understand when and how to begin investing. Wednesday, March 11 from 6:00–7:00 PM via Zoom. Register to receive the link, even if you’re unsure you can attend live.
SAHS Open House for current 8th grade students, March 25th 6-7:30pm. More information can be found in the attached link, https://bit.ly/4aL6Na3
Students from the Somerset Team brought some smiles and cheer to the residents again on Friday, February 6th. They visited to learn about being an Activities Coordinator and to play card games with the residents. While playing Uno, Trash Can, Skip-Bo, and Wild Rummy students and residents exchanged stories about jobs and family.
Please check out the following flier for The Move More Kids 100 Mile Club February Break Physical Activity Challenge!
Join GEAR UP Maine RISE and FAME for Part 2 of the Money Matters Financial Wellness Series, a free virtual workshop on managing credit, debt, and financial risk. This session will help families understand credit scores, credit reports, and practical strategies for building strong financial habits. The workshop takes place Monday, February 9 from 5:30–6:30 PM via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom link and session details, even if you’re unsure you can attend live.
We're Hiring!
Ready to make a difference every day? Apply to join MSAD 54 today:
https://msad54skowheganme.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs.
Ready to make a difference every day? Apply to join MSAD 54 today:
https://msad54skowheganme.tylerportico.com/tess/citizen/jobs/job-list/jobs.
Join GEAR UP Maine RISE and FAME for a free virtual workshop on Financial Wellness this Thursday evening, January 29, 6-7pm via Zoom. This session will cover the building blocks of personal finance, including budgeting, banking, and emergency funds, along with key terms and tools to help families start — or restart — their money journey. All are welcome, and registration ensures you’ll receive the Zoom link and resources, even if you can’t attend live.
SAMS Families!
We have an organizational Parent Teacher Group meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5-6pm in the SAMS Library.
See you there!
We have an organizational Parent Teacher Group meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 5-6pm in the SAMS Library.
See you there!
The parent-teacher group meeting scheduled for Thursday, 12/11/25 at 5:00 pm is postponed. We will reach out when the meeting is rescheduled.
Thanks!