Ready to make a difference every day? Apply to join MSAD 54 today:
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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!
This week, our Penobscot students had the incredible opportunity to meet two representatives from Sappi along with Dr. Brodsky of Maine Health, who opened their eyes to the wide range of science careers available right here in Maine!
From foresters at Sappi, who shared what they look for when they’re out in the woods and the many career paths within the company, to endocrinologists and medical researchers, students got to see just how many possibilities the bioscience world holds.
They were encouraged to dream big—their wildest dreams!—and to think about the steps that can lead them to their future careers. We also talked about the value of volunteering, trying new things, asking questions, and building skills through every experience, even if it doesn’t seem directly connected to their career path just yet.
A huge thank-you to our guests for inspiring the next generation of Maine scientists! 🌟
#MEBioscienceDay
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.
Congratulations to SAMS' first Community Champion of the year, Mrs Tanner! Not only has Mrs Tanner made our school and district a better place through her years of leadership for the Penobscot Team and Math Department, but she leads the Sweet Dreams Project for our community. This project organizes local volunteers, coordinates donations, and partners with local groups to collect and distribute gift bags and pajamas for children in need across central Maine. She cannot be recognized enough for this project— it is outstanding. We have all been lucky to have the opportunity to be a part of this amazing community service.
Thank you for everything you do, Mrs Tanner!
Interested in supporting a Parent Teacher Group at SAMS?
The first open meeting will be Thursday, November 6, 2025 at SAMS starting at 5:00 pm in the library.
If you can't make it in person, there is a virtual option through Google Meets.
Please see the attached flyer!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-A9GzdDjFVCk36XUPQtEtBRI3U6c_ybA/view?usp=sharing
We are prepping for Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 21st and 23rd from 4:00-7:00.
Please call the office at (207) 474-3339 to schedule an appointment to discuss your student(s)!
Great news - we have hovered around 96% daily student attendance through the month of September.
FANTASTIC job showing up!
Let's keep this rolling through October...
The cast rehearses Monday-Thursday after school until 4:00 or 5:00 at SAHS.
If you are interested in participating, please let Mr. Longyear know by the end of the week (9/19/25).
Please stop by between 6:00pm and 7:30pm to meet the teams!
9/10: Franklin, Knox, York, Aroostook, Somerset.
Stop by any time during the window to meet your team!
Please return these by September 10, 2025!!!
These applications can be handed in to homerooms or directly to the main office.
September 10, 2025: Open House for Franklin, Knox, York, Aroostook, and Somerset
September 11, 2025: Open House for Franklin, Kennebec, and Penobscot
The open houses run from 6-8:00 pm at SAMS. You can drop by any time during this period. This is an opportunity to meet your team teachers; this is not a parent teacher conference (October).