Please see the attached images for information regarding SAMS Fall Sports.
8th Grade Families!
We’re excited to help our 8th graders get ready for high school!
Students will have a Q&A session with Mr. Bigelow and Ms. Martell during study hall in the library, where they can ask questions and learn the basics about high school, including schedules, courses, extracurriculars, graduation requirements, and more!
🟠 Kennebec Team: Wednesdays — Sept. 23, Oct. 28 & Nov. 18
⚫ Penobscot Team: Thursdays — Sept. 24, Oct. 29 & Nov. 19
We want students to feel confident, prepared, and ready for their next chapter as River Hawks!
Your Questions. Your Future. Let’s Get Ready!
We’re excited to help our 8th graders get ready for high school!
Students will have a Q&A session with Mr. Bigelow and Ms. Martell during study hall in the library, where they can ask questions and learn the basics about high school, including schedules, courses, extracurriculars, graduation requirements, and more!
🟠 Kennebec Team: Wednesdays — Sept. 23, Oct. 28 & Nov. 18
⚫ Penobscot Team: Thursdays — Sept. 24, Oct. 29 & Nov. 19
We want students to feel confident, prepared, and ready for their next chapter as River Hawks!
Your Questions. Your Future. Let’s Get Ready!
Interested in joining the SAMS Parent Teacher Group?
First meeting is Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the SAMS Library!
If you cannot attend in person, there is a remote option.
First meeting is Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm in the SAMS Library!
If you cannot attend in person, there is a remote option.
Please see the attached info sheet regarding morning drop off and afternoon pickup at SAMS.
Good afternoon!
To our SAMS 6th grade families - please don't forget about open house TONIGHT (August 25, 2026).
The York Team will be at 5:00 pm, and the Knox Team will be at 6:00 pm at SAMS. See you all there!
We will host a 7th grade open house later in the fall. Stay tuned!
To our SAMS 6th grade families - please don't forget about open house TONIGHT (August 25, 2026).
The York Team will be at 5:00 pm, and the Knox Team will be at 6:00 pm at SAMS. See you all there!
We will host a 7th grade open house later in the fall. Stay tuned!
Calling All River Hawk Alumni!
Did you graduate from MSAD 54 this year... 10 years ago... or even 50+ years ago? We'd love to reconnect with you!
No matter when you graduated or where life has taken you, your story can inspire the next generation of River Hawks.
We're looking for alumni from every graduating class and every career field who are interested in:
• Sharing their career journey with students
• Speaking in classrooms or at career events
• Hosting job shadows, workplace tours, or career exploration experiences
• Mentoring and encouraging students as they explore their futures
Whether you work in healthcare, education, manufacturing, construction, public safety, the military, business, the trades, agriculture, technology, the arts or any other field—your experiences can help students discover career pathways they may never have considered.
Every graduate has a unique story, and every story has the power to make a difference.
Scan the QR code on the flyer (or use the survey link) to let us know you're interested. We'd love to welcome alumni from all generations back into our River Hawk community!
Thank you for your help with this initiative. If you have any questions please reach out!
Best,
Jasmine Doyen
Aspire Career Coordinator
MSAD 54
Did you graduate from MSAD 54 this year... 10 years ago... or even 50+ years ago? We'd love to reconnect with you!
No matter when you graduated or where life has taken you, your story can inspire the next generation of River Hawks.
We're looking for alumni from every graduating class and every career field who are interested in:
• Sharing their career journey with students
• Speaking in classrooms or at career events
• Hosting job shadows, workplace tours, or career exploration experiences
• Mentoring and encouraging students as they explore their futures
Whether you work in healthcare, education, manufacturing, construction, public safety, the military, business, the trades, agriculture, technology, the arts or any other field—your experiences can help students discover career pathways they may never have considered.
Every graduate has a unique story, and every story has the power to make a difference.
Scan the QR code on the flyer (or use the survey link) to let us know you're interested. We'd love to welcome alumni from all generations back into our River Hawk community!
Thank you for your help with this initiative. If you have any questions please reach out!
Best,
Jasmine Doyen
Aspire Career Coordinator
MSAD 54
A huge THANK YOU to the Skowhegan Fire Department for lending a hand with our football field light bulb replacement! Your support and willingness to help make a real difference in our community. 🚒💡
This is what T-Mobile Friday Night Lights is all about — Rallying the Community!
When our community comes together, we can do amazing things. From local departments and businesses to families, coaches, athletes, and supporters, this is our story — and it’s one we’re building together.
Thank you, Skowhegan, for showing us how hard we can come together! 🏈🧡
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This is what T-Mobile Friday Night Lights is all about — Rallying the Community!
When our community comes together, we can do amazing things. From local departments and businesses to families, coaches, athletes, and supporters, this is our story — and it’s one we’re building together.
Thank you, Skowhegan, for showing us how hard we can come together! 🏈🧡
Help Skowhegan with entries, make your post today be sure to use the tags below.
@tmobile #FN5GL #Entry
Please take a look at the welcome back letter for incoming SAMS students!
We can't wait to see you all!
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We can't wait to see you all!
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MSAD 54 has shared a letter with our school community outlining resources and support available for both current students and graduates in response to the recent tragedies that have impacted our community.
If you, your child, or another young person you know could benefit from additional support as they navigate these recent losses, please review and share the information and resources attached below.
We encourage families to reach out and utilize these supports as needed. Our community is strongest when we care for and support one another. You can also contact your child's school to ask for more details.
If you, your child, or another young person you know could benefit from additional support as they navigate these recent losses, please review and share the information and resources attached below.
We encourage families to reach out and utilize these supports as needed. Our community is strongest when we care for and support one another. You can also contact your child's school to ask for more details.
Summer Community Champion
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 Summer Community Champion is Matt Keister!
Matt spends countless hours before and after school preparing for the alewives field trip for the 7th and 8th SAMS students. Some of his preparation includes organizing lessons with science and social studies teachers, setting up a presentation with a biologist for the students before the field trip, and connecting with biologists, dam operators, and non-profit organizations to plan a full day of events for every 7th and 8th grade student. This is all greatly appreciated and certainly well above and beyond!
Without him, our students would never experience the alewives trip. This is a monumental task--the planning, organizing and outreach to so many people to make this happen for our kids is nothing short of herculean.
Congratulations, Matt, we are so thankful to have you as a part of our community!
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 Summer Community Champion is Matt Keister!
Matt spends countless hours before and after school preparing for the alewives field trip for the 7th and 8th SAMS students. Some of his preparation includes organizing lessons with science and social studies teachers, setting up a presentation with a biologist for the students before the field trip, and connecting with biologists, dam operators, and non-profit organizations to plan a full day of events for every 7th and 8th grade student. This is all greatly appreciated and certainly well above and beyond!
Without him, our students would never experience the alewives trip. This is a monumental task--the planning, organizing and outreach to so many people to make this happen for our kids is nothing short of herculean.
Congratulations, Matt, we are so thankful to have you as a part of our community!
Please see the attached information regarding grade 7-12 summer tennis camp from July 27-31, 9-11AM!
Mrs. Esty’s SAMS students turned into data analysts and safety engineers recently for the ultimate Barbie Bungee Challenge!
The mission? Give Barbie the thrill of a lifetime from a high platform—getting her as close to the ground as possible without a crash landing.
How the math came to life:
Collect the Data: Teams recorded how far Barbie dropped using a small number of rubber bands.
Make a Scatter Plot: Students plotted their coordinates to visualize the rubber band stretch.
Draw a Line of Best Fit: Teams analyzed the trend to map out a clear linear relationship.
Create Slope-Intercept Equations: Using (y = mx + b), students calculated the exact slope and y-intercept based on their line.
The Big Prediction: Everyone used their equations to calculate the exact number of rubber bands needed for the final high drop!
Check out the photos to see "The Big Drop" in action! 🎬👇
The mission? Give Barbie the thrill of a lifetime from a high platform—getting her as close to the ground as possible without a crash landing.
How the math came to life:
Collect the Data: Teams recorded how far Barbie dropped using a small number of rubber bands.
Make a Scatter Plot: Students plotted their coordinates to visualize the rubber band stretch.
Draw a Line of Best Fit: Teams analyzed the trend to map out a clear linear relationship.
Create Slope-Intercept Equations: Using (y = mx + b), students calculated the exact slope and y-intercept based on their line.
The Big Prediction: Everyone used their equations to calculate the exact number of rubber bands needed for the final high drop!
Check out the photos to see "The Big Drop" in action! 🎬👇
Please check out the attached information about the MSAD 54 budget.
For all 8th GRADE FAMILIES!
Please check out the attached timeline for the end of year events.
If you have questions, reach out!
Mr. Longyear
Please check out the attached timeline for the end of year events.
If you have questions, reach out!
Mr. Longyear
Please note that our 2026 Closing Ceremony for JMG is Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at SAHS at 6:00 pm.
See the attached flyer for information on volunteering for the SAMS School-Wide Field Day. All teams will be participating on this day, and we need your help to make it awesome for our students.
Our Knox 6th graders had an amazing day exploring the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum!
Students got to see real meteorites, glowing minerals, and incredible gems from around the world. One of the highlights was learning about rocks found right here in Maine and how they formed over time. The interactive exhibits kept everyone engaged, and students asked some fantastic questions! They each got to hold a piece of the moon and of Mars!
It was a great opportunity to connect what we’ve been learning in science class to the real world. Plus, it was a fun day filled with curiosity, discovery, and a little bit of sparkle!
Thank you to our staff and chaperones for helping make the trip a success!
Students got to see real meteorites, glowing minerals, and incredible gems from around the world. One of the highlights was learning about rocks found right here in Maine and how they formed over time. The interactive exhibits kept everyone engaged, and students asked some fantastic questions! They each got to hold a piece of the moon and of Mars!
It was a great opportunity to connect what we’ve been learning in science class to the real world. Plus, it was a fun day filled with curiosity, discovery, and a little bit of sparkle!
Thank you to our staff and chaperones for helping make the trip a success!
“What happens behind the scenes on the news?”
Our sixth graders found out firsthand during their visit to WABI! From stepping into the studio to watching how a live broadcast comes together, students got a real look at what it takes to go on air.
The best part? Seeing themselves on live TV during the noon weather and news report! 🎥 A few future broadcasters might just have been inspired…
Thank you for having us, WABI!
Our sixth graders found out firsthand during their visit to WABI! From stepping into the studio to watching how a live broadcast comes together, students got a real look at what it takes to go on air.
The best part? Seeing themselves on live TV during the noon weather and news report! 🎥 A few future broadcasters might just have been inspired…
Thank you for having us, WABI!
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!
