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!
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!
