Marshwood Middle School

Great News from Marshwood Middle School Allied Art Night 2025

Great News from Marshwood Middle School Marshwood Middle School Chorus The Marshwood Middle School Choruses and their director, Kris Bisson, were guests of the Maine Mariners for their April 5 hockey game in Portland. Six thousand fans were in attendance as the chorus sang "God Bless America" and the Eliot Police Department served as the honor guard for the National Anthem.

Over April vacation, Principal Christine Goulet and Katie Gilpatrick, were honored with scholarships to attend the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) Conference, a nationally recognized event focused on student-centered education and school transformation. This opportunity allowed them to connect with educators from across the country, learn best practices, and explore strategies for strengthening relationships, data-driven support systems, and inclusive learning environments. The scholarship covered all expenses, making it possible for them to participate without financial strain from the district. At the conference, Christine and Katie attended hands-on workshops, keynote sessions, and collaborative discussions that emphasized the power of knowing every student by name, strength, and need. Inspired by the success stories of other BARR schools, they returned energized and equipped with practical tools to improve student outcomes and foster a more supportive school culture. Their experience at the BARR conference will directly benefit our school as they work to implement what they learned and share insights with colleagues.

Support the MMS library through our book fair!

Allied Art Night! Thursday, April 10th 6:00-7:30

Great News from Marshwood Middle School Great News from Marshwood Middle School Ancient Egypt Kathleen Butler It’s that time of year! 6th grade students are studying Ancient Egypt and they completed the first half of the Mummification Lab! Their pharaohs are nestled away for about 9 weeks. After 9 weeks, students will make observations of the changes in weight and length of the pharaohs caused by the mummification process. Kathleen Butler It’s that time of year! 6th grade students are studying Ancient Egypt and they completed the first half of the Mummification Lab! Their pharaohs are nestled away for about 9 weeks. After 9 weeks, students will make observations of the changes in weight and length of the pharaohs caused by the mummification process.

Congratulations to all the students who made the Q2 Honor Roll! Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off. Keep striving for excellence!

Happy March- Music in our Schools Month! March is a BIG deal for our music programs... it's MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOL'S MONTH! To remind us how we are positively impacted by music we will be highlighting some of our awesome musical opportunities here at MMS. Take a look at some snapshots from the Winter Concert and be on the look out for more announcements from the MMS music department. Also, now is the time to mark your calendar for the Spring Concerts-MMS Band Concert is Tuesday, June 3rd and the Chorus Concert is Thursday, June 5th and 7pm.

Marshwood Middle School students get ready to share your TALENT! Calling all talented students! We are looking for singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, and performers of all kinds to showcase their skills in this year’s school talent show. If you’d like to be part of this exciting event, sign up with Mrs. Bisson on the poster outside of the Chorus Room—we can’t wait to see you shine on stage! Our annual Talent Show will be Friday, March 28. All talents are welcome!

MHS BARR Team Visited MMS Last week, we were excited to welcome the MHS BARR team to MMS! Students and teachers from Marshwood High School came to share their expertise with our 8th graders about high school course levels, academic expectations, and the differences between MHS and MMS. School Counselor Lindsey Edson led the session, guiding the team through an informative slideshow. Our 8th graders listened attentively as they learned about what to expect in high school. MHS Staff and Students Present After the presentation, the MHS staff and students posed for a photo with Mrs. Goulet, MMS Principal. The following MHS team members participated in the session: Mr. Cheever – 9th Grade Social Studies Mrs. Haemker – 9th Grade English Autumn Baldwin – 9th Grade Student James Foss – 12th Grade Student Andre Duval – 9th Grade Student Mrs. Goulet – MMS Principal Our 8th graders, Class of 2029, are excited about the opportunities that await them at MHS, thanks to all the great information shared during this event. We look forward to watching them transition smoothly to high school! 8th Grade Family Information Night has been scheduled at Marshwood High School for March 13th from 5:00-6:30. 8th grade students and their families are encouraged to attend!

MMS is capturing snapshots of life in middle school- reserve your copy of the 2025 yearbook today! https://www.yearbookforever.com/school-store/DniQ03rFt3gg86mt8U4x2XPJ

For the next month, the sixth grade is diving into the thrilling world of the Iditarod, the legendary 1,000-mile+ sled dog race across Alaska! Students are exploring the history, challenges, and perseverance of mushers and their incredible dog teams as they navigate the harsh Arctic terrain. Through research projects, interactive activities, and even tracking this year’s race in real time, we’re gaining a deeper appreciation for the endurance, teamwork, and determination required to compete. Stay tuned as we "mush" our way through this exciting unit and celebrate the spirit of the Last Great Race! 🐾❄️🐕

Marshwood Middle School is so proud of Mr. Pratt. Congratulations to Marshwood High School's Boys Varsity Coach- Bobby Pratt who was named Class A South Coach of the Year!

Have you heard about Arts in Reach? Check out this awesome opportunity for our students! https://artsinreach.org/programs/ Artventures Grow Creatively with ArtVentures ArtVentures is an adventure in creative discovery and art exploration. Designed for middle schoolers ages 11–13, this after-school and school vacation program invites young artists to explore new forms of creativity in a supportive, judgment-free space. Co-led by AIR staff and a professional teaching artist, each session blends high-quality arts instruction with creative self-expression and community-building. All skill levels welcome—just bring your curiosity!

Marshwood Drama Presents Rock of Ages (youth edition)! Support our talented students by coming to see one of their two performances- Friday, Feb 7th at 7pm or Saturday Feb 8th at 2:30pm. See the attached poster for more information. Hope to see you there!

Spirit Week is around the corner! Join us and show your Hawk Pride by dressing up for Spirit Week beginning February 10th.

Congratulations to the MMS Debate Team on their successful first year! The Debate Team concluded its season yesterday at Kennebunk. Our three teams- two of which were competing for the first time- showed major improvement, and Dayna and Turan won one of their debates. Thank you for a great season, and sixth- and seventh-graders should see Mr. Rowe if you’re interested in taking part next year.

Congratulations to Calvin Sheehan-Kopp! Calvin submitted an essay to Kittery/Eliot's Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 9394's annual Patriot's Pen Essay Contest and won first place. This year's theme was "My Voice in America's Democracy." Calvin shared in his essay how he has a voice in his school through the student council and in his community by actively attending town meetings and supporting people to vote. His winning essay was submitted to the district level where it won first place and then submitted to the state contest where it won second place. The Marshwood School District is so proud of Calvin's commitment to excellence and his being an active citizen in his community.

January can be a month that kids can go stir crazy! Support the 8th grade class and come burn off some energy with some open gym time- at your favorite middle school! See the attached image for details.

Calling all 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Please join us for open gym night on January 24th from 6PM-8PM