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!
Spirit Week is around the corner! Join us and show your Hawk Pride by dressing up for Spirit Week beginning February 10th.
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!
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
The Chorus will share their WINTER CONCERT this Tuesday, at 7PM, at Marshwood High School. Come and join us for a great evening of songs, soloists, and lots of fun! Singers are reminded to report to the high school cafe at 6:30 pm in concert dress.
If you can't be there in person- check out the livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/IW0s_OB1uS8
Happy New Year to our MMS community! As we begin this new year, we want to carry forward the values we have focused on already this year- responsibility, fairness, compassion, as well as adding our January Core Value- honesty.
Honesty is a moral virtue that involves being truthful, straightforward, and trustworthy. It also means having integrity, being loyal, fair, sincere, and showing respect for others. This month our SEL Advisory activities will feature the idea that honesty facilitates peace and happiness in the individuals who practice it.
As with every month, January is a busy one for our MMS students. Check out some of what is going on with our Hawk students
Jan. 14th: Winter Chorus Concert 7PM
Jan. 15th: SNOW DATE- Winter Chorus Concert 7PM
Jan. 20th: MLK Jr. Day - No School
Jan. 24th: 2nd Quarter Ends
Jan. 27th: New Schedules for students
Jan. 31st: Root Beer Floats at lunch
Jan. 31st: Hawk Pride Assembly at 1:20
Jan. 31st: York County Junior High School Music Festival @ York High School 1-7PM
8th grade Spanish students had a lively and immersive cultural experience as they came together to prepare *cocado*, a traditional Venezuelan holiday drink. Guided by their teacher, they learned about the drink's cultural significance as a festive staple often enjoyed during Christmas and family gatherings. The room filled with the rich aroma of coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and vanilla as the students measured and mixed the ingredients. Some added a splash of nutmeg, cinnamon or cinnamon sticks or experimented with variations to make the recipe their own. The activity not only honed their culinary skills but also deepened their understanding of Venezuelan culture, fostering a sense of community and connection to the Spanish-speaking world. Tasting the creamy, spiced drink they had made together was the perfect way to celebrate their learning and the spirit of the holidays.
Debate Team Victory!
The MMS Debate Team traveled to Falmouth yesterday to compete against teams from Falmouth, Kennebunk, and Cape Elizabeth. Calvin and Cole Sheehan-Kopp showed major improvement from round one to round two, and worked together beautifully. Turan Manouchehri and Dayna Krummel earned Marshwood’s first ever debate victories, winning both their affirmative and negative arguments. Congratulations! The Debate Team is always looking for new members and we have a new proposal for our January competition. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 2. If you want to join the Debate Team, see Mr. Rowe for any details.
Auditions for the Winter Musical Rock of Ages: Youth Edition will be Monday, December 16th after school until 5:00pm. Please find audition sign-ups, and other info outside of the chorus room. If you have any questions, please email MMS Theatre Director nicholas.tavares@rsu35.org
