🎓✨ Our Third Graders Meet Their High School Mentors! ✨🎓
This month, our third graders helped kick off the 2025–2026 Adopt-A-Classroom Program! Through this special program, high school seniors from across the district “adopt” a third-grade classroom to build friendships and share inspiration for the future.
During their first visit, the seniors shared their dreams and career goals — from becoming a neurologist to a nail technician — and led fun, hands-on activities to help our students start thinking about their own hopes and goals.
Mill Stream third-grade teacher Sheryl Gray said,
“The kids loved connecting with the older students and had a lot of great questions. They were able to connect with them in a really positive way about their futures and goals. The high school students made the kids feel safe to share their dreams and reassured them that with hard work, they can accomplish anything and that the world needs people in all kinds of careers!”
We’re so proud of our third graders for dreaming big — and so thankful to our high school seniors for being such inspiring mentors!
This month, our third graders helped kick off the 2025–2026 Adopt-A-Classroom Program! Through this special program, high school seniors from across the district “adopt” a third-grade classroom to build friendships and share inspiration for the future.
During their first visit, the seniors shared their dreams and career goals — from becoming a neurologist to a nail technician — and led fun, hands-on activities to help our students start thinking about their own hopes and goals.
Mill Stream third-grade teacher Sheryl Gray said,
“The kids loved connecting with the older students and had a lot of great questions. They were able to connect with them in a really positive way about their futures and goals. The high school students made the kids feel safe to share their dreams and reassured them that with hard work, they can accomplish anything and that the world needs people in all kinds of careers!”
We’re so proud of our third graders for dreaming big — and so thankful to our high school seniors for being such inspiring mentors!
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 Margaret Chase Smith Community School's first Community Champion, Aliza Jones! Aliza has strengthened relationships between MSAD 54 and the community by maintaining close collaboration with care providers and school teams, even as she transitioned to her new role as Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator. She consistently works across programs to ensure smooth communication, timely support, and continuity of care for students. Her commitment to problem-solving and fostering teamwork helps bridge school and community services so that students receive coordinated, high-quality support without delays.
Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Jones!
Congratulations to Margaret Chase Smith Community School's first Community Champion, Aliza Jones! Aliza has strengthened relationships between MSAD 54 and the community by maintaining close collaboration with care providers and school teams, even as she transitioned to her new role as Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator. She consistently works across programs to ensure smooth communication, timely support, and continuity of care for students. Her commitment to problem-solving and fostering teamwork helps bridge school and community services so that students receive coordinated, high-quality support without delays.
Thank you for everything you do, Mrs. Jones!
Parent Teacher Conference Information. If you have questions please contact the school.
All are Welcome!!
Play and Learn on November 15th, 2025 @ the Margaret Chase Smith Community School
Play and Learn on November 15th, 2025 @ the Margaret Chase Smith Community School
MCSCS will have theme days the week of October 27th. We do ask that there be no Halloween. Costumes. Let's have some fun!
At MCSCS, we are grateful for the support of the Skowhegan Police Department during arrival and dismissal. Thank you, Chief Bucknam and team!
We are thankful for our community helpers!
We are thankful for our community helpers!
Firefighter Rick cares for our students as much as they care for him. We appreciate that he returns each year to teach fire safety and spend time with our students.
MCSCS is fortunate to have such strong support from our community helpers. Thank you !
We were honored to welcome Senator Susan Collins to our beautiful new school in September!
It was an exciting opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge classrooms, innovative outdoor learning spaces, and the incredible work of our passionate educators. Senator Collins even spent time reading to students — a highlight of the day for everyone!
Adding to the buzz, students from Somerset Career and Technical Center’s (SCTC) Digital Graphics program captured the visit while practicing their photography skills. Senator Collins also stopped by SCTC’s Early Childhood Education & Teaching program, where high schoolers gain hands-on experience by partnering with elementary classrooms.
We’re so proud of our students and educators for making this visit such a memorable day!
It was an exciting opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge classrooms, innovative outdoor learning spaces, and the incredible work of our passionate educators. Senator Collins even spent time reading to students — a highlight of the day for everyone!
Adding to the buzz, students from Somerset Career and Technical Center’s (SCTC) Digital Graphics program captured the visit while practicing their photography skills. Senator Collins also stopped by SCTC’s Early Childhood Education & Teaching program, where high schoolers gain hands-on experience by partnering with elementary classrooms.
We’re so proud of our students and educators for making this visit such a memorable day!
Margaret Chase Smith Community School September Newsletter- Enjoy! : https://secure.smore.com/n/5y1prs
🦅 Our River Hawk mascot had an adventurous summer right alongside our staff!
From workouts at the gym 💪 to relaxing days on the beach 🏖️ … from hiking the trails ⛰️ to exploring all around Maine 🌲 — the River Hawk made the most of every moment.
Now, back in the building for the first week of school, that same energy and joy is filling our classrooms.🧡 It’s been such a wonderful start, and we can’t wait for all the adventures ahead in 2025!
From workouts at the gym 💪 to relaxing days on the beach 🏖️ … from hiking the trails ⛰️ to exploring all around Maine 🌲 — the River Hawk made the most of every moment.
Now, back in the building for the first week of school, that same energy and joy is filling our classrooms.🧡 It’s been such a wonderful start, and we can’t wait for all the adventures ahead in 2025!
PK and Kindergarten Practice Bus Run Information
Kindergarten and PK Practice Bus Run We invite students entering Kindergarten and PK(4 yr. olds) along with one parent/guardian to ride the bus to school with their child for a practice bus run on August 25th. If you would like to participate in this please call the bus garage at 474-9043. Additional family members may meet their child at the school at 8:30 a.m.: specific bus route information will be published locally in upcoming weeks. If your child will not be taking the bus, please meet us at the school by 8:30 a.m. Teachers will share what a typical day will look like for your child. At 9:30 a.m., all students will re-board the bus with their parents/guardians for the ride home. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions you may have about this event.
Kindergarten and PK Practice Bus Run We invite students entering Kindergarten and PK(4 yr. olds) along with one parent/guardian to ride the bus to school with their child for a practice bus run on August 25th. If you would like to participate in this please call the bus garage at 474-9043. Additional family members may meet their child at the school at 8:30 a.m.: specific bus route information will be published locally in upcoming weeks. If your child will not be taking the bus, please meet us at the school by 8:30 a.m. Teachers will share what a typical day will look like for your child. At 9:30 a.m., all students will re-board the bus with their parents/guardians for the ride home. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions you may have about this event.
The Margaret Chase Smith Community School Welcomes Families for Open House
Open House Dates:
*Grades PK, K, 1st & 2nd on Monday, August 25th
*Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th on Tuesday, August 26th
Open House Schedule:
*5:00-5:30 Information/Q & A for families in the gym with the Administrative Team
*5:30-6:30 Visit Classrooms
The school nurse will be at the open house to receive medication, have paperwork signed and discuss any medical needs you may have for your child. If your child will need medication at school (inhaler, medication at lunch, epipen, etc.) please reach out to your medical provider and have a medical order faxed to the school at 207-742-7834. All medications must be stored in the nurse's office. Please bring medication with you to the open house to drop off with the nurse. Medication must be in a pharmacy labeled container.
Open House Dates:
*Grades PK, K, 1st & 2nd on Monday, August 25th
*Grades 3rd, 4th & 5th on Tuesday, August 26th
Open House Schedule:
*5:00-5:30 Information/Q & A for families in the gym with the Administrative Team
*5:30-6:30 Visit Classrooms
The school nurse will be at the open house to receive medication, have paperwork signed and discuss any medical needs you may have for your child. If your child will need medication at school (inhaler, medication at lunch, epipen, etc.) please reach out to your medical provider and have a medical order faxed to the school at 207-742-7834. All medications must be stored in the nurse's office. Please bring medication with you to the open house to drop off with the nurse. Medication must be in a pharmacy labeled container.
The next School Board meeting is scheduled for 7pm on Thursday, October 4th at the Margaret Chase Smith Community School Cafeteria
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