They join other THS classmates inducted last year: Gage Berry and Matt Doucette from Metal Trades, Michael Early Outdoor Skills and Leadership, Austin Mosher in Building Construction, and Hannah Stetson from Fire Science.
Job well done to you all!!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026RiverFundTradeScholarshipApplication
The River Fund Maine has opened scholarship opportunities to seniors are only open to students who reside in AND attend a school within the RSU 10 and SAD 44 school districts.
The scholarship is intended for students desiring to pursuing a career in the trade or technical fields. Students may choose to attend a one or two-year program at trade school, technical school or community college of their choice located in the state of Maine or Coos or Carroll Counties in New Hampshire. The scholarship amount awarded is $20,000 for a two-year program or $10,000 for a one year program.
This scholarship is NOT intended for students choosing community college as a means of then transferring to a four-year college or university. We ask that school officials guiding their students through our application process make this clear.
Below is a suggested list of programs of study:
Automotive Technology Building Construction Technology
Business Administration and Management
Career Studies
Communication and New Media
Computer Technology
Conservation Law Enforcement
Cosmotology/Beauty
Criminal Justice
Culinary Arts
Cybersecurity-Digital Forensics
Data Science
Early Childhood Education
Electromechanical Technology
Exercise Science
Facilities Maintenance and Management
Forensic Science
Graphic Design
Health Sciences Certificate
Human Services
HVAC/R Technology
Justice Studies
Life Sciences
Medical Coding & Electronic Health Records
Metal Fabrication
Nursing
Plumbing and Heating Technology
Police Operations Advanced Certificate
Precision Machining Technology
Precision Machining Technology Advanced Certificate
Pre-Engineering
Restaurant Management
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/04/07/uma-hosts-medical-bootcamp-gives-oxford-county-students-hands-on-look-health-care-careers/
I was asked to participate in some of the Think Tank presentations today at TFA. This has become one of my favorite opportunities as an administrator to see the culminating work done by these 9th graders. For the past two months they have been working collaboratively, researching, drafting prototypes to solve a problem they have identified and creating a digital presentation. These students presented to a panel of local community members, school board members, staff totaling 15 adults to present to! They did an amazing job. Their topics, solutions and learning were impressive, creative, and very realistic. These projects ranged from helping with homelessness in the Philippines, regrowing the coral reefs off of Ecuador, reducing plastic pollution in Brazil, and reducing overfishing off the coast of Nigeria. I was not personally able to participate in the first session, but in closing circle heard some great feedback from those four presentations as well. Job well done by the students and the staff down at TFA!
As we enter the spring season, MSAD44 and Ridesource continue to work to keep our kids safe when riding the school bus which takes a group effort. Here are some helpful tips you can review with your student at home. The bus drivers will also be going over these reminders with their riders. Thank you!
There will be a 2 hr delay this morning, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 for all MSAD#44 schools to allow for road crews the time to clear and treat the roads.
Thank you for your patience as we are still experiencing technical difficulties at this time. I am trying to work with tech support in California to troubleshoot why they are not flashing. The school zone times when it is 15 mph are 7-8am and 2-3pm when school is in session. We appreciate the locals still adhering to the speed limit during that time and the OCSO for being present when possible.
From our family to yours, wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
As our community navigates the challenges of the fall/winter season and the continuing impacts of the government shutdown, the MSAD#44 Family wants to ensure that every resident has access to the support they need. Our dedicated social work team has compiled a comprehensive Community Resource Page to help connect our neighbors with vital services.
What it is: This is a centralized list of resources, including food assistance, heating and utility aid, and other essential community services.
Live and Updated: The resource page is a live link and will be continually updated as our team gathers new information. We encourage you to check it frequently.
Where to Find the Link: On the flyer it is under the FIND LOCAL FOOD ASSISTANCE portion or linked here.
We understand that these are trying times, and you don't have to face them alone. If you or your family are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. You can always contact your local MSAD#44 school directly. Our staff is prepared to listen and help direct you to the services best suited to assist you.
We are proud to serve and support the greater MSAD#44 community.
