Congratulations to the 2026-2027 Officers of the Calais High School National Honor Society
President Trinity Newell
Vice President Olivia Turner
Secretary Sarah Wentworth
Congratulations to our graduating members of the Calais High School National Honor Society:
President Maggie O'Rourke
Vice President Addison Ellsmore
Secretary Lena Chambers
Historian Peyton Beal
Katie Griffin
Chayeden Newell
Calais High School Coffeehouse & Art Open Studio
Tonight at 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of live music from the Calais High School Band, coffee, and an open studio art display. All are welcome!
Tonight at 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening of live music from the Calais High School Band, coffee, and an open studio art display. All are welcome!
DAC Sports Banquet — Reminder
Date & Time: Thursday at 6:00 PM
Bus: Leaves at 4:45 PM (for coaches and athletes selected as DAC All-Stars)
Attendees (Athlete — Sport)
Sarah Wentworth — Basketball, Soccer
Frank Miliano — Basketball
Cameron Harmon — Cheer
Nathalia Orellana — Cheer
Olivia Turner — Tennis
Liam Travis — Soccer
Brayden Ellsmore — Soccer
Ava Reardon — Soccer
Peyton Beal — Volleyball
Blake Bohannon — Cross Country
Madeline DelMonaco — Cross Country
Jacob Footer — Golf
Chase Scott — Golf
Parker Cole — Golf
Brayan Shirley — Golf
Mikah Smith — Golf
Turner Redding — Golf
Date & Time: Thursday at 6:00 PM
Bus: Leaves at 4:45 PM (for coaches and athletes selected as DAC All-Stars)
Attendees (Athlete — Sport)
Sarah Wentworth — Basketball, Soccer
Frank Miliano — Basketball
Cameron Harmon — Cheer
Nathalia Orellana — Cheer
Olivia Turner — Tennis
Liam Travis — Soccer
Brayden Ellsmore — Soccer
Ava Reardon — Soccer
Peyton Beal — Volleyball
Blake Bohannon — Cross Country
Madeline DelMonaco — Cross Country
Jacob Footer — Golf
Chase Scott — Golf
Parker Cole — Golf
Brayan Shirley — Golf
Mikah Smith — Golf
Turner Redding — Golf
TENNIS:
Change of plans for tennis tomorrow. Bus still leaves at 6:15am but we will now be playing at the indoor tennis courts in Ellsworth. We play Dexter at 9am for a doubleheader and then GSA to follow at 2:30.
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL:
Games are in Lincoln tomorrow. Bus leaves at 10am. Games are at 1pm.
Annual Calais Middle School Exposition
Hello Calais Middle School families, friends, students, and staff from CHS and CES!
Get ready for a celebration of learning you won’t want to miss! You’re invited to Calais Middle/High School on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a special showcase of student achievement from the 2025–2026 school year.
Each student will have their own display station set up in their homeroom, featuring projects, work, and accomplishments they’re proud to share. It’s a chance to see firsthand the creativity, effort, and growth that have taken place all year long.
Join us during one of our two showcase times:
12:00–1:40 p.m. or 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Walk the halls, visit classrooms, and celebrate the hard work and success of our students. We’re excited to open our doors and share this experience with you!
Hello Calais Middle School families, friends, students, and staff from CHS and CES!
Get ready for a celebration of learning you won’t want to miss! You’re invited to Calais Middle/High School on Thursday, May 28, 2026, for a special showcase of student achievement from the 2025–2026 school year.
Each student will have their own display station set up in their homeroom, featuring projects, work, and accomplishments they’re proud to share. It’s a chance to see firsthand the creativity, effort, and growth that have taken place all year long.
Join us during one of our two showcase times:
12:00–1:40 p.m. or 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Walk the halls, visit classrooms, and celebrate the hard work and success of our students. We’re excited to open our doors and share this experience with you!
Yearbook Purchase Information
15 Yearbooks are still available for purchase.
Cost: $48 each.
First come, first served.
Payment: cash or check.
Make checks payable to: Calais High School.
Purchase from: Mrs. O'Rourke.
15 Yearbooks are still available for purchase.
Cost: $48 each.
First come, first served.
Payment: cash or check.
Make checks payable to: Calais High School.
Purchase from: Mrs. O'Rourke.
On Monday, our students who are part of the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute attended the Spring Graduation event honoring the program’s graduating seniors. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our seniors and recognize the hard work and dedication they have shown over the past three years.
Our sophomore group even had the chance to speak with Olympia Snowe herself! Thank you to the Institute and to our Olympia Leader Advisors for the support and guidance they provide to our students through this important program!
Our sophomore group even had the chance to speak with Olympia Snowe herself! Thank you to the Institute and to our Olympia Leader Advisors for the support and guidance they provide to our students through this important program!
Yesterday, our students had an incredible opportunity to visit the University of Maine!
We started with a general campus tour. Then, part of the group toured the engineering facilities, where they explored cutting-edge technology, innovation spaces, and a 3D-printed house. Another group visited the nursing simulation labs, experiencing the hands-on learning environments used to train future healthcare professionals. 🩺⚙️
Experiences like these help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and inspire them to think about their futures after graduation.
A huge thank you to the University of Maine for welcoming our students and to Rural Aspirations for sponsoring this amazing opportunity!
We started with a general campus tour. Then, part of the group toured the engineering facilities, where they explored cutting-edge technology, innovation spaces, and a 3D-printed house. Another group visited the nursing simulation labs, experiencing the hands-on learning environments used to train future healthcare professionals. 🩺⚙️
Experiences like these help students connect classroom learning to real-world careers and inspire them to think about their futures after graduation.
A huge thank you to the University of Maine for welcoming our students and to Rural Aspirations for sponsoring this amazing opportunity!
The Calais Chapter of the National Honor Society collects can tabs every year during Winter Carnival to donate to the Shriners. This year's donation was 12 gallons of can tabs which they presented to the Shriners on May 21st.
Join us for a special evening celebrating the creativity and talent of our CMHS students. Support our talented band and five senior artists as they share their art to the community. We would love to see families, friends, and community members come out to encourage and celebrate these amazing students.
Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to give a huge thank you to the staff at Calais Walmart for supporting our teachers!
They generously provided classroom supplies, snacks, and even an ice maker for our break room. Your kindness and recognition mean so much to our staff and school community.
Thank you, Calais Walmart, for showing appreciation for our teachers and all they do each day!
They generously provided classroom supplies, snacks, and even an ice maker for our break room. Your kindness and recognition mean so much to our staff and school community.
Thank you, Calais Walmart, for showing appreciation for our teachers and all they do each day!
Yesterday, some of our students had the opportunity to participate in an amazing Career Exploration Day at the University of Maine Augusta campus in Bangor! They were able to explore a variety of medical careers, take part in hands-on activities, meet professors, and learn more about future opportunities in the healthcare field. It was a great experience for everyone involved! Thank you to UMA Bangor and Rural Aspirations for sponsoring this experience!
https://www.wabi.tv/video/2026/05/12/high-school-students-get-hands-on-healthcare-experience-umaine-augusta/
https://www.wabi.tv/video/2026/05/12/high-school-students-get-hands-on-healthcare-experience-umaine-augusta/
Check out the May edition of our newsletter, now available on our website! This month’s issue features Junior Transcript Review Day, our 2026 Honor Parts, the Trades for ME Conference, updates from the CMHS Art Department, recognition of MMIW Day, information on summer camps and job opportunities, and much more. Don’t miss out on all the exciting news and events happening at CMHS!
https://www.calaisschools.org/o/cmshs/page/newsletters
https://www.calaisschools.org/o/cmshs/page/newsletters
📣 Freshmen Class Fundraiser Announcement 🥎⚾
Come out and support the Freshmen Class at our Softball & Baseball Concessions Fundraiser!
We will be running the concession stand during the upcoming games, offering snacks, drinks, and more. All proceeds will go directly toward supporting freshman class activities and events.
Class Of 2026
Game Time Update — Baseball & Softball
New game time: 3:00 PM (moved earlier to avoid rain)
Team dismissal: 12:45 PM
Report to the fields by: 1:00 PM
Today's baseball and softball high school game has been rescheduled and will be played tomorrow.
Softball and Baseball Game Postponed
The softball and baseball games against Woodland has been postponed. We will share a new date as soon as it is confirmed.
8th-Grade students researched the history of an African country from ancient times, through European colonization and finally independence. They created a presentation and shared their results.
