Calais High School

The December 12th winners are:
$100 gift card, donated by Downeast Insurance, is Rosie Crowley!

The four drawings for earrings donated by Kati's Crafty Kreations, go to:
- Ike Winchester
- Julie Murray
- Jon Eales
- Mandy Delmonaco

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 11th winners are:
$50 gift card, donated by Kinney Quality Auto, is Brittney Drew!
$25 gift card, donated by Ace Hardware, is Shelby Curran!

Sophomores & Juniors:

Want to travel this summer?

The Student Diplomacy Corps (SDC) offers opportunities for 1-2 students from
Washington County to study away during month-long international summer programs or US based
academic programs for college-credit. All SDC experiences help students build college readiness, gain
confidence, and connect with other talented young people from across the nation and around the world.

Even better? Families are only expected to contribute a small amount towards the trip thanks to generous sponsors!

For more info: https://sdcorps.org/

If you're interested, please see Mrs. Pike!

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 10th winner is:
$50 in cash, donated by WQDY & 'BRRR' Basket, donated by Machias Savings Bank, is Brenda Batson!

Tonight's wrestling meet has been rescheduled for January 14th at 5 p.m.

Congratulations to Olivia Turner, the winner of Jo’s Grammar for Giving Contest, which was open to only Juniors and Seniors from Calais and Baileyville students. She crafted a heartfelt 500-word minimum essay about her favorite charity while explaining why it deserves a generous donation from Jo’s. For her efforts, Olivia won a $100 gift certificate and an additional $100 in cash.

She selected the Blue Devil Fund, created by Chris Taylor, a former CHS alumni, who envisioned a charity designed to help promote both educational and athletic opportunities for the area’s local youth.

So, On December 15, 2025 go to Jo’s Pizza! ALL SALES will be donated to the Blue Devil Fund. Last year’s charity Downeast Hospice received over $5000 as a result of this. Help Olivia support her favorite charity as well as assist Chris accomplish his goals.

The Class of 2026 is selling tickets on a Christmas Basket. Tickets are $1 each of $5 for six. Find a member of the Senior Class to get in on this great basket!!

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 9th winners are:
$50 gift card, donated by Walmart, is Jean Neddeau!

The four $25 gift certificates, donated by Walton's Creations, go to:
- Klaire & Jason Olsson
- Bonnie Smith
- Judy McGinley
- Gayle Greenlaw

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 8th winners are:
$25 cash donated by Riverside Electric, is Melissa Maxwell!
4 Wheel Alignment, donated by Pratts, is Robbie Rogers!
$30 Jo's gift card & 4 movie tickets, donated by Jo's Diner & Pizzeria, is Bob Wheeler!

Hello, Blue Devils and Supporters!

Kick off the week with some exciting events at our high school! Here's the schedule:


Monday: The girls' teams are hosting Mattanawcook Academy. JV starts at 5:00 PM, followed by varsity at 6:30 PM.


Tuesday: The boys face Mattanawcook Academy. JV at 5:00 PM, varsity at 6:30 PM.


Wednesday: The girls head to WA to challenge the Raiders at 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Back at home, the Calais wrestling team will hold a meet starting at 5:00 PM.


Thursday: The boys travel to Shead to compete against the Tigers. JV kicks off at 5:00 PM, varsity at 6:30 PM.


Friday: The girls are on the road again, this time against PVHS at 6:00 PM (no JV game).


Saturday: The boys visit the Sumner Tigers. JV starts at 12:00 PM, varsity at 1:30 PM.


Let’s pack the stands and support our teams with Devil Pride!

Due to road conditions the Calais School Department will have a 2 hour delay, today, Monday, December 8, 2025.

🌲 Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program – Now Accepting Applications! 🌲

For Sophomores & Juniors – AND it’s completely FREE!

Do you know a student who loves the outdoors, wants to build leadership skills, or is ready for a new adventure? The Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program is an incredible opportunity for rising leaders to explore Maine’s wilderness, challenge themselves, and grow alongside students from across the state.

✔ Open to current 10th and 11th graders
✔ FREE to participate
✔ A unique mix of outdoor experiences, leadership development, and team-building
✔ A chance to connect with peers, learn new skills, and build confidence

Encourage your student to apply today—spots fill quickly! This is a life-changing opportunity they won’t want to miss.

For more info and to apply: https://www.friendsofbaxter.org/mywlp

Application deadline: February 8th

The Calais High School Student Council and National Honor Society and the Calais Middle School Student Council had their annual Wreaths For Hope fundraising drive. The students sold 143 wreaths and raised over $4000 for this great organization.

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 5th winners are:
$25 Irving gift card, donated by Demo Salvage, is Kati Grass!
$20 gift card & shirt, donated by Fitzgerald's Tavern, is Mary Finn!

The December 6th winners are:
Free Windshield replacement, donated by Coastal Glass, is Mary Finn!
Swag Gift Bag w/$50 in gift cards, donated by Calais Community Hospital, is Steve McGouldrick!

The December 7th winners are:
$25 gift card, donated by Rejuvenation Spa, is Mihku Sabattus!
$65 gift card, donated by LAF Photography, is Bob Greenlaw!

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 4th winners are:
$100 cash, donated by Hallowell Construction, is Dana Riquier!
18 free holes w/cart, donated by St. Croix Country Club, is Kim Moses!

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

The December 3rd winner of $50 cash, donated by Leeman's Lawncare & Hooded Sweatshirt, donated by Redding's Butt Nugget Farm, is Megan Lord!

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets. in support of our girls basketball team, for basketball season passes. Congratulations to winners Linda Preston and Debbie Newcomb. Each of them will receive 2 season passes for the 2025-2026 season. Thank you for supporting Blue Devil basketball! GO BLUE!

Calais High School’s Art I and World History students traded their usual morning routine for an early adventure on Tuesday, November 25th, climbing onto a bus before sunrise and setting out for the Portland Museum of Art. Twenty-four excited students made the trip, ready to explore how art and history connect in the real world. As soon as they stepped inside the museum, the experience came alive. Students wandered through galleries filled with color, texture, and history—pausing at times to ask questions, share observations, and dive into conversations with museum staff. From the very first exhibit, it was clear this wasn’t just a field trip… it was an opportunity to see their classroom learning connect to real life. One of the biggest highlights? Standing face-to-face with artworks that many had only seen in textbooks or online. Students experienced an impressive range of pieces, from Picasso’s ceramic vessels to paintings by Mary Cassatt, as well as striking examples of modern expressionist works. These artworks offered students the opportunity to make connections between artistic movements, cultural developments, and world events—bringing their classroom learning to life in a meaningful way. Students returned home tired but buzzing with stories, new perspectives, and a deeper appreciation for how museums preserve the moments and ideas that shape our world. Their buzzing energy on the way home could have been partially due to the stop at Crumbl Cookie, too. For these Calais students, the Portland Museum of Art wasn’t just a destination—it was an unforgettable day of discovery!

Today, December 3, the Calais.School Department will have a two hour delay. That means no elementary or middle school students will attend today because an early release was already scheduled. ONLY high school students will attend today with the delayed start.

Calais Middle School 8th Grade December Prize Calendar

December 2nd winner of $100 cash, donated by Lords Well Drilling & Rock Art, donated by Jessica Olsson, is Ike Winchester!