Calais High School

Once again we have an opportunity to highlight another one of our great teachers here at the Calais School . Lynn Amakehs Mitchell, Maine Indian Education Facilities Manager, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 National Indian Education Association (NIEA) Community Service of the Year Award. This national recognition highlights Ms. Mitchell's outstanding contributions to Native education and her dedication to serving the community. Lynn Mitchell is a dedicated member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe who has devoted her life to preserving and promoting her community's language, culture, and heritage. In her role as the Passamaquoddy Language teacher at Calais High School, Ms. Mitchell has been instrumental in preserving and promoting the Passamaquoddy language. She has developed innovative teaching methods to engage students and make language learning both accessible and exciting. Her classes go beyond mere language instruction, incorporating elements of Passamaquoddy culture and history to provide a holistic learning experience. Ms. Mitchell organized an annual "Passamaquoddy Language Day" at Calais High School, where students showcase their language skills through presentations, storytelling, and cultural performances. This event has not only boosted student engagement but has also increased community involvement in language preservation efforts. Congratulations, Ms. Mitchell

We have so much to celebrate and really love to see all the special teachers we have in our Calais School Department being recognized for all of their hard work and years of dedication to our students. On Friday September 27th, Mrs. Cox traveled to Augusta to receive an award for her many years of dedicated service to kids with disabilities, and more specifically her work with students with Autism. The Autism Society of Maine (ASM) is a non-profit organization whose membership consists of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, members of the community, and the professionals who work with them. Their mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals on the Autism spectrum to become participating members of their communities. Ms.Cox has been teaching for 40+ years and currently teaches our Life Skills program where students are given the opportunity to engage in daily activities such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and other life skills that promote independant living. We are incredibly thankful for her contributions to our students and their families. Congratulations Mrs. Cox, a very well deserved recognition.

Once again, we have a busy week of sports!!! Monday 9-30 DAC Golf @ St.Croix at 9 am Boys Soccer will travel to Searsport @4 pm Tuesday 10-1 Girls Volleyball JV and Varsity will be hosting Narraguagus. Come make some noise, let's fill the gym! 4pm Wednesday 10-2 The boys' soccer, once again, will be on the road as the head to Deer Isle Stoneington. 4 pm start time Cross County will be heading to Machias for DAC. Thursday 10-3 The girls' soccer team will travel to Narraguagus to take on the Knights at 3:30 Friday 10-4 The boys will travel to Woodland to take on the Dragons! 4pm Saturday 10-5 The girls' volleyball teams will travel to Bucksport for a big game . 11am The girls' soccer team will be at home for a revenge game vs. Katahdin. 1pm

Big day tomorrow for our very own Calais Blue Devils Golf team! The top 6 golfers will be representing Calais for a chance to win the DAC championship. If anyone would like to go cheer the team on, it's being held at St. Croix Golf Club tee time 9am . Good luck to the following golfers: Parker Cole Turner Redding Chase Scott Ronnie Spearin Noah White Noah Ziegler. Go Devils !!!

Our students who are part of the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute attended the Fall Forum today where they engaged in exploration of their Values, Vision, and Voice. Thank you to the Institute for hosting such a great event for these students!

Join us tomorrow, 9-27-24, at 6 p.m., at the high school, for our kickoff/informational meeting. Open to parents, staff, alumni, and community members who are looking to be involved at all levels: formal role, volunteer, donations, creative suggestions, or just curiosity. Hope to see you all tomorrow!

Calais Cross County team competed in the race yesterday at the Moosehorn and represented our school very well. Congratulations to everyone involved!

Boy soccer came away with a win over DIS 10-0 Goals Dale 3 Ollie 2 Thiago Josh Crews Parker Brayden Wyatt. Assists by Ollie 2, Wyatt 2, Kaeson 2, Brayden, Dale, and Liam. The girl soccer team fought hard but came up short in the end, lost 3-0 to Shead.

Hope everyone had a great weekend and got some rest! We have a bust week of sports Girls Soccer 9-23 @ Shead 4pm 9-25 @ Woodland 4pm 9-28 @ Home vs. GSA 1pm Boys Soccer 9-23 @home vs. DIS 4pm Our home Cross County race will be held on Tuesday, 9-24 @4 pm, at the Moosehorn Varsity and JV Volleyball 9-24 @ WA 4pm 9-27 @ Woodland 4pm Golf 9-24 @ WA 4pm Good luck to all the Devils that will be representing our high school this week!

Dear Parents, Community Members, and Alumni of Calais High School near and far, We are excited to announce the re-formation of the Calais High School Boosters Club, “Blue Devil Boosters,” a collaborative partnership between our school and our vibrant community! We invite you to be a part of this incredible initiative that supports not only our athletic teams but also our non-athletic co-curricular and extracurricular clubs and groups. The Blue Devil Boosters aims to enrich the student experience by providing additional resources and support for a wide range of activities, from sports to music, drama, academic clubs, and more. Your involvement will help us provide valuable opportunities for our students to grow, learn, and succeed both on and off the field and stage. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us! Whether you're a parent, community member, or an alumnus who wants to give back, there’s a place for you in the Blue Devil Boosters club. Your unique skills, talents, and enthusiasm are what will make this club a success. Here are a few ways you can get involved: - Attend our first meeting to learn more about the club and how you can contribute. - Volunteer your time and talents to help organize events and fundraisers. -Share your ideas on how we can better support our students and school programs. - Spread the word and encourage others to join us in this important endeavor. First Meeting Details Date: 9/27/24 Time: 6pm Location: Calais High School Cafeteria We believe that with your support, we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of our students. Let’s come together to build upon our blue devil pride for a stronger, more inclusive, and dynamic school community! Thank you for your continued support of Calais High School. We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to the Calais Blue Devils Golf team on their win today! This team is making big statements this season! We have some very talented kids! Top Score Parker Cole 42 ⛳️🥇

Girls' Soccer v. Narraguagus

Boys Soccer Mattanawcook 9/10

More pics from the Boys' Soccer game with Mattanawcook.

7th Graders Making some bridges.

Congratulations to the Varsity volleyball team for their win over Sumner 3-0!🏐 Calais Boys Soccer traveled to Schenck and came back with a huge win over Schenck 4-1! Goals Oliver 2 ⚽️⚽️ Thiago ⚽️ Wyatt⚽️ Assists by: Dale Oliver Kaeson Blue Devil What? Blue Devil PRIDE!!!!

Big shout out to the Blue Devils! Both Boys Soccer and Golf pick up the wins! Calais 2 - Shead 1 Goals by John Bassett ⚽️ Noah White ⚽️ Calais Golf over all team winners Top Scores Parker Cole 41 ⛳️🥇 Chase Scott 44

Calais Open house is still happening on Tuesday, 9-17, 6-7pm. We hope to see you all there. Light snacks and drinks will be provided! Come see what we have to offer your kids!

Who's ready for another great week of sport and school! Girls Soccer has a long week off they are not back in action till Monday 9-23 @ Shead! Boys Soccer play Shead Monday 9-16 @ Shead 4pm game time. On Wednesday, 9-18, the boys will travel to Schenck 4 pm start time. Golf will be heading to Barren View on Monday, 9-16, and start time 4pm. Calais will host Jonesport Beals and Shead on 9-19. Tee time is set for 4 pm. Volleyball will be on the road to Jonesport Beals Tuesday 9-17, first serve at 4. The Sumner Tigers come to town on 9-18 (No JV) The Lady Devils will hit the road to take the Narraguagus Knights on 9-20 game time, which is 4pm.

Girls' Soccer v. Narraguagus part 2