2024 Old Town High School Principal's Award Winner Zoe Yerxa of Old Town, a senior at Old Town High School has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal's Award. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement, extra curricular participation, and school citizenship. "Zoe is an outstanding student and is the Valedictorian for the class of 2024. She is a three-sport athlete, a member of our National Honor Society and a great young lady." Zoe, Mr. Gordon and other award winners and their principals will attend an Honors Luncheon at Jeff’s Catering on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. The Honors Luncheon recognizes these outstanding students with the presentation of an individual plaque and the awarding of ten $1,000 scholarships in the names of former Maine principals and MPA Executive Directors: Horace O. McGowan, Richard W. Tyler, and Richard A. Durost. The Principal's Award is presented in more than 100 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA. Congratulations Zoe! We are Proud of You!
1 day ago, Scott Gordon
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In 2010, the Memorial Garden at OTHS was opened as an Eagle Scout Project by Paul Nelson. In all, we have 15 students honored who have passed away during high school since 2000. The original location, while beautiful, is difficult to access and hard to maintain. The RSU34 Educational Foundation is looking to move the garden to be more accessible and easier to manage. We are looking to move this out back in the bus loop. If you are able to contribute or share, it would be much apprecaited. The link to the Ed Foundation is: https://www.rsu34.org/page/rsu-34-education-foundation and just note that it is for the Memorial Garden. Special thanks to the Educational Foundation for taking this on and Josh Curtis for sketching the vision.
4 days ago, Scott Gordon
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RSU 34:: RSU 34 schools will be closed today--Thursday, March 21, 2024. We apologize for the change of course. Conditions are not improving in time for morning bus runs as we had anticipated when making the decision early this morning.
8 days ago, Jeremy Bousquet
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Another day, three more Capstone presentations completed by three amazing seniors. Shout out to Ben Dickey, Janelle Sanchez & Saige Evans!
16 days ago, Scott Gordon
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Friday was "Debate Day" in Mrs. Turners Current Events class. The debate question was, should the State of Maine enact Red Flag Laws? Both teams did amazing. It was a well thought out, well argued debate. Go Coyotes
20 days ago, Scott Gordon
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Cadets of the Coyote Battalion presented the Colors at Friday night’s UMaine hockey game.  Kevin Murray commanded the Color Guard and was joined by Kylee Murray, Jesse Bouchard, and Cameron Jones. #CoyotePride
21 days ago, Scott Gordon
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Tonight is the BIG NIGHT! The MPA Drama Festival kicks off at Ellsworth High School with OT's performance of "Bearskin." Break a Leg, OT!
22 days ago, Scott Gordon
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Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Bousquet recently learned about Best Buddies, a non-profit organization that creates opportunities for one-on-one friendships and decided to create an OTHS Chapter! With the help of Chapter President, Rhiannon B and Key Club, they held their first meeting yesterday. We are looking forward to seeing this club grow and create meaningful memories for all! #CoyotePride
24 days ago, Scott Gordon
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On Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Kelsi Hobbs, Professor of Economics at the University of Maine presented a seminar to students in the Diplomas of Extra Distinction Program. The students learned about the field of Economics and about Dr. Hobbs’ areas of research. To end the seminar, Dr. Hobbs had the students participate in a hands-on trading game to learn about the economic principle of trade. #CoyotePride
24 days ago, Scott Gordon
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The OTHS Student Council is holding its annual semi-formal dance THIS Saturday, March 2 from 7pm to 10pm. Tickets are on sale before school and at lunches this week: $18 for couples tickets and $10 for singles tickets. Get yours today!! (Also available at the door on Saturday, $10 per person).
about 1 month ago, Scott Gordon
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RSU 34 and the OTO-YMCA partner on the River Runners program, one of the "beacons of hope" identified in this statewide Op-Ed that are proactively creating opportunities for youth. Making multiple positive niches for every child/youth is an important part of their development - some of those happen in school, and some out of school. https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/02/21/opinion/opinion-contributor/there-are-beacons-of-hope-amidst-maines-juvenile-justice-challenges/ River Runners is part of the Aspirations Incubator Program, of the Rural Futures Fund.
about 1 month ago, Dr. Jon Doty
Saturday was a busy day for RSU #34's robotics teams! On one side of the river, the LMS robotics team competed in the FIRST Lego League Maine State competition. The team was excited that in their very first round they exceeded the best score they had all year the prior year. They competed several more times that day, building on that success and growth. Meanwhile, across the river the OTHS robotics teams competed in the VEX "February Finale", the last meet of the regular season. Three of the four OTHS teams had already qualified for the state championships going into that meet, and one of the four OTHS teams had already qualified for the CREATE U.S. Open Robotics Tournament. In RSU #34, we undertook an initiative a decade ago, spearheaded by one of our community members and volunteer coaches, to integrate robotics and coding into the school day. Beginning with Bee Bots at our elementary schools, through WeDo, Spike Prime, NXT, Sphero, coding, app design, 3D design and printing, laser cutting and engraving - RSU #34 students have lots of opportunities to develop computational thinking and cutting-edge skills! Along the same lines, we learned Friday that the OTHS JROTC Cyber Security team, league champions, is invited to compete in the 2nd JROTC Brigade competition in March. Congratulations, Cadets!
about 2 months ago, Dr. Jon Doty
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Reminder we are live in a couple of minutes for the Semester 1 Academic Breakfast https://www.youtube.com/live/Ea_bT4X4EtQ?si=72C0DZ9kN3jAl7O9
about 2 months ago, Jeremy Bousquet
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Due to weather this afternoon and evening, all after school activities are canceled for OTHS.
2 months ago, Jeremy Bousquet
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OTHS Critter Search 2023. Each class had a cute critter to find hiding in different locations throughout the week. Not only was this a fun way for classes to compete against one another, but there was a second part as well, students were sent trivia questions about different winter holidays and festivals celebrated all over the world. A total of fifty different traditions from many different cultures were learned about by our students this week. Go Coyotes!
3 months ago, Scott Gordon
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OTHS Key Club wrapped up their school wide Reverse Advent Calendar Food Drive yesterday & delivered all of the food with Mrs. K Ketch to The Caring Community Cupboard. Thanks to all who donated!!
3 months ago, Scott Gordon
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Today was "Cozy Cocoa" day. Here are some images of cocoa pouring and drinking in action. Shout out to Student Council for the Cocoa, the candy canes, the dress-up days and the added fun in what has been a difficult week.
3 months ago, Scott Gordon
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Good morning RSU #34! We’re pleased to continue sharing staff profiles of our RSU #34 team. This month we visited with Ann Richard, Kitchen Manager at Old Town High School. After several days of disruption in our community due to the big storm, students and staff are excited about the breakfast and lunch Ann and team are preparing today! Ann was interviewed by our Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Jon Doty. When you were a kid what did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? I always wanted to be a graphic artist. I didn’t know what it was, but I liked art! In high school I also wanted to design clothes. What was your favorite book as a kid? Favorite book / author now? There was a book series about nurses that I really liked. Now, I like mysteries. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell is a favorite. What was your favorite show or movie as a kid? The Brady Bunch and The Munsters! What led to your career - you’ve worked with us for more than 30 years! Before I had kids I worked as a payroll clerk at the shoe shop. I chose to stay at home with the kids, and then I started to work at the schools so I could match up with their schedules, snow days, and vacations. I started with the schools as a substitute, and now I’m Kitchen Manager. I also coached middle school field hockey for a while with Deb Ziobron (rest in peace). What do you like about working in RSU #34? I’ve always liked cooking, and I really love the kids. I initially wasn’t excited about working with high school aged kids, but I love it. They’re mature, and I like talking to them…if they initially don’t want to talk, I consider it my challenge to get them to talk. What do you like about our community? This area is nice, safe, and friendly. There’s a great atmosphere and sense of community, with fun things to do in town. What’s something most people don’t know about you? My 2nd grade report card said “Ann tends to be a little bossy.” Also, I’m addicted to Dateline. That fits with reading mysteries! How do you recharge your batteries? I like being home with peace and quiet, reading a good book. Who was your favorite teacher? Miss Pliska - she read to us a lot in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. If you could time travel, where is the first time/place you would go? I’d spend time with my parents again. My dad is the person I look up to most in life. If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Pepperoni and onion pizza. If you could appear on any game show, what would it be? Wheel of Fortune Favorite treat? Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups Would you rather come face-to-face with a polar bear in the arctic, or a snake in the desert? Polar bear. No question. Thanks, Ann, for your hard work for our schools! RSU #34 Community, if you’d like to suggest someone for a future staff profile please use this form: https://forms.gle/m9295zfr8xLTzNzRA
3 months ago, Dr. Jon Doty
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Caption: OTHS Alternative Ed program visited the Ronald McDonald for a tour and then helped clean the guest apartment.  The Program will be going down later in the year to cook a couple of different times for guests. Go Coyotes!
3 months ago, Scott Gordon
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The Old Town High School Jazz Ensemble performed for the residents at Dirigo Pines in Orono on Friday, December 15th. The large crowd really enjoyed the holiday selections. The Old Town High School Jazz Ensemble students were thrilled to perform for them and hope that their performance put everyone in the holiday spirit. #CoyotePride
3 months ago, Scott Gordon
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