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From the Halls
By DeWayne L. Morse
Principal
Greetings to all from the Halls of
Houlton Middle – High School.
Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of “From the Halls” Basketball game against the faculty to the Freshman
of Houlton High School class community service project, our students
showed their true character. Under the guidance of
As the snow finally melts and the first hints of green Jen Bernhardt, our 9th graders organized a project
appear on our athletic fields, there is an unmistakable to collect donations and prepare backpacks for Edie’s
energy buzzing through the corridors of Houlton Cupboard, our school food pantry. The middle school
Middle High School. This spring, we aren’t just also just wrapped up the very popular “Battle of the
celebrating the change of season; we are celebrating Grades”, with the 8th graders squeaking out a narrow
a community that continues to redefine what it means victory against the 7th graders. The school was filled
to be a “Shire.” From our classrooms to the stage, I see with friendly competition and good sportsmanship
our students proving every day that big dreams grow throughout both events.
Remember RSU 29 has
designated “COURAGE”
as our Word of the Year.
Our year began with a massive display of talent as our
Music Department brought the Broadway hit Newsies
to our stage. The production was a masterclass in
energy and collective action, telling the story of the
1899 Newsboys’ Strike. I want to thank Mr. Mania, Mr.
Hutchinson, and Ms. Sewell for their leadership, as well
as the parents who supported the production behind
the scenes.
That spirit of giving back to the community
continued with our Junior class, who stepped up as
“Solutionaries.” They presented semester projects
“ShireFire” was on full display during our annual aimed at solving real-world issues like public health,
high school Winter Carnival. From a spirited Unified pollution, and mentoring, showing that they are
already becoming the leaders our community needs.
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