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  • January 18Feb. 1-2 - ASVAB Testing for Grade 10
  • January 18Feb. 2 - Add/Drop Ends
  • January 18Feb. 2 - National Wear Red Day
  • January 18March 27 - Jazz Concert-MS/HS Groups (@ PIMS Auditorium)
  • January 18March 25 - 8th Grade Parent Night (@ Auditorium 6:00-7:00PM)
  • January 18March 23 - 2024 Odyssey Nor’Easter Tournament (@Noble High School)
  • January 18March 22 - Inservice-No School
  • January 18March 19-21 - Winter Carnival Events
  • January 18March 18-21 - Rising Sophomore Registration Meetings in Guidance
  • January 18March 17-19 - FBLA Convention
The Student News Site of Presque Isle High School

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The Student News Site of Presque Isle High School

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Freshmen Kacie Martson and Benjamin Willey color red numbers for timer to go with the ball drop in the freshman hallway on December 8. The freshman theme this year was Christmas in New York.

Return of Deck the Halls

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
December 21, 2021
Who doesn’t love putting Christmas lights on the tree and drinking hot cocoa while it’s snowing out?

Holiday Events in Central Aroostook County

Hannah Ousby, Staff writer
December 3, 2021
Senior Courtney Kane launches a shot in the game against Gorham on Friday November 26 in the Wildcats' opening competition of the Tip Off Classic. For the first time since the 2019 season, all spectators were welcome back into the gym. "What I missed most last year is when you made a basket, there was no one there to cheer you on," said Kane.

Winter sports update

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
December 1, 2021
Before the pandemic, Jack Boone ‘23 poses with his two siblings and his grandparents from Canada. “I’m very excited for this holiday, as my family will be back together,” said Boone. Boone did not get to spend last Thanksgiving with his Canadian family due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s happening

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 24, 2021
The first part of the new PIHS dress code effective immediately after a 16-1 vote at the November 17 School Board meeting.

Huge changes

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Presque Isle High School Athletes enjoy taking pictures with Class C state champions, Waynflete. Waynflete had an game exciting victory over Fort Kent on Saturday. “It’s amazing the intensity players have when they are playing for a goal ball,” said Hunter Reed ‘24.

Home turf pride

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 11, 2021
Boys varsity soccer team celebrates after win against MDI in the quarterfinal game on October 26.

Wildcats continue undefeated streak

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Presque Isle High School empty gymnasium awaits the arrival of winter sports. Basketball tryouts begin November 22.

What about…

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Construction Updates

Construction Updates

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
Chase Guerrette '22 and Reagan Salcedo '25 walk the halls on September 3, a few days after the return of the mask mandate. "I think everyone's in the same boat that we would prefer not to wear them," said Libby Kinney '22. "But we are doing what's needed."

Students Reflect on Start of School Year

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
September 16, 2021
This border crossing at Calais, Maine will re-open to vaccinated people on July 1, 2021 for the first time since March 21, 2020. Caroline Dubois, PIHS French teacher, said, "First of all, I am upset that the border didn't open sooner because I couldn't take my French IV students."

Hello Canadian Friends and Family!

Julianna Morningstar, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
In 2010, the cost of taking the SAT with an essay was $47, this year, that same test will set students back $68. “I think College Board has to go back to the roots of why they exist and who they’re actually here to help,” said Presque Isle High School history teacher Zachary Powers.

The College Board: Useful or Useless?

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
May 12, 2021
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