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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
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Emily Poitras

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer

Grade 12 “Your now is not your forever.” -John Green

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MSAD #1 continues to face administrative changes. PIHS principal Ben Greenlaw has been hired as the new superintendent. "I will still get to see students, but it will be different," Greenlaw said.

PIHS Principal Appointed to Superintendent Position

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
June 3, 2019
Presque Isle High school has given me plenty of opportunities and each one that I took I found more of myself. Don't rush it; you will get there in time.

The Poitras (Final) Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
June 3, 2019
Teachers have noticed that more students don’t have time after school for extra help because of after school jobs. Acacia Johnston ‘19 works on homework during her period 6 study hall. She has to be at work for 2:45. “It’s a fun, easy job,” Johnston said.

The Struggle is Real

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
May 16, 2019
At the end of the competition all teams head to the auditorium to see what they placed at States. One high school team and one middle school team made first place. “I felt very prepared,” Baker said.

Presque Isle High School DI team Heads to Global Finals

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
May 14, 2019
The Poitras Point

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
March 27, 2019
A PIHS student sits at home, vaping with her friends. PIHS administrators and faculty have increased efforts to create awareness about this risks of vaping recently in response to students' increased interest in the activity. “They make you think you’re going to get addicted,” Jack Kenney* said.

PIHS Community Talks About Vaping Among Teens

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
March 19, 2019
The PIHS Destination Team last year, after we performed. I watched the seniors cry as they competed in their last competition and win States. I didn’t understand how they felt last year but now I do.

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
February 5, 2019
Donald Trump has claimed he would keep the government shut down for months, even years to get his wall.

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
January 17, 2019
Anti- Vaccination movements across America have caused many childhood diseases to come back. Europe is struggling with outbreaks, as well. Washing hands and vaccines are key to prevention of passing germs. “Minimize the kissing too!” Health Director Deb Raymond said.

Consequences of the anti-vaccine mindset

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
January 8, 2019
PIHS students board the buses after school outside the cafeteria on November 29. Bus accidents have made headlines in many other places in the country recently. “Unfortunately people more and more are making horrible judgement calls that jeopardize the safety of so many around them,” said SAD 1 parent Maeghan Swanson.

Drivers Reminded About Not Passing Stopped Buses

Emily Poitras, Staff writer
November 30, 2018
Hunter Stubbs ‘21 catches up on French homework during his afternoon study hall.Students arrived at 11:20 A.M. Friday morning.

Late Entry In-Service Day

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
October 30, 2018
Harvest has been a tradition at Presque Isle High school for many years. The 2018-2019 school year finished the last harvest break.

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
October 19, 2018
MSAD#1 Budget Vote on June 12

MSAD#1 Budget Vote on June 12

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
June 6, 2018
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The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
Voting results for the SAD 1 communities after the May 1st referendum.

MSAD #1 Budget Fails

Emily Poitras, Staff writer
May 18, 2018
Grace Bemis ‘19 and Mrs. Warren discuss Bemis’ future plans.

Be Kind to Your Senior Self

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
According to USA Today, 58% of adult Americans have Facebook.

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff writer
April 26, 2018
“I want to be free to express myself... Man up. I want to be weak sometimes.” -Slam Poet, Guante

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
April 2, 2018
“We call BS”- Emma González

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
March 20, 2018
“Everything we hear is an opinion, not fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” -Marcus Aurelius

The Poitras Point

Emily Poitras, Staff writer
March 12, 2018
One of the clearly marked recycle bins at PIHS. According to custodians, the contents of which are separated and sorted into recycling dumpsters for Star City Sanitation to recycle.

Where Does our Paper Go?

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
March 6, 2018
The aftermath of preparing for the dress sale last Sunday.

Student Council Dress Sale

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
January 24, 2018
Trinity Anthony '19 (right) sits at lunch with Jess Vaillincourt '19.

Humans of the Junior Class

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
January 9, 2018
California Wildfires

California Wildfires

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
December 21, 2017
“I’m in love with this city.” -Caroline Woods '19

Humans of the Junior Class

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
Annie: Where is the Cast Now

Annie: Where is the Cast Now

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
December 11, 2017
"It was fun and exciting."

The Last Good ( ) I ( )

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
November 28, 2017
Kailee Cox '20 and Jordon Bonville '20 in Annie

Rachel Ellis '20 singing "You're never fully dressed without a smile"

An example of Kaur's instapoetry.

Book Review

Emily Poitras, Staff writer
November 14, 2017
The long-awaited new title from John Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars

Mental Illness in the Media

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
November 8, 2017
L to R: Nick McIntosh '20, Thomas Peterson '19, Natasha Lizotte '19, Emily Poitras '19, Anna Robinson '19 at the Regional DI competition last February break. The team qualified and traveled on to the State competition.

Humans of the Junior Class

Emily Poitras, Staff Writer
October 31, 2017
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