On Wednesday June 15, the Mapleton Elementary School’s fifth-grade students received their promotional diplomas to move on to Presque Isle Middle School this coming fall.
Thirty students received diplomas. Prior to awarding the diplomas, grade 5 citizenship awards and other academic awards were presented. A Grade 5 Slideshow reviewing the students’ past year was shown. The students, parents, family members and staff enjoyed the video look back over the year.
Following the ceremony, students, staff and family members quickly changed clothes for a special climb up Haystack Mountain.
The school year ended last Friday, with the annual field day held on Thursday. There were many outdoor activities for all students.
Following Mapleton Elementary School’s fifth-grade graduation, the class with staff and family members enjoyed climbing Haystack mountain as they celebrated the end of their time at Mapleton Elementary School. (Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
One special event was the “Mapleton Mile 2022,” which was held as a fundraiser for Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery. Through the support of students, staff, family members and friends, the 2022 Mapleton Mile raised $12,500 for the organization. According to the Mapleton Elementary School Facebook page, “It was an amazing day at MES!”
Mapleton Elementary School held its fifth-grade graduation ceremony on June 15. Gathered are the 30 students who were promoted to Presque Isle Middle School.
Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Mapleton Daze starts with bang
Last Tuesday evening, the Mapleton Daze Committee sponsored a baked bean dinner as a fundraiser for the Haystack Historical Museum. Buyers began lining up at 3:30 p.m., an hour before the official start. There were 12 Mapleton Daze and five Haystack Historical Society volunteers keeping the drive-thru line moving quickly.
Donations were accepted and totaled significantly beyond the original project goal.
One of the fun elements of the evening was Leroy Shepard playing the museum’s player piano to entertain volunteers. The Mapleton Daze Committee absorbed all of the supper cost. Lynnelle Foster presented the collected donations to Alice Shepard, society president, who expressed the society’s appreciation.
On Wednesday night, the Dialed Action Sports FMX Dirt Bike Stunt Show drew a large crowd of spectators for their show. They covered the Mapleton Elementary School parking lot from one end to the other. This was the second year for the stunt show, which was especially enjoyed by the many kids attending. Two bicycles were given away.
On Thursday evening, the Mapleton Lions Hall was filled with fun and games. Upstairs, more than 100 players enjoyed rousing bingo games, where more than a hundred prizes were given away to game winners. Town Manager Sandra Fournier was the caller. Downstairs, 24 players were engaged in the annual Woodie Waddell Memorial Cribbage Tournament. The friendly competition was enjoyed by all.
Annual bean supper
On Saturday, July 2, the Squapan Outing Club will host their annual beanhole bean supper at the landing pavilions at Scopan Lake from 4 to 6 p.m. The menu will include beans, barbecue chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll, homemade dessert and a drink. The cost $12 for adults, $7 for children, and free for kids under 5. Outing Club merchandise will be on sale featuring a new design.
On the last full day of school, Mapleton students and staff participated in the school’s annual field day. Everyone especially enjoyed the Mapleton Mile 2022 fundraiser. Students, staff, family members and friends raised $12,500 for the C-A-N-C-E-R organization.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Grade 4 trip
Just before the end of the school year, Mapleton Elementary School fourth-graders visited Presque Isle and learned about the city’s recreation facilities. They toured the Sargent Community Center and learned about the Sargent family, and visited the William “Bill” Haskell Memorial Gymnasium.
Mapleton Elementary School fourth graders enjoy a field trip to learn the history of Presque Isle’s Sargent Family Community Center, the William “Bill” Haskell Memorial Gymnasium and the Mary’s Mile walk. On the walk, they identified trees and flowers found there.
(Courtesy of Terry Sandusky)
Haskell was the first city recreation director, a visionary leader who helped lead construction of the first town recreation center in Aroostook.
Students then walked Mary’s Mile, identifying trees and flowers along the way. The students especially enjoyed the May’s Mile walk and the opportunity to get out of the classroom on a pleasant spring day.
Terry Sandusky is the Star-Herald correspondent for Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill and can be reached at 764-4916 or at starherald.Tsandusky@gmail.com.
