March 25, 2026

Dear RSU 74 Board Members,

March at Carrabec Community School began with a celebration of reading as our K–5 students kicked off the month with a Dr. Seuss–themed spirit week. We also launched our second annual CCS Read‑A‑Thon, an event designed to build strong reading habits and motivate students to set and track personal reading goals. Classrooms were filled with reading activities, dress‑up days, and excitement as students celebrated reading.

On March 13, we held our first Pi Day celebration (yes a day early), organized by sixth‑grade teacher Ms. Dutch. Students in grades 3–5 and 6–8 competed to see who could recite the most digits of pi, and our top performer impressed everyone by reciting 168 digits. The top three students in grades 3–5 earned the honor of “pi‑ing” Mr. Case in the face, while the top three in grades 6–8 had the opportunity to “pi” Mr. Case, Mr. Ela, and Mr. Ewing (who happened to be subbing that day). The top student in each grade span also received five bowling tickets, generously donated by Central Maine Family Fun Bowling Center. It was a fun, memorable event that blended math, school spirit, and a lot of laughter.

St. Patrick’s Day brought extra excitement to our K–5 wing, especially in Kindergarten. As part of their study of the mystery genre, students followed clues left by a mischievous leprechaun who created quite a mess in their classroom. Despite their best efforts, he managed to escape once again, much to the students’ chagrin.

With support from Mrs. Merrill and staff at the high school, our eighth‑grade students traveled to CHS on March 25 to participate in the CHS College and Career Fair. We appreciate the invitation and the opportunity for our students to explore future pathways and engage with local organizations and post‑secondary options.

We closed out the month with our second annual K–5 “March Mathness” Math Morning, organized by our outstanding third and fourth‑grade teachers, Mrs. Schanz and Mrs. Swihart. Families were invited on March 26 to enjoy light breakfast refreshments before joining their children for a series of math‑themed games and activities. The event created a wonderful opportunity for families to engage in learning alongside their students.

March was a month filled with creativity, curiosity, and community involvement. As we head into spring, we look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to support the growth and success of all CCS students.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey Case