The Vinalhaven School

10/16/2026

School Administrative District 8 Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Agenda
5:15 pm Business Meeting / 5:30 Regular Meeting Location: Music Room

1. Call of the Roll –
2. Approval of Minutes – September 9, 2026
​ Motion:​Second:​Vote:
Approval of October 21, 2026 Agenda
Motion:​Second:​Vote:
3. Visitor Comments
4. Board Chair Report
5. Personnel
6. Principal Report
7. Superintendent Report
8. New Business
9. Adjourn

Link to follow on Monday, October 19, 2026

10/16/2026

No busline ⚽️ practice today but will have practice Sunday from 4-5:30.

10/16/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS 10/16/26

Practice times:
Girls varsity: stay tuned
Busline: check Team Reach
Boys varsity: none today

Lunch today: pepperoni pizza alt: cheese pizza
Mon: pulled pork sandwich alt: yogurt meal
Tues: white chicken chili alt: cracker stacker
Wed: teriyaki beef ramen alt: ham sandwich
Thurs: grilled cheese w/tomato soup alt: hummus & crackers
Fri: Hawaiian pizza alt: cheese pizza

K-5 Families: Original Works packets coming home today. Orders due back next week, by Thurs. Oct. 22.

5th graders will be returning home on the 1:00 today.

8th graders will return home on the 1:00 ferry today.

Girls varsity game at Richmond tomorrow. Leaving on the 7:00 ferry. Game time is 11 AM. Good luck girls!

The busline soccer semifinal playoff game will be held on Monday, October 19th at 2:45pm

Home varsity games on Tuesday vs. Temple. Senior rose game. Girls at 11 and boys around 12:45.

The boys varsity game vs. Islesboro has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 21st at 11:00am.

Skippers field trip next Thursday to Alamoosook Lodge in Orland. Leaving on the 7 & returning on the 4:30.

10/15/2026

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The busline soccer semifinal playoff game will be held on Monday, October 19th at 2:45pm. 🏆

The boys varsity game vs. Islesboro has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 21st at 11:00am.

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Due to logistical issues affecting Islesboro’s travel arrangements, our home game scheduled for today, October 15th, at 11:00 AM has been postponed.
We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience this may cause. We will communicate further details regarding rescheduling once they have been determined.

Thank you,

Deja Doughty, Athletic Director

10/15/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS 10/15/26


HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY TO LEO & LUCI!

Practice times:
Girls varsity: ?
Busline: 4-5:30
Boys varsity: none today—game day!

Lunch today: soft pretzel & mini corn dogs alt: yogurt meal
Fri: pepperoni pizza alt: cheese pizza

K-5 Families: Original Works packets coming home tomorrow. Orders due back next week, by Thurs. Oct. 22.

Boys varsity soccer at home today at 11:00 vs Islesboro. Good luck boys!

5th graders will be returning home on the 1:00 tomorrow.

8th graders will return home on the 1:00 ferry tomorrow.

Girls varsity game at Richmond on Saturday. Leaving on the 7:00 ferry. Game time is 11 AM.

10/14/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS 10/14/26

HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY TO HADLEY!

Practice times:
Girls varsity: 4-5:30
Busline: 4-5:30
Boys varsity: 4-5:30
Everyone is at the same time today.

Lunch today: sausage sub alt: cracker stacker
Thurs: soft pretzel & mini corn dogs alt: yogurt meal
Fri: pepperoni pizza alt: cheese pizza

5th graders will be leaving today on the 8:45 for Tanglewood. They’ll return home on the 1:00 on Friday. Have fun!

8th graders left on the 7:00 ferry. They’ll return home on the 1:00 ferry on Friday. Have fun at Katahdin!

Boys varsity soccer at home tomorrow at 11:00 vs Islesboro.

Girls varsity game at Richmond on Saturday. Leaving on the 7:00 ferry. Game time is 11 AM.

10/13/2026

Busline Soccer Update at 11:30– Tuesday, 10/13:
Today's soccer game against Bristol has officially been postponed. At this time, no rescheduled date has been announced. The league is working to determine how the playoff schedule will move forward. Stay tuned for an update.

10/13/2026

ANNOUNCEMENTS 10/13/26

Practice times:
Girls varsity: ?
Busline: no practice today
Boys varsity: none today

Lunch today: beef nachos alt: cheese nachos
Wed: sausage sub alt: cracker stacker
Thurs: soft pretzel & mini corn dogs alt: yogurt meal
Fri: pepperoni pizza alt: cheese pizza

Busline playoff today at 2:45. Go Vikings!

5th graders will be leaving tomorrow on the 8:45 for Tanglewood. They’ll return home on the 1:00 on Friday.

8th graders will be hiking Katahdin soon! They leave on the 7:00 ferry tomorrow. They’ll return home on the 1:00 ferry on Friday.

Boys varsity soccer at home on Thursday at 11:00 vs Islesboro.

Girls varsity game at Richmond on Saturday. Leaving on the 7:00 ferry. Game time is 11 AM.