In the event of a remote snow day here is the schedule for all THMS students. Teachers will be going over this schedule and walking all students through the processes of getting online to attend their classes next week. According to our school boards expectations any remote days will be announced a day an advance. 

THMS REMOTE LEARNING DAY

Middle School Day 7:45-12:00 remote classes, work time for remainder of the day. Teachers will be available online via email or google meets for student questions and support from 11:10-12:30.

7:45-8:00 Advisory Check in

8:00-8:30     Block 1

8:30-9:00     Block 2

9:00-9:10     Bathroom and movement break

9:10-9:40     Block 3

9:40-10:10   Block 4 

10:10-10:40 Block 5 

10:40-11:10 Block 6

11:10-12:30 Office hours for staff-available via email or google meets for students

1:00-2:30 Students will work on assignment completion teachers will be doing professional development (could include staff meetings and PD, reading assignments or other platforms of professional learning)

Student Expectations:

1. Attend all classes online including Unified Arts classes.

2. Be attentive and appropriate during classes.

3. Complete assignments. 

Teachers will take attendance in all classes.

Excused absences: 

Illness: parents should either leave messages on the school phone or use the online parent portal to report any illnesses. 

Power Outages: We will monitor power outages through Central Maine Power’s online portal and make note of those in attendance as needed.

August 14, 2025

 Dear THMS Parents and Guardians, 

Happy (and hot!) August! Our custodians and staff have been hard at work preparing the school for students' return, and there’s been quite a bit of movement throughout the building this summer. We’ve seen teachers changing grade levels, moving to new classrooms and wings, as well as retirements, resignations, and new hires. It’s certainly been a busy season at THMS! 

We’re excited to welcome several new staff members to our school community. Ms. McKenzie Wing and Ms. Jillian Porter will be joining the 6th-grade team, partnering with Ms. Paul and Ms. Conway-Cole, respectively. In 8th grade, we welcome Ms. Amanda Roy and Ms. Danielle Woodrow-Meyers as our new science teachers. Ms. Alison Smith joins the 7th-grade team as our new resource room teacher, and we’re pleased to officially welcome back Ms. Luna, who worked with us part of last year in the Pathways program. 

In addition to our new teaching staff, we’re thrilled to have several new educational technicians joining us as well. We look forward to getting to know each of them and are proud to welcome all our new team members into the THMS community! 

A little bit about the BIG changes in our school this year. As part of our commitment to better serve the unique needs of young adolescents, our school is beginning the journey toward adopting middle level best practices—guided by the nationally recognized document This We Believe from the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). 

This framework reminds us that students in grades 5–8 are going through critical growth—intellectually, emotionally, and socially—and schools should be designed to meet those needs. That means creating a safe, supportive environment, offering engaging and meaningful learning, and building strong connections between students, teachers, and families. 

This is just the beginning, and we look forward to partnering with you to create the best possible experience for your child during these important years. 

Finally, I want to note that due to some unforeseen circumstances and changes in enrollments a few students' team placement may have changed from June. You will be able to check this through the parent portal early next week. We look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) very soon. 

Best, 

Alta Seekins 

THMS Wrestling - Coed Grades 5-8

Students See Mr. Bailey if you haven't yet had an opportunity to sign up for our Wrestling team and are interested. Practices will begin on Tuesday, January 16. Coaches are holding ab Parent/Athlete Meeting Monday, January 8 @ 4:00pm in the THMS Cafeteria. The TeamReach code is: THMS24

THMS Cheering

Our first Cheer Club practice is planned for Monday, Novemember 27th from 4:30-6:30 at THMS. A schedule for December will be handed out at that time. More information about team participation, practices and events will be posted via the TeamReach app. To install TeamReach on iPhone : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705 Install TeamReach on Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app TeamReach Code: THMSCheer23

THMS Basketball

THMS 7th and 8th Grade Basketball signups have taken place. We have, at times invited 6th graders to play with our 7th grade teams, but numbers this year are such that our teams are full. 6th graders should seek opportunities to play in YMCA and travel leagues to build skills. Tryouts start on Monday, November 13 That schedule and all practice and game information will be shared via TeamReach. To install TeamReach on iPhone : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705 Install TeamReach on Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app TeamReach(app) Codes: 8th Grade Girls: THMSGBB8 7th Grade Girls: THMSGBB7 8th Grade Boys: THMSBBB8 7th Grade Boys: THMSBBB7 All student athletes must have had a physical within the last two years.

THMS Fall Sports Opportunities

Students are invited to join one of the following fall sports teams. All athletes must have had a physical within the last two years which can be uploaded to Infinite Campus when you register your student for school. On the IC parent portal you will also find a sports questionnaire that is required. To obtain information for the sport your child is interested in please sign up for TeamReach (free app on your phone) and join the group for that sport by using the code below. The practice days/times and games will be added to the calendar on the app as they become available to us. We look forward to seeing you and your child on the sports fields, courses and sidelines. Instructions: Install TeamReach on iPhone : https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teamreach-team-management/id1101253705 Install TeamReach on Android : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamreach.app TeamReach(app) Codes: Boys Soccer-THMSBSOC23 Girls Soccer-THMSGSOC23 Golf-THMSGOLF23 Field Hockey-THMSFH23 Cross Country-THMSXC23 Cheering-THMSCHEER23 Football-THMSFB23 Disc Golf Club (coming soon): Enter code: HenrysLegacy

Welcome to Troy A Howard Middle School!

Some Introductory Information: Drop off is between 7:20 and 7:40 am and pick up happens at 2:15 pm in the circle area to the side of the school. Students arriving after 7:40 will be required to sign in and will be considered tardy. If your student is being picked up early we need to confirm who is doing so. This means we may walk them out or have you come in. At normal dismissal time your child will come out and find their person. Notes, phone calls and emails all work great for updating us on changes or messages for your student. 207-338-3320, thmsoffice@rsu71.org Sports information, lunch application, lunch account, absences and registration all take place online through Parent Portal or https://www.rsu71.org/parents-students/student-registration