-Important Dates

- Message From the Principal

-Athletics and Clubs

-Guidance Update

-Health Suite

 

Hello to the amazing families of Cony,

End of the Quarter-April 3

The end of Quarter 3 is Friday, April 3rd.  Quarter 4 will begin on Monday, April 56h. Report cards will go out once we finalize all of the grades.

Aspirations Day-Thursday, April 9th

We are hosting Aspirations Day on Thursday, April 9th. Every grade level is involved in post secondary planning activities. The activities are possible through a MELMAC grant. We are so excited to help your students start to plan for high school and after graduation from Cony.

Testing

We are coming up on Spring Testing.  We have the NWEAs for Grades 7, 8, 9, and 10.  We have the Science testing for Grades 8 and 11.  We have our AP Testing and SAT Testing.  

Our first test is for Grade 11 Science testing scheduled for Tuesday, April 14th. Juniors will take this test by homeroom in their assigned area.  The NWEAs and Grade 8 Science testing is happening in May.

We have a goal to improve our scores from last year.  We are spending time reviewing the content for the testing and strategies for test taking.  Please encourage your student to put their best effort into the testing.

Day of Caring for Middle and High School

Every year we partner with the United Way to participate in a Day of Caring. This is scheduled for April 29h for the High School and May 6th for the Middle School. During this day, student volunteer with their homeroom teachers to help make a difference in our community.

High School Schedule Change for 2026-27

The Augusta School Board voted to change the Cony High School schedule from a 4X4 schedule to a rotating block (red & white day).  We will provide more information through the spring and summer about what this schedule will look like.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cony. 

Consistent Attendance Leads to Student Success!

Regular attendance is key to staying on track academically and preparing for the future. In middle and high school, each day of learning builds on the last, and missing even a few classes can make it difficult to keep up with coursework. Attendance impacts grades, participation, and readiness for college, careers, and beyond.

As we look toward the last few months of the school year, we want to encourage all of our students to be an active student by being at school everyday. Families play a crucial role in helping students establish responsible habits—arriving on time, staying engaged, and making school a priority. Let’s work together to build a strong culture of attendance, because every day in class makes a difference!

End of the School Year

The end of the school year is right around the corner. Here are some important dates for our 8th graders and 12th graders who are both making BIG transitions.

8th Grade Promotion is scheduled for Thursday, June 11th with a dance following the ceremony sponsored by the Middle School Parent Group and Cony Admin. Because of the limited space in the auditorium, each student will get 5 tickets. We will send the tickets out later in the school year. If you don't need all of the tickets, be sure to give them back. If you need more than 5 tickets, we will try to provide additional tickets from those who don't need all 5 tickets. Please know that we plan to LiveStream the event as well. We will send out a more detailed letter soon.

12th grade Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, June 7th at 4:00pm at the Augusta Civic Center. A group of parents have put together an amazing Project Graduation event after graduation for Cony graduates. We are hosting Class Day on Friday, June 5th at 2:30 in the Cony auditorium. We will send a more detailed letter soon.

Communication Strategies with families

Don't forget we contact families in a number of ways.  We post on our augustaschools.org website and we also have Facebook and Instagram accounts.   In addition, we send out emails to our families.  If you are not receiving our emails, please contact us to add your email.  We hope our newsletters also provide information to our students and families.

Congratulations to the students who were selected for the March Students of the Month.  Students are nominated by our staff and selected for their positive contributions to Cony.  We congratulate them on being selected.

Students of the Month for March

9th Grade - Kayla DeJongh

10th Grade – Ibrahim Ramadan 

11th Grade - Leilani Tover  

12th Grade – Ethan Demmons 

8th Grade

Moosehead Georgia Perkins

Sebago Cage Alexander

7th Grade

Rangeley Charlie Fife

Acadia Quincy Ross

 

CATC Awards

Congratulations to our CATC students who won medals at the state Skills USA competition last week.  Gold will now have the opportunity to represent CATC and the state in Atlanta, 

Bronze

Jazlene Fournier and Jacoby Grotton Criminal Justice Quiz Bowl

Ayla St. Onge-Health Occupations Professional Portfolio

Avery Maxim-Job Skills Demo A

Silver

Evan Quilici (Kwa lisey) Computer Programming

Ian Martin-Cybersecurity

Ali Alkattea-Cybersecurity

Golds

Tenny Tibbets-Cybersecurity

Cameron Perry and Owen Eastman-Interactive Application and Video game design

Lance Theriault-Plumbing

Joseph Bailey-Restaurant Service

 

Respectfully,

Kim Liscomb, Principal

April Athletics Newsletter

Middle School athletics start up on April 9th. If you have questions reach out the following people:

MS AD - Nasya Monroe - nasya.monroe@augustaschools.org

Baseball - Riley Geyer - riley.geyer@augustaschools.org

Softball - Abie Poirier - abie.poirier@augustaschools.org

Track - Troy Scott - troy.scott@augustaschools.org

If you have any questions, contact TJ Maines, Athletic Administrator.

Home games in April:

Mon. Apr. 6 4:30 B Lax v. Wells (Scim)

Tues. April 7 3:00 Tennis v. Brunswick (@ A-Copi)

Thurs. April 9 4:30 B Lax v. Erskine (Scrim)

Sat. April 11 9:00 G Lax Cony Play-Day

12:00 Base v. Maranacook (Scrim)

Mon. April 13 4:00 Tennis v. Messalonskee (Scrim)

Tues. April 14 4:00 Base v. H-D (Scrim)

6:15/7:45 B lax v. Mt. Blue (Scrim)

4:00 Soft v. H-D (Scrim)

Thurs. April 16 4:00 G Lax v. Messalonskee

4:00 Soft v. Oak Hill

Sat. April 18 11:00/12:30 G Lax v. Bonny Eagle

12:00 Base v. Brunswick

Thurs. April 23 3:30/5:00 B Lax v. MCI/Nokomis

Fri. April 24 10:00am Tennis Buker Play-Day

1:00 Base/Soft v. Winslow

Mon. April 27 4:30 B Lax v. Law/Winslow

Tues. April 28 5:00 G Lax v. Wayneflete

Wed. April 29 4:00 Base/Soft v. Lawrence

4:00 Tennis v. Greely

Thurs. April 30 3:30 MS B/S v. Oak Hill

Sportsmanship is essential for both middle and high school players and fans because it builds respect, character, and a positive school culture. For athletes, it means playing with integrity, following the rules, and showing respect to teammates, opponents, and officials whether they win or lose. For fans, it means cheering with enthusiasm while also demonstrating respect and self-control. Good sportsmanship helps create an environment where everyone can enjoy the game, learn from competition, and represent their school with pride.  We truly appreciate the fans of Cony Middle and High School and thank you for all of your support!

Hello from the Guidance Office! 

HIGH SCHOOL NEWS:

Seniors:

As you start to settle into your plans for next year, please see your counselor to let them know what those plans will be.

For those students attending college: 

Financial Aid Offers are starting to trickle in. Let us know if you need help navigating the offers. Or, if you prefer, FAME Maine is a great resource for helping with this if you need some extra guidance.

Scholarship applications are open - Some due dates are April 1 and 15th! Please check the Class of 2026 Google Classroom and arrange a meeting with your School Counselor if you have questions or need assistance.

 Rising Juniors and Seniors: CATC Application Process:

The First round of Shadowing and Applications is closed. If students completed the shadowing and application process, they were sent an email on March 25, inviting them to sign up for the Interview Process. Interviews will be held April 2 (1:45-7:00pm), April 7 (8:00-9:00am) and April 9 (1:4503:00pm).

The Second Round of Shadowing will be held on April 2, Applications are due April 7. Emails will be sent for the interview process on April 8th - Interviews will be conducted April 14 (1:45-3:00) and April 16 (8:00-9:00am).

Rising Sophomores: CATC Career Exploration Program:

CATC is excited to offer Sophomores the opportunity to explore 4 different programs: Auto Tech, Culinary Arts, Building Construction and Business Academy. Interested students will explore all 4 programs as part of the program. All current freshmen attended a presentation on this new program. All interested students should meet with their school counselor if they are interested in signing up for this new opportunity. 

*Juniors Only* UMAINE Transcript Review Day Thursday April 2rd: 

A UMAINE college representative will be here reviewing Junior transcripts for direct admission into college! Please have your student sign up in the guidance office, they will need to have you as their parent/guardian sign a release so we can give UMAINE their transcript.

Aspirations Day: April 9

Freshmen: College visits to Thomas College and KVCC

Sophomores: College visit to St Joseph’s College

Juniors: Workshop Day - Students will choose from a variety of workshops to help with their post secondary plans, whether those plans are for college, apprenticeships, workforce or the military - we have something for everyone.

Seniors: Will participate in the Financial Fitness Fair and a workshop on job skills.

Juniors and Seniors will be dismissed at 12:30.

April 3 - Quarter 3 Ends          April 6 - Quarter 4 Begins

ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Don't forget to meet with your counselor to go over your Course Request Forms for next year!!

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS:

8th grade students: 

High School Course Requests were due on March 31 to Home Room Teachers. Mr. Johnson will be meeting with any students who did not pass in their request.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the guidance office . 

7th grade students:

7th Grade students will choose their language choice for their 8th grade year during quarter 4. Students have the opportunity to earn their World Language credit  upon successful completion of the language they take during their 8th grade year.

Aspirations Day: April 9:

8th Grade Students will participate in a variety of workshops developed by their teachers and staff of CMS in the morning. After lunch students will have their first exposure to the Financial Fitness Fair by participating in the afternoon portion of the Fair.

7th Grade Students will participate in Junior Achievement with volunteers from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Health Suite News!

Don't forget that we received a grant to have a School Based Health Clinic at Cony.  We have a Nurse Practitioner and Physician's Assistant who visit Cony for 15 hours per week.  Parents need to provide permission for students to be a part of the School Based Health Center.  Call us if you have questions.

Friendly reminder on School Health Policy 

General Health Policy

No student should be sent to school if there has been fever, vomiting or diarrhea or any other symptoms of illness within the previous 24 hours. Exclusion from school shall result when any of the following conditions are found to exist. The student will be expected to receive diagnosis and/or treatment for these before returning to school.

*Apparent symptoms of illness or injury occurring at school

*Communicable disease

*Contagious or infectious diseases of the skin, mouth, or eyes

*Any suspicious rash with or without accompanying symptoms. Parents will be notified if student is to be sent home. Written excuses are required for all absences from school unless there has been phone contact between the parent and the school.

*When nurses receive doctor's orders or notes they may verify or ask questions to clarify with the provider.

Students found to have head lice will not be excluded from school, but allowed to remain the day. Parents will be contacted and informed of the need for treatment. Students will be allowed to return to school after treatment has begun.