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We are proud to announce that Kaydence Howes and Angel Hafford, both Caribou Tech Health and Medical Sciences and Bridge Academy Maine students from Ashland High School, have been selected for the prestigious Vanderbilt Medical Research Center Aspirnaut Program - a highly competitive 6-week summer internship held on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.
This selective program chooses just 20 research assistants from across the nation each summer, making this an incredible achievement for both students.
Kaydence has officially submitted her commitment form and has secured her travel arrangements for later this month. She is excited to attend the program this summer, where she will gain hands-on experience in medical research. Previous Aspirnaut Research Assistants have been awarded full tuition scholarships to top universities in the state of Maine.
Angel, while honored to be selected, has made the thoughtful decision to focus on working and taking college classes this summer to further strengthen her path toward acceptance into the college of her choice.
We are incredibly proud of both Kaydence and Angel for earning this opportunity and for the dedication and determination they continue to demonstrate in pursuit of their goals. Your futures are bright! 🌟
This selective program chooses just 20 research assistants from across the nation each summer, making this an incredible achievement for both students.
Kaydence has officially submitted her commitment form and has secured her travel arrangements for later this month. She is excited to attend the program this summer, where she will gain hands-on experience in medical research. Previous Aspirnaut Research Assistants have been awarded full tuition scholarships to top universities in the state of Maine.
Angel, while honored to be selected, has made the thoughtful decision to focus on working and taking college classes this summer to further strengthen her path toward acceptance into the college of her choice.
We are incredibly proud of both Kaydence and Angel for earning this opportunity and for the dedication and determination they continue to demonstrate in pursuit of their goals. Your futures are bright! 🌟
Students in the Caribou Tech EMS program are gaining valuable real-world experience by working alongside the Presque Isle Fire Department during their clinicals 🚑🔥
Hands-on opportunities like this help students build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of emergency response—all while making meaningful connections in the field. Thank you to the Presque Isle Fire Department for supporting our students and helping provide these invaluable learning experiences!
Hands-on opportunities like this help students build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of emergency response—all while making meaningful connections in the field. Thank you to the Presque Isle Fire Department for supporting our students and helping provide these invaluable learning experiences!
Caribou Tech Center is proud to announce Brady Barnes as the Student of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year. A senior at Caribou High School and a four-year Caribou Tech student, Brady exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. Starting his journey during his 9th-grade year, Brady was looking for purpose in his education and to gain skills he knew would last a lifetime. He desired to learn how to fix his own car, spray his own garden, or service his family's lawn tractor.
Brady has participated in multiple Caribou Tech programs, starting in our exploratory program. Brady has also taken two years in Agriculture, one year of Large Equipment and Maintenance Operations, and one year in our Criminal Justice program, where he was previously recognized as Student of the Quarter. During his four years, he has also spent time each year learning essential skills in our JMG program. From day one, Brady has led with quiet confidence—always prepared, focused, and committed to doing things the right way. He sets high expectations for himself while serving as a mentor to younger students, fostering teamwork, accountability, and respect across programs. This is evidenced by multiple nominations for this honor from staff at Caribou Tech Center who have not had Brady in class.
In our programs, Brady has developed strong technical and mechanical skills, particularly in welding. He consistently applies his learning to real-world projects and is currently assisting with the construction of a steel flatbed body for a farm truck. His certifications reflect both his work ethic and readiness for the workforce and include forklift safety, tractor safety, OSHA 10 (General Industry and Construction), Stop the Bleed, Maine Career Exploration Badge, Maine Career Exploration Model Credentials and First Aid/CPR.
Brady is deeply involved in Career and Technical Student Organizations. He is an active participant in FFA, SkillsUSA and he currently serves as President of the National Technical Honor Society chapter, demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and service to his peers. Brady earned a gold medal in the job interview contest at SkillsUSA and will represent our school at the national conference in June in Atlanta, Georgia.
Beyond Caribou Tech, Brady is a consistent honor roll student at Caribou High School and a key member of the golf team, where he has earned numerous accolades for his performance. He has also been a hardworking employee in our Agriculture program, where he has assisted with bringing in our school's potato crop and he works at a local gas station.
Brady represents Caribou Tech Center with pride and professionalism. He was selected to represent the school at the Hall of Flags in Augusta, where he was a student speaker from the podium and he was personally asked to provide a tour of our school to State Senator Sue Bernard—an opportunity that reflects the trust and respect he has earned from staff and administration alike.
In Brady’s words, “Caribou Tech Classes have been the best thing to happen to me; they motivated me to come to school, and I always felt like I was seen.” Caribou Tech Center certainly sees Brady. He is thoughtful, mature, and dependable. He embodies what it means to be a Caribou Tech Center Student of the Year. We are incredibly proud to recognize him for his achievements, leadership, character, and the positive impact he has made on our school community. For the many times he’s thanked me for the opportunities presented to him at Caribou Tech, I’d like to express my gratitude to Brady for allowing us to be part of his path and journey. He’s blessed our staff and school.
Brady has participated in multiple Caribou Tech programs, starting in our exploratory program. Brady has also taken two years in Agriculture, one year of Large Equipment and Maintenance Operations, and one year in our Criminal Justice program, where he was previously recognized as Student of the Quarter. During his four years, he has also spent time each year learning essential skills in our JMG program. From day one, Brady has led with quiet confidence—always prepared, focused, and committed to doing things the right way. He sets high expectations for himself while serving as a mentor to younger students, fostering teamwork, accountability, and respect across programs. This is evidenced by multiple nominations for this honor from staff at Caribou Tech Center who have not had Brady in class.
In our programs, Brady has developed strong technical and mechanical skills, particularly in welding. He consistently applies his learning to real-world projects and is currently assisting with the construction of a steel flatbed body for a farm truck. His certifications reflect both his work ethic and readiness for the workforce and include forklift safety, tractor safety, OSHA 10 (General Industry and Construction), Stop the Bleed, Maine Career Exploration Badge, Maine Career Exploration Model Credentials and First Aid/CPR.
Brady is deeply involved in Career and Technical Student Organizations. He is an active participant in FFA, SkillsUSA and he currently serves as President of the National Technical Honor Society chapter, demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and service to his peers. Brady earned a gold medal in the job interview contest at SkillsUSA and will represent our school at the national conference in June in Atlanta, Georgia.
Beyond Caribou Tech, Brady is a consistent honor roll student at Caribou High School and a key member of the golf team, where he has earned numerous accolades for his performance. He has also been a hardworking employee in our Agriculture program, where he has assisted with bringing in our school's potato crop and he works at a local gas station.
Brady represents Caribou Tech Center with pride and professionalism. He was selected to represent the school at the Hall of Flags in Augusta, where he was a student speaker from the podium and he was personally asked to provide a tour of our school to State Senator Sue Bernard—an opportunity that reflects the trust and respect he has earned from staff and administration alike.
In Brady’s words, “Caribou Tech Classes have been the best thing to happen to me; they motivated me to come to school, and I always felt like I was seen.” Caribou Tech Center certainly sees Brady. He is thoughtful, mature, and dependable. He embodies what it means to be a Caribou Tech Center Student of the Year. We are incredibly proud to recognize him for his achievements, leadership, character, and the positive impact he has made on our school community. For the many times he’s thanked me for the opportunities presented to him at Caribou Tech, I’d like to express my gratitude to Brady for allowing us to be part of his path and journey. He’s blessed our staff and school.
🚨 Some programs are already FULL, but there’s still time to jump into something amazing!
Looking for hands-on learning, real career skills, and opportunities that take you beyond the classroom? The THOR Programs still have openings! 🌲🍳🧭
✨ Culinary Arts
✨ Hospitality & Tourism
✨ Outdoor Recreation
These programs can lead to careers like chef or baker, hotel management, Maine Guide, parks & recreation, tourism, and even owning your own business someday. PLUS, students can earn valuable industry credentials while still in high school!
💥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure. Spots are limited and filling FAST!
👉 Visit the Caribou Tech Center website and click Apply Now!
Looking for hands-on learning, real career skills, and opportunities that take you beyond the classroom? The THOR Programs still have openings! 🌲🍳🧭
✨ Culinary Arts
✨ Hospitality & Tourism
✨ Outdoor Recreation
These programs can lead to careers like chef or baker, hotel management, Maine Guide, parks & recreation, tourism, and even owning your own business someday. PLUS, students can earn valuable industry credentials while still in high school!
💥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure. Spots are limited and filling FAST!
👉 Visit the Caribou Tech Center website and click Apply Now!
Help send Brady Barnes to the SkillsUSA National Conference! 🇺🇸
Brady has earned the opportunity to represent our program on the national stage, and we’re excited to support him on this incredible journey.
If you would like to make a donation on his behalf, please reach out to Amy White at awhite@rsu39.org.
Thank you for helping make this opportunity possible!
Brady has earned the opportunity to represent our program on the national stage, and we’re excited to support him on this incredible journey.
If you would like to make a donation on his behalf, please reach out to Amy White at awhite@rsu39.org.
Thank you for helping make this opportunity possible!
🔥🏅 SkillsUSA Medalists — In Just Our SECOND Year! 🏅🔥
Huge congratulations to our SkillsUSA medalists who showed up, stood out, and brought home hardware! 💪 Competing against the best in the state, these students proved that talent, hard work, and CTC pride go a long way.
And the best part? This is only our SECOND year competing in SkillsUSA. 🚀 We are just getting started — and already making serious noise.
We are beyond proud of every competitor and can’t wait to see what’s next. The bar has officially been set! 💙
Huge congratulations to our SkillsUSA medalists who showed up, stood out, and brought home hardware! 💪 Competing against the best in the state, these students proved that talent, hard work, and CTC pride go a long way.
And the best part? This is only our SECOND year competing in SkillsUSA. 🚀 We are just getting started — and already making serious noise.
We are beyond proud of every competitor and can’t wait to see what’s next. The bar has officially been set! 💙
Due to the snow day on 3/12/26-our last day of school is now 6/11/26
🔥 GOOD LUCK to our Caribou Tech SkillsUSA competitors! 🔥
Our talented students headed out bright and early this morning to compete at the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference! 💪🎯
They’ll be showcasing the technical skills, professionalism, and hard work they’ve been developing all year in their programs — and we couldn’t be more proud. This is an incredible opportunity to represent Caribou Tech, their sending schools, and our entire community on the state stage.
Join us in wishing them the BEST of luck as they compete, learn, and grow! 🛠️✨
Our talented students headed out bright and early this morning to compete at the SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference! 💪🎯
They’ll be showcasing the technical skills, professionalism, and hard work they’ve been developing all year in their programs — and we couldn’t be more proud. This is an incredible opportunity to represent Caribou Tech, their sending schools, and our entire community on the state stage.
Join us in wishing them the BEST of luck as they compete, learn, and grow! 🛠️✨
All RSU 39 schools will be dismissing at noon today, 3/11/26 due to weather conditions. There will be no PM Pre-K and all after-school activities are canceled.
A huge THANK YOU to Ryan Daigle and Mark Rafford of Freightliner for letting us use the Western Star at this year’s SkillsUSA competition! 🚛✨ Your support helped our students showcase their skills in style and professionalism. We appreciate partners like you who help make these experiences possible!
🚧 Women in Construction Week! 🔨
From residential construction to welding, our students are breaking barriers and building their futures at Caribou Tech Center! 💪
Hands-on skills ✅ Industry certifications ✅ Real-world experience ✅
The future of construction is bright… and it’s being built here!
From residential construction to welding, our students are breaking barriers and building their futures at Caribou Tech Center! 💪
Hands-on skills ✅ Industry certifications ✅ Real-world experience ✅
The future of construction is bright… and it’s being built here!
Big congratulations to our Automotive Technology students at Caribou Tech Center!
These students have officially earned their Tire Industry Association (TIA) Certification — an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates professional tire service knowledge and safety skills. 👏🔧🛞
Please join us in celebrating:
Brayden Amero
Tyler Barker
Trey Coates
Kamryn Erb
Melanie Gagnon
Avenea Germain
Liam Parady
Jacob Richards
Josiah Ellis
Kaden Nadeau
Logan Thibeault
Kera Burby
Cale Picard
Earning TIA certification shows these students are career-ready and committed to industry standards in safety, service, and professionalism. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication in our Automotive Technology program!
The future of the automotive industry is in good hands right here at Caribou Tech! 🚗💪
#CaribouTech #AutomotiveTechnology #TIAcertified #CTEPride #MaineCTE
These students have officially earned their Tire Industry Association (TIA) Certification — an industry-recognized credential that demonstrates professional tire service knowledge and safety skills. 👏🔧🛞
Please join us in celebrating:
Brayden Amero
Tyler Barker
Trey Coates
Kamryn Erb
Melanie Gagnon
Avenea Germain
Liam Parady
Jacob Richards
Josiah Ellis
Kaden Nadeau
Logan Thibeault
Kera Burby
Cale Picard
Earning TIA certification shows these students are career-ready and committed to industry standards in safety, service, and professionalism. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication in our Automotive Technology program!
The future of the automotive industry is in good hands right here at Caribou Tech! 🚗💪
#CaribouTech #AutomotiveTechnology #TIAcertified #CTEPride #MaineCTE
March 4th will be a late start day for RSU 39 schools.
Note:
School will start at 11:00 AM
Buses will run starting at 10:00 AM
No morning Pre-K
No morning CTE classes
Breakfast will not be served.
Note:
School will start at 11:00 AM
Buses will run starting at 10:00 AM
No morning Pre-K
No morning CTE classes
Breakfast will not be served.
A huge shoutout to our CNA and EMS students at Caribou Tech Center! 👏 Yesterday, they hosted wellness checks, taking residents’ vitals, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen levels, and blood glucose.
Your professionalism, compassion, and hands-on skills make us so proud! A special thank you to Mr. Belanger for including Caribou Tech in this event, and to the residents who participated. Extra thanks to Big Cheese Pizza - Presque Isle for keeping our students fueled! 🍕
#CaribouTech #CTEWorks #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #MaineCTE
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Your professionalism, compassion, and hands-on skills make us so proud! A special thank you to Mr. Belanger for including Caribou Tech in this event, and to the residents who participated. Extra thanks to Big Cheese Pizza - Presque Isle for keeping our students fueled! 🍕
#CaribouTech #CTEWorks #FutureHealthcareProfessionals #MaineCTE
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Our staff had a little fun repping our Caribou Tech Center shirts — because we truly believe in what we do and the opportunities we offer our students every single day.
From hands-on training to industry certifications, our programs are designed to prepare students for college, careers, and life. When you join Caribou Tech, you’re joining a team that supports you, challenges you, and celebrates your success!
📣 Now is the time to apply to Caribou Tech Center!
Explore our programs. Build real skills. Create your future.
#CaribouTech #CTEWorks #ApplyNow #MaineCTE
From hands-on training to industry certifications, our programs are designed to prepare students for college, careers, and life. When you join Caribou Tech, you’re joining a team that supports you, challenges you, and celebrates your success!
📣 Now is the time to apply to Caribou Tech Center!
Explore our programs. Build real skills. Create your future.
#CaribouTech #CTEWorks #ApplyNow #MaineCTE
🌾🎓 Certified & Career Ready! 🎓🌾
The Agriculture Program at Caribou Tech Center is raising the bar! 💪
Every student has earned:
✅ OSHA 10 Certification
✅ CPR Certification
✅ Tractor Safety Certification
✅ Forklift Certification
And they’re not done yet… 🚜🌱
Next month, all students will be testing for their Maine State Pesticide License!
We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to safety and professionalism in the agriculture industry. These certifications give our students a competitive edge and real-world credentials before they even graduate!
Way to go, Ag students! 👏🌟
#CaribouTech #CTEWorks #AgricultureEducation #CareerReady #MaineCTE
The Agriculture Program at Caribou Tech Center is raising the bar! 💪
Every student has earned:
✅ OSHA 10 Certification
✅ CPR Certification
✅ Tractor Safety Certification
✅ Forklift Certification
And they’re not done yet… 🚜🌱
Next month, all students will be testing for their Maine State Pesticide License!
We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to safety and professionalism in the agriculture industry. These certifications give our students a competitive edge and real-world credentials before they even graduate!
Way to go, Ag students! 👏🌟
#CaribouTech #CTEWorks #AgricultureEducation #CareerReady #MaineCTE
🎉🔧 SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference – Let’s Go, Caribou Tech! 🔧🎉
Good luck to our talented students from Caribou Tech as they compete at the Maine SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and skill they bring to represent our school and community. 💙💛
If you’d like to attend the ceremonies and cheer them on, please note that tickets are required for all non-registered guests.
🎟 Opening Ceremony & Middle School Awards (Thursday Night)
https://skillsusamaine1.ticketspice.com/2026-slsc-opening...
🏆 Awards Ceremony (Friday Night)
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Let’s show our support and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students as they demonstrate the very best of Career & Technical Education.
Go Caribou Tech! 💪✨
Good luck to our talented students from Caribou Tech as they compete at the Maine SkillsUSA State Leadership & Skills Conference! We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and skill they bring to represent our school and community. 💙💛
If you’d like to attend the ceremonies and cheer them on, please note that tickets are required for all non-registered guests.
🎟 Opening Ceremony & Middle School Awards (Thursday Night)
https://skillsusamaine1.ticketspice.com/2026-slsc-opening...
🏆 Awards Ceremony (Friday Night)
https://skillsusamaine1.ticketspice.com/2026-slsc-awards...
Let’s show our support and celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students as they demonstrate the very best of Career & Technical Education.
Go Caribou Tech! 💪✨
🔵⚪ Caribou Tech Open House ⚪🔵
Join us on Wednesday, March 4th from 4:00–6:00 PM for our Open House at Caribou Tech!
This is a great opportunity for students and families to:
✔️ Tour our facility
✔️ Explore our hands-on career training programs
✔️ Meet our instructors
✔️ Visit programs of interest
✔️ Attend our Student Organization Fair
Caribou Tech offers FREE career and technical education for students in grades 9–12, preparing them with real-world skills for college and careers.
Bring your parents, bring your questions, and come see what Caribou Tech is all about! 💙
Join us on Wednesday, March 4th from 4:00–6:00 PM for our Open House at Caribou Tech!
This is a great opportunity for students and families to:
✔️ Tour our facility
✔️ Explore our hands-on career training programs
✔️ Meet our instructors
✔️ Visit programs of interest
✔️ Attend our Student Organization Fair
Caribou Tech offers FREE career and technical education for students in grades 9–12, preparing them with real-world skills for college and careers.
Bring your parents, bring your questions, and come see what Caribou Tech is all about! 💙
Subject: Important Safety Warning About Chromebook Misuse
Dear Students and Families,
We want to inform you of a dangerous social media trend circulating, particularly on TikTok. Some students have attempted to insert metal objects or pencils into the Chromebook charging ports. This has already caused ports to melt, smoke to be emitted, and in some cases, risked the devices catching on fire. Students should only be inserting cables and connectors that are designed for Chromebooks into the ports. No other objects should be utilized.
This behavior is extremely unsafe and will not be tolerated.
Please be advised:
Any student responsible for this kind of damage will be billed for the full cost of the Dell Chromebook: $250, and the CTL Chromebooks are $398. There will also be serious disciplinary consequences for anyone found participating in or promoting this behavior.
We urge all students to treat school-issued technology responsibly. These devices are learning tools, and misuse not only causes damage, but it also puts everyone’s safety at risk.
If you become aware of any student engaging in or encouraging this behavior, please report it to a teacher or administrator immediately.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our school safe.
Sincerely,
Mr. Travis Barnes
Principal, Caribou Community School
Dr. Leland Caron,
Principal, Caribou Community School
Mrs. Jamie Selfridge
Principal, Caribou High School
Mr. Benjamin Goodwin
Assistant Principal, Caribou High School