Vandalism at MDI High School 5 Arrested Updated with MDI HS Comments

On May 31, 2013 at approximately 1:50 AM, the Bar Harbor Police Department received a complaint of vandalism at the Mount Desert Island High School. An investigation revealed that several subjects illegally entered the locked building and vandalized it by dumping approximately 25 gallons of lobster bait throughout the first floor of the school. As a result of the vandalism, the MDI High School was forced to cancel all classes for the day.

With the cooperation of the Mount Desert Island Police Department, the Southwest Harbor Police Department and the Maine State Police, five persons of interest were located and subsequently arrested and charged with Burglary and Aggravated Criminal Mischief. There were four adults, all seniors and one juvenile. All subjects were bailed from the Bar Harbor Police Department on Personal Recognizance. With the exception of the juveline, the four adults have been issued a Superior Court date of July 25th, 2013.

From the MDI High School Facebook Page

A sincere debt of thanks goes out to our custodial and maintenance staff for their tremendous efforts throughout the night and this morning... The work goes on, but they have been able to get our school back in shape to the point where all activities and events planned for after school today will be held as scheduled (starting at 2:15). Also, thanks to staff that brought in food and came to support their efforts. Check the Calendars page on our school website for details of those events.

Students performing in the Spring Concert tonight should report to the Band Room by 5:00 PM this evening.

Our calendar for students/classes will be moved back a day to make up for the missed school day today...

Senior Block-C and Block-D exams will be moved to Monday (normal day for grades 9-11).

Senior Marching Practice will be held on Wednesday and Thursday only. Senior Awards Night will still be held on Thursday evening.

Finals for grades 9-11 will be now take place on Wednesday (6/12) and Thursday (6/13). These will be early-release days - the final two student days of the year.

If you have questions, please contact our main office (Ph. 288-5011).