Dirigo K-8 Wrestling had 6 State Champions!!
Hudson Lufkin
Jeremiah Feilds
Gunnar Knowlton
Chase Gallant
Arthur white
Reid Robbins
These boys have worked so hard this year and deserve all the credit for their hard work. If you see one of these jackets around town congratulate them on there state title!
DIRIGO ATHLETICS UPDATE:
Due to the timing of the incoming storm this weekend, the MPA has officially announced that ALL State Championship games for Saturday have been postponed.
The Class C State Championship games have been postponed as the following:
Location: Cross Insurance Center - Bangor
Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Start Times:
6:05 PM - Class C Girls
7:45 PM - Class C Boys
The departure time will be posted as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time.
Go Cougars!
Good Morning from RSU56. This message is to clarify the alert message sent a few minutes ago for today, March 2, 2023. There WILL be a normal bus run at the end of the school day. The After School Activity bus run that runs at 5PM will NOT be running today, and the Cougar Cub After school Program is cancelled as well.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the weather, there will be no Cougar Cub After School Program at Dirigo Elementary School, or after school ACTIVITY bus run today for RSU 56 today March 2, 2023.
Due to inclement weather, the school board meeting originally scheduled for tonight, 2/28/23 will be postponed to March 14.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm, we will be having a remote learning day in RSU 56 today, February 28, 2023. Thank you and have a great day!
RSU56 Board Meeting now live on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/FCjg-O-qUvo?feature=share
The Dirigo Cougars will be taking on the Mountain Valley Falcons this coming Thursday, February 9th with JV beginning at 5:00 PM and Varsity beginning at 6:30 PM.
This incredible game represents the last home game of the season for the Dirigo Boys Basketball team and is their senior night. To ensure the safety of our spectators and in response to the volume of attendance interest, the decision was made to pre-sale tickets.
There will be a limited number of tickets available to purchase for the general public which can be acquired as the following:
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Location: Dirigo High School Main Entrance (Entrance facing Weld street)
Time: 12:00 PM - (Time of tickets sold out)
Cost: Adult - $3.00; Student - $1.00; Senior Citizen - FREE
*LIMIT OF 2 TICKETS PER PERSON*
**NAME(S) MUST BE PROVIDED TO BE PRINTED ON THE TICKET TO ENSURE ENTRY**
Both games will be live streamed on the DIRIGO ATHLETICS YOUTUBE CHANNEL based on the event being sold out. You will NOT be able to purchase a ticket at the door on the day of the event and without an entrance ticket, you will be denied entry.
Dirigo Athletics YouTube Channel LINK
https://www.youtube.com/@dirigoathletics5555/featured
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact the Athletic Director, Nick Karavas.
Given the frigid and dangerous temperatures expected in the coming days, the Maine Department of Education is sharing information from the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on Warming Centers and other resources for families and communities.
https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care
Warming Centers in our Local Towns:
Canton
Canton Fire Department
90 Turner Street Call Jason Vaughan (Fire Chief) to make arrangements for use: 357-0162.
Dixfield Mountain View Campground Warming Center 200 Mountain View Drive, Donald Litwin 207-562-8285
Check out our January newsletter to see what has been happening in RSU 56 over the last month!
https://www.smore.com/y29z1
Remote Learning Day - Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather RSU 56 will have a remote learning day today, January 26, 2023. Have a great day!
Remote Learning Day - Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather RSU 56 will have a remote learning day today, January 23, 2023. Have a great day!
Good Morning from RSU 56. There will be no school in RSU56 today, January 20, 2023 due to the snow storm.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather there will be no school in RSU 56 today, January 13, 2023.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm, All after-school activities are canceled in RSU 56 today, January 12, 2023. This also means that there will be no After-school program at Dirigo Elementary School. Thank you, and have a great day!
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the weather there will be a 1-hour delay today January 5, 2023.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming winter storm, we will have an early release day and students will be dismissed at 11:30, Today December 16th.
Good Morning from RSU 56. There will be no school in RSU 56 today 11/16/22 due to the snow. Stay safe and have a great day!
Dirigo Drama Presents: A Dragon in the Mix
Who: Dirigo Drama Grades 4&5
When: November 18 - 6PM, November 19 - 3PM.
Where: Dirigo High School SCC
Tickets available at the door! Adults $5 and Students/Children $2.
RSU 56 is in need of sub bus aides to ride along with students periodically. If you are interested (or willing), please let Jesse Heath know at jheath@rsu56.org.