RSU 56 - Home of the Dirigo Cougars!
6 days ago, RSU56 Updates
District demographics poster

Here is the link for tonight's DHS Graduation:

https://youtube.com/live/NKRpoGvwI8o?feature=share

9 days ago, RSU56 Updates

Here is the link for today's DMS Final Assembly 6/12/26 at 9:30AM.

https://youtube.com/live/KVE5c-g-KQs?feature=share

9 days ago, Daniel Ludwig
2026 5th Grade Graduation
6-11-2026
Link: https://www.youtube.com/live/2R9t1NcKPWg?si=ZHGY3X5_TcQl-XU2
10 days ago, Daniel Ludwig
10 days ago, Daniel Ludwig

Here is the link to tonight's DHS Candlelight Ceremony which starts at 7:30PM.


https://youtube.com/live/3fzIYBXpPrs?feature=share

11 days ago, RSU56 Updates
The Canton Recreation Department is hosting on a Family Fun Night at the Canton Ball field 6/13 starting at 5PM. Come join us for a night of sun to kick of the summer!
12 days ago, RSU56 Updates
May 5, 2026 Cubtastic Assembly
Please join live or fast fast forward to the event. Thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/live/qeb-IctluMk?si=TY9zDbD_VT7gIyCT
about 2 months ago, Daniel Ludwig
Attention juniors & seniors! The class of 2027 invites you to Prom 2026: Hollywood Nights - A Red Carpet Event, May 2nd at Black Mountain of Maine. Tickets are $40.00 each and are on sale now Per school policy, Prom guests must either be high school students or graduates under the age of 20. Please see Ms Broomhall in Room 208 to purchase tickets and sign up your guests!
2 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU56.

Our phone system in district is currently down and not working.

If you need immediate assistance, please email:

DES: pfletcher@rsu56.org

DMS: lsanborn@rsu56.org

DHS: hdavis@rsu56.org

Transportation: jchilds@rsu56.org

3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
3 months ago, Daniel Ludwig
Due to poor road conditions on some back roads, RSU 56 will be going with a one hour delay this morning, Monday, March 23, 2026.
3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Dirigo Elementary School 02/26/2026
Cubtastic Assembly
https://www.youtube.com/live/AMyZ26qwXXY?si=6-hzLr1IFU66zVdR
4 months ago, Daniel Ludwig
Due to the incoming snow and wind, there will be no afterschool activities in RSU 56 today, 2/23/26. This also includes the DES Cougar Cub After School activities.
4 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56.
Due to bus driver shortages today, 2/9/2026, a few of our bus runs will be combined this afternoon. The runs for busses 1, 3, 4, and 14 could be approximately 15-20 minutes later than their normal drop off times.

If you have any questions please contact the BGT department at (207)562-4300 x 2.

Thank you and Have a great day!
4 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Afternoon from RSU 56,
Due to an outside power issue at Dirigo Elementary School we are going to do early dismissal today, 2/4/26 across the entire district. Students will be released at 12:30 today.

There will be NO 21st century program at the Elementary school, and NO middle school wrestling practice today.

Dirigo High School, and Dirigo Middle School will still have after activities as scheduled, but parents will need to bring their students back to the school at those times.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
5 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to road conditions and storm cleanup we will have a 2-Hour delay for RSU 56 today 1/27/26.
5 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Evening from RSU 56. Due to the winter storm that is forecasted to continue through the day tomorrow, there will be no school in RSU 56 tomorrow, Monday 1/26/26. Stay Safe and we will see the students on Tuesday!
5 months ago, RSU56 Updates

Good Afternoon from RSU 56. Due to being short bus drivers this afternoon 1/21/26, students that normally ride on Bus 1, 14 or 24 may be around 15-minutes late on their drop off time due to consolidating bus runs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

5 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the freezing rain and some icy roads this morning, RSU 56 will be having a 2 hour delay today 1/15/2026. Thank you and have a great day!
5 months ago, RSU56 Updates