Dirigo Elementary School 02/26/2026
Cubtastic Assembly
https://www.youtube.com/live/AMyZ26qwXXY?si=6-hzLr1IFU66zVdR
13 days 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.
16 days 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!
30 days 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.
about 1 month 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.
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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.

about 2 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!
about 2 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the increase of inclement weather we are changing our decision and will be closing RSU 56 today, 1/7/2026 and there will be no school. Thank you and have a great day!
2 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather we will have an additional hour delay in RSU 56 today, 1/7/2026. Where today is a Wednesday, that means school will start at 10am today. Thank you and have a great day!
2 months ago, RSU56 Updates

Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm, we will have an early release day, today 12/10/2025. Students will be released at 12:30. Thank you and have a great day!

3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm there will be no school in RSU 56 today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Thank you and have a great day!
3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
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Open Positions Update:

BGT Trip Driver / Utility Position
- Reach out to Kenny Robbins - Director of BGT - krobbins@rsu56.org

DMS Nordic Ski Assistant Coach
DHS JV Softball Coach
DMS Varsity Softball Coach
DMS JV Softball coach
DMS JV Baseball Coach


If you have any questions on coaching positions please reach out to:
Sara Thurston
Athletic and Student Activities Director
Regional School Unit 56
sthurston@rsu56.org
(207) 562-4251 Ext. 4

4 months ago, RSU56 Updates
We Are Hiring Job Instagram Post

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vision problems can lead to difficulty concentrating, disruptive behavior, and struggles with learning and

participation. Beyond academics, poor vision can also affect a child’s social and athletic development.

At VIP Eyes Auburn, we understand that for many families, the cost of eyeglasses can be a challenge. That’s

why we’re proud to continue our mission of giving back to our community through our Annual Gives Back

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Event Details Date: Wednesday, November 26th Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: VIP Eyes Auburn 120 Center St Plaza Auburn

4 months ago, RSU56 Updates
VIP Eyes letter
DES Parents & Guardians,

If you are planning on picking your child up from school on the first day of school, please send a note in with them stating who will be picking them up (remember office pick up time is around 2:20 - though it will probably be a little later on the first few days of school. And you use the loop near the school for pick up. )

If you are planning on picking your child up everyday, you can just put until further notice on the note. Thank you, this will help our first day dismissal go a lot more smoothly.
7 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Just a reminder that tomorrow 8/27/25 is the first day of school for grades K-6 and Grade 9. Tomorrow is not a late arrival Wednesday,

Grades 7 -8 & 10-12 will start on Thursday, 8/28/25.

PreK will start on 9/2/25.
7 months ago, RSU56 Updates
DES 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10 Jun 2025. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM5TaSuQxmE
9 months ago, RSU 56
DES Cubtastic Awards - June 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN2JazemJzw
9 months ago, RSU 56
Here is the link to tonight's RSU56 Budget / Board meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/gw-aW84dFs8?si=AyNVK1yct8Nfvk3S
10 months ago, RSU56 Updates