TWKDMS ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENT:
The MS Boys Basketball JV team will NOT have practice today. All other practices will remain as scheduled.
RSU 56 is looking for a Full time, year-round mechanic! Please contact Lisa Sanborn 562-7552 x2100 or lsanborn@rsu56.org.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school in RSU 56 today, December 4th. Stay safe and enjoy the day!
Our DES assembly is now live on YouTube 11/30/2023
https://www.youtube.com/live/gkdDwyy-tHA?feature=shared
Dear Champions of Education,
In light of the tragic shootings in Lewiston, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) has pulled together some initial resources for talking to children about violence and shootings and supporting one another. The Maine DOE will be providing additional resources as we learn more.
Talking to Children
Provide a short statement of fact: Violence took place in our community and many people were hurt. Students are safe here. You are safe. There are people here who can help you.
Early elementary school children need brief, simple information that should be balanced with reassurances that their school and homes are safe and that adults are there to protect them. Give simple examples of school safety like reminding children about exterior doors being locked, child monitoring efforts on the playground, and emergency drills practiced during the school day.
Upper elementary and early middle school children will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what is being done at their school. They may need assistance processing the incident. Discuss efforts of school and community leaders to ensure their safety.
Upper middle school and high school students will have strong and varying opinions about the causes of violence in society. They will share concrete suggestions about how to prevent tragedies in society. Emphasize the role that students have in maintaining safe communities and schools, communicating any personal safety concerns to school administrators and parents/guardians, and accessing support for emotional needs.
Mental Health First Aid
Monitor and assess impact: Students and colleagues will be affected in different ways. We do not know how this event has affected people – directly and/or indirectly. Continue to assess impact of the event on those around you.
Be mindful of self-regulation to assist youth in maintaining a level of safety and connection.
If you are an educator in need of additional support, The FrontLine WarmLine is also available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week by calling 207-221-8196 or texting 898-211.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988.
More Resources: https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1326812?e=7089ed9b06
Our schools will be closed in RSU 56 today, Thursday, October 26 due to the tragedy in Lewiston. We realize that some in our RSU 56 community have loved ones affected by this horrible event, including first responders and those caring for the injured. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Good Evening! Tonight's School board meeting is being live streamed tonight at 6:30pm - https://www.youtube.com/live/Mhjf0CacXuY?si=xhraPdhqgY07EklU
Do you (or someone you know) have unstable housing?
Is your housing unstable? Check out this video for critical information about how your local school can help!
https://youtu.be/Pm07O7aEGUs?si=xI55ncfCakhhBk0E
Dirigo Elementary School = Attention Grade 3 Parents & Guardians, the field trip to the Oxford Fair Education Day tomorrow 9/13/23 has been cancelled. This is due to the expected heavy rain. Students should plan to come to school at the regular Wednesday time.
Good Morning! We are currently experiencing an outage for our Phone provider, so our incoming phone lines are not working. If you need to get a message to us, you can email the following people:
Central Office: tcox@rsu56.org
Dirigo High School: acalden@rsu56.org
Dirigo Middle School: lsanborn@rsu56.org
Dirigo Elementary School: paverill@rsu56.org
Meeting Reminder: The Annual RSU 56 Budget Meeting is on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 6:30 pm. The budget documents can be found on our website at the following address: https://www.rsu56.org/page/budget-23-24
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to many roads being flooded and the water still rising, we will be having a remote school day in RSU 56 today, May 1, 2023. We apologize for the late notice.
Good Morning from RSU 56. We will have a 1 hour delay today, May 1st 2023, due to the rain storm and water on some roads.
RSU56 Board Meeting 4/25/2023
https://www.youtube.com/live/OkI9fQFq9gg?feature=share
RSU 56 Civil Rights Committee Meeting Upcoming - April 13, 2023, in the Middle School Art Room from 5:00-6:30
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the icy conditions this morning RSU 56 will have a 1 hour delay today, April 6, 2023.
Come join us for the Drama production: Lady Pirates of the Caribbean
When: April 6 & 7 at 6PM
Where: Dirigo High School SCC
Cost: Adults $7, Students and Seniors $3
Job Posting - District Wide
* (Anticipated) Bus Driver/Custodian (8 hours/day) Paid with ESSER funds through September 30, 2024
* Bus Driver (bus 8 MMCC run)/Custodian (8 hours/day)
The Maine Connectivity Authority is developing a statewide Broadband Action Plan for Maine. The plan will identify priorities for investment in broadband infrastructure and digital equity to advance our goal of ensuring that everyone in Maine can benefit from access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet.
To develop that plan, we are collecting feedback from Maine people, communities, businesses, and organizations to identify areas of need and their priorities for this generational investment in high-speed internet access. Please take the Maine Broadband Survey!
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/613d40daec844226a139850afb3ef6ef
The RSU 56 School Board meeting scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, March 14, 2023 will be postponed to next Tuesday, March 21, 2023.