Due to the impending snowstorm, RSU 56 will be having an early release day today, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Student dismissal will begin at 11:30. No after school activities. Be safe everyone!
Due to the predicted timing of the impending storm for Thursday, February 6, 2025, RSU 56 is tentatively planning an early release day. School would begin at the regular time; however, student dismissal would begin at 11:30 Thursday morning. The storm is slated to start between noon and 1:00 in our towns. We believe this would allow for all students and staff to be home safely before the snow accumulates. There would be no after school activities. Please note that, if the storm track changes, new information will come out in the morning.
Good Morning. Our district phone system is down this morning. If you leave us a voicemail, we will receive it, and answer you as soon as possible.
If you need immediate assistance, please email us at the following addresses:
Dirigo Elementary School: tfletcher@rsu56.org
T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School: lsanborn@rsu56.org
Dirigo High School: dmelcher@rsu56.org
Central Office: cmatthews@rsu56.org
Good morning from RSU 56. Due to the snow there will be a 1-hour delay in RSU56 today 2/3/2025.
Dear RSU 56 Parents & Guardians,
Dirigo Elementary School is starting its Pre-k registration process. If you have a child that will turn 4 by October 15, 2025 and you are interested in enrolling them in our Pre-K (you have to live in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield or Peru), please call the school at 207-562-4207 and be prepared to share your name, the child's name, the child's birthdate, a phone number and mailing address.
If you have any questions please call us at DES.
DES Cubtastic Assembly 1/16/25: https://www.youtube.com/live/xgSbahp8YKI?si=wOzWoB5FAWRurK3n
An Evening with the Autism Society of Maine for Parent's, Community members, and Professionals in RSU56 and RSU 10! Wednesday, January 22nd from 4:30-6PM at T.W.K Dirigo Middle School.
Here is the January elementary school lunch menu!
Good morning from RSU56. All afterschool activities and events are canceled for today, December 11, 2024. Stay safe and have a great day!
Good Morning from RSU56. Due to the inclement weather RSU 56 will be having an additional hour delay today, Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Because it is a Wednesday, that means school will start at 9:55. There will be no LAW for staff this morning due to the slippery roads.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school in RSU56 today, December 5, 2024. Stay safe and enjoy your day!
Good Afternoon from RSU 56. Out of an abundance of caution (and mixed forecasts), all RSU 56 after school activities are cancelled today, Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
The RSU 56 Board agenda items will be brought forward to the December 10, 2024 board meeting.
Safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving!
DES Cubtastic Assembly - 11-25-2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6cS_9mY0bA
DES Veterans Day Assembly 2024.11.08 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI0Gnhgl0e4
RSU 56 board meeting 10/22/2024 is now live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ouffs5gIjls?feature=shared
Students in grades K-12 are invited to audition on Monday, October 28, 2024 from 3:00 - 5:00 at Dirigo High School. The Missoula Children’s Theater staff will select 50-60 of our students to perform in the play. Rehearsals will be each night, Monday-Friday, from 3:00 - 7:15. Performances will be on Friday, November 1 at 6:30 and Saturday, November 2 at 1:00.
Permission slips will be sent home with students this week. Please return them to your student’s school if your child is interested in auditioning. (Or show up with your student with the form in hand Monday, October 28, 2024 at Dirigo High School for the 3:00 audition.)
RSU 56 Job Opening:
Dirigo High School - Nutrition Worker. 4-Hours / Day.
Please submit an application or a letter of interest to : Lisa Sanborn - careers@rsu56.org or (207)562-7552.
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 56 – OPENINGS
RSU 56 is in immediate and dire need of the following posted positions. Please share far and wide.
District Wide
Van Aide (6 hours/day. 7:00 - 10:00, 1:30 - 4:30)
Van Driver (4 hours/day, 7:00 - 9:00, 1:30 - 3:30)
To secure and submit an application or letter of interest, please contact
Lisa Sanborn
(207) 562-7552
careers@rsu56.org
Posted October 13, 2024
Good Evening from RSU 56,
This is just a reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, October 11th as we have a teachers workshop day in RSU 56, and also Monday, October 14th is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Enjoy the long weekend and we will see you back in school on Tuesday, October 15th.
DES Cubtastic Assembly 2024.10.04 on YouTube 1:25 PM
https://www.youtube.com/live/VFdrIUOD1hs?si=BCYFYBN6ktnz6p90