
October 14, 2025
Friday, November 14 will be our Picture Retake Day here at DES.

October 14, 2025
Join us for dancing and treats. This year's Halloween Dance will be on Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30-6:30. The Region 9 Halloween Walk event is also on this day and goes from ...

October 8, 2025
Please check out this information regarding the Need to Ski Program at Black Mountain.

September 30, 2025
The RSU 56 Newsletter for September 2025 can be found at https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/september-2025

September 24, 2025
Just a reminder that there is a PTO meeting tonight at 5 pm, here at DES.

September 23, 2025
Exciting News! We’re hosting Tooth Protectors, a mobile dental clinic, right here at school! Location: Dirigo Elementary School Date: October 20 & 21, 2025 This clinic wil...

September 22, 2025
DES Picture Day is Tuesday, October 7. See the information below (an order form will be sent out to all students this week).

September 17, 2025
DRM National Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinar Series Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jHtoEpJNSYKCRZRT-C350Q#/registration This y...

September 12, 2025
PRIORITY NOTICE: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff; RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations Dear Champions of Education, In collaboration with the Office of Governor J...

September 12, 2025
Important Health Reminder Dear Families, Please be aware that cough drops are considered an over-the-counter (OTC) medication and must follow our school’s medication policy....

September 12, 2025
This was the winning number from the Region 9 raffle ticket at our Open House last night. If this is your ticket please bring it into the office we have the basket here. Winning...

September 5, 2025
Attention Parents & Guardians of Grade 5 Students, The middle school has opened up tryouts for grade 5 students in each of their fall sports (Field Hockey, Soccer, and Cross Cou...

September 3, 2025
This invitation will be in the student's backpacks tomorrow (Thursday, September 4). Open House runs from 5-6 and our community fair will end at 6:30 in our gym. NEW this year, ...


August 21, 2025
We are so excited to announce that Dirigo Elementary After School Program has been selected again as a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Community Bag Program. This time, y...

August 19, 2025
Click here for the full letter OXFORD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Dep. Justin D. Onofrio SRO RSU 56 Greetings Dirigo, I have been asked to provide a statement from my perspecti...

August 18, 2025
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...

August 14, 2025
Join Our Family, School, & Community Engagement Team! Dear Parents/Guardians/Community Members, We are excited to invite you to be part of a special team at RSU 56 that will h...

August 13, 2025
Attention DES Pre-K Parents/Guardians, The Pre-K team would like to invite you to a Meet & Greet on Tuesday, August 26 from 5-5:30. This will be a time where you and your child c...
August 8, 2025
TO: Maine School Superintendents and Business Managers FROM: Maine School Management Association DATE: August 4, ...