Dirigo Elementary School

Please see the flyer above and marked the dates for our 2026 Arts Alive Events.

The special education team will be raffling a basket at our Arts Alive events. Please check out this flyer for information. There will also be a small bake sale and and of cours...

Don't forget our two Arts Alive events are this week. We have k-2 tomorrow (Tuesday, April 14) and grades 3-5 on Thursday (April 16). From 5-6 there will be Art Viewing, the Book...

You have until Friday, April 17 to order.

Check out the information above regarding our Spring BookFair NEXT week. Arts Alive is also next week with K-2 on Tuesday 5-6:30 and 3-5 on Thursday 5-6:30.

A grade 1 student at DES will have a donation box outside of the office for items listed on the flyer above. This is another great opportunity for us to serve others in our commu...

Enjoy the RSU 56 March newsletter at https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/march-2026

Dirigo High School Class of 2027 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 8:00am - 10:00am, Region 9 Cafeteria $5 Entrance fee includes: 2 pancakes with bu...

Please feel free to attend the Region 9 Budget Informational Hearing on Thursday, March 26: 6:00pm at the Telstar Library 7:30pm at the Region 9 Cafeteria

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.

Check out this fundraising opportunity. You can also sponsor the yard of a family in need.

Please check out this information regarding orders for our DES Yearbook.

If interested check out the upcoming Free Ski night at Black Mountain.

Good morning and welcome back! RSU 56 is going to school as scheduled today. It appears the bulk of the snow will remain south of us. Kenny and I will reassess by 10:00 to deter...

If you are looking for something fun to do during break check this out!

The National Honor Society of Dirigo High School is putting on a Community Dinner this Thursday night (February 12, 2026). The dinner starts at 4 PM and they will serve until the...

Kaeden Swan, would like to thank everyone who participated in the Food Drive for the United Baptist Church of Peru Food Pantry over the past two weeks. Between the four schools th...

The Financial Authority of Maine or FAME has a book program for students in grades 1-6. These books are designed to help both teachers and parents talk to kids about money and how...

Check out the flyer above regarding Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

Below is a list of the events going on at DES over the next few weeks. Please let us know if you have any questions. January 26-February 6 - Food Drive - This is to support t...