Dirigo Elementary School

Check out this flyer regarding the PTO's cookie dough fundraiser.

Today is the last day we are collecting the Dixfield Discount Fuel Holiday wishlist forms. If you have not returned them to school, please do so today.

If you are interested in Cub Scouts, check out this flyer.

Please find the October Newsletter here: https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/rsu-56-newsletter-october-2025

November is a BUSY month at DES, below is a list of some of the events that are happening. November 3-7 - Fall Book Fair November 4 - Cubtastic Assembly (8:20 AM - will be live...

There will be No After School Program on November 5 & 6 due to Parent Teacher Conferences. There WILL be After School Program on November 24 and 25 (the Week of Thanksgiving Br...

Parents & Guardians, just a reminder that the Cougar Cub coloring pages that were sent home are part of a fund raiser for Operation Reboot. We are asking people to buy one of the...

RSU 56 is excited to offer free of charge ALICE training centered on providing participants with the skills and confidence to respond eff ectively during active shooter incide...

Please mark your calendars as the DES Fall Book Fair is in just a couple of weeks.

Students today will be coming home with a letter inviting Veterans connected to our school community to a Veterans breakfast and assembly on Monday, November 10 (breakfast at 8:30...

If you are needing ski equipment, check out this event.

Dear DES and RSU 56 Parents/Guardians, Friends of the River Valley is a nonprofit organization that seeks to better the lives of kids living in the River Valley. The help spons...

Attention Grade 5 Parents & Guardians, if you are planning on having your child participate in a middle school sport this year, check out this website to complete all necessary pa...

Check out this event happening at our High School.

Attention, there is a PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) Meeting this Wednesday, October 22, at 5 PM. All are welcome to attend. It will be in our conference room in the Maine Of...

The Mexico Congregational church (Green church on Main street in Mexico (to the right of SubWay) is giving away free Halloween costumes this Sunday October 19th from 11am-12. Pic...

DES Parents & Guardians, Dixfield Discount Fuel is again doing their Holiday Toy Drive. If you are in need of assistance for the up-coming Holiday season, please return this form...

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

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 ...

Please check out this information regarding the Need to Ski Program at Black Mountain.