
February 12, 2026
If you are looking for something fun to do during break check this out!

February 10, 2026
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...

February 9, 2026
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...

February 3, 2026
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...

February 2, 2026
Check out the flyer above regarding Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

January 30, 2026
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...

January 30, 2026
Please enjoy the January Newsletter at https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/january-2026-newsletter

January 21, 2026
Attention Dirigo Elementary School Parents & Guardians, Pre-K Registration : If you have a child turning 4 by October 15, 2026 and you would like to enroll them in our Pre-K pro...

January 21, 2026
Regional School Unit No. 56 Employment Opportunities Dirigo Elementary School Title 1 Ed Tech III (Anticipated) Bus Driver / Custodian 21st Century Instructor TW Kelly ...

January 16, 2026
DES Parents & Guardians, Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026 as it is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Have a good long weekend and we will see everyon...

January 16, 2026
Attention DES Families, Dirigo High School Junior Kaeden Swan is doing a Food Drive to support the United Baptist Church of Peru Food Pantry. This Food Drive will take place duri...

January 13, 2026
Point in Time Community Resource Lunch Warm meal, warming kits, hygiene kits, and local resources will be available. Doesn't matter if you are unsheltered, couch surfing, or ju...

January 12, 2026
Mainers Encouraged to Nominate an Educator for State/County Teacher of the Year Nominations are now open for the Maine Teacher of the Year program, which celebrates excellenc...

January 8, 2026
Dear Parents & Guardians, if you are interested in having your child attend some basketball training sessions, please see the information above.

January 7, 2026
Our winter Dirigo Swag Stores are OPEN!!! Items will ship directly to your home 3-5 days after your order has been placed. Dirigo Gear - No Specific Sport Basketball W...

January 6, 2026
Parents & Guardians, please read this note about Winter Kids starting next week at DES.

January 5, 2026
According to the most recent McKinney Vento newsletter received by RSU 56, HEAP is still taking applications. https://www.mainehousing.org/ programs-services/energy/ e...

December 31, 2025
Here is a copy of the January Lunch Menu. Hard copies will be going home with students next week.

December 19, 2025
Please see the December newsletter at: https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/december-2025-newsletter

December 18, 2025
Dear DES Parents, Guardians & Friends, We were expecting the cookie dough to come in today, we were notified by the company that several are still backordered and that they would...
