
November 3, 2025
 Check out this flyer regarding the PTO's cookie dough fundraiser.   

November 3, 2025
 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.  


October 31, 2025
 Please find the October Newsletter here:  https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/rsu-56-newsletter-october-2025     

October 31, 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...

October 28, 2025
 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...

October 28, 2025
 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...

October 27, 2025
  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...

October 24, 2025
 Please mark your calendars as the DES Fall Book Fair is in just a couple of weeks.  

October 24, 2025
 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...


October 23, 2025
 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...

October 22, 2025
 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...


October 20, 2025
 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...

October 16, 2025
 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...

October 16, 2025
 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...

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. 
