Dirigo Elementary School

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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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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....

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...

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...

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, ...

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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...

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...