
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.

September 30, 2025
The RSU 56 Newsletter for September 2025 can be found at https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/september-2025

September 24, 2025
Just a reminder that there is a PTO meeting tonight at 5 pm, here at DES.

September 23, 2025
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...

September 22, 2025
DES Picture Day is Tuesday, October 7. See the information below (an order form will be sent out to all students this week).

September 17, 2025
DRM National Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinar Series Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jHtoEpJNSYKCRZRT-C350Q#/registration This y...

September 12, 2025
PRIORITY NOTICE: Recognize Your Outstanding School Staff; RISE Award Now Accepting Nominations Dear Champions of Education, In collaboration with the Office of Governor J...

September 12, 2025
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....

September 12, 2025
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...

September 5, 2025
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...
