September 9, 2024
Bus 20 broke down this afternoon and will be delayed dropping students off.

September 4, 2024
Dear Parents of DES 5th Grade Students, I would like to inform you about a recent decision made by the school board regarding middle school sports. Participation has been limited...

September 3, 2024
Our Pre-K students started their first day today, so we all are now officially back to school. Having said that, please see the reminders below. If you have any questions, pleas...

September 3, 2024
There will be a RSU56 School Board meeting at Dirigo High School in the SCC at 6:30PM on 9/10/24. Click here to view the agenda

August 28, 2024
Dirigo Elementary School Parents & Guardians, just a reminder that if you are planning on picking your child up from school today or if you are planning on picking them up each da...

August 28, 2024
Here are the links to the 24-25 student handbooks that were approved at last nights school board meeting. Dirigo Elementary School T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School Dirigo High...

August 20, 2024
Click here to view the bus routes for the 24-25 school year

August 19, 2024
Click here to view the 2024-2025 Student Athlete Handbook

August 11, 2024
DHS Class of 2025 presents the Car Show on Sunday, August 18th, 8AM-2PM (Rain or Shine) @ Harlow Park in Dixfield.
August 7, 2024
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 56 – OPENINGS Dirigo High School JV Football Coach The following jobs remain open. Please let others know if you can think of anyone who might be intere...

July 31, 2024
Dirigo Elementary School would like to say Thank You to the local Women of Steel chapter of the United Steel Workers union for their donation of a tote full of school supplies. W...

July 31, 2024
As we close out July, please keep these dates on our calendar for August as we get ready for the fall sports season!
July 31, 2024
Maine School Management Association 49 Community Drive Augusta, ME 04330 800-660-8484 TO: Maine School Superintendents and Business Managers FROM: ...

July 15, 2024
The Maine DOE has partnered with Battelle for Kids to facilitate community conversations across Maine. The goal is to have as many educators, education leaders, students, parents,...



July 8, 2024
If you are getting outside this summer/fall this is a great way to get out after school program some extra funds.


June 20, 2024
Click Here to view our May / June RSU 56 Newsletter!

June 20, 2024
Attention DES parents/guardians that have children attending our Title 1 or after school program summer school. We start on Monday, June 24. Summer Program hours for this program...