Good Evening from RSU 56. Due to the extreme flooding, road damages, and power outages, RSU 56 will have a traditional No School day tomorrow, Wednesday December 20th. Please stay safe.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the power outages and extreme flooding there will be no school in RSU 56 today, December 19th. This will be a traditional no school day. Thank you and stay safe everyone!
DIRIGO ATHLETICS ANNOUNCEMENT:
There will be no in-person school for Regional School Unit No. 56 on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Therefore, all practices and events have been CANCELLED/POSTPONED for Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
The rescheduled date(s) for the events will be shared accordingly when they have been solidified.
Stay safe, Cougars.
Good Evening. There will be no in-person school in RSU 56 tomorrow, December 19th. The administration will meet early tomorrow morning and send out an alert on whether or not we will be providing remote instruction depending on the status of power outages in our four towns. Please stay safe and we will send out more information by 7:30am tomorrow.
Good Morning from the RSU 56 Nutrition Department, due to the possible flooding in the next few days we will be sending out storm meals today to the students whose parents requested them. These meals are currently frozen. Please store in the freezer until you need them for a remote learning day.
Thank you, RSU 56 Nutrition!
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the storm, the increasing water levels, and high winds RSU 56 will be dismissing students at 11:30am today, December 18, 2023. Thank you and stay safe!
RSU 56 is looking for a Full time, year-round mechanic! Please contact Lisa Sanborn 562-7552 x2100 or lsanborn@rsu56.org.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school in RSU 56 today, December 4th. Stay safe and enjoy the day!
DHS ATHLETICS:
Many of our Winter Athletic programs will begin tomorrow, Monday, November 20, 2023 at Dirigo High School.
Check out the winter schedules, weekly calendar and Dirigo High School Athletics website by selecting the link below:
https://sites.google.com/rsu56.org/dirigoathleticshub
Go Cougars!
Dear Champions of Education,
In light of the tragic shootings in Lewiston, the Maine Department of Education (DOE) has pulled together some initial resources for talking to children about violence and shootings and supporting one another. The Maine DOE will be providing additional resources as we learn more.
Talking to Children
Provide a short statement of fact: Violence took place in our community and many people were hurt. Students are safe here. You are safe. There are people here who can help you.
Early elementary school children need brief, simple information that should be balanced with reassurances that their school and homes are safe and that adults are there to protect them. Give simple examples of school safety like reminding children about exterior doors being locked, child monitoring efforts on the playground, and emergency drills practiced during the school day.
Upper elementary and early middle school children will be more vocal in asking questions about whether they truly are safe and what is being done at their school. They may need assistance processing the incident. Discuss efforts of school and community leaders to ensure their safety.
Upper middle school and high school students will have strong and varying opinions about the causes of violence in society. They will share concrete suggestions about how to prevent tragedies in society. Emphasize the role that students have in maintaining safe communities and schools, communicating any personal safety concerns to school administrators and parents/guardians, and accessing support for emotional needs.
Mental Health First Aid
Monitor and assess impact: Students and colleagues will be affected in different ways. We do not know how this event has affected people – directly and/or indirectly. Continue to assess impact of the event on those around you.
Be mindful of self-regulation to assist youth in maintaining a level of safety and connection.
If you are an educator in need of additional support, The FrontLine WarmLine is also available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week by calling 207-221-8196 or texting 898-211.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988.
More Resources: https://mailchi.mp/maine/cu5lemq6y0-1326812?e=7089ed9b06
DIRIGO ATHLETICS UPDATE:
Per district policy, when school is closed, all practices and events are canceled. Therefore, all practices and events have been canceled for Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Please remain safe Cougars, emotionally and physically.
Our schools will be closed in RSU 56 today, Thursday, October 26 due to the tragedy in Lewiston. We realize that some in our RSU 56 community have loved ones affected by this horrible event, including first responders and those caring for the injured. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Good Evening! Tonight's School board meeting is being live streamed tonight at 6:30pm - https://www.youtube.com/live/Mhjf0CacXuY?si=xhraPdhqgY07EklU
Do you (or someone you know) have unstable housing?
Is your housing unstable? Check out this video for critical information about how your local school can help!
https://youtu.be/Pm07O7aEGUs?si=xI55ncfCakhhBk0E
Good Morning! We are currently experiencing an outage for our Phone provider, so our incoming phone lines are not working. If you need to get a message to us, you can email the following people:
Central Office: tcox@rsu56.org
Dirigo High School: acalden@rsu56.org
Dirigo Middle School: lsanborn@rsu56.org
Dirigo Elementary School: paverill@rsu56.org
Here is the link for the DHS Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023. The ceremony starts at 6PM and the link will go live around 5:30pm.
https://youtube.com/live/eNdYvcUIJuY?feature=share
2023 DHS Final Assembly Photo Gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/d46G4baijW5cARWY8
2023 Candlelight Photo Gallery: https://photos.app.goo.gl/zBtWRLW6CQRwFT749
Good Morning - The Class of 2023 Final Assembly will start at 11:45 today, and the live stream will be live around 11:30am.
https://youtube.com/live/_hZ3ozUnOTs?feature=share
The Class of 2023 Candlelight Ceremony will be live streamed tonight on Youtube at the following address. The event starts at 7:30 and the link will be live around 7PM.
https://youtube.com/live/83EWwnQVro4?feature=share