The DHS Gear Up team brought Jared Campbell, a singer/songwriter from upstate NY, to perform for our student body last week. His main focus is allowing his music to impact the lives of his listeners by experiencing joy, finding comfort through pain, and looking past obstacles towards living a better life. READ MORE >
These students earned their positions by creating anonymous speeches and running in our election. We chose to do anonymous speeches to ensure people were voting on the merit of a candidate's ideas and leadership qualities (as outlined in their respective speeches) rather than on popularity. These awesome young leaders will be attending JMG's Leadership Education... READ MORE >
Congratulations to the DHS Golf Team- 2019 MVC Lakewood Invitational Champions! READ MORE >
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine DOE Seeks Students to Serve on First-ever Student CabinetLink to the Article The Maine Department of Education (DOE) today announced that it is launching its first-ever student cabinet, a group of students that will meet quarterly with Commissioner Pender Makin to discuss educational opportunities, improvements, and policy. The purpose of the... READ MORE >
Per pupil cost was asked about at the budget hearing/validation meeting. Please find the information below: Information on per pupil cost for districts can be found at:https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/FY18_PPOC_bySAU_20190314_DL.pdf As of December 1, 2018, the state average for per pupil cost was $12,197.95. RSU 56 was... READ MORE >
Dirigo Cougars Game Schedule- 9/16-9/21/19 Monday 9/16: DHS Boys Soccer @ Lisbon- 4:00 pm (Bus Leaves at 2:00) DHS Field Hockey Home v. Hall Dale- 6:30 pm Golf Home v. Winthrop- 3:30 pm Tuesday 9/17: TWKDMS Soccer @ Winthrop- 4:00 pm (Bus Leaves at 2:00) TWKDMS Field Hockey @ Spruce Mountain (Bus Leaves at 2:00) Varsity - 3:30 pm JV to Follow DHS... READ MORE >
Dirigo High School 2019-2020 Student Cell Phone Guidelines In accordance with RSU 56 School Board Policy JICJ, students will not be allowed to use their cell phones or other privately owned electronic devices during the school day. Cell phones should be silenced and away during scheduled class times including learning labs, Cougar Paw Activity Period, and RTI... READ MORE >
Attention DES Friends & Families, if you are looking to volunteer here, you do need to do a background check each year. The form is below. Just complete it and turn it into the main office with a copy of your driver's license. If you have any questions, call our office at 207-562-4207. Thank you for your support of our school! READ MORE >
Please review the Round 3 budget overview by Superintendent Doyen. READ MORE >
RSU 56 has decided to disband the varsity football team for the remainder of the 2019 season. This decision came after the athletic director, superintendent of schools and board chair heard from the football coaches that the current roster poses safety risks for our students. Dirigo High School began the football season with a limited roster and has experienced... READ MORE >
September 16 - 20 Monday Tuesday RSU 56 Third Round 2019-2020 School Budget Vote Wednesday Late Arrival Wednesday Thursday Friday READ MORE >
RSU 56 is a public school district located in Oxford County, Maine. There are approximately 791 students from PRE-SCHOOL – 12th grade. RSU 56 includes 3 schools and covers the towns of Canton, Carthage, Dixfield, and Peru. Mission: The mission of RSU56 is to prepare our students to become purpose-filled, skilled members of the local and global... READ MORE >