Here is the link to today's Final Assembly at DMS:
https://youtube.com/live/gnDzj4qaPi8?feature=share
Report Cards were distributed this morning to all students, so please keep an eye out for them today. Tomorrow is an early release, so it is not a late arrival. The day starts at 7:55 for students, doors open for guests to attend the Final Assembly at 8:30, the assembly begins at 9:00, and dismissal will start around 11:30. (And, for those who need it, Summer School starts on July 7th) Go Cougars!
Reminders about the 7th and 8th grade semi-formal dance tonight: 1) No tickets will be sold at the door, so only come if you already have your ticket (if you misplaced your ticket, but purchased one, we have your name on a list, so you're ok). 2) The 8th grade red carpet introduction happens at 6:35, please be there by 6:30 to line up. 3) Parents are welcome to stay and take pictures until 7:00 pm, at which time they must leave, and the dance will start. 4) No students will be admitted after 7:30, no exceptions. 5) The dance is over at 9:00 pm, so please make sure your ride is here. If you need to leave the dance early, you need to let Mr. Long know so that we can check with a parent/guardian. 6) No one is coming into the building until 6:15, so please do not be too early. Go Cougars!
Back in April, I made a deal with the students. If we could, overall as an entire school, show nationally above-average growth on the State Assessments in both reading and math, I would dye my hair and beard pink. Test scores are not the most important thing to me, but we want our students to give their best effort in all their endeavors, and it seemed like they needed a little jolt for the spring tests. Well, they delivered, and now I am going to have a colorful summer. Thank you to DES's multitalented Tricia Fletcher and P'Zazz in Dixfield for helping me fulfill my promise! And, as always, Go Cougars!
Attention 8th Grade Parents - The 8th grade trip is 25 minutes ahead of schedule. If you are picking up your student at the Canton Big Apple, please be there a little after 5:00. If you are picking up your student at the Middle School, please be there by 5:30. Go Cougars!
June Lunch Menu
Attention 7th and 8th Grade Community: The annual Semi-Formal Dance (for 7th and 8th grade students only) is scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, from 6:30-9:00. The traditional "red carpet" arrival and announcement of 8th graders will take place around 6:35. Parents are welcome to stay and take pictures until 7:00. Then, the doors close at 7:00 and just chaperones and students remain until 9:00. No student will be admitted after 7:30. This is firm. Tickets are for sale ($5 each) this week at the school, but will not be for sale at the door. Students have heard about this in the announcements for weeks, but we wanted to put it here, too. Go Cougars! (This is a dressy dance. Students can wear regular clothes, but as a semi-formal, they should know that most of their peers will be on the dressy side).
Here is the link to tonight's RSU56 Budget / Board meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/live/gw-aW84dFs8?si=AyNVK1yct8Nfvk3S
Reminder that next Tuesday, May 27, 2025 will be the RSU 56 Annual Budget Meeting held at Dirigo High School in the SCC starting at 6:30pm.
The budget information can be found on our website: https://www.rsu56.org/page/budget-25-26
Attention 6th Grade Parent/Guardians: We are sending the students home today with information about next week's unit in Health class. Just keep an eye out and let us know if you have any questions. Go Cougars!
SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program to help families buy food during the
summer when schools are closed. Each eligible school-age child receives a
one-time payment of $120. Children who get these benefits can also
participate in other summer meal programs.
We have an opening at Dirigo Elementary School for an IT Support Specialist! Check out the posting on https://rsu56.schoolspring.com and reach out to Brian Keene, Technology Director, bkeene@rsu56.org with any questions.
Today, we finish up Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to our Student Council for their efforts all week and for providing the staff with lots of treats. Also, thank you to the many students who contributed thank you notes yesterday to build our Thank You Wall in the teachers' lounge. Thank you to the several parents who showed up unannounced and dropped off goodies (especially the flower cupcakes). And thank you to the Facebook folks who hit like on our posts. A school is, at its best, an extension of its community. We are proud to be Dirigo. Go Cougars!
TWKDMS wants to make a special shout-out to the community members who donated AWESOME raffle prizes for our Staff Appreciation Week. You helped to make some hard-working people feel appreciated. Thank you, and Go Cougars!
Mountain Valley's fields are not playable. Here is the plan for practices.
Wednesday, May 7th, is National School Nurse Appreciation Day. We are SO very grateful to have the AMAZING Nurse Wilcox as part of our team. She truly is our Captain Marvel - Go Cougars!
Due to the rain, there have been some changes to today's schedule.
Excited for Teacher Appreciation Week at TWKDMS! We have a Super Hero theme with special activities, raffles from local businesses, daily treats, and a spirit day on Friday. If you're so inclined, this is a great week to drop a thank-you note to a staff member. I certainly am grateful to work here with these wonderful professionals - and as always, Go Cougars!
This Friday is School Nutrition Appreciation Day, and we have the BEST around! We are so grateful that our kids feel the love that goes into their meals at Dirigo. A special thank you to Mimi's Place for helping us honor our kitchen crew! Go Cougars!
May Lunch Menu
