We will start taking photos at 8:00 AM.
You can order online at:
Inter-State.com/Order using this Code: 0642SBN
2 days ago, Lisa Sanborn
Picture Day
Today we acknowledged the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at TWKDMS. It also happened to be the Student Council election. The Student Council at TWKDMS is responsible for raising and lowering our flag each day (among many other things). So, after the election results were announced this morning, the new representatives did their first act as a group. Pictured here are our new Student Council members, led by the 8th graders, bringing the flag to half-mast in remembrance of 9/11. Never Forget, and as always, Go Cougars.
5 days ago, Jason Long
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TWKDMS Family - Please Welcome Agatha June!

Agatha is a certified Love on a Leash Volunteer Therapy Pet.

She will volunteer at TWKDMS on a regular basis with her Authorized Handler, Mrs. Erin Peters.

All of the paperwork is in order, following RSU 56 policy. Students who are not interested in interacting with Agatha will never be made to do so. Feel free to call with questions. We are excited to have her visit this year. She's wicked sweet. Go Cougars!
7 days ago, Jason Long
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TWKDMS had over 80% of its parents/guardians attend the Open House last night. Thank you to the organizations that also came to interact with our school community: Boy Scouts, Larry LaBonte Recovery Center, Dixfield Rec Cheering, River Valley Health Communities, and the TWKDMS & Boosters (who had two pages' worth of sign-ups!) This is a great place - Go Cougars!
12 days ago, Jason Long
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Congratulations to Blake LeClerc for being named the MVP of the 2026 Next Up Camp. Go Cougars!
15 days ago, Jason Long
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Here is the September lunch menu.
19 days ago, Lisa Sanborn
September Lunch
Today we are welcoming all staff to the 26-27 School year with a great breakfast put on by Mainly Plates and Platters. Welcome back staff, and let's see where the 26-27 year takes us! Go Cougars!
23 days ago, RSU56 Updates
staff welcome
Today is our new staff orientation!! We are spending the morning training teachers in everything from Technology, Alice, as well as meeting with our Central office staff, and mentor staff. School starts next week!
27 days ago, RSU56 Updates
Alice training

Fall Sports are almost here! 🐾

We’re excited to kick off the Fall Sports season at T.W.K. Dirigo Middle School!
Soccer and Field Hockey begin Monday, August 31, with Cross Country starting Tuesday, September 1.

A reminder that all student-athletes need a current physical on file and must be registered by a parent/guardian at schools.snap.app/dirigo by clicking “Register.”

5th graders may register at this time! Once we see registration numbers, we’ll determine if there is enough space to safely include them.

Have a sport-specific question or need to reach a coach?

⚽ Soccer — Lucas Johnston: lucasjohnston@rsu56.org
(we are still in search of a second soccer coach... interested? please contact Athletic Director, Sara Thurston sthurston@rsu56.org or Coach Johnston for more details)

🏑 Field Hockey — Amy Chiasson: achiasson@rsu56.org or Jessica Robbins: jrobbins@rsu56.org

🏃 Cross Country — Megan Morrison: mmorrison@rsu56.org

29 days ago, Sara Thurston
Sports Season
Take a chance to win and help support our Student Council!
about 1 month ago, Lisa Sanborn
Student Council Back to School Raffle
Go Cougars! The summer mailing with start-of-year information will be sent out in about a week. If you are interested in chaperoning or volunteering at any time this year, you must complete the volunteer paperwork in advance (call us for more info). BIG reminder: Student-athletes MUST submit evidence of a clear sports physical within the past two years BEFORE participating. If your student needs one, I recommend getting that arranged before the September rush. Here it comes!
about 1 month ago, Jason Long

We are one month away from the start of the 2026-2027 school year! The annual mailing will be sent out in a couple of weeks with lots of information. In the meantime, we thought we would post our recommended supply list and ask parents/guardians to "save the date" for Thursday, September 3rd, 5:30-7:00, for the TWKDMS Open House and mandatory technology safety meeting. The first day of school just for 6th graders will be Wednesday, August 26th (NOT a late arrival day), and the whole school starts up on Thursday, August 27th. Go Cougars!

about 2 months ago, Jason Long
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Tennis Camp for Dirigo 5th-12th grade.
All skill levels welcome.
20 dollars per person for all 4 days.
Learn a sport you can play for the rest of your life.
Contact Coach Ludwig
dludwig@rsu56.org

2 months ago, Daniel Ludwig
Tennis Camp for Dirigo. July 20th- 23rd. 20 dollars per person for fundraising. Discover a new Sport. All skill levels welcome. Contact Coach Ludwig dludwig@rsu56.org

📣 We're so excited to announce our DHS Cheer Camp! 💙📣

Join the Dirigo High School Cheerleaders and coaching staff for three fun-filled days of learning cheers, jumps, stunts, dances, building confidence, and making new friends!

This camp is open to all students going into grades K–8.
🗓 July 29–31
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Dirigo Middle School, Dixfield

Registration is now open! Register online here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmNjoGpO6jWumsMoqu9q1EXc8rcUMK6Wf-6eGnsfkX1qFczA/viewform
We can't wait to cheer with everyone this summer! 💙🤍🐾

If you have any questions, please send an email to Coach Larsen at klarsen@rsu56.org

3 months ago, Sara Thurston
Cheer Clinic
RSU 56 - Home of the Dirigo Cougars!
3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
District demographics poster

Here is the link for tonight's DHS Graduation:

https://youtube.com/live/NKRpoGvwI8o?feature=share

3 months ago, RSU56 Updates

Here is the link for today's DMS Final Assembly 6/12/26 at 9:30AM.

https://youtube.com/live/KVE5c-g-KQs?feature=share

3 months ago, Daniel Ludwig

Here is the link to tonight's DHS Candlelight Ceremony which starts at 7:30PM.


https://youtube.com/live/3fzIYBXpPrs?feature=share

3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
What an absolutely gorgeous day we had for our school-wide Mt. Blue Field Trip! Today is also the school budget vote - if you have not yet voted, please do so. Your voice matters. Go Cougars!
3 months ago, Jason Long
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The Class of 2030 is in its final week before high school. We had a blast at Funtown (and got some ice cream on the way back). Tonight was the Semi-Formal. It was great seeing all the students dressed to the nines, but even more fun to see them cheer on Tucker's debut guitar performance, and then take breaks from the dance floor to play a little chess. They are a dynamic, fun, creative bunch - watch out, Dirigo High School, here they come. Go Cougars!

3 months ago, Jason Long
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