Despite requests from community members and students, the board of directors did not vote on the masking policy.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
Nokomis students, parents protest mask mandate, storm school vestibule
The disruption occurred Friday at Nokomis Regional Middle School in Newport and involved school staff who tried to stop the group, but no arrests were made and there were no suspensions or disciplinary actions taken.
Lewiston Middle School student charged with terrorizing Friday
Threatening message on social media prompts additional police presence at both the middle and high school.
Lewiston Superintendent addresses parent concerns about lead
If mitigating the lead becomes a long-term issue, the school will continue to provide safe drinking water in schools
Superintendent: Lewiston schools will discuss removing mask mandate
Jake Langlais expects the School Committee to revisit the policy in late February or early March.
Saint Dominic Academy to lift mask mandate
New guidance from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland will take effect March 7.
National Guard deploys for new emergency: Teacher shortages
New Mexico has been alone in calling out its National Guard members while other states have issued pleas for substitute teachers amid omicron-driven surges in infections,
Auburn schools propose bus driver training program, approves bonuses
All permanent employees of the district will receive $1,000 premium pay.
Farmington-based school board moves ahead with reapportionment process
Regional School Unit 9 is reassigning the number of directors and/or their voting power based on the 2020 Census.
Masks still required for all MPA tournament games in Portland
Fans must also produce proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to attend games at the Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena.