AUBURN — What is it like to be a freshman entering a big school and be inexperienced in the worldly ways of upperclassmen? It is easy to feel insecure, scared and lost. “The building can be so intimidating for freshmen,” said Edward Little High School teacher and coach Craig Jipson. “They start to feel, ‘Everybody […]
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First day of first grade in Farmington
Heather Patterson of Farmington and her daughter, Audrey, 6, walk to school on the opening day of school Wednesday. Audrey is a first-grader at W.G. Mallet School in Farmington. (Dee Menear/Franklin Journal)
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Oxford Hills schools welcome new administrators, staff
PARIS — Oxford Hills School District classrooms have been cleaned and teachers are ready to welcome students this week. New staff, new programs, new facilities and more await the more than 3,400 students from the eight district towns of SAD 17, including 1,100 at the comprehensive high school, 500 at the middle school and 1,900 […]
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It’s back to school time!
PARIS — Classrooms have been cleaned and teachers are getting ready to welcome back students as the 2018-2019 school year gets underway next week. New staff, new programs, new facilities and more await the 3,400-plus students from the eight district towns, including 1,100 at the High School, 500 at the Middle School, and 1,900 at the […]
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RSU 9 students, staff happy to be back
FARMINGTON — Regional School Unit 9 Superintendent Tom Ward said it was a great opening day for students and staff in the district Wednesday. “I went to every school and classroom in the school district,” he said. “Students and staff are all very happy and excited to get the new year going.” The fifth-grade classrooms […]
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Police: Watch for students, school buses
AUBURN — Police stepped up speeding enforcement in school zones over the past week, reminding drivers to slow down and preparing to make it safer for children walking to schools and bus stops. Signs reminding drivers to stop for children in crosswalks, with the message “Stop For Me, It’s the Law,” have been placed in […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
School starts today! Tip for parents: Make sure your child attends every day
Today’s tip: No empty desks! Make sure your child doesn’t miss school, or is late. “The most important way to help your child succeed in school is to make sure he or she is on time and attends every day,” said Becky Skilling, who teaches first grade at Park Avenue Elementary School in Auburn. “On […]
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School starts in 1 day! Tip for parents: Have a daily talk about school
Editor’s note: School starts soon, and how a student does in school depends a lot on his or her parents. We asked area teachers and administrators for their best tips on how parents can help children have success in school. Their suggestions will run every day through Aug. 27. Today’s tip: Have a daily talk […]
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Oxford Hills students head back to school
PARIS — New principals and teachers will greet the thousands of students headed to classes in the Oxford Hills School District this week. The new school year begins Wednesday, Aug. 27, when seventh- and ninth-grade students return to classes. All others will begin Thursday, Aug. 28. Teachers and staff were busy Monday in all-day workshops, […]
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School starts in 2 days! Get to know your child’s teacher, school
Editor’s note: School starts soon, and how a student does in school depends a lot on his or her parents. We asked area teachers and administrators for their best tips on how parents can help their children have success in school. Their suggestions will run every day through Aug. 27. Today’s tip: Get to know […]