About 40 educators, future Youth Hub volunteers, and students were assembled at Telstar’s cafeteria, sipping soup and learning how to best to support Bethel’s LGBTQ+ citizens.
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MSAD 44 directors allow book to stay in library, despite complaint about content
After discussing whether or not “Me, and Earl, and the Dying Girl” is appropriate for middle school-age children, the board voted to keep it on shelves citing the First Amendment.
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Young writers shine in Telstar Public Relations class
BETHEL — Telstar Middle School (TMS) Principal Lindsay Leutje teaches an elective class for 8th graders called Public Relations. She said they build off of their learning from 7th grade and working on their speaking, writing and use of multimedia to promote information about TMS within their school and to the public. “I start the […]
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Bethel Recreation Director update
BETHEL — Bethel Recreation Department winter programs are in full swing and have many kids playing basketball, getting out skiing and enjoying the ice rink. Please note that the Telstar after school ski program runs until March 14 and there are still limited spots available. Telstar students can still register for this program and enjoy […]
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Five from Telstar Nordic Ski Team going to states
BETHEL — “We have had a really good season,” said Kristen Powell, Telstar Nordic Ski Team Coach. “We just completed our MVC championship, and we had five racers compete in that race. Junior, Ella Akers, placed 5th overall in the combined skate and classic competitions. “Juniors, Kayan DeGruttola and Gabrielle Thompson skied hard […]
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Telstar librarian defends ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’ at book challenge hearing
The SAD 44 School Board will make its decision on the book challenge Feb. 26.
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MSAD 44 would welcome displaced Agnes Gray students
Superintendent Mark Kenney said they have room for students at Woodstock Elementary School.
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Bethel based school district delays Gilead bus as driver shortage persists
MSAD 44 Superintendent Mark Kenney said the Gilead bus driver is on medical leave and they have no substitute drivers.
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Public invited to speak Feb. 12 on Telstar Library book challenge
The MSAD 44 Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 to discuss the book ‘Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl.’