“I’ve been teaching at Agnes Gray Elementary for 32 years and have seen a few principals come and go,” said Kindergarten Teacher Denise Biggers. “When Beth came, it was different. She was loving and caring and created an atmosphere of trust among the staff.”
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Some schools closed Wednesday due to weather
Officials in several school districts announced Tuesday that they canceled classes Wednesday because a storm is expected to bring icy conditions during the morning. “The current prediction for tomorrow is icing in our area at both the stop and start of our school day,” Lewiston schools Superintendent Jake Langlais said via Twitter. “The timing makes […]
Oxford Hills to adjust early release from school starting Jan. 5
PARIS — After voting by a large margin at their Dec. 6 meeting to release students an hour early on Fridays following the holiday vacation break, SAD 17’s board of directors scheduled a special meeting for Dec. 10 to rescind the measure. Instead, the board voted to change the early release time on Wednesdays from […]
SAD 17 board honors sports teams, expands Wednesday early release hours
Directors will hold a special meeting Friday to approve adjusting early release Wednesdays, a move that provides educators more time for lesson preparations.
Oxford Hills students rewarded for turning in cyber bullies
Instagram is the latest social media platform showing mischief and misbehavior gone viral.
Oxford Hills heads to the championship!
Revenge will be the icing if the Vikings football teams knocks rival Thornton Academy at Saturday’s state championship game.
Maine’s surge in home schooling during COVID has slowed, but numbers still high
Many, but not all, first-time home-school students returned to the classroom this year for social and mental health reasons.
Oxford Hills schools superintendent to analyze staff absences
Maine School Administrative District 17 has no employee manual that details reasons and requirements for absences.
Hartnett departs SAD 17, continues leading district administrators’ professional development
Assistant Superintendent Patrick Hartnett will teach graduate classes at the University of Southern Maine’s School of Education and Human Development.