PARIS — TikTok, the social media network, has renewed interest in old music, made viral video and music stars out of people having fun and even factored into the 2020 presidential election. The free app has been downloaded more than 130 million times in the U.S. alone and established celebrities have started their own accounts. […]
Oxford Hills School District
SAD 17 to borrow $3.6 million to address cash flow issues
Oxford Hills School District directors authorize loan to cover cash shortfall attributed to federal coronavirus relief bill reimbursements.
Oxford Elementary educator named county’s teacher of the year
OXFORD — Oxford Elementary School teacher Melissa Guerrette has been named Oxford County’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. The honor puts her in the running with 16 other educators for Maine’s teacher of the year, to be announced in October. This is the third time that Guerrette has been nominated for the award. Guerrette has […]
SAD 17 sends $43.9 million budget to voters
Directors unanimously approved the budget, which will be decided on by residents June 8.
Arrests made in SAD 17 laptop theft
Superintendent Rick Colpitts said two males, ages 17 and 22, have been arrested and charged in the June theft of six laptops.
Awards presented to SAD 17 staff, community
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 administrators, teachers and staff kicked off the new school year Monday, Aug. 26, with recognitions and awards at the annual opening day ceremonies. Yesterday was the first day of school for most students. Students in grades 8 and 10-12 started today. Josie and Madilyn Mains led the group in […]
PHOTOS: Welcome back!
Wednesday, Aug. 28 was the first day of school for School Administrative District 17 elementary students.
Oxford Hills schools open for new year
Wednesday was the first day of school in School Administrative District 17 for kindergarten through grade seven, and for freshmen at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris.
SAD 17: ‘About a half dozen’ teaching positions vacant
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 Assistant Superintendent Patrick Hartnett told directors Monday, Aug. 19, there were still staffing positions to fill despite a strong hiring effort over the summer. “Most of the vacancies are due to late resignations,” he said. “We have about a half dozen teaching positions district-wide and a few support staff. […]
SAD 17 projects ‘moving along nicely’
REGION — When the 3,400 or so students in School Administrative District 17 return to school next week, they can expect to see a few changes and improvements, as well as a few new faces. The first day of school for students in K-7 and 9 is Aug. 28. Grades 8 and 10-12 return the […]