Voters will decide whether to accept a state loan for Dixfield high school bathrooms

RSU 56

Published
March 22, 2023

Voters will decide whether to accept a state loan for Dixfield high school bathrooms

Regional School Unit 56 would be responsible for less than a third of the $214,750.
Published
February 17, 2023

Dixfield-based school district gets loan for privacy bathroom stalls at high school

During a board of directors meeting in October Superintendent and Principal of Dirigo High School Pam Doyen said some students were upset by others using bathrooms of their choice.
Published
January 12, 2023

RSU 56 says fuel, utility costs raise concerns for upcoming budget

First budget session set for Feb. 14.
Published
December 15, 2022

RSU 56 in Dixfield Special Services director Heidi Connelly says 132 students in the special education program

Of the 132 students in the special education program, 11 students are placed in programs outside of the district.
Published
November 24, 2022

RSU 56 raises some substitutes’ pay $5 a day beginning Jan. 1

Teachers, educational technicians included in raises.
Published
November 10, 2022

Over 50 veterans honored with breakfast, assembly at Peru school

Students raised over $2,000 for Operation Reboot Outdoors in Turner.
Published
October 27, 2022

District eyes state grant to build more private gender-neutral bathrooms at Dixfield high school

Gender-neutral bathrooms are preferred by many Dirigo students for privacy.
Published
September 28, 2022

RSU 56 technology director stresses importance of protecting electronic data

All students have iPads or laptops for doing schoolwork.
Published
September 15, 2022

Dixfield, Peru schools tested for lead in drinking water

Peru Elementary School replaces a leaky hot water boiler.
Published
August 31, 2022

Photo: Music to their ears in Peru

The school includes students in prekindergarten to grade five.