The $12.72 million budget eliminates the principal’s position at Dirigo High School. A referendum in the town’s of Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru will be held Jan. 7.
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RSU 56 board approves $12.72M budget that cuts principal’s job
Students, some directors oppose eliminating Dirigo High School position.
Dixfield students gather goods for those in need
Two schools and pantries in four towns were the recipients of food and toiletries.
RSU 56 board initials fifth budget
Directors will vote on the $12.72 million proposal Tuesday.
Dirigo Elementary School students invite veterans to breakfast, honor them for their service
Students and staff showed their appreciation for their family and friends who are veterans at an assembly on Friday.
RSU 56 budget fails in fourth referendum
The $12.79 million spending plan failed by 44 votes, 656-612.
RSU 56 budget passes on fourth attempt
A validation referendum is scheduled Nov. 5 in Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru.
RSU 56 principals explain students’ decline in test scores
RSU 56 principals of Dirigo Elementary School in Peru and TW Kelly Middle School in Dixfield talk about setting goals and creating interventions to help students who are unable to meet or exceed grade-level expectations on standardized testing.
Peru school evacuated; no propane leak found
One employee taken to hospital after feeling lightheaded.
RSU 56 backs $12.79M budget for fourth round of voting
The RSU 56 board of directors is proposing a $12.79 million budget as their fourth school budget proposal of this year. The budget is an increase of 4.1% over current spending.