RSU 56 Board Director Bruce Ross, also a Region 9 School of Applied Technology board member, spoke about the $809,284 bond vote Nov. 5.
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Dixfield high school students learn canoeing, hiking skills
Summer Outdoor Learning program leader Kate O’Connor said Dirigo High School students learned how to control their emotions and be more confident in their choices.
Dixfield-based school district prepares for electronic network upgrade
The equipment was funded mostly by a $93,403 federal grant, Technology Director Brian Keene said.
Dixfield-based school district to livestream board meetings again
The practice stopped last year to save money.
Dixfield-based school district garage nearly ready to open
Kenny Robbins, Regional School Unit 56 building, grounds and transportation director updated directors on summer work.
Dixfield-based school district asked to livestream, record meetings again
Last spring the board stopped livestreaming and recording meetings in preparation for its $14.28 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.
Dixfield-based school district changes extracurricular policy for high school students
Students participating in sports, arts, competitions and tournaments must be full time, take at least five classes and pass at least four.
Dixfield-based middle school to allow fifth graders to play some sports teams
T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School will allow fifth graders on the middle school teams depending on the need or availability to fill a team’s roster.
First day of school in Peru highlights technology, digital information
About 330 students are enrolled at Dirigo Elementary School in Peru, Principal Charlie Swan said Wednesday.
New bus garage ready for Dixfield-based school district
The 40- by 80-foot building has two bays, a bus lift, an office, a bathroom and a storage and parts room.