W.G. Mallett School is implementing new behavioral and academic initiatives, including a kindness campaign and a FLEX literacy program, to address rising disciplinary referrals and enhance student engagement.
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RSU 9 board hears about middle school staffing, BARR, student engagement
At the RSU 9 board meeting, Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black provided updates on staffing changes, student engagement initiatives, and the impact of the BARR program, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular activities and alternative learning opportunities.
FIRST LEGO League State Championship held at Mt. Blue Campus
Mt. Blue High School successfully hosted the Maine FIRST LEGO League State Championship on Feb. 1, bringing together over 30 teams for a day of robotics competition, with Blue Crew Robotics mentoring the newly formed Cougar Crew and preparing for their next event in March.
RSU 9 meeting highlights growth, trends and perspectives on homeschooling
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington highlighted the district’s large homeschool population, its financial impact, and the values driving families to choose homeschooling during the Jan. 14 board meeting.
CCHS principal updates board on recent activities, programs
Cape Cod Hill School Principal Carol Kiesman updated the RSU 9 board on Jan. 14, highlighting festive student activities, a heartwarming act of kindness during recess, an excellent music concert, and the positive impact of the BARR and regulated classroom programs.
Farmington-area schools honored; board hears data breach update
RSU 9 board members learned Tuesday that two district schools were being recognized by a state group, in addition to hearing an update on a recent PowerSchool data breach.
Farmington-based school board approves $250K for new leach field at New Sharon school
Regional School Unit 9 directors expect the replacement will be done by the end of February break.
RSU 9 approves International Student Program expansion
The RSU 9 board approved an expansion of the district’s International Student Program, aiming to double enrollment and revenue, restore elementary world language programming, and enhance cultural opportunities without requiring local funding.
Farmington-based school board OKs student trip to Canary Islands
The RSU 9 board approved a field trip for 13 students through the school’s International Student Program.
RSU 9 board discusses strategic plans and community support
RSU 9 board of directors highlighted progress in reducing absenteeism, successful community engagement events, and the need for innovative strategies to address modern educational challenges during the Jan. 14 meeting.