Mt. Blue High School hosted its first speech and debate tournament in over 25 years in December 2024, bringing together around 100 students from across Maine for a successful competition.
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RSU 9 superintendent discusses budget at Chesterville meeting
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington met with the Chesterville Select Board Feb. 27 to discuss the district’s budget, tax impacts, and the upcoming March 24 vote on acquiring the former Ingalls School for a social services hub.
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Farmington-based school superintendent explains spending challenges to Chesterville board
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington said rising property valuations across the state have shifted more costs to towns.
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RSU 9 reviews staffing, budget, culinary classroom progress
In a recent meeting, Superintendent Christian Elkington presented key budget adjustments, announced new hires and retirements, and reported on the Bjorn Center Culinary Classroom’s equipment plans.
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Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.
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RSU 9 reviews AI guidelines, approves technology grant
The RSU 9 board approved new AI usage guidelines, a technology grant for iPads and whiteboards, and set a March 24 referendum for a $1.6 million former school purchase and creation of a community resource hub.
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Play group engages caregivers, children at Cape Cod Hill School
The Play n’ Learn program at Cape Cod Hill School provides an interactive session for young children and caregivers, fostering community connections through music, activities, and early childhood development strategies.
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RSU 9 superintendent addresses federal funding uncertainty
RSU 9 Superintendent Christian Elkington outlined potential funding shortfalls, proposed a reserve fund to mitigate losses, and assured that the district will adapt to financial uncertainties while prioritizing student and staff safety.
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Coordinator supports homeless students, families across district
Student Support Coordinator Amanda Clark works to support McKinney-Vento students experiencing homelessness by providing essential resources, collaborating with schools and agencies, and addressing barriers to education across the district.
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RSU 9 board honors Mallett School principal’s retirement
FARMINGTON — With a tight budget season ahead and a longtime school leader preparing to step down, the Regional School Unit 9 board of directors tackled key financial decisions and honored W.G. Mallett School Principal Tracy Williams during the Feb. 11 meeting. District officials began crafting the 2025-26 budget three months earlier than usual to […]