West Paris officials looking for answers as community galvanizes to save its elementary education’s identity.
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As community grieves its iconic school, a young leader emerges
Agnes Gray student Soran Adams has resolved to “make a fuss” until he is acknowledged.
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Agnes Gray Elementary in West Paris closed immediately, possibly for good
An architectural firm told Oxford Hill School District directors Monday night the two-story 19th-century building is not safe for students or staff.
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Electric school bus discussion has social media firing on all cylinders
Arguments — in favor and against — dominated Advertiser Democrat and Sun Journal Facebook pages after SAD 17 school board directors vote to apply for E/V transportation grant.
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School district pursues grant for two electric buses, charging stations
The Oxford Hills School District has until Jan. 31 to apply for $200,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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In Harrison, January is for WinterKids
Harrison Elementary School’s 104 students are participating in WinterKids Winter Games for the seventh straight year.
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Otisfield students learn more than smithy trade from school custodian
Otisfield Community School students learn about metal-works, with bonus lessons on engineering adaptive equipment.
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Oxford Hills to expand outdoor learning programs
New pavilions, trails and garden plots are coming to all eight elementary schools in Oxford Hills, largely funded with state and federal grants.
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Chronic absenteeism in Oxford Hills’ schools improving, superintendent says
School board directors also approved first and second readings of updated school policies. Changes in state and federal laws have necessitated the board’s Policy Committee to prioritize a broad review of its policies.
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SAD 17 reviews four-year, 24-credit road to graduation
Graduation from OHCHS carries Maine’s highest class credit requirement.