PARIS — This school year, the SAD 17’s Board of Directors includes two student representatives, invited to join by Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Ted Moccia. Senior Bram Dustin and junior Elizabeth Dunn began attending school board meetings last November. They recently talked with the Advertiser Democrat via Zoom Conferencing about their educational experiences […]
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SAD 17 superintendent looks toward post-COVID-19 spending priorities
Rick Colpitts said he hopes to keep budget increase to 1% over this year’s $42.7M
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Oxford business owner appointed to SAD 17 board
OXFORD — Two months following long-time director David Dunn’s resignation from SAD 17’s school board, Oxford’s Board of Selectmen appointed Lisa Dunham to serve as director. Dunn resigned in November when his wife, Joan Davis-Dunn, took a position at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School.. Dunham came to Oxford Hills as a seasonal, third generation resident […]
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Post-Christmas, Oxford remains in the yellow
SAD 17’s elementary students returned to in-person classes on Jan. 4; middle and high schools continue remote learning.
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SAD 17 working to keep COVID out of schools
Schools start Christmas and New Year’s holiday break with relatively sustained illness and quarantine rates.
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Agnes Gray takes education outdoors
Last week the Advertiser Democrat dropped by Agnes Gray Elementary School to see what teacher Betsy Cooper’s third grade class was studying as it wrapped up several outdoor learning days (in the cold and the sunshine).
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Oxford Hills winter sports will be delayed, restricted
School districts in counties designated moderate risk for COVID-19 cannot practice yet.
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SAD 17 board authorizes $4M emergency loan for payroll
Directors clash over borrowing due to required COVID-19 relief spending.
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SAD 17 continues battle to keep schools open
Oxford Hills Middle School is the newest hot spot of the virus, but no spread has been established to happen within its buildings.
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In-school, at home … where are the students?
Students are getting bounced around between in person, hybrid and remote learning as COVID-19 surges this fall. Four school districts in Oxford and Franklin counties report varying success at engaging students through online classes.