PARIS — Maine Vocational Region 11 is finalizing its plans to reopen Oxford Hills Technical School on Aug. 31. “We intend to provide in-person instruction for students enrolled in full technical programs at OHTS,” said Program Director Paul Bickford. “The nature of our courses is hands-on and experiential, but we are also working on ways […]
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No promises made on fully reopening SAD 17 schools
PARIS — If families found distance learning during COVID-19 to be confusing and isolating they are finding that making plans to go back is just as exasperating. Maine’s Department of Education has authorized schools in all counties to reopen this fall, as long as schools can comply with six safety protocol requirements. The conditions were […]
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Harrison family broadcasts its distance learning experiences
Emma (11), Kali (9) and Ben (6) Palmer took to the airwaves to document their education while sheltering at home.
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SAD 17 school, technical, adult ed budgets easily pass
Oxford Hills voters approve the district’s $42.9 million package by 70%. The adult and vocational education budgets were also overwhelmingly passed.
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SAD 17 leader outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory.
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SAD 17 outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory before reopening.
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Distance education taught everyone, even educators
SAD 17 weathered the challenges of remote learning this year and works towards solutions for its future.
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SAD 17 not seeing exodus of educators due to COVID-19
Stakeholder survey on education concerns during pandemic elicits 50% response.
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Norway, Paris and Oxford School Board seats on the ballot next week
PARIS — Four of SAD 17’s 22 school board seats are up for election this month. Municipal elections and state primaries will be held at local polling places on Jul. 11. Most elections were postponed due to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19. Curtis Cole of Norway is running unopposed to retain his seat […]
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Agnes Gray student donates more than $600 to school’s food pantry
Sawyer Poland raised money for Agnes Gray food pantry by selling bread he baked during distance learning.