PARIS — After a marathon meeting Monday night, SAD 17 directors approved a plan to reopen schools Tuesday, Sept. 8, that includes a hybrid process for in-school education at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. Directors also approved changing the school breakfast program to allow students in Harrison, West Paris, Oxford, Norway and Oxford Hills Middle […]
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SAD 17 delays start of school until Sept. 8
As students registered for either in-school or distance education it became apparent that Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School could not accommodate its entire student body in the school at once.
Parents zoom in for direction from SAD 17
PARIS — Last week SAD 17 administrators hosted two Zoom conferences for parents to have specific questions and concerns addressed. At that time more than 20% of students had not been registered for in-class or distance learning. Many decisions and policies have to be finalized. It is likely that the larger, multi-community schools will need to […]
OHTS looks towards reopening
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
SAD 17 leader outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory.
SAD 17 outlines plan to reopen schools next month
Superintendent Rick Colpitts stipulates virus must be on downward trajectory before reopening.
Distance education taught everyone, even educators
SAD 17 weathered the challenges of remote learning this year and works towards solutions for its future.