PARIS — COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of education in Maine including career development programs. Oxford Hills Community Education Exchange, a nonprofit organization within SAD 17, is working to continue its mission of bringing students and employers together through its first virtual job fair. The virtual job fair replaces the traditional one-day event that […]
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SAD 17 directors to vote on 2020-21 budget next week
Teacher salary adjustments, health insurance expenses and post-pandemic supports add $1.9 million to next year’s budget.
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Oxford Hills principals make special delivery to high school seniors
With assistant principals Laurie Catanese and John Springer riding shotgun, OHCHS principal Ted Moccia drives to every graduating senior’s house to deliver their cap and gown.
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SAD 17 builds digital time capsule while in distance learning
PARIS — SAD 17 has customized a new educational unit for students to work through with their families while they continue distance learning through the end of the 2019-20 school year. The unit has been named “History in the Hills.” It gives students a way to record the history of how their communities were impacted […]
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What will high school graduation look like in 2020?
Uncertainty churns SAD 17’s budget process as Directors approve plan to borrow $2.1 million for heating and refrigeration systems, and security upgrades.
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Uncertainty churns SAD 17’s budget process
Directors approve plan to borrow $2.1 million for heating and refrigeration systems, and security upgrades.
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SAD 17 has its own version of Tony Orlando and … Rachel
PARIS — When SAD 17 kids sheltering in place need a diversion or a smile while they work through distance learning they can turn to music. They can “pop in” to Tony Orlando’s (not that one) Zoom class, take in some one-on-one instruction with Rachel Potter, watch one of the singing videos prompted by Rachel […]
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Harrison students present Abraham Lincoln’s barrier-breaking legacy
HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School sixth-graders Aiden Baker and Ronan Brown are breaking barriers during this history-making spring that’s kept them out of school. Separated by social distancing, the pair is making final adjustments to a history project they began last November. The two are competing at the state level of Maine’s National History Day, […]
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SAD 17 observes spring vacation April 20-24
PARIS — As COVID-19 continues to require schools follow distance learning programs, SAD 17 will observe its regularly scheduled spring break the week of April 20-24. “It’s important for students and teachers alike to unplug and take a break for a week,” said Superintendent Rick Colpitts. “It’s been a marathon and we have a long […]
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COVID-19 impacting SAD 17 school improvement plans
Directors debate taking on $3.5 million worth of energy, security projects.