NORWAY —When grant funding for Guy E. Rowe Elementary School’s Walking School Bus ran out at the end of last year, it was unclear whether the program would continue. Thanks to parent volunteers and financial support from the community, students were able to board the Walking School Bus without any lapse in service. “We didn’t […]
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SAD 17 school year off to a ‘great start’
SAD 17 Board of Directors heard from administrators Tuesday regarding the start of the school year.
SAD 17 off to a ‘great start’
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 administrators told directors Tuesday night, Sept. 3, the school year had started with a focus on connectedness among students and staff. School started last week for students in kindergarten through grade 12. Prekindergarten pupils began the school year Tuesday. D.J. Thorne, principal of Hebron Station School, said last year […]
SAD 17 Board of Directors Agenda – Sept. 3, 2019
OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 743-8972 www.msad17.org www.msad17.org/District/School-Board DATE: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 TIME: 7:00 p.m.LOCATION: Central Office, 232 Main Street, South Paris, Community Room #201 A G E N D A 1. CALL TO ORDER. Board Chair Diana Olsen will preside. 2. FLAG SALUTE. 3. WELCOME TO VISITORS. […]
Awards presented to SAD 17 staff, community
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 administrators, teachers and staff kicked off the new school year Monday, Aug. 26, with recognitions and awards at the annual opening day ceremonies. Yesterday was the first day of school for most students. Students in grades 8 and 10-12 started today. Josie and Madilyn Mains led the group in […]
Former Columbine principal to staff of SAD 17: ‘With deliberate acts of kindness, evil will not win’
Former Columbine principal shares importance of relationships.
Oxford Hills schools open for new year
Wednesday was the first day of school in School Administrative District 17 for kindergarten through grade seven, and for freshmen at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in Paris.
SAD 17: ‘About a half dozen’ teaching positions vacant
PARIS — School Administrative District 17 Assistant Superintendent Patrick Hartnett told directors Monday, Aug. 19, there were still staffing positions to fill despite a strong hiring effort over the summer. “Most of the vacancies are due to late resignations,” he said. “We have about a half dozen teaching positions district-wide and a few support staff. […]
SAD 17 projects ‘moving along nicely’
REGION — When the 3,400 or so students in School Administrative District 17 return to school next week, they can expect to see a few changes and improvements, as well as a few new faces. The first day of school for students in K-7 and 9 is Aug. 28. Grades 8 and 10-12 return the […]
SAD 17 improvement projects will continue into school year
A heating and air conditioning upgrade a Guy E. Rowe School in Norway will not be complete before school starts Aug. 28, but plans are in place to get teachers and students in their classrooms.