OXFORD HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 743-8972 www.msad17.org www.msad17.org/District/School-Board DATE: Monday, August 19, 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 […]
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300 backpacks filled in honor of Mary Beth Caffey
PARIS — School starts on August 28, and close to 300 backpacks full of school supplies, will go to children in Oxford Hills who need them this school year. Melinda Haines, operates The Community Angels Cupboard and Pantry with her mother, Barbara. This year, backpacks are being filled in honor of Mary Beth Caffey, who […]
New principal ready to welcome OHMS students
PARIS — A new face will greet Oxford Hills Middle School students when they return on Wednesday, Aug 28. Brian Desilets, of Randolph, New Hampshire, is the new middle school principal, and he is looking forward to the upcoming year. “The biggest challenge, I think, is going to be learning the district and the two […]
Principal brings experience to Norway school
The new principal of Guy E. Rowe Elementary School has nearly four decades of diverse teaching and administrative experience.
SAD 17 hires principal for Oxford Hills Middle School
Brian Desilets most recently served as assistant principal and athletic director of Mt. Abram High School in Salem Township.
Harrison school trail project leads to discovery, excitement
“My favorite part was going out and seeing what nature really is,” said Noa Tsapis, Harrison Elementary School student.
Bickford leaving OHMS for tech school position
PARIS — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts told directors Monday, June 17, Oxford Hills Middle School Principal Paul Bickford submitted his resignation in order to take over as Director of Maine Region 11 Vocational program. “Although no longer working for SAD 17, he will be working with our students,” he said. “We are excited for […]
SAD 17 budget meeting, vote Thursday in Paris
Budget is a 5.05 percent average increase to taxpayers.
Statewide teacher shortage affecting SAD 17 in Paris
The school board hired a new principal for Rowe School in Norway.
SAD 17 schedules budget hearings this week
Public hearings set for April 9 and10.