As part of the process for Maine School Administrative District to permanently close Agnes Gray Elementary School in West Paris, the town will need to decide whether to fund and operate it at its own expense.
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Oxford Hills board directs superintendent to merge Harrison, Waterford schools
Oxford Hills is set to lose more than $1 million in state education funding next year.
Oxford Hills learns of $1M cut in state education funding
By uniting Harrison and Waterford elementary students in one building, SAD 17 could save several hundred thousand dollars in the upcoming fiscal and school year.
Harrison postpones public hearings on school district secession
HARRISON — Public hearings on options for educating Harrison students have been postponed as the committee in charge reassesses its approach, shifting to a more thorough research process. The Select Board established the Education Options Committee at the end of 2024 to explore alternatives for Harrison’s education — including joining another school district, becoming an […]
Oxford Hills honors four educators
One middle school and three elementary school teachers were recognized as Staff Member of the Month,
Oxford Hills school superintendent ‘uneasy’ about potential federal funding cuts
Special education and intervention, internet security, internship programs and active shooter preparedness are just a few examples of federal funding impacts education at the local level.
Harrison schedules March public hearings for education options
Community survey data on Harrison education options to be released next week.
Waterford considers financial implications of elementary school closure
WATERFORD — Over the last year Oxford Hills communities like West Paris and Harrison have been rocked by potential school construction proposals that would consolidate many elementary students into a large, centrally located school. West Paris has launched a lawsuit to stop Maine School Administrative District 17’s application to the Maine Department of Education to […]
Oxford Hills school administrators working to curb student behaviors
Residents from West Paris addressed the board to mark one year since Agnes Gray Elementary School has closed.
West Paris receives Agnes Gray closure notice
West Paris has until next month to submit a rebuttal to SAD 17’s DOE filing.