The closure of the Auburn-based Catholic school announced earlier this year sent families searching for new schools and wondering how they will move on.
Schools & Education
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Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington principal retires after 20 years leading Mallett School
Tracy Williams reflects on her career, staff teamwork, and lasting impact as she retires from W.G. Mallett School in Farmington.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee hopes $121,000 budget cut is the charm
Having been rejected twice by voters, the $21.2 million school budget is now a little lighter thanks in part to cuts to adult education and an athletic trainer position.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield to hold public hearing on school withdrawal process
Kingfield residents debated whether to begin studying withdrawal from RSU 58, with the Sept. 16 vote set to decide if the process will move forward.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local News, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills new cell phone policy harkens back to days before devices
This year, students at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High and Middle schools will have to power off their electronic devices and keep them stored out of sight while school is in session.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
‘Back to School Bash’ still on as immigrant group pushes back against last year’s violence
The Friday night event at Mike McGraw Field will feature food, games and back-to-school supplies. Local police have been hired to monitor the event.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Interim principal appointed to lead Mexico elementary school
Earlier in the summer, Superintendent Deb Alden suggested that a public tour of the new Mountain Valley Community School might be possible in August, but that’s not going to happen.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Region 9 buildings still closed due to inadequate water supply
The welding building and culinary arts buildings were completed in January.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school board sets $25 meeting stipend
The RSU 9 board voted Aug. 12 to set stipends for meetings and named Wayne Kenney as alternate delegate to the Maine School Boards Association.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-based school district accepts police cruiser for Foster Tech
Regional School Unit 9 is still struggling with staffing needs related to class size and drawing candidates for certain positions.