The superintendent says the transition back to school has gone smoothly with students and staff across the RSU 74 school district.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Oakland-based school superintendent reports ‘lots of good things going on,’ in first weeks of school
Superintendent Carl Gartley said “nothing’s perfect, but everything’s getting better,” about schooling in the midst of a pandemic.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Cony Middle and High School will play fall sports
Hosting fall sports for students may “mitigate” the risk of COVID-19 exposure, according to Athletic Director Jon Millet, because then students would not turn to travel teams.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools and Education
Free lunches great for students, but districts can wind up swallowing the bill
RSU-16 says it may cost $100,000 this year to provide free meals to its students because of extra, COVID-related expenses.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Greely High School threat likely came from outside Maine, police say
The threat was in the form of a social media meme posted to an account that was named after the school’s drama program.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
It’s free! All Maine K-12 students are eligible for free meals through December
Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Senior housing at the old Winslow Junior High presented at informational meeting
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program proposes to repurpose the school as affordable senior housing also includes independent use of the gymnasium and auditorium and classroom space as offices.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Waterville board approves $80 million Colby performing arts center plans
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday approved the 74,000-square-foot center, with several conditions.
Posted inSchools and Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
MVC schools ban spectators and are encountering barriers to regional scheduling
The Mountain Valley Conference is giving its schools more options for opponents this fall, but a lot of details still need to be worked out before games start Sept. 25.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Opening new school, adapting to coronavirus guidelines go hand in hand in Monmouth
Adding coronavirus protocols to the school day was not as challenging given students and staff also had to figure out their routines at the new Monmouth Memorial School.