RSU 9 directors adopted a detailed cellphone policy requiring students to keep connected personal devices off and stored throughout the school day, with limited exceptions.
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Mt. Blue tech plan flags gaps in social media oversight
Regional School Unit 9 is reviewing social media procedures as its draft technology plan says district communication lacks a unified framework.
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New Sharon school eyes new program to aid critical student needs
A proposed Cape Cod Hill Community School program would use $50,000 to help students and families with food, clothing, winter gear, emergency support and seasonal needs.
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Farmington schools’ tech plan to guide cybersecurity, AI rules
Regional School Unit 9’s new 10-year technology plan will guide cybersecurity, student and staff access, classroom technology, artificial intelligence and future budget planning.
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Farmington-area schools report fewer chronically absent homeless students
Regional School Unit 9 identified 61 students who are homeless under federal rules.
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Farmington schools on deadline to fill open music teacher jobs
RSU 9 may shift open music positions to other certified teaching areas if qualified candidates are not found by July 10.
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Farmington grads urged to listen, show up and not waste time
Mt. Blue High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated graduation June 7 in Farmington with speeches focused on friendship, time, challenge and kindness.
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Farmington tech school honors students at recognition ceremony
Foster Career & Technical Education Center recognized students June 1 for completing programs and other accomplishments.
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Attendance at Farmington-area schools rebounds from pandemic
Students in RSU 9 are missing school at a lower rate since the spike of absenteeism during the pandemic years, but Superintendent Christian Elkington said family vacations during school days is concerning.
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Mt. Blue voters send $46.2M school budget to referendum
About 40 people attended RSU 9’s annual budget meeting May 26, where all articles passed, including $3.7 million in additional local funds.