The RSU 34 School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 in the LMS Cafeteria beginning at 7:00p.m.
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/82606495997
As we work to implement the five-year Strategic Plan, RSU 34 seeks public input on a variety of details. You can provide input through this web survey (https://forms.gle/4siZkgUuCyGyKu69A ), and/or join us in-person at the sessions shown below. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback to inform planning for our students and schools!
The full text of the Strategic Plan can be found here: t.ly/pj5LW
Please join us for input and discussion sessions as we plan for 2025-26 and beyond!
*AES PTC Wed. 12/11 (5 PM at AES)
*OTES / VRS PTC Wed. 12/4 (6 PM at OTES)
*LMS PTC Wed. 11/20 (6 PM at LMS)
*Staff leadership teams on 11/18, 12/10, 12/17
*Community forums
(please attend whichever is most convenient for your schedule, regardless of location)
*At VRS Wed. Jan. 8th, 8 AM (Multi-purpose Room)
*At AES Wed. Jan. 8th, 6:30 PM (Gym)
*At OTHS Wed. Jan. 15th, 6:30 PM (Cafeteria)
RSU 34 Assistant Superintendent, Jon Doty was recently presented with the Maine STEM Partnership 2024 Annual Award for Excellence. Professional Learning Specialist, Jennifer Fronczak presented Jon with this well deserved award along with the following words of accolade, "Dr. Jon Doty is the assistant superintendent and curriculum coordinator for (RSU 34) schools. He strongly supports STEM education by leading courses at UMaine, collaborating with area schools and organizations on grants, and listening to the needs of his STEM teachers. His humor and accessibility make him a joy to work with. It is my honor to give him the award for excellence in education." Pictured with Jon are OTHS Math Teacher, Kristen Thompson, and OTHS Assistant Principal, Amy Ketch. Congratulations, Jon!
RSU 34 Property Declared Surplus
Bid documents and item details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EGPwcQzeHmQ7LlO5yKS0XqwUImB4DNre/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116994525705451966544&rtpof=true&sd=true
The RSU 34 School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the LMS Cafeteria beginning at 6:30p.m.https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83221535122
RSU 34 will have a Riverfest float this year.!! Join us on Friday evening in the OT YMCA parking lot from 4 - 6pm for a float decorating celebration. Our friends at the Y will be providing music and food. If you would rather support our float in another way, send candy or other non-perishable items that would be safe for people on the float to toss to parade spectators. Thank you!
RSU 34 is currently hiring for several roles!
*Part-time contracted Occupational Therapist
*Speech & Language Pathologist
*Special Ed Educational Technicians
*8th Grade Long Term Substitute Teacher
*Substitutes for Teachers, Ed Techs, Food Service, School Nurses, and Custodians
For more info and for applications, please visit https://www.rsu34.org/page/employment-applications-and-vacancies
The Maine CDC and Dept. of Education have encouraged sharing that risk is currently elevated for several serious mosquito-borne illnesses. You can find more information about the risks and actions you can take here: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/vector-borne/index.shtml#mosquito
The RSU 34 School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in the LMS Cafeteria beginning at 6:30p.m. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/85488051732
Our local partners at Hirundo Wildlife Refuge are offering a Fall Fest this year! The event is Saturday, October 5th from 10am to 3pm. There will be food and drinks, games, raffles, activities with organizations like Maine Discovery Museum and NOAA Fisheries, face painting, nature craft vendors and more!
The goal of this event overall is to connect the community and celebrate the fall season!
Here is the link for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hirundo-wildlife-refuges-5th-annual-fall-fest-tickets-1003179365487?aff=oddtdtcreator
The RSU 34 School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024 in the LMS Cafeteria beginning at 6:30p.m. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81675800183
RSU 34 is proud to share the 2024 Back-to-School issue of Community Connections! Inside you'll find articles and photos from spring and summer activities, along with back-to-school information such as calendars, open house dates, and bus routes. The City of Old Town has partnered with us for this issue, so you'll also find great city info and the dates for Riverfest 2024!
Many thanks to those who contributed to this issue, and to Corina Larsen / Gossamer Design for bringing it all together.
Here's the link for Community Connections: https://5il.co/2twck
The August RSU 34 School Board meeting date has been changed due to scheduling conflicts with several Board members.
The new date for this month's meeting is Monday, August 19, 2024 @ 6:30pm in the LMS Cafeteria.
We're looking forward to the coming school year! In addition to our full-time staff, substitutes help out in a variety of ways: teachers, one-to-one support, office staff, custodial staff, and food service. If you're interested in working with awesome kids and staff on a very flexible schedule, please let us know! Here's the application: t.ly/mcbGC
Are you struggling with how to navigate parenting in the digital arena? Are you wrestling with what the right age is for a smatphone and social media? No matter where you are on your parenting journey with technology, you may be interested in the upcoming talk by the Founder of Wait Until 8th, Brooke Shannon. She will talk about the importance of delaying smartphones and social media and will help parents already in the middle of smartphone battles with some strategic advice to rein in smartphone use.
Brooke works with parents and communities across the country to help families establish a healthy relationship with technology. She is a national speaker on how to parent in the digital arena and has given keynotes to the American Enterprise Institute, and numerous schools and churches. Brooke is also a resource to the media; she has appeared on The Today Show, Good Morning America, NBC national news, NPR, and CNN Headline News.
The Wait Until 8th pledge empowers parents to rally together to delay giving children a smartphone until at least the end of 8th grade and encourages parents to delay social media until 16. Learn more about the pledge at www.waituntil8th.org
(Hosted by RSU 64 at Central Community School, Corinth)
RSU 34 is in the final stages of preparing its annual application for funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). RSU 34 receives ESEA funding allocations via Titles IA, IIA, and IV-A. The major uses of funding for IA are academic interventions in math and literacy; for IIA are professional development for educators; and for IV-A are safe & healthy schools, well-rounded education, and effective use of technology.
For more information about how to be involved in the application process, or with questions, please email Dr. Doty (contact information is on the district website).
The RSU 34 School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in the LMS Cafeteria beginning at 6:30p.m.
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/85794130240
From a community partner:
Registrations for the Hirundo Wildlife Refuge Camp are STILL OPEN! Scholarships are available !
Join us for 1-4 exciting weeks of unforgettable adventures immersed in nature. Each week has a different focus, but every week offers opportunities to explore nature, spot wildlife, paddle, and hike at Hirundo!
Register Here: https://www.hirundomaine.org/summercamp
Week 1: July 8-12 Discover Your Inner Naturalist
Week 2: July 22-26 Blaze Your Own Trail
Week 3: August 5-9 Unearth Hidden Hirundo's Secrets
Week 4: August 19-23 Splash Into Your Next Adventure
Camps are designed for Ages 9-12, and run from 9am-4pm weekdays. We welcome you to sign up for 2, 3, or 5 days (or 4 full weeks) of fun!
Questions? Email: brianna@hirundomaine.org
The RSU 34 School Board will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in the LMS Cafeteria beginning at 6:30p.m. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/81340925232
The Great East Festival buses will return approximately 11:15 PM (Friday 5/24/24)