Below is a priority notice we received earlier today, Friday January 31, 2020, from the Maine Department of Education: “We have been contacted by the Penobscot County Dispatch Center, on behalf of Orono Police Department, that a Maine business has received an email threat, with specific schools identified as targets. These schools have been contacted... READ MORE >
On Wednesday evening, long time Board Member Donna Conary of Old Town made the motion to adjourn the meeting for the last time after 20+ years of dedicated service to the RSU #34 community.Mrs. Conary was recognized by the Board for her dedicated service. READ MORE >
HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.Always walk on sidewalks... READ MORE >
TO: Regional School Unit #34 Families SUBJECT: WINTER WEATHER AND SCHOOL Regional School Unit No. 34 maintains a policy of keeping school in session under all conditions; except when weather and road conditions are hazardous and therefore jeopardizing student safety. In general, when bus schedules are disrupted due to road conditions,... READ MORE >
High school seniors who have followed the Operation Varsity Blues news may be wondering as they apply to college just how stacked the deck might be. In March 2019, federal prosecutors uncovered a criminal conspiracy to influence admissions at eight universities, including the University of Southern California, Yale University, Georgetown University and Stanford... READ MORE >
On October 7th, Colonel Frederick Toti of the U. S. Army announced that Old Town High School JROTC has earned "Honor Unit with Distinction" status. OTHS is one of only two Army JROTC programs in the state to earn this honor, and has held the honor continuously since 2006. The distinction was awarded "for maintaining exceptionally high standards of performance in... READ MORE >
Dear RSU #34 Community Member, We write to invite you to join in a future-thinking discussion about additional opportunities we can create for our elementary-aged children across RSU #34. We’re proud to have kids thriving in three elementary schools, and this fall welcomed the biggest Kindergarten class RSU #34 has ever seen! This fall we are also excited to... READ MORE >
This Saturday, October 5th, the Coyote Battalion will host a dedication ceremony in honor of Master Sergeant Gary Gordon. Master Sergeant Gordon, a Lincoln native, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Mogadishu, Somalia. The public is invited to join the JROTC Battalion at 8 AM Saturday in Mackenzie Gymnasium. Please see more details... READ MORE >
RSU #34 is always looking for "guest educators" to join our team! We have a number of fantastic educators on our staff who began with us as substitutes, got hooked on kids, realized they could make a difference, and built their careers with us! We're offering two trainings next week, and you can apply on-site at each. Please see the dates, times, and locations... READ MORE >
The back-to-school issue of Community Connections is off to the printers, and will arrive in mailboxes in about a week! Much thanks to staff and community members who contributed pictures and articles. As we shared in the May issue, this school year will see a big shift in schedule and bus routes to yield new opportunities for students at no extra cost to... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Emma Hargreaves, senior at OTHS, who has been announced as one of just two Maine students in the 2019 class of U.S. Presidential Scholars! Emma was featured in the winter issue of Community Connections, sharing her inspiring journey in RSU #34 schools. Through her hard work and the support of amazing educators, Emma overcame initial reading... READ MORE >
Ms. Bedard's 8th grade interest group researched businesses around the world, and made a series of microloans today. They presented lending proposals to their peers to make sure they've thought things through - and to work on public speaking skills! Through this long-running RSU #34 project, funded by donations, students learn about geography, small businesses,... READ MORE >
How to Raise a Lifelong Learner Beyond grades and test scores, help your kid hang onto their natural curiosity and wonder. By Christine Elgersma 3/5/2018 "Look! When I mix these paints, I get a whole new color!" Hearing your kids get excited about learning feels like glitter... READ MORE >
1. Know that social media isn’t always what you think it us. Parents tend to think of social media as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat. But for kids, apps and networks with social channels that allow them to connect with others include networks like Tumbler and Reddit, audio platform Soundcloud, lip synch video app TikTok, messaging apps like... READ MORE >
Stephane Kasriel, Upwork CEO Published 8:36 AM ET Wed, 31 Oct 2018 Updated 11:08 AM ET Thu, 8 Nov 2018 CNBC.com According to the survey Freelancing in America 2018, released Wednesday, 93 percent of freelancers with a four-year college degree say skills training was useful versus only 79 percent who say their college education was useful to the work they do... READ MORE >
rent Partnership Snow Days: Resources to Share With Students and Parents Is snow in the forecast? Here are some engaging science, reading, and writing resources to share with parents. By Matt DavisDecember 13, 2016© Gable Denims/500px Winter is here, and for parts of the country snow is in the forecast. Although most teachers love a snow day here and... READ MORE >
In a world where even little kids learn about horrific subjects, it's important for parents to put things in perspective, field questions, and search for answers together. By Caroline Knorr 2/20/2018 Topics: Healthy Media Habits, News and Media Literacy, Technology Addiction One of the toughest jobs of parenting is talking to your kids about difficult... READ MORE >
Resilient Kids Come From Parents Who Do These 8 ThingsLetting your kids fail and talking to them about it goes a long way.By Lizzy Francis Nov 26 2018, 8:36 PM (Fatherly Magazine article) When you’re a kid, everything is a tragedy. Your grilled cheese has the crust on? The horror. Can’t assemble that Lego set? Might as well stomp up and down. You can’t change... READ MORE >
Ever try to pry a tablet from sticky fingers? Check out these tips to avoid the tantrum. By Christine Elgersma 3/26/2018 "Just a sec," say nine out of 10 parents answering an email when their kid asks them for something. If it's hard for us to jump out of the digital world, just imagine you're 3 and the lines between fantasy and reality are already blurred -- then... READ MORE >
What is Chronic Absenteeism? #success4ME Maine’s student success indicator, chronic absenteeism is one of four (4) indicators utilized in Maine’s Model of School Supports and is used for all grades, K-12. Chronic absenteeism in Maine is defined as missing ten percent (10%) of enrolled school days where the student has been enrolled in the school for at least ten... READ MORE >
Protect Kids Traveling to and from School It is not too late to remind them how to get to and from school safely. Safety must be an ongoing lesson of every school year. Tragically, from 2006 to 2015 there were 301 school-age children (18 and younger) killed in school transportation-related crashes. It is important to share a few simple tips with kids to help... READ MORE >
Emergency Information: It is vital that the school have the phone numbers for parents and other emer- gency numbers in case we cannot reach you. Please notify the main office immediately if there is a change in address, phone number, or emer- gency numbers. It is very difficult to care for an ill child when no one can be reached. If your child has a chronic... READ MORE >