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Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers Needed!

The Bangor School Department invites students, families, staff, and community members to become Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers. Students plant and care for our school gardens during the school year, but we need community support during the critical summer growing months to help the gardens thrive. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity for adults and children alike to spend time outdoors, connect with nature, learn about gardening and pollinators, harvest fresh produce, and help maintain vibrant outdoor learning spaces for students to return to in the fall.

Summer volunteers commit to caring for a school garden for a one-week interval (or more!) between June 22 and August 30. Volunteers are asked to visit the garden at least twice during their selected week(s) to help with watering and weeding. Some gardens may also offer produce to harvest and enjoy at home.

No prior gardening experience or volunteer training is required. Interested volunteers can sign up using the link below, where you will also find contact information for each School Garden Coordinator who can answer questions and provide additional guidance for each school garden.

Link to sign-up: Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteer Sign-Up https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qj2c8dXH-k1APL7XzdX9iemTKb3Ei31oexJMYaK6pRY/edit?usp=sharing

https://youtu.be/7C02Phg9qkY

Bangor School Committee Workshop
May 19 @ 7:15 PM
BHS Library
Live streamed on BSD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bangorschoolsmaine

The Bangor School Department is committed to keeping our families and community informed during the Fairmount temporary relocation process.

Visit the Fairmount Temporary Relocation webpage to find:
All official communications and updates
Important dates and key timelines
Links to watch listening sessions
Resources

Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, this page is your central hub for the latest information.

🔗 Stay up to date: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation

Fairmount students participated in the second annual Change Challenge this week to raise money for our Care Closet, and the results were incredible! We are deeply grateful for the amazing participation and generosity shown by our students and families. It was a wonderful reminder that small things can make a BIG difference when a community comes together. We are so proud of our Falcons! #WeAreBangor

What happens when a school yard becomes a living classroom? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Marie Robinson and Sara Luciano welcome members of the Bangor School Garden Network to explore why school gardens matter and what’s growing across the Bangor School Department. Together, they discuss how gardens go far beyond vegetables—creating meaningful connection to nature, strengthening belonging and teamwork, and helping students build curiosity, persistence, and confidence.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c4NvLyVfas5sw7wQVt5BG?si=F-pv81T9QxaGg5oTRYz4Hw

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The Bangor Region Y has received a special grant to ensure all children are able to experience the magic of summer camp. This grant will help provide scholarships and financial assistance to families at both their Day Camps—Camp G Peirce Webber and Camp Acorn, as well as their overnight camp—Camp Jordan. Please see the flyer attached for more information, and if you have questions, please reach out to their Registration Manager, Maria Robshaw, mrobshaw@bangory.org or call 207-941-2808.

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At long last, the All-City Orchestra Concert is available to view on YouTube! https://youtu.be/NOD8HJ0pMyA

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Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our upcoming half-day staff development day on Thursday, March 12. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. There will also be a full day of professional development on March 13. Classes will resume Monday, March 16. Click here to access the school calendar. #WeAreBangor

It's National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month!

Available to all Bangor students with clinics at:

• Bangor High School

• William S. Cohen School

• James F. Doughty School

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