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Join Us for a Strategic Planning Listening Session!
Attention Bangor Residents and Parents/Guardians of Bangor Students!
The Bangor School Department is excited to invite you to one of our Strategic Planning Listening Sessions. Your voice matters as we shape the future of education in our community!
Share Your Perspectives: We want to hear your thoughts on how we can enhance the learning environment for our students.
Build a Community of Belonging: Contribute to discussions aimed at fostering an inclusive and supportive school atmosphere for all.
To sign up for one of the sessions, go to https://www.bangorschools.net/page/strategic-planning and complete a survey to sign up.
Your input is vital!
For more information, visit our website or contact us at (207) 262-9125.
Together, we can build a brighter future for Bangor schools! #WeAreBangor
Are you seeking a new beginning this year? Looking to make a difference in your community? The Bangor School Department has exciting job opportunities waiting for you on ServingSchools.com!
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Teachers: Inspire and educate our future leaders.
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After an investigation about why we can see our breath in cold weather, students in Mrs. White's class explored a fun cold-weather experiment to see the science in action. When boiling water is tossed into extremely cold air, it breaks into tiny droplets that cool so fast they instantly turn into ice crystals and water vapor, creating a “snowy” cloud in the air.
https://youtube.com/shorts/99UZCvc2fPo
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Bangor Day—December 23, 2025—Wear Red and White!
During the month of December we are collecting healthy non-perishable foods, including canned vegetables and fruit, canned meat and tuna, cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, juice, and beverages.
The City of Bangor and the Bangor School Department will collect money donations. For a $10 donation, BSD staff may wear jeans on December 23.
Donations may be given at any Bangor school.
Please make checks payable to Bangor School Department.
Let's show our Bangor spirit, wear our school colors, and help those in need in our community.
Donation of funds will be collected at all eleven Bangor Schools and City Hall.
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Good morning BSD Families and Staff,
Due to the forecasted winter weather conditions, we will have a half day of school today and all after-school activities are canceled.
BHS will dismiss at 11:00 AM
Middle Schools will dismiss at 11:30 AM
Pre-K through 5 Schools will dismiss at 12:00 PM
Drop off food/household items or make a monetary donation (cash, check, or gift card to a local store), and we will stock the tables with the highest need items.
Please drop off by Nov 18
When neighbors need help, our community shows up. Please use one of the two options below to stock the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. On November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30pm, families can visit one of four locations—Bangor High School, William S. Cohen School, Fairmount School, and Downeast School—and fill a shopping bag with needed items.
How You Can Help:
Donate Needed Items: Drop off food/household items by November 18th.
Make a Monetary Donation: Cash, checks, or gift cards are welcome!
Most Needed Items: Canned vegetables/fruits, soups, rice, pasta, cereal, beans, peanut butter, canned meats, snacks, cooking oil, personal care items
Drop-off Location: Bangor High School main office.
For questions, contact Dana Carver-Bialer at 207-992-5596 or dcarverbialer@bangorschools.net.
Thank you for making a difference! ❤️ #WeAreBangor
School Meals will Remain Available for All Students
All students can still get free breakfast and lunch at school every day.
Find Local Food Assistance
If your family needs food support, call 211, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Pantry Locator to find help near you. Visit www.gsfb.org/get-help/food-map or scan the QR code in the image.
General Assistance
Families can apply for General Assistance, which can help meet basic needs including food, housing, utilities, medical costs, and more. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance.
Continue to Apply or Renew SNAP Benefits
You can still apply for or renew SNAP during the shutdown. If you qualify, doing this now will help make sure your benefits are ready as soon as funding resumes. Apply or renew at: www.mymaineconnection.gov.
Congratulations to the Bangor Girls U12 Soccer club team, who won the state championships on November 2! The team defeated Saco 5-1.
Players from Mary Snow: Nora Robinson, Mya Muzzy, Elin Main, and Jackie Jacobs.
Players from Fairmount: Marina Light
Players from William S. Cohen: Elsie Fitzpatrick, Audrey Perky, and Adlee Chambers.
The team also consists of players from Bucksport, Orrington, Southwest Harbor, and Hancock. Coaches: Tyler Muzzy and Andy Fitzpatrick.
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New Beyond the Bell Podcast Episode!
We are excited to announce the latest episode of the Beyond the Bell podcast! In this episode we welcome our amazing guests from the PCHC school-based health clinic, who are making a real difference by providing essential health services right within our schools.
Join us as we discuss:
How clinic staff are reducing barriers to health care access
Ways you can get involved and support these initiatives
Don't miss out on this important conversation! Tune in now: Listen here 🎧
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Last week, Mrs. White's class at Fairmount School concluded their Westward Expansion unit with a celebration called Go West Day.
They began the morning around a “campfire” breakfast, flipping fluffy pancakes and serving scrambled eggs and sizzling bacon, reminiscent of pioneers fueling up for the trail. After breakfast, the students rolled up their sleeves to build their very own covered wagons, preparing to “head west.” The hands-on fun continued as they used clay to craft oxen, wagon wheels, and other trail treasures, bringing their wagon trains to life.
The students even had the opportunity to travel the trail virtually by playing the classic version of The Oregon Trail, where they forded rivers, hunted for food, and avoided dysentery.
To wrap up the adventure, they wrote letters home using quills, just as real pioneers might have, sharing the excitement of their journey west.
As fellow Mainers, it's important to come together and support one another. A win for Dexter means new turf, lights, and updated facilities, creating a safer environment for their athletes and a central gathering place for their community to cheer on their students. Imagine what our city would be like without Cameron Stadium and all of the opportunities that it has given our students.
Dexter is currently in third place, and they need our votes to rise to the top! You can vote every day until October 24th. Let’s rally around Dexter Regional High School and show our support. Every vote makes a difference!
Vote here: [www.VoteDexter.com]
Good luck, Dexter! Let’s bring this home for Maine! #VoteDexter #MaineStrong #WeAreBangor
![Bangor High School Supports Dexter Regional High School! Hello, Bangor community! Dexter Regional High School has been selected by T-moblie as one of the top 25 finalists from over 2,000 schools across the country—and they’re the only school representing Maine! This is a fantastic opportunity for our county and our state, as Dexter has a chance to win a $1 million grand prize that would benefit not only the school but also their entire community and beyond. As fellow Mainers, it's important to come together and support one another. A win for Dexter means new turf, lights, and updated facilities, creating a safer environment for their athletes and a central gathering place for their community to cheer on their students. Imagine what our city would be like without Cameron Stadium and all of the opportunities that it has given our students. Dexter is currently in third place, and they need our votes to rise to the top! You can vote every day until October 24th. Let’s rally around Dexter Regional High School and show our support. Every vote makes a difference! Vote here: [www.VoteDexter.com] Good luck, Dexter! Let’s bring this home for Maine! #VoteDexter #MaineStrong #WeAreBangor](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/bangor_school_department_ar/live_feed_image/image/19803286/large_558713207_1389289149865333_8449944421386871120_n.jpg)
NEW Podcast Episode!! Today, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with Dr. Jordan Fearon, the Bangor School Department Psychologist, and Ray Phinney, our Director of Community Outreach.
In this episode, we’ll delve into the vital role of mental health in our schools and how community outreach initiatives can foster a supportive environment for our students. Dr. Fearon will share insights on the psychological challenges students face today, while Director Phinney will discuss the importance of community involvement in creating solutions.
Listen and subscribe by clicking on the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vVm7M3wsB67aGjSF0v2oD?si=bPd0KUIrS6Osrtuxt2OreQ
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