Fairmount School -

Title I Public Comment Meeting

Families are invited to attend a Title I Public Comment Meeting on Monday, June 15, at 3:15 PM at Downeast School.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide families and community members an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the district's Title I program and plans for the upcoming school year. Your input helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and ensure that Title I services continue to meet the needs of our students and families.

If you are unable to attend but would like to share feedback, please contact Kathy Harris-Smedberg, Assistant Superintendent, at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net

You will also be able to provide comments at the June 24, 2026 Bangor School Committee meeting.

Find information about the temporary Fairmount School relocation to a school within a school model at Bangor High School at the link below:
https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation

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Summer Lunch Program: More info at www.bangorschools.net/foodservices

Bangor Housing Splash Pad

June 29 - July 17

July 27 - August 14

Lunch 11:15 - 12:15 PM

The Rock Church

6/22 - 25

Lunch 12 - 1 PM

14th Street School

6/29 - 8/7

Breakfast 8: 30 - 9 AM

Lunch 12:30 - 1 PM

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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