Exceptional teachers: the fifth grade teacher who loves seeing students smile

Regional School Unit 9 fifth grade teacher Lucinda Dreschler is passionate about collaboration with fellow teachers and the students themselves. Collaboration, she said, is the key to successful education.

RSU 9 proposes $40.1 million budget for 2022-23 school year

The budget is a $1.23 million (3.17%) increase over 2021-22. Increased spending areas of note include a 646.60% increase for food services, 8.01% increase for school administration, 13.45% increase for facilities and maintenance, a 5.3% increase for special instruction and debt service with a 9.56% decrease.

All things Maine focus of student projects

Fourth grade students at Academy Hill School in Wilton created Maine boxes to celebrate the state's Bicentennial.

Wilton rec basketball stresses fundamentals

Wilton Recreation Department teaches the fundamentals of basketball to area youth in programs held at the Academy Hill School.

First day of school in Wilton

For children in Wilton and throughout the region Wednesday, August 28 was the beginning of a new school year.

Academy Hill students take to the field on last full day of school

Nature walks, relay races, group games and creative activities were enjoyed by students and staff on June 19.

Wilton students take ‘floating’ lessons

Fourth grade students from Academy Hill School learned about their environment with several hands-on activities Friday, June 7.

Students told, ‘Don’t afraid to be awesome’

The Franklin County Fiddlers visited Academy Hill School March 13 to encourage students to do their best.

Family math night lets students be teachers, gets parents involved

Family math night at Academy Hill School in Wilton strengthens students' math skills and brings parents to the school.

Wax museum showcases student learning