Over 60 Mt. Blue students protest district COVID-19 policies with ‘freedom of choice’ walkout

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies. Superintendent Chris Elkington said that the district will not alter the policies because of the walkout.

Over 60 Farmington school district students walk out for ‘freedom of choice’ on COVID-19 guidelines

Students and a few parents gathered outside Mt. Blue High School to protest RSU 9's coronavirus policies.

Mt. Blue students, parents plan ‘freedom of choice’ walkout on Friday

The walkout, which is being organized by parent and former Director Jesse Sillanpaa, is to take a stand against pandemic policies.

Mt. Blue School District discusses plans for 2021-22 teacher evaluations

Due to state law, the district is only required to evaluate probationary staff, not staff on continuing contracts for the 21-22 schoolyear.

Mt. Blue school board adds diverse authors to curriculum, debates approval process for new books

The works include experiences of African American slaves and a child imprisoned in America's Japanese internment camps.

Farmington school board adds diverse authors to curriculum, debates approval process for new books

The works included experiences of African American slaves and a child imprisoned in America's Japanese internment camps.

RSU 9 Board of Directors meeting agenda, Tuesday, Oct. 12

RSU 9, Franklin Community Health Network urge eligible students to get vaccinated

The Regional School Unit 9 superintendent and Franklin Community Health Network president released a joint statement urging eligible students and family members to get vaccinated.

Mt. Blue Board of Directors maintains COVID-19 guidelines

Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.

Farmington school board maintains COVID-19 guidelines

Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.