RSu 9
  • Published
    January 26, 2023

    MBHS shares the progress of the BARR Program

    Mt. Blue High School Principal Monique Poulin shared with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors updates on the music and theater programs at Mt. Blue High School as well as the BARR program, a program geared towards freshmen to increase the possibility of high school completion.

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    January 12, 2023

    Mt. Blue Middle School, others share benchmark scores

    Mt. Blue Middle School, along with Academy Hill, shared the results of their fall benchmark scores with the Regional School Unit 9 Board of Directors, and set their focus on improvement. Laura Columbia, Director of Curriculum, also shared updates on their strategic planning.

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    January 12, 2023

    RSU 9 Food Pantry faces issues with space, funding

    RSU 9's food pantry, which helps feed families of students with food insecurity in the district, has logistical issues with boxes for their food as well as a lack of funds to keep its backpack program going for next year.

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    December 22, 2022

    FCTEC students brave the great outdoors

    Foster Career and Technical Education Center gave a presentation of their newest program, Oxbow Outdoors. The program teaches students outdoor skills, such as water filtration and building a fire, as well as mountain biking, rock climbing and even building a yurt.

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    December 15, 2022

    RSU 9 superintendent updates PFAS levels in school well water

    Superintendent Christian Elkington provides the board, as well as students and parents/caregivers, the test result of PFAS levels in the well water at Cape Cod Hill School, as well as hear administrative reports from Foster Career and Technical Education center and transportation.

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  • Published
    December 6, 2022

    RSU 9’s battle with high levels of lead in drinking water continues

    RSU 9 still continues its struggle with high levels of lead in water fixtures for drinking and food preparation.

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    November 24, 2022

    More kids eating school lunches at RSU 9 than ever

    Director of Food Services Andrew Hutchins is facing challenges with food cost, but more kids are eating food in RSU 9 cafeterias.

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    November 22, 2022

    More students fed in RSU 9 schools

    Director of Food Services Andrew Hutchins cites costs for fresh produce.

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    November 10, 2022

    RSU 9 sports heading into winter strong

    Administrative reports from the Sports and Technology programs brought some good news to the RSU 9 board of directors meeting Nov. 8.

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    November 9, 2022

    Technology and cybersecurity plans on RSU 9 officials’ radar screens

    Mt. Blue High School sports programs are growing and setting the standard for high school sportsmanship, while the subject of tightening cybersecurity is on the horizon for Superintendent Christian Elkington.