PARIS — When SAD 17 kids sheltering in place need a diversion or a smile while they work through distance learning they can turn to music. They can “pop in” to Tony Orlando’s (not that one) Zoom class, take in some one-on-one instruction with Rachel Potter, watch one of the singing videos prompted by Rachel […]
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Harrison students present Abraham Lincoln’s barrier-breaking legacy
HARRISON — Harrison Elementary School sixth-graders Aiden Baker and Ronan Brown are breaking barriers during this history-making spring that’s kept them out of school. Separated by social distancing, the pair is making final adjustments to a history project they began last November. The two are competing at the state level of Maine’s National History Day, […]
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SAD 17 observes spring vacation April 20-24
PARIS — As COVID-19 continues to require schools follow distance learning programs, SAD 17 will observe its regularly scheduled spring break the week of April 20-24. “It’s important for students and teachers alike to unplug and take a break for a week,” said Superintendent Rick Colpitts. “It’s been a marathon and we have a long […]
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COVID-19 impacting SAD 17 school improvement plans
Directors debate taking on $3.5 million worth of energy, security projects.
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COVID-19 impacting SAD 17 school improvement plans
Directors debate taking on $3.5 million worth of energy, security projects.
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SAD 17 extending distance learning until June
PARIS — SAD 17 Superintendent Rick Colpitts informed parents that all the schools in the district will remain closed through the end of the school year. The announcement was made in a letter sent out on Wednesday. April vacation, scheduled for Apr. 20-24, will be held as usual, giving students and staff a break from […]
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SAD 17 navigates a crash course in distance learning
PARIS — SAD 17 closed schools in its eight-member towns effective Mar. 16, responding to the coronavirus public health emergency in accordance with other districts throughout Maine. The unprecedented closures launched a new phase of education for all – families, faculty and administrators – of the concept of distance learning. Connectivity elusive The biggest challenge […]
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School lunches for take-out or delivery
When schools were abruptly closed due to COVID-19, SAD 17 staff stayed on the job and set up a plan for lunch take-out and delivery.
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SAD 17 extends school closure through at least April 27
As with other districts in Maine, Oxford Hills school will not reopen until recommended by Governor Janet Mills.
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Hats allowed: SAD 17 board changes student dress code
PARIS — Shaelyn Hanscom, Tiana James and Marissa Paine, student council representatives from Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, lobbied the School Board at its Feb. 3 meeting to change SAD 17’s student dress code policy to allow students to wear hats in school. The three students were on hand again Monday night as the Board […]