HARRISON — Public hearings on options for educating Harrison students have been postponed as the committee in charge reassesses its approach, shifting to a more thorough research process. The Select Board established the Education Options Committee at the end of 2024 to explore alternatives for Harrison’s education — including joining another school district, becoming an […]
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Oxford Hills honors four educators
One middle school and three elementary school teachers were recognized as Staff Member of the Month,
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Oxford Hills school superintendent ‘uneasy’ about potential federal funding cuts
Special education and intervention, internet security, internship programs and active shooter preparedness are just a few examples of federal funding impacts education at the local level.
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Harrison schedules March public hearings for education options
Community survey data on Harrison education options to be released next week.
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Waterford considers financial implications of elementary school closure
WATERFORD — Over the last year Oxford Hills communities like West Paris and Harrison have been rocked by potential school construction proposals that would consolidate many elementary students into a large, centrally located school. West Paris has launched a lawsuit to stop Maine School Administrative District 17’s application to the Maine Department of Education to […]
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Oxford Hills school administrators working to curb student behaviors
Residents from West Paris addressed the board to mark one year since Agnes Gray Elementary School has closed.
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West Paris receives Agnes Gray closure notice
West Paris has until next month to submit a rebuttal to SAD 17’s DOE filing.
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Just ask the kids: the sky’s the limit for experiential education at Roberts Farm
Two years after embarking on an outdoor ed advocacy project, students from Oxford gain adult-level knowledge on community development.
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Paris-based school district needs more bus drivers
The school district will pay for new drivers to receive state training and licensing.
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Harrison appoints Mark Curran as school board director
HARRISON — After being down one director for almost a year, Harrison will now be fully represented on the Maine School Administrative District 17 school board. During a special selectmen’s meeting last Thursday, the board unanimously approved the appointment of Mark Curran to fill the seat left vacant since former Director Rose Lacasse stopped attending meetings […]