Heather Manchester named interim superintendent of SAD 17

The district's chief academic officer was appointed acting superintendent Jan. 26 after Monica Henson was placed on paid administrative leave.

COVID not following students back to school from spring vacation

COVID cases are the lowest reported all year, although officials still expect to see numbers increase.

SAD 17 special meeting of the Board of Directors

The School Board will meet on April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Office in South Paris.

Oxford Hills school board faces decision on district’s leadership

With the resignation of Monica Henson, directors will consider their options for a superintendent next month.

School budget meeting tonight at Oxford Elementary School

SAD 17 directors appoint Bickford as Agnes Gray principal

Cathy Bickford was unanimously recommended and approved as Agnes Gray's principal and the varsity basketball teams received a standing ovation from directors honoring players and coaches for a successful season.

SAD 17 superintendent out, but investigations loom

Former superintendent Monica Henson called the allegations that resulted in her resignation from SAD 17 outrageous lies and said multiple investigations found them unsubstantiated. However, an Oxford County Sheriff's Office investigation has been turned over to the district attorneys office while Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Oxford Hills school district have not released results on their separate investigations, as of April 6.

Ex-superintendent says her resignation is the result of ‘character assassination’

After just six months on the job, Monica Henson was placed on administrative leave Jan. 26, following allegations of improperly physically restraining a child and a no-confidence vote by the teachers' union.

Masks now optional in Oxford Hills School District

School Administrative District 17 directors vote unanimously for immediate change.

SAD 17 to take up mask mandate at March 7 board meeting

Parents and students hope that by next week the mask mandate for Oxford Hills schools will be lifted.