Selected artwork from students in Bangor High School's Visual and Performing Arts Academy will be on display in the Spotlight Gallery of the University of Maine Museum of Art beginning October 11. The public is invited to enjoy refreshments and hear from the featured artists at the opening Read More
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Fruit Street School Designated an Exemplary High Performing National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for 2019
Fruit Street School was recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as one of 362 National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2019. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Fruit Street School educates Read More
Student Accident Insurance
Student accident insurance is available for children enrolled in Bangor schools. Visit https://www.k12specialmarkets.com/ to view available plans and pricing, and to enroll online. Read More
Meeting for Title I Parent and Guardian Feedback
On Tuesday, June 25, at 3:15 pm there will be a meeting for parent/guardian feedback on the Title I application. If you have a child that attends a Title I school, you are invited to this event being held at the James F. Doughty School, 143 Fifth Street. Please RSVP by calling the Office of the Read More
Free Summer Lunch Program for Youth
The Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine is offering nutritious and delicious lunches for FREE to children 18 and under at the following locations: Site & Location Days Service Hours Dates of Operation Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street, Bangor Monday - Friday 12-1 Read More
BHS Students Exhibit at Bangor Art Walk Friday June 7
Friday, June 7, two exhibits within walking distance of each other will feature artwork by Bangor High School visual arts students. First, from 4:30-5:30 pm, the University of Maine Museum of Art will host the opening reception of the Spotlight Gallery exhibit of BHS student art work. The Read More
JFDS 8th Graders Win National History Day Gold
Congratulations to Kate and Emily, eighth graders at James F. Doughty School who won a gold medal at the Maine National History Day competition for their documentary film, "The Triumph and Tragedy of Santo Tomas." They will go on to compete at the National History Day competition in Washington, D.C. Read More
Bangor Police Dept Media Release Regarding Threats at Bangor Schools
City of Bangor Police Department Official Media Release Date: March 27, 2019 Department Contact: Det. Sergeant Brent Beaulieu RE: Threats at Bangor Schools On the morning of March 27, 2019, several students learned of threats of violence towards two of the Bangor schools. These threats Read More
BHS Student-Athlete Named Gatorade Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year
In its 34th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Matthew Fleming of Bangor High School as its 2018-19 Gatorade Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Fleming is the first Gatorade Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year to be chosen from Read More
Free Parent Event March 7
The Southern Penobscot Regional Program for Children with Exceptionalities (SPRPCE) is hosting workshops for parents and teachers to help children who have various social-emotional needs. Heather T. Forbes, LCSW, will present “Helping Children Regulate,” a free workshop for parents, on Thursday, Read More