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Congratulations to the members of the Bangor High School 2025 Outdoor Track and Field State Championship team! Athletes and coaches were recognized at the June 25 school committee meeting.

Bangor School Registration To register your student for fall, please scan the QR code below for a digital registration packet. If you need assistance or have questions about the process, please contact 207-992-5502

Public Notice: Opportunity for Comment on Title I, II, III, and IV Funding A reminder that the Bangor School Department invites public comment on the proposed use of Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV federal funds for the 2025–2026 school year. A public comment session will be held during the Bangor School Committee meeting tonight, June 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at Bangor High School. If you are unable to attend in person, comments may be submitted to Assistant Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net. All interested parents, guardians, staff, and community members are encouraged to share feedback—either in person, by email, or by phone. Your input is valued and appreciated.

Two songs tell the story of 2025. A busy year full of new faces and exciting student accomplishments leading up to graduation and the retirement of some of our most beloved teachers and staff. Thank you to everyone in the Bangor community for an amazing year! https://youtu.be/_6_EPfzjFZA

Congratulations to the Adult Education Class of 2025. A link to the video can be found on the BSD YouTube Channel at https://youtu.be/nfPGJCss-ho. Pictures of the graduates are also available through a link in the description of the video.

Public Notice: Opportunity for Comment on Title I, II, III, and IV Funding The Bangor School Department invites public comment on the proposed use of Title I, Title II, Title III, and Title IV federal funds for the 2025–2026 school year. A public comment session will be held during the Bangor School Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Bangor High School. If you are unable to attend in person, comments may be submitted to Assistant Superintendent Kathy Harris-Smedberg at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net. All interested parents, guardians, staff, and community members are encouraged to share feedback—either in person, by email, or by phone. Your input is valued and appreciated.

Notification of Bangor School Department Central Office Summer Hours. Effective June 20, 2025, through August 15, 2025, the central office will close at 1:00 PM on Fridays.

What an incredible night! Our middle school band, orchestra, and chorus concert was a tremendous success! A huge thank you to our talented students for their hard work and dedication. We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the amazing teachers who guided and inspired our musicians throughout the year. Lastly, a big shoutout to all the families for their unwavering encouragement and attendance. Your support means the world to our students!

Dear Bangor Community, We sincerely apologize for the duplicate posts you've been seeing on our social media channels. We have identified a bug in our communication system and are currently working with Thrillshare to resolve the issue promptly. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to fix this. We appreciate your continued support.

Due to scheduling conflicts, "LGBTQ+ Students: Overcoming Adversity and Increasing Belonging," an event scheduled for today, Thursday May 29th at BHS has been postponed until the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. We look forward to offering this event for students, parents/guardians, staff, and the greater Bangor community. In the meantime, we are happy to provide resources for LGBTQ+ students and adults who care for them: https://www.outmaine.org/resources/ https://www.mainetrans.net/ https://www.equalitymaine.org/resources/

SPORTS Physical August 5, 2025 August 11, 2025 8am-6pm Hosted at the Bangor High School clinic. Get Your Sports Physical Right at School. An appointment fee of $20.00 is due at the time of visit (cash or check accepted). Call 207-404-8247 to schedule an appointment. More info about Bangor’s School-Based Health Centers and PCHC available online at www.PCHC.com

An Evening with the Maine Human Rights Commission Tuesday May 27, 2025 Virtual: To attend, go to: https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86425758179 6-7PM What are civil rights? What is the Maine Human Rights Act? How does the term “protected classes” apply to education? How can students, parents, caregivers, and educators navigate these complicated topics in schools and beyond? Please join the Bangor School Department for foundational learning, questions and conversation with: Kit Thomson Crossman Executive Director, Maine Human Rights Commission

The last day of school for Bangor students will be FrIday, June 13, 2025

Please join us for an evening of learning and building connections across our schools. In all of the Bangor School Department’s schools and programs, we seek to provide all students with a quality education and prepare them to succeed as citizens of a global community. To achieve this goal, we want to ensure that our practices adapt to and resonate with the ever-evolving students and families that we serve for international, naturalized and American members of our community. This event will feature leading advocates, experts and educators to explore how our schools and the greater community can best support immigrants and refugees who have made Maine home. Attendees will hear from the panel, have the opportunity to ask questions, and socialize at the end of the event.

SUN Bucks provide a $120 EBT benefit for each child who qualifies to spend on groceries while school is out. Most eligible kids will be automatically enrolled in the program and don’t have to apply. Families should keep an eye out for a letter in the mail with notice of automatic enrollment. For more information go to https://www.bangorschools.net/page/sun-bucks

Online Safety and Media Literacy Thursday May 15, 2025 5:30-7pm James F. Doughty School, 143 5th Street, Bangor Please join the Bangor School Department for an evening of learning and building connections across our schools. As parents, guardians, educators, and role models of Bangor’s youth, the ever-growing presence of technology and media in our lives lead to many questions, tough conversations, and debates. We will hear from a panel of content experts within the greater Bangor community to navigate the benefits and challenges of social media, emerging role of technology, safety considerations, and impacts of media on children and society. Panelists include: Dr. Jordan Fearon, Clinical Child and Adolescent Pychologist, Bangor School Department Officer Jenna Oko, BSD School Resource Officer, Bangor Police Department Dr. Judith Rosenbaum, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine All BSD students, families, caregivers, and community members are welcome. For questions or accommodation needs, please contact: Dana Carver-Bialer, Director of Civil Rights 207-992-5596 civilrights@bangorschools.net

Join the Bangor School Department for an exciting series of events as we explore different areas of civil rights. These panels provide opportunities for learning with community leaders and content area experts, as well as building connections across our schools. Please join us, connect with resources, meet new friends and neighbors, and help us to build a culture of belonging throughout the BSD community. For questions or accommodation needs, please contact: Dana Carver-Bialer, Director of Civil Rights, 207-992-5596, civilrights@bangorschools.net

PCHC will be offering School Based Health Clinic summer hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Old Town Elementary School 7 AM to 3 PM.

We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of the teachers in the Bangor School Department. Your unwavering dedication to educating our students is truly inspiring. Each day, you go above and beyond to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Your passion for teaching, commitment to student success, and the countless hours you invest in extras do not go unnoticed. You are shaping the minds and futures of our students, and for that, we are all incredibly grateful. Thank you for your resilience, creativity, and compassion. You make a profound difference in the lives of our students and the community.

Due to road construction around Bangor, buses may be delayed during morning pick up and afternoon drop off over the next few days. We appreciate your patience.