Due to road construction there have been some updates to the fall bus routes. Please confirm your pickup location by checking the Bangor School Department Bus Route webpage: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/bus-routes or in the Bangor app. Schools listed on the site are drop-off only locations and will not be picking up students for other school locations.

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We are excited to welcome our new teachers and staff members who are joining our school community this year. Your energy, talents, and commitment to students will make a meaningful difference across our district.

We would also like to congratulate the following staff members on 15 years of dedication and service to the Bangor School Department:

Teachers

Heather Bendure — William S. Cohen School

Johanna Bridges — William S. Cohen School

Jill Clark — Fruit Street School

Scott Clement — Bangor High School

Annmarie Dionne — Vine Street School

Bailey Edward — James F. Doughty School

Lydia Murphy — Fairmount School

Rabyn Pelkey — Abraham Lincoln School

Kassie Saucier — Mary Snow School

Charlene Southwick — Abraham Lincoln School

Educational Technicians

Amanda Boudreau — James F. Doughty School

Libby Butterfield — Bangor High School

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students, families, schools, and community. We are grateful for all you do and proud to celebrate this milestone with you!

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The Bangor School Department invites parents, families, and community members to join us for upcoming Listening Sessions to share their ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future of our schools. Our first listening session will be held tonight, Monday, August 24 at 6 PM in the Bangor High School Library.

These sessions are an important opportunity to contribute to the conversation about the long-term facilities plan for the Bangor School Department. Your voice will help us better understand community priorities and guide thoughtful planning for the years ahead.

These listening sessions will focus specifically on gathering input related to the future needs of our school facilities.
We hope you will join us, share your perspective, and help shape the future of Bangor schools.

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Before and After School Child Care Options

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Bangor School Department is pleased to share information about before and after-school child care opportunities available with the Bangor Region YMCA and Bangor Parks & Recreation. These community partners help provide families with safe, reliable, and engaging before and after-school care options for students.

We are grateful for our community partners and the support they provide to Bangor families. We encourage you to review these options and contact the organizations directly with any questions about registration, availability, or program details.
Sincerely,

Bangor School Department

Before & After School Program at the Y
Enroll your child today for the Bangor Region YMCA's Before & After School Program for Pre-K to 6th Graders! 6:30 am Early Drop Off and 6:00pm Late Pick Up. Competitively priced and run by experienced, energized, and fun staff! Includes swim time, enriching curriculum program, homework help, and more! We accept state subsidies and offer financial assistance as well as multi-child and military discounts.
Click Here to Register for our Before & After School Program!

Before & After School Program for Students at the Fruit Street School & Abraham Lincoln School
Enroll your child today for the Bangor Region YMCA's Before & After School Program for Pre-K to 6th Graders! 6:30 am Early Drop Off at the Y for Before School care and 6:00pm Late Pick Up at Fruit Street School for After School care. Competitively priced and run by experienced, energized, and fun staff! Includes swim time, enriching curriculum program, homework help, and more! We accept state subsidies and offer financial assistance as well as multi-child and military discounts.
Click Here to Register for our Before & After School Program!

2026-2027 Bangor Parks & Recreation Kid's Cave Before & After School Program

The Bangor Parks & Recreation Kid's Cave provides a safe, fun, and engaging environment for children Pre-K through 5th Grade before school, after school, and on many non-school days.

LOCATION: Bangor Parks & Recreation, 647 Main Street, Bangor, ME
DATES: First Day of School through the Last Day of School
HOURS: 6:45 AM – 5:45 PM

Flexible Program Options to fit your Family's Needs!

THE WHOLE ENCHILADA
Before School
After School
Vacation Days
Snow Days
Early Release Days
In-Service Days
BEFORE SCHOOL
BEFORE SCHOOL "PLUS"
Includes Vacation Days, Snow Days, Early Release Days & In-Service Days.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
Regular School Days Only
AFTER SCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL "PLUS"
Includes Vacation Days, Snow Days, Early Release Days & In-Service Days.

Why Families Love Kid's Cave
Fun daily activities
Homework time & enrichment
Caring, experienced staff
Safe, welcoming environment
Flexible options for busy families
Reserve Your Child's Spot Today!

Contact Bangor Parks & Recreation at https://bangorme.myrec.com/

Per state mandate, all Maine public school boards must adopt and enforce a strict policy prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices for the entire duration of the school day, including cell phones, personal laptops, smartwatches, and other electronic devices with internet or cellular network capabilities—from the starting bell to the dismissal bell. *
To ensure developmental appropriateness and operational success, implementation procedures are categorized into three distinct grade bands: PreK–5, 6–8, and 9–12.

Grade Band Procedures

PreK - Grade 5 (Elementary)
● Storage Location: Inside the student's backpack.
● Device Status: Powered completely off.
● Smartwatches: Treated the same as cell phones; must remain in backpacks all day.

Grades 6 - 8
● Students turn off cell phones and secure them in their lockers during the morning homeroom period.
● Students secure personal earbuds and smartwatches in their lockers during the morning homeroom period.
● Personal laptops / tablets remain at home.
● Students will reunite with their devices at the conclusion of the school day.

Grades 9 - 12 (High School)

● Prior to first period and by 7:55am, students will store phones, powered down, with a designated teacher in cell phone boxes for the day.
● For most students, designated storage will be with the teacher of their final class of the school day, allowing them to retrieve the phone as their school day ends.
● Students with a planned early dismissal for school-related activities (ex. field trips, away games for sports) will store phones with a designated staff member, who will also facilitate retrieval of phones as students depart for their event.
● Students arriving late to school will store their phones in the main office, where it will remain until retrieved by the student at dismissal.
● Personal devices, including laptops and tablets, will no longer be registered for personal use, and we ask that those remain at home. All students will be issued a new Chromebook for school and take-home academic use.
● Earbuds will continue to not be allowed during school hours, and their use will be addressed by administration.
● Smartwatches should remain at home, and their use will be addressed by administration.

Please reach out to your building principal with any questions.

**Exceptions: Medical/Communication exemptions may be made on an as-needed basis

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The “Snack Shack” at Cameron Stadium is being rebuilt with generous funding support from the Bangor High School All Sports Boosters and community donors. The updated facility will include new electrical and fire suppression systems, allowing all concession services to operate safely and efficiently within one building. #WeAreBangor

Notice of Temporary Phone Service Disruption

The Bangor School Department is currently upgrading our IT systems to better serve our students, families, and staff. As part of this upgrade, there may be intermittent disruptions to phone service throughout this week.

During this time, you may experience difficulty reaching school offices by phone. If you are unable to get through, please contact your school via email or try calling again later.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements.

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