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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.

Congratulations to the Bangor High School Math Team State Champions, who were recognized at the Bangor School Committee this evening.

Holocaust Remembrance Day/Yom Hashoah April 24, 2025, the internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In Hebrew, Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom Hashoah. As we remember the six million people who were murdered, honor the survivors, pay tribute to the rescuers, and celebrate the liberators, we are reminded of the power of their history to inspire people everywhere to confront all forms of group-targeted hate and genocide.

The Bangor School Department will be closed in observation of Patriot’s Day. Patriot's Day, formalized as a legal holiday in Maine in 1907, commemorates the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, which were some of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. The holiday occurs on the third Monday of April each year, with celebrations including battle reenactments and the Boston Marathon. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Maine was a part of Massachusetts and was actively involved in these battles.

Spring Break is scheduled for April 21 to April 25. Students will return to classes on Monday, April 28.

Holy week Is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter that encompasses the three most sacred days in the Christian church calendar. It begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, (also known as Maundy Thursday, observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper) reaches a high point at the Easter Vigil, and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. Easter is the oldest Christian holiday and the most important feast of the ecclesiastical year held on the first Sunday that follows the first full moon of the Spring Equinox. The date therefore changes each year and falls on any day between March 22 and April 25. Easter has deep significance for Christians and represents rebirth and renewal. Happy Easter!

This past weekend, members of the Jewish community started celebrating the festival of Passover. Reflected through storytelling and dining rituals of the Passover Seder, this holiday has been practiced by those observing the Jewish faith since the 5th century BCE and highlights the cultural values of resiliency and memory. We wish our Jewish members of the Bangor School Department community a Happy Passover, or Chag Sameach!

Family Fun Night/Silent Auction at Sports Arena April 10th from 5-9pm A Fun Family Night to Support Bangor High School Project Graduation 2025 20% of Food, Bowling, Arcade Games, Cornhole, and Billard Sales will support BHS Project Grad 25.