School may be out—but care is still in.
PCHC’s School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are open all summer long, making it easy for students to get the care they need—Take advantage of summer access to your School-Based Health Center! It’s the perfect opportunity to complete physicals, manage ongoing health needs, and prepare for the upcoming school year.
Summer visits are also a great time for parents and caregivers to tour the SBHC, meet their student’s care team, and get familiar with services available throughout the year.
Available during summer & school vacations at:
📍 Bangor High School | 207-404-8247
Services include:
✔ Annual & sports physicals
✔ Immunizations
✔ Acute care (illness or injury)
✔ Chronic disease management
✔ Mental health & substance use counseling
✔ Health education & referrals
Give your student a healthier, easier summer.
Learn more at www.PCHC.com or call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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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 PowerSchool Parent Portal is a powerful tool designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child’s education. Staying connected has never been easier!
Through the Parent Portal, you can quickly and securely access important information such as:
📅 Attendance records
📊 Grades and progress updates
📝 Report cards
📚 And more important school information
With real-time access to your child’s academic information, you can stay on top of their progress, celebrate successes, and address concerns early. The portal helps strengthen communication between families and schools, ensuring students have the support they need to succeed.
Ready to get started? Click here or copy and paste this link into your browser to sign up: https://www.bangorschools.net/forms/powerschool-parent-access
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay involved. #WeAreBangor
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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Melissa brought the wonders of Maine’s wildlife to our students, teaching them about the amazing mammals that share our forests, fields, and backyards. Students explored animal tracks and worked together to identify Maine mammals, all while building language skills and confidence through hands-on learning with fun, interactive games!
Thank you, Melissa and Maine Audubon, for inspiring our students to connect with nature and become thoughtful stewards of Maine’s beautiful wildlife!
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Cyr Bus is looking for transportation specialists and school bus drivers or those who are interested in becoming one! School bus drivers have school vacations—school holidays and summer vacations off, (with unemployment benefits). You are home nights and weekends. We will train you for free.
Cyr Bus has PTO, attendance bonuses, a great competitive wage, employee-paid health insurance, HSA, 401k, Aflac, 3 paid snow days, and 6 weeks a year you can collect employment benefits, and there are opportunities to work more hours.
If you are in need of training to be qualified to drive a school bus, training starts soon!
Please call Judy at 207-942-3354 or Melanie at 207-949-0597
Effective June 22, 2026, through August 14, 2026, the central office will close at 1:00 PM on Fridays.
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible partners C&L Aviation and the Bangor Police Department for helping make this day such a success. Your support, encouragement, and community partnership mean so much to our students and staff. #WeAreBangor
Each year, this award is presented to two students who truly embody the core values of our school community. These nominees consistently go beyond expectations—not for recognition, but because it’s who they are. Through their actions, relationships, and daily contributions, they help make Cohen a positive, inclusive, and supportive place for everyone.
Our nominees demonstrate strong academic effort and take pride in their work. They persevere through challenges, maintain positive learning habits, and strive for personal growth. They model respectful and appropriate behavior in all school settings and lead by example through thoughtful decision-making.
These students show integrity, honesty, maturity, and compassion. They support and encourage their peers, include others, and help create a welcoming school culture. Their kindness, fairness, and positive attitudes influence those around them and strengthen our entire school community.
We are incredibly proud of each of these students for the leadership, character, and heart they bring to William S. Cohen School each and every day.
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In conjunction with the Maine Department of Education, students in Ms. LeRoy's AP Human Geography piloted the Seal of Climate Literacy. 14 students submitted their experiential project for the Seal of Climate Literacy. As part of the pilot program, they received the Seal of Climate Literacy medallion from the Maine DOE. Students focused on composting, countering fast fashion, developing community gardens, sustainable heating sources in Maine, and forest research on tree species due to climate change. #WeAreBangor
The PCHC School-Based Health Center (SBHC) for the Bangor School Department is expanding to year-round services, including summer break!
🩺 Services Available:
✔️ Primary & acute medical care
✔️ Mental health services
✔️ Available to ALL Bangor School Department students and staff
📌 Location: Bangor High School (BHS) – all services provided on site
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 Scheduling is easy and unchanged: Call 207-404-8247
We’re excited to continue supporting our school community—now all year long!
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Bangor Regional Program Hosts Exciting Touch-a-Truck Event
Students at the Bangor Regional Program recently enjoyed an exciting and educational Touch-a-Truck event, giving them the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of impressive vehicles from our local community.
Participants explored a Bangor Fire Department ladder truck, climbed aboard a Hughes Brothers dump truck, checked out a Fidium Fiber cable bucket truck, and learned about the important work performed by a Morin Oil delivery truck. Students also had the chance to admire two beautiful classic cars that added a special touch to the event.
The hands-on experience allowed students to learn about different careers, ask questions, and see firsthand how these vehicles serve our community every day. The excitement and curiosity on students' faces made the event a tremendous success.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Bangor Fire Department, Hughes Brothers, Fidium Fiber, Morin Oil, and the owners of the classic cars, Kit Carson and Corty Lindsey, for generously sharing their time, vehicles, and expertise with our students. Community partnerships like these help create memorable learning experiences that our students will remember for years to come.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make this amazing Touch-a-Truck event possible! #WeAreBangor
Title I Public Comment Meeting
Families are invited to attend a Title I Public Comment Meeting on Monday, June 15, at 3:15 PM at Downeast School.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide families and community members an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the district's Title I program and plans for the upcoming school year. Your input helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and ensure that Title I services continue to meet the needs of our students and families.
If you are unable to attend but would like to share feedback, please contact Kathy Harris-Smedberg, Assistant Superintendent, at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net
You will also be able to provide comments at the June 24, 2026 Bangor School Committee meeting.
Find information about the temporary Fairmount School relocation to a school within a school model at Bangor High School at the link below:
https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation
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Summer Lunch Program: More info at www.bangorschools.net/foodservices
Bangor Housing Splash Pad
June 29 - July 17
July 27 - August 14
Lunch 11:15 - 12:15 PM
The Rock Church
6/22 - 25
Lunch 12 - 1 PM
14th Street School
6/29 - 8/7
Breakfast 8: 30 - 9 AM
Lunch 12:30 - 1 PM
