LIVE Tonight! the impact of social media_parent event + WIN cool prizes
Is your child on social media? If so, join Bangor School Department Superintendent Dr. Marie Robinson along with SmartSocial for a LIVE virtual parent event, designed to help parents understand the impact of social media on teens.
Parents will learn the emotional and behavioral impact, recognize hidden risks or harmful patterns, and get practical steps and dialogue starters to help your child use social media safely and responsibly.
LIVE Parent/Guardian Event: Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Teens
When: TONIGHT!!! Thurs. Nov 20th at 7 PM (ET)
Where: Register now to be entered for a chance to win a Kindle or 3D Printer*!
In this episode of Beyond the Bell, join Dr. Marie Robinson and School Committee member Sara Luciano as they welcome Principal Richard Fournier from Fruit Street Elementary. Together, they delve into the transformative impact of mentorship on student success.
Principal Fournier shares heartwarming stories of student progress and discusses the collaborative efforts with other schools to expand the reading program and train new mentors. Principal Fournier provides valuable insights on how parents can address concerns, engage with teachers, and become active members of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Don't miss their discussion on upcoming events, including the Parent-Teacher Conferences and the exciting winter concert series!
Listen, Like and Follow! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JC1hY2Ko0tnWPR4cmZ9ya?si=7UKQG0vgRWSrRkcX91XPCw
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As the season of gratitude approaches, our school community is bursting with creativity and a thankful spirit! You'll notice an array of colorful turkeys and vibrant pumpkins popping up in art displays throughout the school department. These festive decorations are a wonderful reflection of our students' enthusiasm for the season and their artistic talents.
In addition to this beautiful turkey and pumpkin art display at Vine Street, we are excited to announce that we are working on a special "Balloons over Vine Street" video of the parade that took place today.
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Throughout the day, students navigated a variety of interactive stations that covered essential aspects of civic engagement, from understanding the voting process to discussing community issues. Geoff Wingard, the Maine DOE Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist, emphasized the importance of the program, stating, “Civics on the Road will visit one school per month throughout the 2025-2026 school year, with programming tailored to elementary, middle, and high school learners. Each visit includes interactive stations, a culminating town hall, and optional professional learning for educators to extend civic instruction beyond the day itself.”
Wingard further explained the program's broader objective, declaring, “This is more than a history lesson; it’s an invitation for students to see themselves as civic actors.” His words resonated with the students, sparking conversations about their roles in the community and encouraging them to think about how they can effect change.
Jaime Jarvis, Chair of the History Department at Bangor High School, also spoke about the program's significance. “Having these kinds of experiences enriches our students’ education,” she said. “It not only makes history come alive but also empowers our students to take ownership of their role in society. Programs like this remind them that they have a voice and can make a difference.”
The “Civics on the Road” program aims to empower students across Maine, making civics education accessible and relevant. With the continuation of these monthly visits, the Maine Department of Education hopes to inspire a new generation of informed and engaged citizens ready to take an active role in their communities.
United Technologies Center is hosting their Annual Open House on Tuesday, November 25th, from 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Families are invited to tour programs, meet instructors, and see the work students are doing every day.
Please take a moment to RSVP so they can plan accordingly:
🔗 https://www.utc4me.org/forms/open-house-student-conference
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Stop by and stock up Thursday, November 20, 2025
3:30-6:30pm
At the Bangor School Department we believe that every student and family matters. To help during these tough times, we are thrilled to offer an after-school opportunity to pick up food and household items donated from our community. No worries if your student’s school is not listed—you are welcome to visit the most convenient location from the four options. Everybody needs help now and then, and it is our honor to support our students and families!
Bangor High School Drama Club Presents:
Romeo & Juliet
Abridged by Jane Tanner, written by William Shakespeare
Peakes Auditorium
November 20 @ 7 PM
November 21 @ 7 PM
November 22 @ 2pm
$5 admission
The Greatest Love Story The World Has Ever Known
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Support our senior class and win awesome prizes in DECEMBER!!
Each entry gives you 24 chances to win, with $4000 worth of prizes!
2 ways to Enter:
1 - Scan the QR code below to access our Venmo directly, or @bhs_projectgrad2026
Include your name and phone number in the comment box so we can contact winners!
2 - Stop by the front office of Bangor High!
Winners will be drawn daily in December. Thank you for supporting BHS Project Graduation 2026!
Every entry helps make this special night safe and memorable for our seniors.
Drop off food/household items or make a monetary donation (cash, check, or gift card to a local store), and we will stock the tables with the highest need items.
Please drop off by Nov 18
Duo Interpretation: Tobias Kennedy and Sarah Wallace received second place.
Humorous Interpretation: Tobias Kennedy received first place, and Tristan Luddy received third place.
Informational Speaking: Gwen Hicks received third place.
Oral Interpretation of Literature: Alivia Lockhart received third place.
Poetry Reading: Alexandria Turnick received first place, and Madyson Hall received third place.
Oral Interpretation: Sarah Wallace received first place, and Lara Markovich also received first place.
Prose Reading: Madyson Hall received first place and Alexandra Turnick received second place.
In debate:
Lincoln Douglas Novice Debate: Larkin Speed received second place.
Lincoln Douglas Varsity Debate: Nolan Baumgardener received first place, and Beatrix Foster received second place.
Public Forum Debate: Ava Rigler and Anca Soare received first place, while Sophia Hall and Gabby Curtis received second place.
Both the Speech Team and the Debate Team came in first overall, marking their second straight win this season. Congratulations to everyone!
Chronic absenteeism occurs when a student misses 10% of the days that they are enrolled in school. In Bangor, for a student attending the entire school year, chronic absenteeism would be 17 days or an average of approximately two days per month. Chronic absenteeism is based on total absences - both excused and unexcused.
Please click the link below for more information about chronic absenteeism.
https://5il.co/32v66
Project Transition Students at Bangor High School recently planted bulbs in raised beds located in the school’s courtyard garden. Thanks to the generous support of local businesses and organizations, the project was a resounding success.
Key financial contributions came from:
Bangor Greendrinks: Their $500 grant helped kickstart the project and provided essential resources for planting.
KidsGardening.org Youth Garden Grant: Their $500 grant ensured that students with disabilities could access the garden. Large timbers were used to create the beds to create a seating area for students to use while planting as well as a height that was appropriate for students in wheelchairs.
In addition to the grants, several businesses stepped up with contributions of materials:
Thank you to: Blue Seal Feeds, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Hammond Lumber (Bangor and Ellsworth)
The hands-on experience of planting bulbs allows students to engage in teamwork, develop horticultural skills, and understand the importance of sustainability. As they prepare the garden beds, they learn about the lifecycle of plants, the importance of pollinators, and the joy of nurturing living things.
As the seasons change, Bangor High School's courtyard garden will transform, showcasing the hard work and dedication of its students. This project is a beautiful reminder of what can be achieved when community support aligns with educational pursuit.
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When neighbors need help, our community shows up. Please use one of the two options below to stock the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. On November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30pm, families can visit one of four locations—Bangor High School, William S. Cohen School, Fairmount School, and Downeast School—and fill a shopping bag with needed items.
How You Can Help:
Donate Needed Items: Drop off food/household items by November 18th.
Make a Monetary Donation: Cash, checks, or gift cards are welcome!
Most Needed Items: Canned vegetables/fruits, soups, rice, pasta, cereal, beans, peanut butter, canned meats, snacks, cooking oil, personal care items
Drop-off Location: Bangor High School main office.
For questions, contact Dana Carver-Bialer at 207-992-5596 or dcarverbialer@bangorschools.net.
Thank you for making a difference! ❤️ #WeAreBangor
Congratulations to the Bangor Rams Girls soccer team, 2025 Class A State Champions! #WeAreBangor
Congratulations to the newest members of the BHS Veterans Honor Roll.
Michael J. Lousy, Class of 1929
Robert F. Gallupe, Class of 1947
Sandra Harvey, Class of 1975
Thank you to WABI TV5 for covering our ceremony. https://www.wabi.tv/2025/11/07/nations-first-female-jrotc-battalion-commander-honored-bangor/
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