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The Mary Snow Winter Concert will take place at BHS Peakes Auditorium on Dec. 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Happy Hanukkah! Also called the Festival of Lights, it begins on Kislev 25 and is celebrated for eight days. Legend recounts that there was only one small cruse of pure oil, enough to light the menorah in the Temple for one day, but it lasted eight days.

Our maintenance staff help provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to learn. We are currently looking for two positions to fill our maintenance team. If you or anyone you know is looking for a position with good pay and great benefits contact us at 207-262-9125.

The Middle Schools Winter Concert will take place at Peakes Auditorium on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Band, chorus and orchestra students will perform at the concert. Please reach out to the music directors or call the schools with any questions. WSCS: 941-6230 JFDS: 941-6220

Bangor Day is December 22! Join us in our celebration by wearing red and white! In addition, we want to support and help those in need in our community. During the month of December we are: The Good Shepherd Food Bank is in need of funds to build boxes for a no contact food distribution. We will donate all money collected to the Good Shepherd Food Bank. The City of Bangor and the Bangor School Department will collect money. For a $10 donation, BSD Staff may wear jeans on December 22. Donations may be given at any Bangor school. Please make checks payable to Bangor School Department. Let's show our Bangor spirit, wear our school colors, and help those in need in our community. Donation of funds will be collected at all eleven (11) Bangor Schools and the City Hall beginning on November 15.

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Happy Diwali! Diwali celebrations may vary in different communities, but their significance and spiritual meaning are generally “the awareness of the inner light”. It is also the beginning of the new financial year for the business community.

Safety Reminder: Check the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year. Heating Season is upon us, do it today.

The Bangor High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps will host the Greater Bangor Area Veteran’s Day Parade on 11 November 2023. The parade will assemble on Vista Way in Brewer (Brewer Plaza), proceed down Wilson Street and cross the Chamberlain Bridge. From there the parade follows Main Street to State Street and ends on Exchange. The route is approximately 1 ½ miles. There is a brief pause when the parade reaches the reviewing stand for a respectful ceremony. All vehicles must have a valid registration, insurance and inspection. There will be no exceptions. This includes antique vehicles. All vehicles over 40 feet in length must have a ground guide on each side of the vehicle. General information: 1. Position vehicles at 0900. This is for the safety of children and adults assembling in this space limited area. 2. Pedestrians assemble by 0945. 3. Parade steps off at 1015. 4. Veteran’s marching will be at the front of the parade and is coordinated thru Cole Transportation, not Bangor JROTC.

The Bangor School Department will be closed November 10, 2023 in honor of Veterans Day.

First Day of School Tuesday, September 5th.

PCHC will be providing fall sports physicals for $25 at the BHS Health Clinic. Call 404-8247 to set up an appointment.

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If your student needs to access their school email to complete impact testing for Fall athletics, please reach out to the IT Team (tech@bangorschools.net) or by phone at 207-992-5564. You may also email the Director of Community Relations and Safety at rphinney@banorschools.net.