Cohen Students Earn National NASA TechRise Recognition  Seven William S. Cohen School worked very hard during the month of October to submit a proposal to the NASA TechRise Student Challenge. The group delegated roles to design the experiment, research sensors, write and edit various parts of the proposal, and organize when to meet to work on the proposal. The students researched the process of fermentation and what causes bread to rise, learning a lot about yeast in the process. Their teamwork and hard work paid off!  On January 21, the team was announced as 1 of 25 winners for a spot on a NASA-sponsored high-altitude balloon flight carrying the 25 projects up to 70,000-90,000 feet—the edge of space! The group from Cohen competed with high school and middle school teams from across the nation.  The team will receive a prize package consisting of $1500 and a starter kit, which includes a flight box to build their experiment. The team will also have access to technical support and weekly team meetings with Future Engineers experts during the build phase of their project.  The project, "Yeast to the Stars," will launch yeast up into near space. The project will track the location, gases, temperature, and radiation the yeast is exposed to in order to see how the yeast is affected by the conditions. The group will be presenting their project in the NASA TechRise Student Showcase on May 15th.  Congratulations to Jack, Aiden, Abby, Avram, Case, Felipe, and Chirath for their amazing work on this project. To be selected as 1 of 25 high-altitude balloon teams from across the nation is remarkable. And, thank you to Mrs. Pietrak, 7th grade science teacher, for working with this team of talented students.
LeeAnn Larsen speaks about Purposeful Play on the Beyond the Bell Podcast with Superintendent Robinson and School Committee Member Luciano
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New Bangor School Committee Members Sworn In
On Nov. 5, Bangor High freshmen gathered for a special assembly introducing Listening Schools, a new student-led initiative focused on making the transition to high school smoother and more supportive.  Led by students Meghna Vijay, Anca Soare, Jasmine Juraboeva, Annika Noblet, Fatimah Almarhoon, Ama Opoku, Lily Coon, and Abby Caron, the team is partnering with Cortico (an ai analysis tool) to elevate freshman voices through small-group discussions.  With support from Dr. Butler, Dr. Stewart, and Jennifer Chace, Listening Schools aims to turn student feedback into real implementations at the school, building a more connected, inclusive community for every new class at BHS.
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When the Audubon team visited Vine Street School this week, they brought the beauty of the season into the classroom. Students were encouraged to use their senses to explore the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures of fall.
Annual Bus Evacuation Drills Teach Students Life-Saving Skills
Join the Best Buddies Program! We are excited to invite families to sign their students up for the Best Buddies program! This wonderful initiative offers students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) the chance to connect with peers and build lasting friendships.
Vine Street Elementary Receives $5,000 Donation From New Burlington Store
Bangor Middle School Jazz Band Shines at UMaine Music Education Symposium
Bangor High School Soccer Team Community Rallies Around New Student in Time of Need
Sarah Cousins, James F. Doughty Teacher Named 2025 ACTEM ACHIEVE Award Winner
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Vine Street Students practicing a fire drill
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Renee Perron, Social Worker at the Mary Snow and William S. Cohen Schools as the 2025 maine administrators of services for children with disabilities special education school social worker of the year
Smart Social Partnership Announcement with the Bangor School Department