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Last week, the Maine Association of Computer Technology Educators (ACTEM) proudly announced that Sarah Cousins, music teacher at James F. Doughty School, had been named the winne...

September 11, 2025 Dear Parents and Guardians: This fall students in grades 3-8, as well as second-year high school students, will be assessed in mathematics and reading require...

This year, Downeast School stands out as one of three elementary schools participating in a groundbreaking state-run pilot program aimed at transforming how special education is ...

As the new school year unfolds, the Bangor School Department is prioritizing the safety and preparedness of its students through a comprehensive schedule of emergency drills. In ...

SmartSocial Parent Event September 9, 16, 23, 24 & 28 + Spanish-only event September 24! Do you worry about how much time your child spends on video apps? They’re designed to k...

The Bangor School Department is proud to announce that Renee Perron, Social Worker at the Mary Snow and William S. Cohen Schools, has been awarded the 2025 Maine Administrators of...

Dear Bangor Families, We are thrilled to share that the Bangor School Department is partnering with SmartSocial for the 2025–2026 school year. This collaboration provides your ...

Dear Bangor Families, As we start the academic year, we would like to take a moment to share further information about our upcoming half-day staff development days included in...

In the Bangor School Department, we believe that every student deserves a place where they feel valued, connected, and empowered. In this inspiring video series, we’ll explore the...

As we embark on another school year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all staff members of the Bangor School Department for their dedication and hard work. Your ...

The Bangor School Department would like to welcome Erin Ireland as the new principal of the Abraham Lincoln School and Stephen Riitano as the assistant principal of the William S....

This past month, Fruit Street Elementary School and Bangor High School embarked on an exciting journey known as the Monster Project. Inspired by a video shared by Nancy Watson, t...

Tracy Vassiliev, a teacher at James F. Doughty School, is one of ten middle school educators from across the United States selected to participate in the esteemed National STEM Sc...

April 28, 2025 The Bangor School Department and the Bangor Police Department teamed up for the BPD’s thirteenth year of active threat training, a multi-day specialized training ...

The Bangor School Department is proud to highlight our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship within our community. Our initiatives focus on educ...

April 1, 2025 Bangor High School STEM students dazzled at this year's Maine State Science Fair, culminating in impressive accolades that showcase their hard work and dedication ...

Students at Bangor High School are making the final preparations for the upcoming Maine State Science Fair, which will take place on March 29 at the University of New England. Th...

March 22, 2025 Under the direction of Mr. Jacob Gebhart, the Bangor Middle School Band, comprising talented musicians from James F. Doughty and William S. Cohen schools, achieve...

Mary Sophia Snow, also known as “Bangor’s most famous daughter,” was born in Bangor in 1857. Mary Snow grew up in a home on Ohio Street and attended the city’s public schools. Af...