In accordance with the requirements of the grant application, the Bangor School Department is providing public notice of its intention to apply for the Maine Department of Education RFA202107114 Pre-K Expansion Grant. The Bangor School Department's application proposes to expand half-day Pre-K at Read More
Student Accident Insurance
Student accident insurance is available for children enrolled in Bangor schools. Visit https://www.k12specialmarkets.com/ to view available plans and pricing, and to enroll online. Read More
Remote Days Instead of Snow Days
Instead of snow days, BSD will use remote learning days. Good Evening, One positive from our work to prepare for 3 pathways is creating a plan to avoid snow days whenever possible by using remote learning days on days of inclement weather. Faculty and staff are prepared to do remote learning Read More
Catch Up Immunization Clinic
Dear Parents/Guardians: The Bangor School Department and Bangor Public Health Department are cosponsoring a "Catch-Up" Immunization Clinic for students and Flu Shot Clinic for students, parents, and staff. The Clinic will be held at the following times and locations: Friday, October 9, 2020 Read More
Mary Snow School Named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Congratulations, Mary Snow School! The Mary Snow School has been named a 2020 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as an Exemplary High Performing School. Mary Snow's six year data on state assessments are an average of 20% more students meet or exceed state expectations in reading than the Read More
Clarification and Update
Clarification and Update - 9.15.20 Good Evening, We have had a few questions on face shields and out of state travel, so I wanted to clarify for everyone. Face Shields All adults and students are required to wear a face mask/face covering that covers their nose and mouth. All students Read More
Support and Kindness
September 7, 2020 Good Morning, Everyone needs support and kindness during these challenging times. Last week a parent recorded, without permission, a portion of a teacher's remote lesson and then posted the clip on a political social media forum. The parent has since apologized and has Read More
Color Designations Plan
September 5, 2020 Good Morning, Yesterday afternoon the State shared Penobscot County remains green with the color designation. Therefore, our schools will remain with the current three pathways. However, the State will continue to monitor health factors and share designations every two weeks Read More
Reopening Update August 28
Good Evening, MDOE announced today all counties remains green. However, Penobscot and York county have to be assessed again next Friday for possible change in color Read More
Reopening Plan Update Aug 25
Good Evening, Attached are more helpful resources for parents regarding returning to school, a prescreening tool to check each morning before sending your child to school, and a flowchart for when a child feels sick at school. If you have questions, please contact your child's Read More