Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers Needed!

The Bangor School Department invites students, families, staff, and community members to become Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers. Students plant and care for our school gardens during the school year, but we need community support during the critical summer growing months to help the gardens thrive. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity for adults and children alike to spend time outdoors, connect with nature, learn about gardening and pollinators, harvest fresh produce, and help maintain vibrant outdoor learning spaces for students to return to in the fall.

Summer volunteers commit to caring for a school garden for a one-week interval (or more!) between June 22 and August 30. Volunteers are asked to visit the garden at least twice during their selected week(s) to help with watering and weeding. Some gardens may also offer produce to harvest and enjoy at home.

No prior gardening experience or volunteer training is required. Interested volunteers can sign up using the link below, where you will also find contact information for each School Garden Coordinator who can answer questions and provide additional guidance for each school garden.

Link to sign-up: Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteer Sign-Up https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qj2c8dXH-k1APL7XzdX9iemTKb3Ei31oexJMYaK6pRY/edit?usp=sharing

https://youtu.be/7C02Phg9qkY

4 days ago, Bangor School Department
Please click the following link for the May edition of the Fourteenth Street School Field Notes: https://app.smore.com/n/1cnkj
9 days ago, Cathy Stankard
The Bangor School Department will be closed May 25, 2026, in observation of Memorial Day.
16 days ago, Bangor School Department
The Bangor School Department will be closed May 25, 2026, in observation of Memorial Day.

Bangor School Committee Workshop
May 19 @ 7:15 PM
BHS Library
Live streamed on BSD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bangorschoolsmaine

20 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor School Committee Workshop May 19 @ 7:15 PM BHS Library Live Streamed on BSD Facebook

The Bangor School Department is committed to keeping our families and community informed during the Fairmount temporary relocation process.

Visit the Fairmount Temporary Relocation webpage to find:
All official communications and updates
Important dates and key timelines
Links to watch listening sessions
Resources

Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, this page is your central hub for the latest information.

🔗 Stay up to date: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation

22 days ago, Bangor School Department
The Bangor School Department is committed to keeping our families and community informed during the Fairmount temporary relocation process. Visit the Fairmount Temporary Relocation webpage to find: All official communications and updates Important dates and key timelines Links to watch listening sessions Resources Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, this page is your central hub for the latest information. 🔗 Stay up to date: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation
The Bangor School Department is committed to keeping our families and community informed during the Fairmount temporary relocation process. Visit the Fairmount Temporary Relocation webpage to find: All official communications and updates Important dates and key timelines Links to watch listening sessions Resources Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, this page is your central hub for the latest information. 🔗 Stay up to date: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation
Please click the following link for the April edition of the Fourteenth Street School Field Notes: https://app.smore.com/n/vqmh4
about 1 month ago, Cathy Stankard

What happens when a school yard becomes a living classroom? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Marie Robinson and Sara Luciano welcome members of the Bangor School Garden Network to explore why school gardens matter and what’s growing across the Bangor School Department. Together, they discuss how gardens go far beyond vegetables—creating meaningful connection to nature, strengthening belonging and teamwork, and helping students build curiosity, persistence, and confidence.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c4NvLyVfas5sw7wQVt5BG?si=F-pv81T9QxaGg5oTRYz4Hw

#WeAreBangor

about 2 months ago, Bangor School Department
What happens when a school yard becomes a living classroom? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Marie Robinson and Sara Luciano welcome members of the Bangor School Garden Network to explore why school gardens matter and what’s growing across the Bangor School Department. Together, they discuss how gardens go far beyond vegetables—creating meaningful connection to nature, strengthening belonging and teamwork, and helping students build curiosity, persistence, and confidence.

The Bangor Region Y has received a special grant to ensure all children are able to experience the magic of summer camp. This grant will help provide scholarships and financial assistance to families at both their Day Camps—Camp G Peirce Webber and Camp Acorn, as well as their overnight camp—Camp Jordan. Please see the flyer attached for more information, and if you have questions, please reach out to their Registration Manager, Maria Robshaw, mrobshaw@bangory.org or call 207-941-2808.

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about 2 months ago, Bangor School Department
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our half-day staff development day today, April 8, 2026. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. https://5il.co/253bd. #WeAreBangor
2 months ago, Bangor School Department
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our half-day staff development day today, April 8, 2026. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. https://5il.co/253bd. #WeAreBangor
Please click the following link for the March edition of the Fourteenth Street School Field Notes: https://app.smore.com/n/p39uj
2 months ago, Cathy Stankard

Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our upcoming half-day staff development day on Thursday, March 12. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. There will also be a full day of professional development on March 13. Classes will resume Monday, March 16. Click here to access the school calendar. #WeAreBangor

3 months ago, Bangor School Department
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our upcoming half-day staff development day on Thursday, March 12. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. There will also be a full day of professional development on March 13. Classes will resume Monday, March 16. https://5il.co/253bd. #WeAreBangor
Please click the following link for the February edition of the Fourteenth Street School Field Notes: https://app.smore.com/n/yza7n
3 months ago, Cathy Stankard

It's National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month!

Available to all Bangor students with clinics at:

  • Bangor High School

  • William S. Cohen School

  • James F. Doughty School

#WeAreBangor

3 months ago, Bangor School Department
PCHC Flyer

The Bangor School Committee meeting scheduled for this week has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 PM. The meeting will be streamed live on the Bangor School Department Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bangorschoolsmaine

#WeAreBangor

3 months ago, Bangor School Department
The Bangor School Committee meeting scheduled for this week has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 7 PM. The meeting will be streamed live on the Bangor School Department Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bangorschoolsmaine
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration! Join us today at all Bangor Elementary schools from 4 PM to 6 PM. If you have a little one ready to start their educational journey, this is the perfect opportunity to register them for the upcoming school year! Don't forget to bring 2 pieces of proof of residency, your child's birth certificate, and a copy of immunization records. Let’s kickstart this wonderful adventure in learning together! #WeAreBangor
4 months ago, Bangor School Department
Pre-K and Kindergarten registration today at all Bangor Elementary schools! 4-6 PM

On Friday, students at 14th Street and Fairmount Schools were treated to a presentation by Josh Sparks from Sparks' Ark. In four highly engaging and informative 45-minute assemblies, Mr. Sparks showed students a sugar glider, chinchilla, hedgehog, dragon (you read that right), tortoise, barred owl, and boa constrictor. Mr. Sparks shared interesting information about each species (e.g., sugar gliders love Craisins, chinchillas give off fur when under attack to trick predators, owls can move their heads but not their eyes, etc.), while also regaling students with stories about each particular animal's rescue history. #WeAreBangor

4 months ago, Bangor School Department
Mr. Sparks showed students a sugar glider, chinchilla, hedgehog, dragon (you read that right), tortoise, barred owl, and boa constrictor.
Mr. Sparks showed students a sugar glider, chinchilla, hedgehog, dragon (you read that right), tortoise, barred owl, and boa constrictor.
Mr. Sparks showed students a sugar glider, chinchilla, hedgehog, dragon (you read that right), tortoise, barred owl, and boa constrictor.
Mr. Sparks showed students a sugar glider, chinchilla, hedgehog, dragon (you read that right), tortoise, barred owl, and boa constrictor.
Mr. Sparks showed students a sugar glider, chinchilla, hedgehog, dragon (you read that right), tortoise, barred owl, and boa constrictor.
Please click the following link for the January edition of the Fourteenth Street School Field Notes: https://app.smore.com/n/mgbv6.
4 months ago, Cathy Stankard

🎉 Exciting News for Bangor Students & Staff! 🎉
The PCHC School-Based Health Center (SBHC) for the Bangor School Department is expanding to year-round services, including school vacations and summer—starting with February and April breaks!
🩺 Services Available:
✔️ Primary & acute medical care
✔️ Mental health services
✔️ Available to ALL Bangor School Department students and staff
📌 Location:
Bangor High School (BHS) – all services provided on site
⏰ Hours:
Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 Scheduling is easy and unchanged:
Call 207-404-8247
We’re excited to continue supporting our school community—now all year long!

#WeAreBangor

4 months ago, Bangor School Department
🎉 Exciting News for Bangor Students & Staff! 🎉 The PCHC School-Based Health Center (SBHC) for Bangor School Department is expanding to year-round services, including school vacations and summer—starting with February and April breaks! 🩺 Services Available: ✔️ Primary & acute medical care ✔️ Mental health services ✔️ Available to ALL Bangor School Department students and staff 📌 Location: Bangor High School (BHS) – all services provided on site ⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📞 Scheduling is easy and unchanged: Call 207-404-8247 We’re excited to continue supporting our school community—now all year long!

Members of the BHS Library Book Club visited two first-grade classes at Fourteenth Street, guided by Librarian Ms. Sprague. The purpose of the visit was to read aloud to the children and carry out a craft activity. They shared the book Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter, which tells the heartfelt story of a real cat. As a kitten, Dewey was unfortunately dropped into a library's book return dropbox one night in Spencer, Iowa. The librarians decided to adopt him as the "library cat," allowing patrons to interact with him over the years. After the reading session, the first graders enjoyed coloring, cutting, and assembling their own library cats to take home and read to. #WeAreBangor

4 months ago, Bangor School Department
Members of the BHS Library Book Club visited two first-grade classes at Fourteenth Street, guided by Librarian Ms. Sprague. The purpose of the visit was to read aloud to the children and carry out a craft activity. They shared the book Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter, which tells the heartfelt story of a real cat. As a kitten, Dewey was unfortunately dropped into a library's book return dropbox one night in Spencer, Iowa. The librarians decided to adopt him as the "library cat," allowing patrons to interact with him over the years. After the reading session, the first graders enjoyed coloring, cutting, and assembling their own library cats to take home and read to.
Members of the BHS Library Book Club visited two first-grade classes at Fourteenth Street, guided by Librarian Ms. Sprague. The purpose of the visit was to read aloud to the children and carry out a craft activity. They shared the book Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter, which tells the heartfelt story of a real cat. As a kitten, Dewey was unfortunately dropped into a library's book return dropbox one night in Spencer, Iowa. The librarians decided to adopt him as the "library cat," allowing patrons to interact with him over the years. After the reading session, the first graders enjoyed coloring, cutting, and assembling their own library cats to take home and read to.
Members of the BHS Library Book Club visited two first-grade classes at Fourteenth Street, guided by Librarian Ms. Sprague. The purpose of the visit was to read aloud to the children and carry out a craft activity. They shared the book Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library by Vicki Myron and Brett Witter, which tells the heartfelt story of a real cat. As a kitten, Dewey was unfortunately dropped into a library's book return dropbox one night in Spencer, Iowa. The librarians decided to adopt him as the "library cat," allowing patrons to interact with him over the years. After the reading session, the first graders enjoyed coloring, cutting, and assembling their own library cats to take home and read to.

Can your child recognize strangers or unsafe situations online?

Join TONIGHT’S SmartSocial.com live parent event, Avoiding Strangers & Dangerous Situations, to:

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#WeAreBangor

5 months ago, Bangor School Department
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