James F. Doughty School -

This Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the incredible teachers out there. Your dedication, passion, and tireless efforts to educate and insp...

Spring Testing Schedule All JFDS students will participate in the upcoming spring administration of the NWEA/Maine Through Year Assessment. Reading testing will be on Tuesda...

April 22, 2024 Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, We would like to inform you that the last day of school for Bangor Students will be on June 17th, pending any further weat...

April 16, 2024 Friday, the James F. Doughty School had an unforgettable assembly to recognize and celebrate the achievements in student attendance goals. It was truly a day fille...

Dear families, teachers, and staff of the Bangor School Department, We hope this message finds you filled with anticipation for the upcoming solar eclipse that awaits us on Apri...

March 4, 2024 The Bangor School Department is committed to ensuring the health and safety of its students and staff. In line with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disea...

Hello JFDS Students and Parents! Spring Sports will be here before we know it! Just a few friendly reminders and dates to remember as it approaches. Baseball and Softball try-...

February 26, 2024 The Bangor School Department would like to inform the community about a recent scam involving fraudulent checks being sent out to unsuspecting recipients. The d...

Yesterday, the Bangor School Department used our new Emergency Alert Calling system for the first time to announce our weather delay. Many families reached out to us about the pho...

Click here to see the November issue of the Bulldog Bulletin.

It is almost time for the winter NWEA testing session. At JFDS, reading testing will be done on January 9th & 10th, and math testing will be done on January 17th & 18th. If you ...

Our new app gives you access to all of the information that you need right in your pocket!

December 22 will be a half day for students in the Bangor School Department. School will resume on January 2, 2024. Wishing everyone a joyful winter break!

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 Decemb...

Click here to read the December newsletter.

The Bangor JROTC program will be holding the annual City of Bangor Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony on Thursday, December 7th, at 12:00 P.M, at the Willard C. Orr footbridge in Down...

The Governor's Office and Maine Department of Education have provided resources for teachers and parents for dealing with mental health in the wake of the Lewiston tragedy. http...

Looking for some new JFDS gear? The Bulldog Boosters are coordinating with Wight’s Sporting Goods to offer JFDS merchandise. Click here to see options! All orders are due by...