February 2021 RSU #57 Family Tech News The world has been thrust into a situation where technology moved from a tool that added speed and convenience to a requirement in order to function in our new normal. In the past year, I have written about many initiatives that RSU 57 has taken on to improve technology within our walls that make learning more stable and... READ MORE >

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Per RSU 57's reopening plan, we are accepting requests for adjustments from 5-day a week remote learning to 5-day a week in-person learning. Completing a request is not a guarantee of in-person placement. Our model for return to school in the time of COVID-19 has been designed to support the maximum number of students in school for the maximum number of days while... READ MORE >

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Please find enclosed RSU57's Updated Reopening Plan, dated September 9th. The following revisions/reminder have been incorporated: Updated language, Page 8: Educating Staff, Families, and Students to include "Due to confidentiality and privacy laws, neither students nor parents shall record any portion of school instruction/programming."Reminder, Page 10, Pre... READ MORE >

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This is the link to our District Return to School Video. The video is 17 minutes long. We encourage you to watch with your children prior to returning to school. Your RSU 57 Team READ MORE >

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Dear RSU #57 Community (Mustang Nation), As we all continue to adapt to the changes in our everyday lives, which were unimaginable just a few months ago, I hope you are in good health. This week Governor Mills extended Maine’s stay-at-home order through May 31, 2020. The order outlines a phased approach to reopening the State that may take the summer to see... READ MORE >

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April 3, 2020 Greetings RSU57 Families! We hope this communication finds you and your family in good health! What unprecedented times these are for all of us. Four weeks ago, we suspect most of us never would have imagined the circumstances we’ve found ourselves in - and yet here we are! On behalf of our teachers and principals, we would like to share our... READ MORE >

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RSU# 57 School Board Meeting Wednesday Mar 25, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern This meeting will be conducted using Zoom, a web-based video conferencing tool, under 1 M.R.S.A. § 403-A, which authorizes remote meetings during the Civil State of Emergency declared by Governor Mills due to the outbreak of COVID-19. Ways to join: ● By computer or mobile device... READ MORE >

We are very happy to announce the return of Peter Roy as our new Director of Transportation. Welcome back, Peter! READ MORE >

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COVID-19 has taken ahold of conversations, thoughts, and emotions of people around the world. With the first diagnosed case in Maine, COVID-19 has also become a reality for us as well. RSU #57 is finalizing plans for how we will conduct business if we must close our buildings. If students are required to stay home, we must be ready to coordinate all aspects of... READ MORE >

March 12, 2020 Dear RSU57 Community, I am writing to provide an update on our planning and preparations around Coronavirus. As noted through prior communications, we are working closely with public health professionals through the Maine CDC and Maine DOE to guide and advise our work. Both have been tremendously helpful and are providing updates and support on a... READ MORE >

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RSU 57 will be utilizing a new system for Bus Route information this year called Versatrans. Versatrans E-Link provides parents/guardians with secure access to their students Bus Route information. This information is updated in real-time and reflects what is in our routing program. Routes have the potential to change during the year. This system will allow... READ MORE >

Check out the MHS Athletic Boosters Web Store selling various items celebrating the 50th anniversary of MHS! All proceeds support MHS Athletes. https://www.rsdgraphicsonline.com/massabesic-boosters-50th-anniversar-1 READ MORE >

The RSU 57 PreK team is attending summer PD with Maine Department of Education for the "PreK for ME" program. READ MORE >

We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3278HxW or iPhone: https://apple.co/2NqwkOu. READ MORE >

RSU #57 is now using Frontline: Recruiting and Hiring to process employment applications for all RSU #57 employment opportunities. Frontline: Recruiting and Hiring can be found by clicking on the "Employment" link in the menu at the top of the district website. READ MORE >

Prek teachers Melissa Brown, Jessie Carlson, Morgan Gallagher and Sarah Smith from RSU 57 provided training recently for new teachers ready to implement the PreK for ME program in the coming school year. Please visit the August 14 Maine DOE Newsletter to read the full story. READ MORE >

RSU 57 is leading the way in Maine, keeping students safe with Extended Stop Arms. (WCSH 6 News Story) READ MORE >

If you've taken a drive by our school lately, you know that the parking lot project is well under way. This is phase one of the project, which will add a visitor parking lot closer to route 5 and extend the drop-off loop around the greenhouse. As we get closer to the end of the project we will finalize the flow of traffic and have more information for you at our... READ MORE >

The greenhouse is growing like crazy and is supported by only a few of our Waterboro families. Please consider one morning or afternoon to help share the load. Sign up here. Any questions? Email wespto@rsu57.org and thank you for supporting our Farm-to-School efforts! READ MORE >

ESSA Application Performance Year 2019-2020 Seeking Public Comment RSU 57 is accepting ESSA Application comments: RSU 57 accepts funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965. As part of ESEA, RSU 57 is required to provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on the consolidated application and consider such comment prior to... READ MORE >

WES students are champions when it comes to shared cafeteria responsibilities, contributing to a community with common goals and mutual successes.https://www.youtube.com/watch?... READ MORE >