RSU 2 – FY26 Budget Timeline (*dates are subject to change)
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Due to icy road conditions, RSU 2 will be closed today, Wednesday, December 11. Since we had a scheduled early release today, a 2 hour delay was not possible.
Good Morning, There will be a 2 hour delay for all RSU 2 schools today, Tuesday, December 10, due to road conditions and freezing drizzle. No morning Pre-K at HDES and MMS.
There will be a two-hour delay for all RSU 2 schools today, Thursday, December 5, due to weather. No morning Pre-K at HDES and MMS.
Miriam Asch Named National Merit Semifinalist
Miriam Asch, a senior at Hall-Dale High School, has been named a National Merit Semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Asch scored in the top 1% of PSAT test-takers nationwide and she is now eligible to compete for a National Merit Scholarship, which will be awarded in Spring 2025. Asch, who won the 2024 Maine State Math Meet in April, plans to study neuroscience in college. She is the daughter of Erica Asch and Chris Myers Asch of Hallowell.
The PTO would love to see you at the Back to School Ice Cream Social next week! This is a wonderful time to build our community.
Please join us for a free outdoor Back to School Ice Cream Social!
Pre-wrapped cold treats will be served. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
5:30-7:30PM
Hall-Dale Elementary School Playground
Hosted by the HDES PTO
There will be dairy free/gluten free options.
There is no cost to attend this event and it is open to all HDES families.
We encourage you to bring your own water bottles to help reduce waste.
Free School Supplies - Sunday, August 18, at the Augusta Civic Center, 1-3 p.m.
School Bus Drivers Needed
Cyr Bus Line, the company that provides daily and extra-curricular transportation for our DES, HDMS, and HDHS students, is seeking School Bus Drivers, or people who are interested in becoming one, for the 2024-2025 school year. Cyr will train you for free!
School bus drivers have school vacations, school holidays, and summer vacations off (with unemployment benefits). Drivers are home nights and weekends.
Cyr Bus Line provides a great competitive wage, paid time off (PTO), attendance bonuses, 3 paid snow days, and offers employee paid health insurance, HSA, 401k, Aflac, and there are opportunities to work more hours. Six (6) weeks a year you can collect employment benefits.
If you are in need of training to be qualified to drive a school bus, training starts soon!
If you are interested in learning more, please call Ray at our Farmingdale office at 207-213-6868. https://johntcyrandsons.com/job-opportunities/
Assist us in providing an innovative, exemplary education that propels each individual to reach their greatest potential. Join our team as an Educational Technician! We have openings at DES, HDES, HDMS, HDHS, and MMS. https://www.servingschools.com/job/c857xq/special-education-tech-i-ii-and-iiis-in-the-rsu-2/hallowell/me
2024-2025 School Calendar - https://5il.co/2nnvq
Please view our FY25 proposed school budget here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UNrO_ocNHTab8E6qTrPSzV_x5D9HJVo0vz4HjKKM1ok/edit?usp=sharing
Welcome Maria Brown, Our Incoming Hall-Dale Middle School Principal
Kennebec Intra-District Schools is pleased to welcome Maria Brown as our incoming Hall-Dale Middle School Principal.
Maria, a dedicated educator with two decades of experience, embarked on her teaching journey in 2001 at Leonard Middle School in Old Town. Throughout her career, she had the privilege of serving at various educational institutions, including Mattanawcook Academy, Ellsworth High School, and Cony Middle/High School, where she devoted the final nine years of her teaching career. Transitioning into administration, Mrs. Brown humbly accepted the role of Assistant Principal at Mount View High School within RSU 3 for the 2021/2022 academic year. The subsequent year, she became the Principal at Mount View Middle School.
Her educational background reflects Maria's ongoing commitment to learning and growth. With a Bachelor of Music in Music Education as her foundation (2001), she pursued further studies, earning a Master of Music in 2003 from the University of Maine. Additionally, recognizing the importance of educational leadership, in 2022 Mrs. Brown earned a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Thomas College. These opportunities for growth have shaped her approach to teaching and leadership, allowing her to better serve her students and colleagues.
Throughout her journey, Maria remains deeply grateful for the opportunities she has had to positively impact the lives of students. She approaches each day with humility, understanding that there is always more to learn and ways to improve. It is through this humble mindset that Mrs. Brown continues to strive for excellence in her role as an educator and administrator.
Welcome to our learning community, Maria!
There will be a 2 hour late start today, Friday, April 5, for all RSU 2 schools due to storm clean-up. No a.m. Pre-K.
The KIDS School Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 4, has been postponed to Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Central Office.
Upcoming Budget Committee Meetings
Thursday, March 21 - 5:30 p.m. - Budget Committee Meeting at Dresden Elementary School
Monday, March 25 - 5:30 p.m. - Budget Committee Meeting at Hall-Dale Middle High School
Thursday, March 28 - 5:30 p.m. - Board Workshop with Budget Committee at Monmouth Memorial School
Good luck to our Bulldogs and Mustangs tonight in the Class C State Basketball Championships! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G16uC-rUE6t7Knm5FC4fCWLUUsuI-90BYL7Kia2YJ-E/edit?usp=sharing
Unfortunately, due to road conditions and needed time to remove snow from our bus fleet and campuses, there will be a two hour delay and no morning Pre-K for all RSU 2 schools today, Monday, January 29.