January 24, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that a staff member from Maranacook Community High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Due to the impact this has on staff members identified as close contacts the school will be moving to remote learning on Monday (01/25) and Tuesday (01/26).... READ MORE >

January 22, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I am sending out this letter as a way to provide more information as to the state of affairs concerning COVID-19 within our school district. I am pleased to report that none of our schools had a necessity to move to remote learning this past week. The following numbers are current as of 2:00 pm Friday.... READ MORE >

January 19, 2021 RE: Sara Alert Information Dear Students, Families, and Staff, If you are a staff person or a student who is identified as a close contact of a confirmed positive case of COVID-19 at school, you will be notified by the school through a phone call or email and provided initial guidance on next steps, including quarantining and testing. Once you... READ MORE >

January 17, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I am sending out this letter as a way to provide more information as to the state of affairs concerning COVID-19 within our school district. As most of you are aware we experienced the move to remote learning in 2 schools with a 3rd moving to remote as we awaited further information. The following numbers... READ MORE >

January 14, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that a student associated with Maranacook Community High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This individual is a remote student but participates in our winter athletics programs. Close contacts have been informed and the affected athletic... READ MORE >

January 14, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, Out of an abundance of caution Readfield Elementary School will be remote on Friday, January 15. Based on the possibility of positive covid cases we will use the remote day to deep clean the building, conduct contact tracing as necessary and verify covid test results. A further communication will be... READ MORE >

Any Manchester Elementary or Maranacook Middle school student/families needing meals during the remote learning time should contact Food Service Director Jen Hall. She can be reached through email at: Jen_Hall@maranacook.org, work phone at (207) 685 - 4923 ext. 1085 or cell phone at (207) 242-0814. Individual arrangements will be made to best facilitate the... READ MORE >

January 9, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Maranacook Middle School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). All student and staff close contacts have been notified. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please monitor yourself/your student for signs... READ MORE >

January 9, 2021 RE: Update to Manchester Elementary School Dear Students, Staff, and Community, Late Friday evening we received confirmation that the pending student test was positive. As a result of that information Manchester Elementary School will be remote all of next week January 11th through January 15th. School will reopen to in-person instruction on... READ MORE >

January 7, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, Out of an abundance of caution Manchester Elementary School will be remote on Friday, January 8. Based on the possibility of a positive covid case we will use the remote day to deep clean the building, conduct contact tracing and verify covid test results. A further communication will be provided tomorrow as... READ MORE >

Important Mask Notice from RSU 38 Masks with valves or vents: Per the CDC and for safety reasons, masks with filter valves or vents may not be worn by students or staff in our schools. Masks with valves or vents allow air or respiratory droplets to flow through which does not prevent the wearer from spreading COVID-19 to others. We have a variety of masks... READ MORE >

Meet Tammy Olson, special education ed. tech. at Readfield Elementary School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Tammy was nominated by a colleague for this honor. Our Superintendent, Jay Charette, is presenting the certificate to Tammy. The Foundation believes, and we’re sure that many in the ... READ MORE >

Dear Parents of Students who ride Bus #2: We have had a few additional stops added to the bus run due to requests from parents to have their children ride over the holiday break. As a result, Bus #2 will need to pick up your children 10 minutes earlier in the mornings moving forward to ensure the students arrive at school at the appropriate times. Please have... READ MORE >

January 5, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, As we return to school this week I wanted to take an opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year! The beginning of 2021 offers the hope of the country, state, communities and our school district beginning to put this pandemic behind us and look to a return of some sense of normalcy in the coming months. That... READ MORE >

Meet Jill Worster, literacy educational technician at Mt. Vernon Elementary School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Jill was nominated by a parent for this honor. Our Superintendent, Jay Charette, is presenting the certificate to Jill. The Foundation believes, and we’re sure that many in the ... READ MORE >

December 21, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Readfield Elementary School is considered a probable positive case of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This individual last was in school on Friday, December 18, 2020. We in the process of contact tracing potentially exposed students... READ MORE >

In a normal year, students of our incredible music program would be rehearsing or presenting their repertoire to a live audience, and celebrating their hard work and dedication to the arts. Despite this year being anything but normal, our Concert Band students have been working diligently in school to prepare a few Christmas Carols on Percussion Instruments. While... READ MORE >

The Maranacook Education Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of grants this fall. These grants will be used to enhance programming in all curriculum areas and at all grade levels. We thank the staff who took the time to develop and submit these outstanding applications. The students in our school community will certainly benefit from the learning... READ MORE >

This is an important transportation announcement from RSU 38. Readfield Bus #11 riders will be assigned to another district bus. The transportation office will be contacting families either December 8 or December 9 to give affected riders their new bus number as well as pick up and drop off times. The new bus assignments will begin Thursday, December 10th and... READ MORE >

December 7, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Manchester Elementary School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This individual has not been at school since Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Although the student has been out of school and will continue to be out of... READ MORE >

12/04/2020Pictured above is Manchester School Board member presenting to Health Center Director Rebecca Reynolds on behalf of the RSU 38 School Board of Directors a token of appreciation for her dedicated service to the health needs of our RSU 38 students. Rebecca's last day with us was today Friday, December 4th. She will be missed by students, staff, and... READ MORE >

Meet Alicia D'Angelo, an educational technician at Manchester Elementary School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Alicia was nominated by a student for this honor. The student who nominated her is Hunter Norwood and Alicia is conducting a remote lesson with Hunter at the time of this presentation. Our... READ MORE >

Meet Dan Gilbert, music teacher at Maranacook Community High School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Dan was nominated by a parent for this honor. Our Superintendent, Jay Charette, is presenting the certificate to Dan. The Foundation believes, and we’re sure that many in the community agree, that we... READ MORE >

Students across the country create ornaments for National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C.WASHINGTON –Students from 56 schools across the country have designed one-of-a-kind ornaments for the 2020 National Christmas Tree display on the Ellipse in President’s Park. These unique ornaments will adorn 56 smaller trees that surround the National Christmas... READ MORE >

November 29, 2020 Important announcement from RSU 38 concerning transportation from the town of Manchester. For the week beginning Monday November 30 thru Friday, December 4, Manchester Bus #5 will be replaced with a First Student Bus. This is a contracted service arrangement to supplement our shortage of drivers. Please expect minor delays at pick up and drop... READ MORE >

November 22, 2020 4:15 pmUnfortunately due to a continued shortage of drivers we need to ask Readfield Bus #11 bus riders to again plan on finding alternative transportation to schools tomorrow morning Monday, November 23, 2020. For the return trip home Bus #11 riders will be coming home on Bus #12 . These students could arrive home up to 30 minutes later than... READ MORE >

IMPORTANT UPDATE : 5:55 pmDue to unforeseen circumstances we are asking Readfield Bus #11 bus riders to plan on finding alternative transportation to schools tomorrow morning Friday, November 20. For the return trip home Bus #11 riders will be coming home on Bus #12 . These students could arrive home up to 30 minutes later than usual. Also, please be aware that... READ MORE >

November 13, 2020RSU 38 Finance Director, Brigette Williams received the "Outstanding School Business Official of the Year" award, known as the Dave Holden Award from her peers at the Maine Association of Maine School Officials (MeASBO). The award is given annually and recognizes commitment to the profession of school finance, her active involvement with MeASBO, ... READ MORE >

November 10, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Maranacook High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This individual was last in school Monday, November 2, 2020. We were notified mid morning of the positive test result. Please monitor yourself/your student... READ MORE >

November 4, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This is to inform the Mount Vernon community of a situation at Mount Vernon Elementary School that resulted in the decision to have MTVES staff work remotely Wednesday, Nov. 4th and deep clean the entire building. On Friday, October 30 we had a water testing vendor at Mount Vernon Elementary school who... READ MORE >

MEF 2020-2021 GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE RICK WILSONFRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2020 The Maranacook Education Foundation (MEF) is pleased to request proposals for its 2020 grant awards. MEF, founded in 2006, is a non-profit, charitable organization serving the communities of Fayette, Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne. The MEF grant program seeks to... READ MORE >

MARANACOOK EDUCATION FOUNDATION OCTOBER EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONMeet Anna Satterfield, a teacher at the Maranacook Community Middle School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Anna was nominated by a colleague for this honor. Our Superintendent, Jay Charette, is presenting the certificate to Anna. The... READ MORE >

MARANACOOK EDUCATION FOUNDATION OCTOBER EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONMeet Shannon Cole, a Speech Pathologist at Manchester Elementary School who is receiving an Employee Recognition Certificate from the Maranacook Education Foundation. Shannon was nominated by a parent for this honor. Our Superintendent, Jay Charette, is presenting the certificate to Shannon. The... READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, During the upcoming holiday season, the school nurses will work closely with local food pantries, fire stations, churches and town halls to provide new clothing and toys to children who might otherwise not receive any presents for the holidays. If you need help this holiday season,
 please complete the enclosed application and return it to... READ MORE >

October 23, 2020 Dear Staff and Families, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all you are doing to keep our schools and communities safe during this Covid 19 pandemic. It is a credit to your diligence that people have implemented the safety precautions here at our schools and out in our communities allowing our schools to react and adjust... READ MORE >

October 20, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Maranacook High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This individual has not been at school since September 24, 2020. Although the student has been out of school and will continue to be out of school we wanted to... READ MORE >

On October 9, 2020, the Maine Principals' Association congratulated Steve DeAngelis for being chosen as the National Boys' Cross Country Ski Coach of the Year! The Virtual Honors Awards Evening is being held on October 20, 2020 at 6:30 pm and they will be live-streaming the event on YouTube so many more friends, family, and colleagues from all over the world can... READ MORE >

October 16, 2020 RE: Parent Updates Good afternoon, I’d like to take this opportunity to provide you updates from the previous few weeks here at the Maranacook Area Schools: iPads for students in Kindergarten thru 4th grade have been delivered and our tech team has worked feverishly to prepare them for distribution. If you have a child in these grades you can... READ MORE >

October 16, 2020 RE: At Home Support Supported Learners Good afternoon, I would like to take this opportunity to provide an update to the families in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade who have chosen At Home Supported Learning as an alternative to in person instruction. On Wednesday, October 14th the Board of Directors accepted a nomination of Amy Tucker... READ MORE >

October 2, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Maranacook High School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out... READ MORE >

September 28, 2020 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Maranacook Middle School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing... READ MORE >

September 23, 2020 Dear Maranacook Community, We realize that this is a confusing time and that we all have many questions regarding COVID-19 and school attendance for students and staff. We are here to support you and your families in any way that we can. We’d like to take some time to address some frequently asked questions. 1. What is the difference between... READ MORE >

September 18, 2020 RE: Family Updates Dear Students, Families, and Caregivers, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on a few developments here in RSU 38, however before I do so I’d like to say thank you! What seemed almost insurmountable just a few short weeks ago finds me marveling that we have completed 2 weeks with students. This could not... READ MORE >

Dear Staff and Families of RSU 38, In compliance with the Department of Education requirements for in person learning, RSU 38 has selected Ruvna as our daily COVID-19 screening tool. Beginning on Thursday, September 24th, Ruvna will deliver a daily link by email and/or text each morning by 6:30 am. You will receive one link that will include everyone in your... READ MORE >

The Maranacook Éducation Foundation is using its online donation portal to send monetary donations to the food pantry in lieu of Using US mail or dropping off checks. See this site for more info. https://mef.maranacook.org/article/303507?org=mef An initiative was kicked off last week by a $2,500 donation to the food pantry from a generous donor. MEF is also... READ MORE >

Dear RSU 38 Families, RSU 38 has selected Ruvna as our health screening tool. Ruvna will deliver a daily link by email or text each morning at 6:30 am. You will receive one link that will include all of your children. It is important for the health and well-being of all of our students and staff that each family do their part and complete the screening each... READ MORE >

Greetings Students, Parents and Community. Dan Gilbert and Sam Watson here, checking in to share some news and information with the community! For years, decades even, the Maranacook High School Theater program has been a source of pride, inspiration and community for our district, providing high quality student productions that leave audiences astonished,... READ MORE >

Here are the bus schedules for this year! https://www.maranacook.org/o/r... If you have any questions, please contact Julie Greenleaf, Transportation Manager at 207-685-3621 or email her at Julie_Greenleaf@maranacook.com READ MORE >

9/04/2020 RE: Student and Family updates Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers, We are entering this holiday week as a precursor to the start of the school year. Labor Day has always marked the end of the summer and the start of the fall as well as the beginning of a new school year. This year the beginning of the school year will bring a different school... READ MORE >

Dear RSU 38 Families, To fulfill the Department of Education requirements to return to school, all districts must provide families and staff with a health screening tool to use prior to coming to school each day. We are working diligently to provide you with an electronic tool called Ruvna. Until it is available and fully functional, please, use the attached... READ MORE >

RSU 38/Maranacook Area Schools is pleased to announce the availability of applying for Free and Reduced Price Meals online! The process is SAFE, SECURE, PRIVATE, and AVAILABLE anytime, anywhere!Safe & SecureWe use the highest level of data encryption available, meaning that your information is always safe and guarded.Private & AvailableApply online in the comfort... READ MORE >

September 28, 2020 Dear Students, Parents and Caregivers, As I write this update we are now 10 days from returning to school! I would like to provide a few more details to the work that is being done to prepare for your child(ren)’s return. The district this last week and into next week has received or will be receiving several items to meet the requirements set... READ MORE >

August 21, 2020 RE: Update to Students, Staff, parents and communities Dear Students, Staff, Parents and Communities, RSU 38 schools are busily preparing for the return of our students. There are many details to work through and many of them are specific to what particular building(s) your child(ren) will be attending. It is going to be very important that you... READ MORE >

A Caring School Community Dedicated to Excellence August 14, 2020 RE: Completion of Pillar Subcommittee work I would like to thank the many stakeholders who collaborated on the final report documents that are now available to the staff and general public. This work involved many hours of careful research and discussion to develop documents that represent best... READ MORE >

August 13, 2020 Dear Students, Parents, and Community members, Last night the RSU #38 Board of Directors approved after much discussion our “Return to Learn” plans for the 2020 - 2021 school year. What follows is a short district summary of the plan: Our schools will be open at 8:00 am with in person instruction beginning at approximately 8:30 am and running... READ MORE >

RSU #38 Central Office Reopening – Updated 8/7/20 As we prepare to officially reopen to the public on August 10th, the following procedures are put in place to protect the staff and the public. The cooperation of everyone is truly appreciated. The following is a summary of our action plan as we reopen. Additional measures and changes may be put in place as... READ MORE >

A huge congratulations to Robyn Graziano for receiving the Presidential Award for Math. Robyn was chosen as the sole Maine recipient for math for 2019-20! She was recognized today along with other recipients from around the country with an announcement coming from the White House. Congratulations Robyn! Dwayne Conway, Ed.DPrincipal, Maranacook Community High... READ MORE >

Virtual Town Hall Agenda & Information Thursday, August 6, 2020 6:30 to 7:30 pm Agenda: Overview of Return to Learn work Review of Parent Survey Briefly review the work of the Return to Learn Committees Question and Answer period (see #2)Format: Please use the zoom link located at the bottom of this page for access to the meeting.There will be a host... READ MORE >

August 3, 2020 Dear Students, Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members, I am reaching out to you today to share information about the progress we are making on our Return to Learn planning here in RSU 38. There is understandably a lot of anxiety and nervousness about the specifics of our plans. While we are not at a point where we have complete answers and... READ MORE >

Attached is a presentation that was shared with the RSU #38 Board at a special meeting last night, July 22, 2020. I want to acknowledge that there is A LOT of anxiety about returning to school! Please know that our focus is to do this with a lens focused on safety for our students AND staff. Jay Charette, Superintendenthttps://5il.co/ikoi READ MORE >

Message from Maine Education Commissioner regarding Fall 2020 Survey Link to the survey found here: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19/reintegrate READ MORE >

June 29, 2020 Dear Families and Communities, As we come to the end of June, I would like to provide you with information concerning the Maranacook Area Schools as we look to the fall and the start of the 2020 - 2021 school year. The first is the final step for the RSU 38 District budget which will be voted on July 14, 2020 in each of our communities. Polling... READ MORE >

The Awesome Bear Society is making excellent progress in the MARANACOOK ATHLETIC & RECREATION EXPANSION PROJECT! The week of June 15th saw the completion of major steps towards construction of restrooms in the concession courtyard. With assistance from Maine Equipment Rental, Shaun Drinkwater and Cushing Construction, the site around the concession stand has had... READ MORE >

The Civil Rights Teams at Maranacook Community Middle and High Schools stand together with our staff, students, families, and nation, against racism, inequality, and injustice against our Black and Brown community members. During these difficult times, we recognize the feelings of sadness and anger that people have as a result of George Floyd’s death and the many... READ MORE >

Any laptops, iPads, or Kajeets (or missing chargers, bags, or cases) from any of the district schools that still need to be turned in can be dropped off at Maranacook Community High School Tuesday morning from 6 am to 9 am or Thursday afternoon from 3-5:30 pm. Bills for missing items will be sent out after this collection. Thank you for your help in turning in... READ MORE >

June 12, 2020 RE: June 17, 2020 Annual Budget Meeting Precautions Dear Community members, This is a reminder that the Annual Meeting for the 2020-2021 RSU #38 budget will be held Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle School gym and cafeteria. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic there are several health and safety considerations that I am sharing with... READ MORE >

Dear soon to be graduates families, This is a reminder of our Graduation Kickoff Parade which will begin at 7:00pm Friday. The line up time has changed from 6:00 to 6:40pm on Church Road by the Fairgrounds. This will keep waiting time to a minimum. Cars should approach Church Road from Thundercastle Road or North Road to avoid turning around. The parade will... READ MORE >

MARANACOOK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 2020 GRADUATION LIVE STREAMING EVENTS Graduations will be live streaming on YouTube, Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th. On YouTube search: Maranacook Athletics. Each advisor group will be live streamed separately and plans are to upload the ceremony later for additional viewings. Live Streaming Schedule:Sat 6/13 Time Advisor... READ MORE >

June 8, 2020 Dear Parents and Community members, What an interesting school year it has turned out to be! Even though the school year has come to an end the next several days will be spent picking up and returning materials, saying goodbye for the summer while physically distanced, and celebrating the milestone of completing a grade level, transitioning to... READ MORE >

May 7, 2020 RE: End of School Announcement Dear Students, Families, and Staff, My last communication with you talked about leaving open the possibility of returning to school. Sadly, this is not going to be a possibility for this school year. Based on guidance that I have received we need to make plans to end the school year under the current directives set... READ MORE >

To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week please view the special guest message! READ MORE >

Dear Parents,The RSU #38 Elementary Tech Team has created a website with elementary parents in mind to support the use of Technology! On this website you will find links to distance learning menus, links to online learning sites, like DreamBox, Lexia, and eSpark as well as links to learning platforms that teachers are using like Google Classroom, SeeSaw, and Class... READ MORE >

The Maranacook Community High School is pleased to announce that 48 community members have been taking part in the Sugarloaf Shuffle. The goal was to walk 70 miles (the distance to Sugarloaf) over the past 5 weeks. Congratulations to everyone who took steps toward a more active lifestyle! Of the walkers, 20 reached the goal. A total of 2888 miles were walked during... READ MORE >

Dear Students, We all miss you! Stay safe and keep learning! WES Message to Students READ MORE >

We have a schedule change for the week of Memorial Day. We will be doing distribution on Tuesday, May 26th and Thursday, May 28th - Not Monday and Wednesday due to the Memorial Day Holiday. Distribution will still be at MTV and the HS. READ MORE >

MtVES Staff send a big hello from staff and teachers! We miss you!Hello from MtVES READ MORE >

Please enjoy this video expressing how much Faculty and Staff miss their students! A Message from the MCMS Faculty & Staff to Students READ MORE >

MES teachers and staff are sending students heartfelt messages! We miss you, see you soon!MES Family Video READ MORE >

Please enjoy this video expressing how much the Readfield Elementary School Faculty and Staff miss their students! RES Message to Students (updated) READ MORE >

Good morning! Please enjoy this video expressing how much Faculty and Staff miss their students!A Message from the MCHS Faculty & Staff to Students READ MORE >

In RSU #38, if you or someone you know is in need of food, we can help! Food Boxes can be picked up on Fridays from 3-4pm at Maranacook High School. Just drive up, grab and go! READ MORE >

April 13, 2020 Dear Students, Staff, Families, and Communities, It is with a heavy heart that I send the following update to RSU #38’s response to the current health crisis surrounding Covid-19. As many of you know, Commissioner Makin from the Maine Department of Education issued a recommendation late Tuesday, April 7th encouraging schools to move to continued... READ MORE >

Pre-K and Kindergarten screenings have been postponed, but we still want to hear from you! If you haven’t already called with your student’s information, please call so we can obtain important contact information, as well as information on your student. We will be in contact with you as plans are developed. Pre-K: Call 685-3336 x6 Kindergarten: Call your local... READ MORE >

With the recent recommendation from the CDC there are a lot of questions surrounding the use of face masks. This is a great explanation that the school nurses thought might be helpful to our community. READ MORE >

April 3, 2020 Dear students, staff, parents and communities, On Thursday, April 2, our Governor implemented a “Stay at Home” order that extends through the month of April. We, of course, will comply with this order but that will mean RSU 38 schools will be closed until Monday, May 4th. Governor Mills also sent out guidance around essential personnel, which we... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Here is a Parent Guide to Remote Learning from Superintendent Jay Charette https://5il.co/e7u1. We begin distance learning on Monday, March 30th. Please reach out to your child's teacher as needed. Thanks! READ MORE >

Due to the on-going COVID-19 virus crisis, the Maranacook Area Food Pantry has ramped up its efforts to support those in our community who are in desperate need of food. We are sending out this "All Call" to our Maranacook Community to help support our friends and neighbors. If you are able, please bring food donations to be dropped off in the Maranacook High... READ MORE >

March 20, 2020 Dear Families, I’d like to start by thanking you for your patience with the schools during this unprecedented health care crisis. We want to acknowledge that students and their families are doing their best to navigate through a barrage of constantly changing information. The recent declaration of a civil state of emergency by Governor Mills was... READ MORE >

UPDATED RSU #38 Drive thru Meal Service Free for all students/children Continuing: Monday, March 23 continuing through April 17th Location: Mount Vernon Elementary School Time: 7:00 - 9:00 am daily (Monday and Wednesday) Monday = 2 breakfasts and 2 Lunches, Wednesday = 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches This site is open to all students in RSU #38 and... READ MORE >

The district will be giving out Emergency Food Boxes on Friday, March 20 from 3-5 at the High School. People will need to sign up in advance with their school nurse, and will need to drive to the high school for pick up. If you would like to pick up a box, please email your school nurse. Boxes will contain items such as soup, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, canned... READ MORE >

March 17, 2020 Dear Families, I would like to give you an update on what RSU 38 is currently doing in response to the Covid-19 viruses health care crisis that led to the closing of schools through March 27. Before I get into the specifics I would like to take this opportunity to direct you to resources that may be helpful in supporting and discussing our current... READ MORE >

Important notice! We are pleased to announce......RSU #38 Drive thru Meal Service Free for students/children Begins: Wednesday, March 18 continuing through March 27th Location: Mount Vernon Elementary School Time: 7:00 - 9:00 am daily (Monday through Friday) This site is open to all students in RSU #38 and Fayette! Breakfast and lunch will be included in... READ MORE >

March 15, 2020 12:30 pmDear Families, At this time, all schools in RSU 38 are closed through March 27th. This closure is in response to the call by medical professionals to implement practices of social distancing as we all work to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This closure is not the result of any suspected or confirmed cases of... READ MORE >

March 12, 2020 Dear Parents, The purpose of this letter is to update you on our district’s response to Covid-19 (coronavirus). At this time, we do not have any confirmed cases in our school community, although this could possibly change in the... READ MORE >

Students in Jeremy Smith’s Honors Studio Art class are proud to announce their upcoming exhibit at the Art: Works on Main gallery in Winthrop. This marks the second annual event of its kind and attendees will be able to view the creative work accomplished by Mr. Smith’s students in the past several months. The use of the gallery for our students during March’s... READ MORE >

March 4, 2020Dear Parent/Guardian: We understand that the Novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19, is causing much anxiety in our community, country and the world. RSU #38 is working to provide you with the most up to date information on this rapidly evolving situation. Following is a brief overview of the current situation. For more information and FAQ’s, we... READ MORE >

PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATIONFOR THE 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR It is time to register your child for the 2020-2021 Pre-K or Kindergarten class. Pre-K: Call 685-3336 x6 to schedule a time for screening. Pre-K screenings will be held May 13-15, 2020. Kindergarten: Call your local elementary school to enroll your child and schedule a time for screening.... READ MORE >

The MCHS Performing Arts Department proudly presents their Spring performance, "The Iliad, The Odyssey, and All of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes Or Less," from March 26th-28th! This frantic comedy covers (roughly) all of Greek Mythology, with constant costume changes, hilarious characterizations and a lot of laughs, all within 99 minutes! Tickets go on sale... READ MORE >

The Board of Directors of the Maranacook Education Foundation believes that we have excellent employees in our school district who provide outstanding educational and support services to the students we serve. In an effort to show appreciation for their service, we are creating a process to recognize an employee each month. Recipients for this recognition will be... READ MORE >

February 28, 2020 Dear MES Families, In an effort to be prepared for any emergency, we have scheduled an off site Evacuation Drill at MES. The scenario we will be using is that of a reported propane smell in the school. On Friday, March 6th, we will evacuate the school beginning at 9:00. As a real life practice drill, Manchester Fire Department as well as... READ MORE >

News Center Maine did a great piece on our Remote Learning/Blizzard Bag Day! Check it out:https://www.newscentermaine.co... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, January 29th our RSU 38 Board of Directors met with 5 of our State of Maine legislators along with building administrators in what we hope will be the beginning of on ongoing conversation about the Maranacook Area schools. The goal of the meeting was to develop productive, positive, and effective working relationships as well as establish line of... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Community Members and Staff, The RSU #38 Board of Directors has started their budget meetings, preparing for the FY 2021 school year. I encourage you to attend the budget workshop meetings (listed below). It is important that the Board hear from citizens as they work to develop a budget that focuses on “Promoting student success in all areas, as we... READ MORE >

MCHS Performing Arts proudly presents its Winter Instrumental Concert, featuring the Maranacook Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble. Come hear students performing some traditional and contemporary pieces of music spanning several genres!Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 7 PM – 8 PM, Maranacook Community High School https://www.facebook.com/events/1501792359969375/ READ MORE >

I was privileged enough to work side by side last Friday, December 13 with the Middle School Food Service staff! These ladies are amazing! Tina, Lisa, Teri, and Clair lead me through how they prepare lunch for almost 300 students very single day AND they serve them all in just about an hours time! Thank you to these wonderful ladies who are essential Black Bear... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Kristen Levesque, principal at Maranacook Community Middle School! Kristen secured a MEF grant to support a walking program in the school. During the time before school starts in the morning, students are walking around inside and are tracking their steps. Students track their miles using a personalized online tracker and will earn prizes for... READ MORE >

The Maranacook Concert Chorus and Chamber Singers invite you to their Holiday Celebration at Hope Baptist Church in Manchester, ME on Thursday, December 12th @ 6:30PM. They will be performing a variety of music by Russell Robinson, Billy Joel, Paul David Thomas among others. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >

Jordan DeMillo, Maranacook High School teacher at the 2019 Educate Maine Symposium presenting as part of a panel about Operation Breaking Stereotypes. It’s happening now! MCHS students on the panel too! So excited and proud of how they are representing our communities! Such a powerful message they are sharing! Go Bears! READ MORE >

Dear Parents, December is usually the start of messy winter weather in Maine, and it seems to have arrived early this year! Our district has developed a plan to use a Remote Learning School Day and at this point in the season that could be any day now. The goal of developing a pilot program such as a Remote Learning School Day is to engage students in meaningful... READ MORE >

Beginning next week, we will be using our new integrated alert system, Thrillshare, to send out Food Service and Attendance Alerts. Attendance Alerts will go to parents who's student has been marked absent, unexcused around 9:30 am each school day. Parents should call the school before 9 to let the school know that their student will be absent.Food Service Alerts... READ MORE >

The Awesome Bear Society Capital Campaign is in full swing with promotional tables at recent elementary school parent/teacher conferences, the high school musical and presentations to all the winter sports teams, our capital campaign drive is in full swing. In addition, an alumni class challenge and many current sports teams are working to raise money for their... READ MORE >

What a wonderful Naturalization Ceremony organized by Mr. Holman, Mrs. Roesner, Ms. Corrigan, Mr. Scarpone and the Acadia team! At MCMS today, 31 people, from 25 countries, became American citizens. It was a a very moving event and we are proud to have been able to do this! READ MORE >

Mamma Mia! Opened last night and what an amazing performance! Music, singing, dancing and a fun storyline make this a must see performance! The Maranacook Community High School students put on an outstanding opening night performance - we are a lucky community to have so many talented students participating in the musical. Posted below are a few pictures to give... READ MORE >

Just had another amazing visit at the middle school this morning! Lots of energy and enthusiasm in the classrooms AND they are celebrating World Kindness Day! Thanks for the time this morning Dr. Levesque - you should be proud of this middle school learning community! READ MORE >

Nutrition Director Jeff Bridges orders apples from Pine Bluff Farm in Mt. Vernon and from Lakeside Orchard in Manchester. He also orders vegetables from Emery Farm in Wayne and Elvin’s Farm in Readfield. Annabessacook Farm in Winthrop also provides produce to local schools. Thank you to our local farmers and to our food service team for providing healthy options... READ MORE >

For Sale By Sealed Bid (Readfield, Maine): 2004 MiniMax T124 Wood Lathe 36” bed length and 8” swing; European power Total of 2 each Sold AS IS WHERE IS For more information or to schedule a time to view equipment, call (207) 685-4923 ext. 1015. Bid must be submitted in writing, and placed in a sealed envelope labeled “LATHE BID”, clearly... READ MORE >

For Sale By Sealed Bid (Readfield, Maine): 1975 Model 1500 Powermatic drill press 8 inches of swing; ½” Jacobs Chuck Total of 2 each Sold AS IS WHERE IS For more information or to schedule a time to view equipment, call (207) 685-4923 ext. 1015. Bid must be submitted in writing, and placed in a sealed envelope labeled “DRILL PRESS BID”, clearly... READ MORE >

Greeted by former MES principal Rick Wilson this morning announcing Snake Day! What??? Fun activities about snakes with a visit from Chewonki yesterday. Multi age actives in various classrooms as a follow up and learning a bit about “scary” snakes! So impressed with the volunteers that came out to make it all happen! Have a great rest of the day students and staff! READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, During the upcoming holiday season, the school nurses will work closely with local food pantries, fire stations, churches and town halls to provide new clothing and toys to children who might otherwise not receive any presents for the holidays. If you need help this holiday season, please complete the enclosed application and return it to... READ MORE >

The Maranacook Community High School Awesome Bear Society (ABS) is in the midst of a major capital fundraising campaign to greatly enhance and expand the athletic & recreational complex on the Maranacook campus and needs your help! Phase 1: Concession Courtyard (includes addition of a restroom) Phase 2: Recreational Trail Network & Outing Club Expansion Phase 3:... READ MORE >

MCHS Players PresentsMamma Mia!Directed By DAN GILBERT and SAM WATSON Show Dates:November 14th @ 7PMNovember 15th @ 7PM November 16th @ 2PM and 7PM November 17th @ 2PM Tickets:$7 Students and Seniors $10 Adults Tickets will be available on Tuesday, October 22nd @ maranacookmammamia.brownpapertickets.com Or by phone @ 1-800-838-3006 Tickets can be purchased up... READ MORE >

Great article in the Kennebec Journal about technology use in our schools!https://www.centralmaine.com/2... READ MORE >

Tech Coaches, Denise Churchill (6-8), Lori Twiss (9-12), Paul McGovern (K-5) and Technology Director, Diane MacGregor, are attending the ACTEM Conference. So many great sessions to attend! #ACTEM19 READ MORE >

On October 3, 2019, Susan Hogan, JoAnn Greves and Nancy Harriman presented at the NCTM Region Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Their presentation titled: Invisibly, Yet Intentionally Transforming Math Interventions, showcased how a team comprised of a math interventionist (Sue Hogan), a grade 2 teacher (JoAnn Greves), and a district curriculum coordinator... READ MORE >

September 30, 2019 Dear RSU #38 Families, In order to be transparent and to clear up any misinformation out in the public and on social media we are sharing the following information. An incident was reported to high school administration late this weekend. The concern was reported to the police and investigated. The outcome of the investigation concluded that... READ MORE >

This communication is being sent to provide information based on a concern that was brought to the attention of administration late this weekend via social media. Administration did contact law enforcement. The concern was investigated and it was determined that it was not credible. Safety is our top priority. We have asked law enforcement to maintain a presence... READ MORE >

I came upon this bulletin board while visiting Manchester Elementary this morning - what a great way to build a caring community of learners! My favorite is “smile”! Thanks MES for a great visit - looking forward to another visit soon! READ MORE >

The Fall Musical (Mamma Mia) is off to an energetic start! Students are busy learning lines and memorizing songs, and the set is almost complete! Check out some of these photos showing snippets of the building process! The performance of Mamma Mia is scheduled for November 14th-17th. Tickets will be on sale late October! READ MORE >

SNOW PLOW/SAND/SALT BID RSU #38, Manchester Elementary School RSU #38 is requesting proposals for snow plow/sand/salt bids for a two-year period, November 2019 - June 2021 for the Manchester Elementary School campus. Proposals must be received no later than Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Superintendent of Schools Office, 45 Millard Harrison Dr.,... READ MORE >

Kindergarten students at Manchester Elementary School have been busy building a community of Mathematicians. Mathematicians take care of their tools, talk to their friends about math, and most importantly, have fun! READ MORE >

We have a new way for parents to submit lunch payments electronically. It's called e~Funds for Schools. They are a partner organization that works with PS so when parents submit lunch payments, it posts directly to their son or daughter's account in PowerSchool. Here is a link to our webpage with directions: http://maranacookrsu38me.appte...If you have any... READ MORE >

We are loving our new app! Stay updated with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. https://drive.google.com/file/... You can download the app for free on both Google Play or the Apple App Store. Download for Android: http://bit.ly/2vLTAuRDownload for iPhone:... READ MORE >

Superintendent Charette leads Maranacook Staff in a "Go Bears!" Cheer! We are "A Caring School Community Dedicated to Excellence" And we are ready for a terrific start to the school year!https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

This morning an amazing group of new staff members gathered in the Learning Commons of Maranacook Middle School to get ready for a new school year! We are excited to have these individuals join our team - if you see them around please be sure to welcome them! READ MORE >

FYI - the following information is being shared about recent paving projects and access to buildings Millard Harrison Drive (Middle & High Schools) - Paving will continue Thursday and will be complete at the end of the day. Please note that the CIRCLE will be closed all day - you will need to park at the middle school and walk over to the high school. NO vehicle... READ MORE >

Jeanette Jacobs joins the RSU 38 team as the district level Literacy Coach! Jeanette brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the district as she steps into her new role. You may have have seen her at some of the recent professional development that were offered in district over the last several weeks. She will be visiting schools during the first few weeks... READ MORE >

Please join me in welcoming Abby Shink to her new role as the RSU 38 District level Math Coach. (Last year she work as a Math Interventionist at the Readfield Elementary School!) We are excited about having her in this new role and what Abby will be bringing to ALL of our Maranacook Area Schools! We are lucky to have her and expect great things! READ MORE >

Hi All, Maranacook Adult and Community Education, as a cost saving measure, is not mailing brochures to local community members during the 2019-20 school year. Instead brochures will be available at drop off locations (Town Offices, General Stores, Libraries, Local RSU 38 Schools and the Superintendent’s Office) throughout the surrounding communities of Wayne, Mt.... READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Maranacook Area Schools’ new app! It’s Everything Maranacook, in your pocket. https://drive.google.com/file/... With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vLTAuR or iPhone: https://apple.co/2vQ9jJ7. READ MORE >

Ms, Audrey, Danforth, our Literacy Specialist attended UMF for an education degree and completed her Masters in Education through Cambridge College. The first 20 years of her career were spent as a classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher, District Literacy Specialist, and Data Manager for a report card reporting system in a Maine school district. She ventured... READ MORE >

Great meeting with Administrative team last week! Getting ready for the start of another amazing school year. READ MORE >

Maranacook Community Middle School Food Pantry / Boutique Even with all the construction and activity at the Maranacook Campus this summer, theFood Pantry and Boutique will be open this summer at Maranacook Middle School.Signs will point the way. The Pantry and Boutique are open to all residents in RSU #38.Days: WednesdaysTime: 9am to NoonDates: July 10, 17, 24,... READ MORE >

Nina Gyorgy (a Junior at Maranacook Community High School) presented on her Great Grand Father, Paul György, MD.Students were able to meet their state‘s senators.Fun Facts: Maranacook alum Caroline Colan works with Angus King AND a Team from Maine presented a documentary video on Samantha Smith! — at National History Day, In. READ MORE >

Please join us for a Community Discussion "What makes our schools great?" Monday, June 10th from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Maranacook Community High School Cafeteria. ALL ARE INVITED! Students, Families Educators, School staff, Alumni, School board members, Town council members, Business owners, Community members For more information, contact Superintendent Jay... READ MORE >

Regional School Unit #38 is seeking requests for bids from qualified firms for asphalt paving services at the following locations: Maranacook Community Schools, Millard Harrison Drive, Readfield Maine 04355; Readfield Elementary School, 84 South Road, Readfield Maine; Mt. Vernon Elementary School, 1507 North Road, Mt. Vernon Maine; Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond... READ MORE >

“Promoting student success in all areas, as we strive for academic excellence while maintaining fiscal responsibility.” The RSU #38 School Board met on April 10, 2019, for the final FY20 School Budget meeting. At the April 3rd meeting the board was informed that the health insurance rates came in at a 0% increase which resulted in reducing the proposed budget by... READ MORE >