DIXFIELD — The Regional School Unit 10 Buildings and Grounds Committee took its next step in developing a possible future of the district’s schools when they met Wednesday night. This is the first such meeting since the district held a series of public brainstorming sessions last spring. The goal is to eventually devise a plan […]
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RSU 10 board hires several new staff, creates three new positions
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 board hired several new staff members, created three new part-time positions, and changed the administrative structure of the Pennacook Learning Center last week. Superintendent Craig King said Gardiner Hinkley, a Boston College graduate, was hired to teach social studies at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford. He replaces longtime […]
RSU 10 reschedules forums on school buildings
DIXFIELD — Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King has rescheduled public forums on the future uses of school buildings for March. They are: * Mountain Valley High School, Rumford, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10; * Dirigo High School, Dixfield, 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 16; and * Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March […]
Second RSU 10 building-use forum postponed because of snow
DIXFIELD — For the second week in a row, a special public information-gathering session was canceled because of snow. Regional School Unit 10 Superintendent Craig King said Monday’s forum at Dirigo High School has been postponed to a future date yet to be determined. Last week, a similar forum at Mountain Valley High School was […]
RSU 10 committee reviews possible building closures, restructurings
DIXFIELD — A special Regional School Unit 10 Buildings and Grounds Committee, along with an architect, have released a series of three options for the restructuring or closure of several of the district’s 11 buildings. All three options include the closure of Rumford Elementary School, the Central Office building and the Pennacook Learning Center. The […]
RSU 10 board told school oil tank leaking
DIXFIELD — The in-ground oil tank at Meroby Elementary School in Mexico must be replaced because the exterior lining leaks, Regional School Unit 10 directors were told Monday. Kenny Robbins, director of buildings, grounds and transportation, said the doubled-lined tank has been condemned by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. The tank must be removed […]
Area legislators meet with RSU 10 board, administrators
DIXFIELD — Three state legislators met with the RSU 10 superintendent, administrators, teachers and board members Thursday afternoon to discuss education and communications issues. “State law and the Legislature affects our schools,” Superintendent Craig King said. “We want (legislative representatives and school leadership) to feel free to communicate with each other.” Attending the meeting were […]