The bill directs the Department of Education to set standards for pre-kindergarten programs, but school districts will be given until the 2023-24 to start.
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SAD 44 budget adds two pre-K classes
BETHEL — Crescent Park Elementary School will add two pre-kindergarten classrooms for the 2018-19 school year if the proposed budget is approved by voters June 12, Principal Elaine Ferland said. The $11.32 million budget includes a 2.2 percent increase in local taxes, according to a budget review sent to SAD 44 voters by Superintendent David Murphy. […]
School registration dates are announced
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 pre-K and kindergarten registration dates and times have been announced at the elementary schools. Cape Cod Hill School: 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, for both pre-K and kindergarten registration. Call the school at 207-778-3031 to schedule a time to register. Cushing School: 2 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, […]
St. Dom's to host Pre-K and Kindergarten Exploration Night
LEWISTON —Saint Dominic Academy will host a Pre-K and Kindergarten Exploration Night from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, at the 17 Baird Ave. campus. Parents will be able to see what St. Dom’s can offer 4- and 5-year-olds. The evening will include a tour of the classroom and school, an informational presentation highlighting […]
Informational meetings for SAD 52 Pre-K and Kindergarten registration
TURNER — SAD52 will hold informational meetings for pre-kindergarten registration and kindergarten registration for students not currently enrolled in SAD 52 pre-kindergarten. The informational meetings will be held at 6 p.m. and can be attended in any of the following locations: • Turner Primary School, 207-225-1030, Thursday, March 22. • Greene Central School, 207-946-5681, Tuesday, […]
Pre-K, Head Start programs announced for Bethel
BETHEL — School Administrative District 44 directors on Monday evening were given details about the prekindergarten and Head Start programs to be housed at Crescent Park Elementary School in Bethel in the fall. The district has partnered with Community Concepts to help with the start-up of programs designed for 3- and 4-year-olds. Kim Bessette of […]
Registration for Lewiston pre-K to be held May 3
LEWISTON — Lewiston Public Schools will hold registration for pre-kindergarten classes on Wednesday, May 3. Sign-ups will be held at the following times and locations for each school: Governor James B. Longley Elementary School: 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Governor James B. Longley School, 145 Birch St. Farwell Elementary School: 6 to 7:30 p.m. […]
Auburn reviews protocol after two young students exit at wrong stop
AUBURN — The day after a pre-kindergarten student and first-grader got off at the wrong stop without the bus driver noticing, school officials met with the contract bus service to figure out how that happened and how to keep it from happening again. Superintendent Katy Grondin said Friday that the substitute bus driver’s list of […]
Lisbon School Department taking pre-kindergarten lottery sign-ups
LISBON — The Lisbon School Department is accepting names for the public school pre-kindergarten program at Lisbon Community School. This program is for children who will be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15, 2017. Class size is limited. Children are selected for attendance in the pre-K program by a lottery system. To register for […]
Auburn holding pre-K enrollment
AUBURN — The School Department is holding open enrollment for pre-kindergarten students until April 1. Children who will be 4 years old on or before Oct. 15 are eligible for the program. The program is paid by local and state taxpayers. Classes are held at public schools. A typical session is two and a half […]