Helen Thompson School students are participating in Winter Kids this year and are working hard to win gold! WinterKids is a nonprofit program in Maine that focuses on getting children outside and moving during our long winters in Maine. During the dark days of winter, it's easy for families and kids to try to stay out of the cold which decreases their physical... READ MORE >
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 Due to the weather and driving conditions, all MSAD11 after school activities have been cancelled. READ MORE >
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Please help if you can! We will have teams out and about but if you have a large stash of bottles please email me with an address so I can be sure to send a team to you! This project is special because our turf field is being completely paid for by fundraising and donations! Help us make the Gardiner area better for our sports programs by adding a new turf... READ MORE >
2019-2020 MSAD11 Bus Routes. READ MORE >
Beginning June 17, 2019 and Ending on August 16, 2019 Summer Office Hours for the Superintendent's and Special Services Offices will be as follows: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Closed on Friday READ MORE >
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Video of the MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting on April 9, 2019. READ MORE >
MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting held on April 2, 2019. READ MORE >
Video of the MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting on March 26, 2019. READ MORE >
Please click here for 2019-2020 Approved MSAD 11 School Calendar. READ MORE >
Click here to access the MSAD11 Curriculum Connections Newsletter (01/2019). READ MORE >
Due to road conditions, there will be a two-hour delay in MSAD11 this morning. There will be no morning pre-kindergarten classes. 12/17/2018 READ MORE >
Click here to access Superintendent Hopkin's letter and the revised MSAD11 2018 - 2019 School Calendar. READ MORE >
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Date Posted: October 29, 2018 Position: Long Term Substitute – Grade 5 Location: Helen Thompson School Date Position Available: Immediate Opening Qualifications: (020) General Elementary (K-8) or (029) Early Elementary (K-3) certification is preferred and current CHRC authorization through the State of Maine Department of Education is... READ MORE >
September 8, 2018 Dear Fifth Grade Families, As most of you know, our 5th grade group of students experienced large class sizes last year in fourth grade. This year, the class size has grown to 27 students in both classes, which exceeds the MSAD 11 School Board class size policy recommended range of 18-24 with a recommended class size of 22 students. This week,... READ MORE >
September 7, 2018 Dear Kindergarten & First Grade Families, This year we experienced an influx of kindergarteners during late summer registration and lower enrollment than expected in first grade. Because of the unexpected numbers in both grade levels, Ms. Alyssa Lazaro will move from teaching first grade to teaching kindergarten this school year. The... READ MORE >
August 31, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians/Students: Welcome Back! The School Board, staff, and I look forward to having your children return to school for the 2018-2019 school year. We wish great personal and academic success for your child(ren) throughout this school year. As the new year begins, below is some important information for you. Early... READ MORE >
MSAD 11 TRANSPORTATION Bus Routes 2018-2019 The first day of school for grades K-9 is Wednesday Aug 29th, grades 10-12 Thursday Aug 30th , and Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday September 4th. All routes are subject to time and route changes based on enrollment. The Transportation Office will be available between 6:00 am - 2:00 pm to answer questions on times and... READ MORE >
June 5, 2018 To: Parent/Guardian: Your child’s health is important to us and we strive to keep you up to date with what is happening in our facility, which is why we are writing to notify you that chickenpox has been identified in our district. Currently one case is identified districtwide with the potential of a second case. ... READ MORE >
Maine Department of Education - Summer Food ProgramPlease contact the Boys and Girls Club for further information READ MORE >
Click here for 2018-2019 MSAD 11 School Calendar READ MORE >
Click here for REVISED SCHOOL CALENDAR as of April 5, 2018 READ MORE >
Reminder: Thursday March 15, 2018 is a FULL DAY of school for students. READ MORE >
February 28, 2018 Dear Parents/Guardians, Students, and Staff: Due to the number of school related threats and violence around the country, most recently the senseless school shooting in Florida, I am writing to let you know that the MSAD 11 administration is working with local law enforcement to evaluate our existing safety protocols and... READ MORE >
As a result of being unable to gather information as requested by the MSAD 11 School Board, tonight's Special Board Meeting to discuss the possible closing of the TC Hamlin School has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled once the information is made available. READ MORE >
December 2017 Weather Related School Cancellations With the meteorologists forecasting snow, it may be helpful to share the process I use to determine whether to cancel school due to inclement weather. The decision to release, cancel or delay school is never an easy one and often creates armchair quarterbacks. Including me! Please know that... READ MORE >
November 2, 2017 Re: New Notification System and Make-up of Storm Days Dear Parents/Students/Staff: I hope this finds you all warm and safe with power restored. The wide-spread power outages proved to be a challenge for the new MSAD 11 communication system. On Monday, some parents and students received multiple phone calls and texts,... READ MORE >
Visit the Gardiner Hannaford during November, purchase a cause bag and our PTA will receive $1! Buy a few and support our school! More information at: www.hannaford.bags4mycause.com READ MORE >
September 2017 Dear Students/Parents/Guardians: MSAD 11 now has a mobile App! In an effort to enhance our communication with parents, guardians, students, and the community, the MSAD 11 websites have been reconstructed in conjunction with the creation of a mobile App. Since spring, our technology department has worked with a company called Apptegy... READ MORE >
To: Parents and Students: Date: September 26, 2017 RE: School Lunch Program I am writing to encourage every parent/guardian who has not already completed a Meal/Milk Free and Reduced Application to do so. Applications can be completed online at http://www.msad11.org/foodservice or a hardcopy provided by Linda Sergent, Director of... READ MORE >
Click here to access the REVISED MSAD11 2017-2018 School calendar, or view the image below. READ MORE >
This year HTS is participating in Crayola ColorCycle! The initiative was created to help students understand the important role they play in protecting the environment. Crayola ColorCycle allows K-12 schools to collect and repurpose used markers. We will have a collection station set up and will send the markers off from school - free of charge - once we have... READ MORE >
August 2017 Dear Parents/Guardians/Students: Welcome Back! As we begin the school year, I want to welcome you as our partner in your child’s education. We value, appreciate, and seek out your involvement and collaboration for the success of your child. Our goal this year is to ensure that every student attends school regularly. Positive attendance is a key... READ MORE >
Please follow the link below for a list of the Bus Routes for the 2017/2018 school year. http://5il.co/1pvp The first day of school for grades K-9 is Wednesday Aug 30st, grades 10-12 Thursday Aug 31st , and Pre-Kindergarten Tuesday September 5th. All routes are subject to time and route changes based on enrollment. The Transportation Office will be... READ MORE >