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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Please click on link for Agenda READ MORE >
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 >
The High School VPA Department proudly presents the Broadway musical production Anything Goes. Anything Goes features the music of Cole Porter. The 1950’s movie version of Anything Goes starred Bing Crosby and Donald O’Connor. Performances will take place on February 7, 8, & 9 in the Gardiner Area High School Little Theater. Performances will begin at 7:00 p.m.... READ MORE >
Click here to access the MSAD11 Curriculum Connections Newsletter (01/2019). READ MORE >
Please let us know if you need help signing up for your child's conference! Laura Richards phone number: 582-3612 READ MORE >
The Tiger Food Pantry at the Gardiner Area High School is open to MSAD#11 students and their families. They offer a variety of grocery and personal care items every week along with clothing for teens and young adults.Hours:Mondays: 2p.m. to 4p.m.andThursdays: 5p.m. to 7p.m.For more information please call 582-3150 ext. 3313 READ MORE >
Our kindergarten's visit to Johnson Hall to see the Polar Express has been rescheduled. Due to space, we have had to split up the visits as follows: Mrs. Grant's class will attend today with Grade 1 at 11:30.Miss Lancaster's class will attend tomorrow morning with our Grade 2 classes at 9:00. Mrs. Vien's and Mrs. Luiz's classes will attend tomorrow afternoon with... 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 >
The students of the Gardiner Area High School Chapter of the National Honor Society are sponsoring their annual Thanksgiving Basket food drive from now until November 19th. Our goal is to provide 175 families in the RSU 11 communities with a turkey and various non-perishable food items sufficient to feed them over the Thanksgiving holiday break. We need your... 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 >
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: TODAY, Thursday March 29, 2018 is a FULL DAY of school for students. READ MORE >
The Four Year Old Program is registering students for the 2018 - 2019 schoolyear. Children must be four years of age on or before October 15, 2018 and may not turn five before September 1st. If you are interested, please call 582-3612 formore information and for registration forms. Space is limited. We are now accepting Kindergarten registrations for the 2018-19... READ MORE >
Reminder: Thursday March 15, 2018 is a FULL DAY of school for students. READ MORE >
STUDENT ART SHOW - What: "Young at Art" Art ShowWhere: The New Harlow Gallery - 100 Water ST., HallowellSelected students art work will be on display from March 7th - March 24thMs. Marquis sent letters home with all of LER's contributors to the show! Reception - Saturday - March 10th from 11:00 - 3:30 * K - 2 viewing from 11:00 - 12:30 / 12:30 - 2;00... 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 >
LER is raffling themed baskets for our Read Across LER week. Tickets are 1 for $1, 6 for $5. They will be on sale at the Book Swap, throughout next week, and at our Learning Night Thursday, 2-15-18. All proceeds will be put towards funding our field trips this spring. Here is a preview of the baskets: (Sorry that they only went in sideways!) 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 >
It has been a great week of learning about Fire Safety at LER! On Wednesday, we had Ranger Black and Smokey the Bear visit us for our school assembly. Then today, we had Gardiner Firefighter Tony Cataldi here for the day to show students his firefighter gear and to talk about fire safety. READ MORE >
Our Prek students enjoyed visiting Dominos Pizza, Johnson Hall, Gardiner Fire Station, and the Gardiner Public Library on their walking field trip. READ MORE >
What's better than making apple cake....eating it too!! First grade had fun rotating to each classroom today to do Apple Activities! READ MORE >
Thank you to Gardiner Police Department! Chief Toman and Officer Quintana delivered a check to our school for $733.50 to help fund the replacement of the platforms needed on our playground. These funds were raised from the "Meats and Sweets" challenge at the Swine and Stein event last weekend! Thank you to everyone who supported this event! You make a difference!... READ MORE >
Students enjoyed going out to gather leaves for a classroom craft and enjoy the fall season! READ MORE >
Our Pancake Breakfast was a great success again this year! Many thanks to Emily Pearl, Chris Hutchins, and Linda Sergent who prepared and served 434 breakfasts that included pancakes, blueberry muffins, a fruit cup, and sausages! This was a record amount for us this year. Thank you to all the staff who pitched in to help set up, serve, supervise, and clean up... READ MORE >
It’s time for PREK-2 LER Parent-Teacher Conferences! Wednesday, October 18, 1:00 - 7:30 Mrs. Ellis & Mrs. Duquette will also be available on October 19th from 3:15-6:00. New this year! Instead of scheduling conferences through your child’s teacher(s), please go to https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11612871 to sign up and schedule your LER conferences. READ MORE >
On Friday, September 28, one of our student's Aunt Sue and her husband, Uncle Jerry came to visit Mrs. Malcolm's class so they could get a good look, inside and out, of a big tractor trailer. They saw where they sit up front, saw their little bedroom they used when they stop overnight, and even climbed into the trailer part. The Hunters drive together all over the... 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 2017-2018 MSAD11 Calendar, or see the image below: READ MORE >
Our Walking School Bus is in full swing, with 31 students participating! Chief Toman even joined us this week for a healthy walk to school! Students are invited to join Mrs. Moody, staff, and parents at the Gardiner park Monday mornings at 7:50 to walk up to school. Parents must bring their children to the park to participate. READ MORE >
Each month our school has an assembly on the last Wednesday of the month. During the assembly, classes present a poem, song, or skit, Star Students of the month are recognized, and sometimes we have special visitors present to us. Families are invited to join us for our assemblies, especially when their children are presenting. READ MORE >
Please join us for our first Walking School Bus! Students and parents are invited to meet with Mrs. Moody and staff at the park at 7:50 Monday mornings to walk to school! READ MORE >
Laura Richards School Community welcomed family and students to the 2017-18 school year. Families enjoyed a "Meet and Greet" with community members while students settled into their classrooms. Many thanks to all the community members who were able to attend to share information and resources with our families. Shortly after, we held our first school assembly of... 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 >