Good evening, this is Pat Hopkins, Superintendent of Schools for MSAD 11. I hope this message finds you well.
I wanted to inform you that tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19, at a minimum, there will be a two-hour delay for the start of school and the Central Office will open at 9 am. With such significant debris on the roads, I believe it is essential to wait until there is sufficient daylight before buses and vehicles hit the road. Additionally, the wind storm has caused damage to the roof at the high school and we need some time to assess the severity of the damage before allowing students and staff in the building.
Should it be determined that a two-hour delay proves to be insufficient, I will promptly release another message in the morning with further updates. Your understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Currently there is no power at the middle school and the Helen Thompson School. At this time we do not have an estimated time for the power to be restored and as the day goes on, we anticipate even more outages. Without lights and at HT without septic and water, it is necessary for me to release school early today. The Gardiner Area High School and the Gardiner Regional Middle School will be released at 10:30 and all of the elementary schools will be released at 11:30. Parents who have children at the Helen Thompson School, if you are able to pick up your child prior to 11:30 am, I request that you do so. Again Gardiner Area High School and Gardiner Regional Middle School will be dismissed at 10:30 and the elementary schools will be dismissed at 11:30 am. There is no afternoon pre-k.
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Update: electrical power has been restored at PRCS. The phone system is working.
Update: electrical power has been restored at PRCS. The phone system is working.
CMP is working to replace a transformer and expects power to be restored soon. As a result, we will continue to have school at PRCS today. Lunch is being served and all students are safe and learning. Thanks to our staff for their creative use of time and resources. Phone lines continue to be down. Please reach out to Central Office at (207) 582-5346 ext 1210 if you need to relay a message to PRCS.
No phones at PRCS currently. Please call the central office at (207) 582-5346 ext 1210 if you need to reach the PRCS office.
December 2023 Edition of the MSAD 11 Central Office Newsletter.
Due to road conditions, there will be no school in MSAD11 today. Please stay safe and enjoy your day.
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Reminder: Early release today in MSAD11. Elementary students dismiss around 12:00, middle and high school 11:00.
November 2023 edition of the MSAD 11 Central Office Newsletter.
Mainely Teeth Dental will be visiting each school in our district during the months of January and February. Students who have not received routine preventive dental care within the last 6 months may be eligible for services. Mainely Teeth Dental will be billing dental insurances and Mainecare for services. If your child does not have insurance they may receive services. Please read the information linked below, and return completed forms to your school nurse ASAP. Please call your school nurse with any questions. If you have already submitted the attached forms, no further action is required.
Click here for more information: https://5il.co/28u9h
Reminder: Early release today in MSAD11. Elementary students dismiss around 12:00, middle and high school 11:00. No school tomorrow on Friday, November 10th due to the holiday (Veteran’s Day).
The School Board revised the MSAD 11 2023-2024 School Calendar at last night's meeting. The changes made are as follows:
Early Release - November 9th - Parent Teacher Conference (in place of October 26)
Early Release - November 20 - Professional Development (in place of November 9)
Please click on link for updated calendar. https://5il.co/28cue
Good afternoon. This is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. In light of the recent tragic event, its direct impact on many of our students and staff, and the need to prepare for the well-being of students and staff as they return to school, tomorrow, Monday, October 30, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school and no AM-Pre-K. I recognize the direct impact this will have on families, for which I am truly sorry. Please read this letter which provides greater detail: https://bit.ly/45LjYDH
Thank you for your continued support during this extremely difficult time. Take care
This is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. All schools in MSAD 11 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 27, 2023. A letter to families regarding this decision will be emailed, texted, and placed on social media shortly. This weekend, a follow up communication will be sent to families. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Pllease click on the linkto access a letter from MSAD11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins: https://bit.ly/3tOZqgl
From Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools: Due to the tragic event in Lewiston last evening and the on-going search for the suspect, all schools and the Central Office in MSAD 11 will be closed today, Thursday, October 26. Without knowing the location of the suspect, who is a resident of Bowdoinham and who has connections to Gardiner, bringing the students and staff together is simply not safe. My heart goes out to the victims, families and those impacted by this senseless act of violence. Hug your loved ones and keep them close. Please be safe.
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