Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): https://bit.ly/2xsZ9Cg
Free internet access offered to K-12 students who are new to the Charter Communications/Spectrum company. Free Spectrum Broadband Internet for 60 days (make sure to cancel on the 59th day to avoid being charged). Click here for more details: http://bit.ly/2IU4iWA
All MSAD11 PreK-Grade 12 Kids Eat Free - No Matter What! Full details can be found here: http://bit.ly/2IQt4XA
Updated letter from PRCS for At Home Learning Packet Pick up Procedures 3/18 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Yq6NwHM1qwOgOg9PyLGaoR324ewUK-CAty6zyFQbfII/edit?usp=sharing
Updated Letter to families and caregivers from Superintendent, Pat Hopkins:
http://bit.ly/2TUZs1H
Family and caregiver letter. http://bit.ly/2UeiOgW
With schools closed, breakfast and lunch will be available to ANY student in PreK to grade 12 regardless of income in any family. Use this survey link https://forms.gle/vimDfKNMbHQDJbCb6. Find the information on the MSAD #11 website, or call the central office at 582-5346.
For the next 30 days, all facility rentals by outside agencies are prohibited. This will be reassessed at the beginning of April break.
In an effort to provide a central location for news regarding MSAD11's response to the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the following website will contain all the information the Superintendent's Office has shared to date. https://sites.google.com/msad11.org/corvid-19/
MSAD11 will be cancelling all nonessential indoor large gatherings, effective immediately. Click here for more info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/149zRmBDlcKmMy1PQbly0ag1oaGIRN_n_/view
In an effort to provide a central location for news regarding MSAD11's response to the Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), the following website will contain all the information the Superintendent's Office has shared to date. https://sites.google.com/msad11.org/corvid-19/
Letter to families from Superintendent Hopkins regarding COVID-19. Please click on link for letter. https://5il.co/dmhw
The CDC is requesting school personnel ask parents the reasons their children are absent in greater detail than that they have the flu. Please be prepared to provide the following information when calling your child out of school.
Cough?
Fever?
Shortness of Breath?
Thank you for helping keep our children healthy.
Please note the new time for tonight's PTG meeting, it will be starting at 5:00 pm in the library.
Our Cherrydale Fundraiser is in, please stop by and pick up your child's order. Sorry these items can not go home on the bus.
GAHS Band Italian Jazz Dinner & Auction - March 14th in the cafeteria. Dinner at 5:30, auction to follow at 7:00.
Just a reminder that today, Friday, Feb. 14th is an Early Release. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm.
Due to the anticipated road conditions this morning, there will be no school in MSAD 11 - Thursday, February 13, 2020. The Central Office will open at noon. Enjoy your day and be safe.
MSAD 11 2020-2021 School Calendar Approved on 2/10/2020. Please click on link for calendar. https://5il.co/cyp2
Due to current road conditions, there will be a 2 hour delay in MSAD11 today (2/10/2020). There are no morning Pre-K classes.
“The Wiz” musical - Gardiner Area High School performance scheduled for tonight has been postponed and rescheduled for Sunday @3pm due to the weather. If you bought tickets for tonight’s sold out show, they will be honored for Sunday’s show.
Due to the weather conditions, tonight's Regular School Board Meeting has been cancelled.
Due to the current road conditions and today's forecasted weather, there will be no school in MSAD 11 - Thursday, February 6, 2020.
From David Walker, Director of the Gardiner Area High School play "The Wiz": Thursday's show, “The Wiz”, has been rescheduled to this evening. All tickets for tomorrow night will be honored this evening.
Please check your child's backpack for some important notices going home today. We are kicking off our Cherrydale fundraiser and information in regards to the cover of the yearbook.
Our Lost and Found is growing, please stop in and see what might belong to your child.
No school today in MSAD11, and the central office is closed. (1/16/2020)
Due to the freezing rain we are cancelling the Plant Sale and PTG meeting tonight along with the Girl Scout Sign Up meeting.
Students are going back to school following the holiday break. Remember: STOP means STOP! Watch the proper way to stop for a school bus, and what NOT to do. Learn more at NHTSA.gov/SchoolBus
https://youtu.be/CVMlsj32iCQ
Due to weather conditions, the Start Late Committee Meeting scheduled for today at 4 p.m. has been postponed until Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 4 p.m.
Due to current weather and road conditions, there is no school today in MSAD11. The central office will be closed.
Reminder: there is an early release in MSAD11 tomorrow (November 8th). Middle and high school students will be released around 11:00 am, and K-5 around 12:00 pm. There are no PREK classes.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, November 8th is an Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. Also, it's Picture Retake Day wear your smile!!
School pictures are coming home today!! Please check your child's backpack. Retake Day is Friday, November 8th.
Reminder: MSAD11 early release tomorrow (October 24th). Middle and high school students will be released around 11:00 am, and K-5 around 12:00 pm. There are no PREK classes.
Congratulations - Application Contest Winners! Please click on link for poster. https://5il.co/axed
Letter from Superintendent Hopkins - Bed Bug Notification. Please click on link for information. https://5il.co/apan
Another chance for our contest!
2019-2020 Bus Routes: https://tinyurl.com/2019busroutes
REVISED School Calendar for 2019-2020. Please click on link for calendar. https://5il.co/8me5
PLEASE VOTE! Budget Referendum - June 11, 2019 at Local voting sites.
Budget Meeting - Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Gardiner Area High School in the Gymnasium. Please click on link for the 2019-2020 Budget Report. https://5il.co/7x4y
Budget Meeting - Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 6 p.m. at the Gardiner High School Gymnasium. Please click on link for the 2019-2020 Budget Report
MSAD11 Special Board Meeting - Public Budget Hearing Video https://tinyurl.com/msad11specialmtg
May 8th: MSAD11 early Release Day tomorrow due to teacher workshops. High and Middle School students will be released around 11:00 am, and K-5 students will be released around 12:00 pm.There are no PRE-K classes.
Agenda for the Special Board Meeting - Public Budget Hearing to be held on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the ATM room at Gardiner Area High School. Please click on link for agenda. https://5il.co/7lp7
Look for school pictures to arrive in your child's backpack next week (Monday the 29th).
Reminder: no school for students in MSAD11 tomorrow, April 12th. April vacation is this coming week. Students will return back to school on April 22nd.
Video of the MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting April 9 2019 https://youtu.be/193XmmipJD4
Tonight's All Chorus Concert has been cancelled due to the weather, it is rescheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 pm.
Video of the MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting April 2 2019 https://youtu.be/_0VjZOdO2Vw
Video of the MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting on March 26, 2019. https://youtu.be/_F2UpTFGxJY
Superintendent's Letter regarding Extended School Days being Cancelled for April and May. Please click on link for letter. https://5il.co/71wh
REVISED 2018/2019 MSAD 11 School Calendar. Please click on link for calendar. https://5il.co/71vu
Thursday, March 28th is an extended early release. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 21st is an extended school day. Students will be dismissed at 4:00 p.m.
MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting Video 3/19/2019
https://youtu.be/j0HvHM-liss?t=1s
Today, Thursday, March 14th is an extended early release. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. Also, Friday, March 15th, there is NO SCHOOL for students, this is a staff workshop day.
Video of the MSAD11 Board Finance Meeting on March 12, 2019.
https://youtu.be/4dvHvXgvBRo
This Thursday, March 7th will be extended 1 hour with elementary students dismissed at 4:00 p.m. We will be having a visit by author Roger Stevens and a performance by Audio Body. If possible please pack an additional snack. Thank you
Due to driving conditions, the central office will be closed today.
Due to weather conditions, there will be no school in MSAD11 today. The Central Office will open at noon.
There will be no school today, Monday March 4th, due to the weather.
Just a reminder that today, Thursday, February 28th is an Extended School Day. Elementary students will be dismissed at 4:00 pm.
Today is a regular scheduled day in MSAD11. Elementary students dismiss around 3:00, high & middle school around 2:00.
Tomorrow is an early release day (Friday, February 15th). High and middle school students release around 11:00, and K-5 students release around 12:00.
Due to the weather, there will be no school in MSAD 11 today. The central office is closed.
Due to the weather, there will be no school in MSAD 11 today. The central office is closed. Stay safe and warm!
Due to the weather, there will be a 2 hour delay this morning.
Hot cocoa & marshmallows!
Due to the weather, there will be no school in MSAD11 today. The central office is closed. 1/9/2019
Due to current road conditions, there will be a two hour delay to the start of school in MSAD11 today. There will be no morning pre-kindergarten classes. 1/8/2019
Due to road conditions, there will be a 2 hour delay and no am pre-kindergarten in MSAD 11 this morning. Drive safe.
Letter from Superintendent Hopkins regarding the REVISED 2018-2019 School Calendar. Please click on link for Letter and Revised Calendar. https://5il.co/5usb
Just a reminder that grades K & 1 will attend the Polar Express field trip tomorrow morning, and grades 3 & 4 will attend in the afternoon. Also, grades 3 & 4 will be eating bag lunch. Thank you.
As a reminder, we will be having an Open House this evening from 5:00-5:30pm for parents and community members to tour our new modular unit. Please join us!
We’re having an Open House for parents and community members to tour the new modular unit on Monday, December 3, 2018 from 5:00 - 5:30 pm. Please join us!
Due to current road conditions, the MSAD11 Central Office will be closed today (11/27/2018).
Due to inclement weather and current road conditions, there will be no school in MSAD11 today (11/27/2018).
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school in MSAD11 today (11/27/2018).
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school today in MSAD 11. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Stay safe. 11/20/2018
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school today in MSAD 11. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Stay safe.
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school in MSAD11 today. The Central Office is closed. 11/16/2018.
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school in MSAD11 today (11/16/2018).
Please enjoy your day and stay safe.
Now that cold weather is upon us, it’s important to make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. We go outside if the “feels like” temp is 10 degrees or above. Thank you!
PITTSTON/RANDOLPH Newseltter http://5il.co/5fxt
MSAD11 schools will release early for teacher workshops on Friday, November 2nd. Please note that release times have changed from the past. GAHS and GRMS will release around 11:00 AM, grades K-5 release around 12:00 PM. There will be no PRE-K tomorrow.
Immediate opening for a Long Term Substitute for Grade 5 Teacher at the Helen Thompson School. Please click on link for application https://www.applitrack.com/msad11/onlineapp/
Autumn in the K-1 wing!
School pictures are coming home today! Please check your child’s backpack.
We had a wonderful school-wide assembly today with Barry Lane and his “Creating a Culture of Kindness” presentation. The students were so engaged!
This is a reminder that tomorrow, October 17, 2018 is an Early Release Day. Middle and High School students will be released at approximately 11:00 a.m. Elementary School students will be released at approximately 12:00 p.m.
Today we practiced our evacuation drill and everything went very smoothly. The students and staff did an excellent job!
October 2018 Newsletter http://5il.co/55fx
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 5, there is no school in MSAD 11 due to a teacher workshop day. Also remember that there is no school on Monday, October 8, due to Columbus Day.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is Picture Day!
Please join us for our first PTG (Parent Teacher Group) meeting on Wednesday, September 19th @ 6:00pm in the cafeteria. All are welcome! We hope to see you there!
Please check your child's backpack for a notice coming home today regarding early release days for this year. Our first newsletter is coming home as well. Have a wonderful long weekend!
Welcome back to students and parents from Supt. Pat Hopkins. http://5il.co/4nw7
We kicked off our new kindness theme at School-wide Morning Meeting this morning. Great first day!
Our theme this year: “Choose Kind”!
Just a reminder that Open House is tomorrow, from 6-6:30pm. Hope to see you there! Also, it’s going to be very hot on the first day of school, so students should consider wearing shorts and tees!
School Bus Routes 2018-2019
https://goo.gl/qzyFQB
MSAD11 Elementary Handbook 2018-2019 https://goo.gl/Fv1nS6
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy summer!
All 5th graders will be going to the middle school today and they will be coming home one hour earlier on the middle/high school bus run.
The staff and students of Pittston Consolidated School are so excited to welcome the students and staff of TC Hamlin School to Carnival Day this Friday, June 15th! We will even have a reporter from MPBN Radio joining us for our Carnival Day activities to see how we celebrate the merging of our two communities. While the reporter may interview some students, no student names will be used. We can’t wait for ALL of our students to join in activities together! Please make sure students wears socks and sneakers, as many of our activities require both.
These 3 did a great job last night presenting the 5th grade playground project to the school board. They represented our school very well.
Revised Chickenpox Notification letter. Please click on link for letter. http://5il.co/3m6s
Please check your child's backpack for a letter coming home today regarding chicken pox. Thank you!
Parent/Guardian letter - Notification regarding Chickenpox - Please click on link for letter. http://5il.co/3m6f
Reminder – Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 pm at Pittston School the 2018-2019 TCH/PIT plan for students in Pittston School; modular delivery date, placement, plan until modular unit is ready for instructional use. Also, at 6:00 pm presentation of the proposed MSAD11 budget meeting.
We are still looking for help with the plant sale set up on Friday the 18th as well as during the day Saturday the 19th. To sign up use the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084faea92ea5f58-plant
We raised $816 at our car wash last Saturday morning for the 5th grade field trip!
Agenda for the Special Board Meeting - Public Hearing to be held on May 7, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Please click here for agenda. http://5il.co/37gh
It's registration time for the 4-year-old program! Applications are now being accepted for the 2018-2019 school year. Children must be four years of age on or before October 15, 2018 and may not turn five before October 1st. If you are interested, please call Pittston School at 582-6268 for more information. Thank you!
2018-2019 MSAD 11 School Calendar. Please click on link for Calendar. http://5il.co/2z83
REVISED 2017/2018 School Calendar as of April 5, 2018. Please click on link for REVISED School Calendar. http://5il.co/345d
Just a reminder that Spring Pictures are tomorrow!
Friday, April 6th will be Pittston School shirt day! If you don't have a shirt yet, wear BLUE!
Pittston School t-shirts and sweatshirts are in today and will be sent home Monday. If you prefer to pick yours up, you may come today or Monday. Thank you!
Our April PTG Meeting will be Wed 4/11 @ 6pm in the library. Please join us!
Just a reminder that Spring pictures are Tuesday, April 3rd!
Please join us this evening @ 6:00pm for our monthly PTG meeting in the library. We need your support and help planning our Spring events so we can fund upcoming field trips and school events. Hope to see you there!
Join us this Thursday, March 22nd for our monthly PTG meeting in the library. We need your support and help planning our Spring events so we can fund upcoming field trips and school events. Hope to see you there!
Students are planting this Friday, March 23rd and we need volunteers to help. Please call or sign up at: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084faea92ea5f58-volunteers
https://goo.gl/n9FiPf
Use this Internet link to access the video broadcasts of the MSAD11 Special School Board Meetings regarding the Future of TC Hamlin School
Tomorrow, 4th graders need to bring their recorders and 5th grade band students need to bring their instruments to school. Tomorrow is Dress Rehearsal day at school!
A reminder to all band students: Don’t forget to bring your instruments to school on Monday for dress rehearsal for the concert!
Reminder: There is no school in MSAD11 for students tomorrow (March 16) due to a teacher workshop day.
Reminder: Thursday March 15, 2018 is a FULL DAY of school for students.
No PTG meeting today due to the storm.
School lunch tomorrow will be: #1 Cheese Pizza, #2 Hawaiian Pizza.
Due to current road conditions, there will be no school in MSAD 11 today—Wednesday, Marxh 14.
Due to the road conditions, there will be no school in MSAD 11 today (Wednesday March 14).
Due to the forecasted weather, there will be no school tomorrow in MSAD 11 - Tuesday, March 13.
Agenda for the Special Board Meeting - TC Hamlin School - to be held on March 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gardiner Regional Middle School Cafeteria. Please click on link for agenda. http://5il.co/2xv5
We will be having Friday’s lunch menu as planned: #1 French toast sticks, #2 cheeseburger on a roll.
Due to the forecasted snow storm there will be no school tomorrow in MSAD 11 - Thursday, March 8.
School Safety Letter from Superintendent Hopkins. Please click on link for letter. http://5il.co/2vui
Due to being unable to gather info as requested by the MSAD11 School Board, tonight's Special School Board Meeting re: the possible closing of TC Hamlin School is cancelled & will be rescheduled.
As a result of being unable to gather information as requested by the MSAD 11 School Board, tonight's Special School 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
Agenda Special Board Meeting to be held on February 26, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gardiner Regional Middle School in the Cafeteria. Please click on link for agenda. http://5il.co/2tue
Agenda Special Board Meeting to be held on February 26, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gardiner Regional Middle School in the Cafeteria. Please click on link for agenda. http://5il.co/2tue
There will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school today in MSAD11. No morning pre-K classes will be held.2/8/2018
2 hour delay in MSAD 11. No am pre-K.
Students in MSAD 11 will be dismissed early today due to the storm. Dismissal times will be: Pre-K - 10:30 am; HS/MS around 11:30 am and Elementary 12:30 pm.p
There is no morning pre-K due to the 2 hour delay today, Monday, February 5, 2018.
There will be a 2 hour delay in MSAD 11 this morning, Monday, February 5, 2018.
There will be a 2 hour delay in MSAD 11 due to current road conditions.
2 hour delay today!
We have change in the lunch menu for this Friday. The choices are: chicken tenders or meatballs.
We're in need of parent volunteers for the Family Dance this Friday. If we don't have enough volunteers by Thursday, we will have to cancel. Volunteers may sign up for 30 minute slots via the Signup Genius link on our Pittston PTG facebook page. Thank you!
Reminder- The School Board is holding a Public Forum to discuss the future of the T.C. Hamlin School tonight, January 25th, at 6 pm. The meeting will be held in the T.C. Hamlin School Gym.
Due to the current road conditions and the forecasted freezing rain until mid-day today, Tuesday, January 23, school is closed in MSAD 11. Stay safe
Due to the current road conditions and the forecasted freezing rain until mid-day today, Tuesday, January 23, school is closed in MSAD 11. Stay safe
REVISED Agenda for the Special Board Meeting (Public Forum - Future of TC Hamlin School) to be held on January 25, 2018. Please click on link for agenda. http://5il.co/2n6f
Agenda for the Special Board Meeting (TC Hamlin - Public Forum) to be held on January 25, 2018 at the TC Hamlin School. Please click on link for agenda. http://5il.co/2mv5
We will be having Wed. menu on Thur. #1 Pancakes & Scrambled Eggs, #2 Yogurt,Graham Cracker, Cheese Stick.
The School Board has scheduled a Public Forum to discuss the future of TC Hamlin School for Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the TC Hamlin School.
There will be no school today Wed Jan 17 due to weather. Stay warm and safe!
Please plan to join us for our next PTG meeting on Wednesday, February 7th from 6:00-7:00 pm. All are welcome! Our Parent-Teacher Group appreciates your support!
Friday, February 2nd from 6pm-7:30pm, the Pittston School PTG is hosting a Parent Child Dance for the Pittston School students and their families. All current Pittston students are welcome to come join in the fun. The dance will be hosted at the River View Community School in South Gardiner. The cost is $2 per person with a family maximum of $10. Come join us for a fun night
Click on this link to access all 3 video broadcasts of the the Future Of The TC Hamlin Committee.
https://goo.gl/jnt38b
Today’s lunch will be #1 Cheese Pizza, #2 Tuna & cheese wrap.
There is a 2 hour delay today. Drive safe!
There is a 2 hour delay in MSAD 11 - Friday, January 5. Drive safe.
There will be no school in MSAD 11 tomorrow, Thursday, January 4. Stay safe and warm.
Winners of the staff sweater contest: Most Clever, Ugliest, Cutest, and Tackiest!
Pittston School Elves
Pittston School Elves
Pittston School Elves
Holiday spirit!
GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS!
Thinking about adding fitness to your routine? Not really sure where to start? Wanting to try something new? The MSAD #11 Wellness Team has created an amazing opportunity for the community to try multiple fitness spaces for only $79. The value of the pass is $425. Proceeds from the passes help fund a scholarship that goes to a graduating senior at Gardiner furthering their education in the Health and/or Wellness field. A huge thank you for all the gym's generosity! Let's move more together. Only 50 will be SOLD. Cheers! For more information send a message to Kristy Ferran McNaughton. Please share to anyone you think would be interested in this pass.
Visit this link for the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/920288478127458/
Santa Shop will be open again tomorrow from 10-12 for anyone who was unable to shop today. Due to overwhelming donations, anyone may purchase one or two additional items during this time tomorrow.
Scentsy orders are in! They may be picked up in the office starting tomorrow between 8am-3:30pm.
Snow Day: There will be NO SCHOOL today, Tuesday, Dec. 12th. The Central Office will also be closed. Stay safe!
Happy children playing in the snow!
Santa has arrived!
Pittson School Craft Fair today 8am-1pm
More k-1 doors
K-1 doors
Kimdergarten trees!
Today we had an unannounced Lockdown Drill and the teachers and students all did a tremendous job!
REVISED Late Start Committee Letter to Parents, Community Members, and Staff. Please click on link for letter. http://5il.co/2bw8
It's finally here!
We're thankful for...
Thankful Firsties
Kindergarten is stuffed with fun!
Pumpkin spice and everything nice.
Don't forget-- picture re-take day tomorrow!
Autumn in Kindergarten!
Route 126 is currently closed due to a downed tree and live wire. Pittston School St must be accessed via Route 194.
This Friday, November 3rd, is now a full day of school. Dismissal is 3:00 pm. Thank you.
As a reminder, students may not be dropped off until 8:10 am. If you are arriving earlier, you must stay with your child until 8:10 am.
MSAD 11 schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, October 31st due to power outages.
In case you did not get the official alert, there is no school today in MSAD 11 due to power outages.
Pittston School t-shirts will be coming home today! Please check your child's backpack.
School pictures will be coming home today. Please check your child's backpack. Thank you!
Todd Gutner from WCSH 6 NewsCenter visited Pittston School school today and did a weather lesson with first grade. Thanks Todd!
We practiced our evacuation drill today and everything went smoothly! The students did an excellent job. Nice kick-off to Fire Safety Week!
Fire Safety Week
Mrs. Damon's Class
Important dates!
Mark your calendars!
Enjoying the new sand in our sandbox!
1st grade field trip to Bailey's Orchard in Whitefield!
1st grade field trip to Bailey's Orchard in Whitefield!
1st grade field trip to Bailey's Orchard in Whitefield!
1st grade field trip to Bailey's Orchard in Whitefield!
We had a practice lockdown drill today and the students and staff did a fabulous job!
As a reminder, there are no pets allowed on the field or on the playground at any time. This includes nights and weekends.
Our 1st PTG is tonight from 6-7 pm in the library. All are welcome & children may come with their parents. We look forward to seeing you!
Mrs. Owen's daughter made us this great new sign for the office!
Busy buzzing into Kindergarten!
Classwork from Miss A's class!
First grade at work!
1st Day of School Assembly! We had a great day!
