River View Community School -

Dear RVCS Families,

We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Monday, August 31st! Below are a few important reminders to help everyone have a smooth first day.

PowerSchool Forms
Please make sure you have logged into PowerSchool and completed all required forms. Information about accessing and completing these forms was sent home in the mail, and additional copies were available at Open House.

Morning Arrival
Students may arrive between 8:10 and 8:25 AM, either by bus or by being dropped off by a family member.

If you are dropping off your child:

Please pull into the designated drop-off lane.
Have your child remain in the vehicle until you have pulled alongside the duty staff member.
If a bus is unloading, please wait until the bus has cleared before pulling forward to the duty staff member and allowing your child to exit the vehicle.

Breakfast & Snack
Breakfast is available to all students free of charge each morning!

We also have a daily snack break, please send a snack with your child each day. A water bottle is also a great idea to help students stay hydrated throughout the school day.

Afternoon Dismissal
Please make sure your child knows how they will be getting home each day.

Bus riders: Please make sure your child knows their bus number.
Students being picked up: Please make sure your child knows who will be picking them up.

We will dismiss students who are being picked up between 2:45 and 2:55 PM. If you or another family member is picking up your child, please display your child’s first and last name on a piece of paper where the duty staff member can easily see it. Pull into the dismissal lane—the same lane used for morning drop-off—and we will call your child out to the vehicle. Any child not picked up by 3:00PM will be placed on the bus to go home.

Recess and Weather
We go outside for recess most days unless it is actively raining. While we may still have some warm days ahead, the weather can cool down quickly! Please make sure your child has a jacket or appropriate outerwear on cooler days.

Questions?
If you have questions about your child's classroom, schedule, or daily routines, please start by reaching out to your child's classroom teacher. They are always a great first point of contact and will be happy to help!

We are so excited to begin another school year and look forward to welcoming our students on Monday morning!

See you soon!

Our Open House is tonight from 5:00-6:00PM! We are looking forward to seeing our RV families!

We would love your feedback tonight on two questions: 1) What would your family love to see at RV and 2) What questions does your family have about RV?

In each classroom, there will be an easel pad pre-loaded with the 2 questions. Take a sticky note, answer the questions and add them to the pad! We will compile your answers and reach back to our families over the next few weeks with what we've learned!

Our first day of school with students is Monday, August 31st! Happy New School Year!

Dear RVCS Families,

We are excited to welcome everyone back for a new school year! As we get ready for the first day of school, we wanted to share a few important reminders.

Open House: Please join us this Wednesday from 5:00–6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and get ready for a successful start to the school year.

PowerSchool Forms: You should have received a letter with information about signing up for PowerSchool and completing the required forms. We appreciate your help in completing these forms as soon as possible. If you need an individual copy of the information, they will be available again at Open House. You can pick one up in your child’s homeroom.

First Day of School: Our first day of school is Monday, August 31st!

We are looking forward to seeing our students and families at Open House and kicking off another wonderful year at RVCS. Thank you for your partnership and support!

Sincerely,
Vicki Duguay/Principal

Dear 3rd Grade RVCS Families,

We are excited to welcome everyone back for a new school year! As we get ready for the first day of school, we wanted to share a few important reminders.

Open House

Please join us this Wednesday from 5:00–6:00 PM. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and get ready for a successful start to the school year.

A Special Invitation for Our 3rd Grade Families!

All of our 3rd grade students and their families are invited to our 3rd Grade Welcome Pizza Party from 4:15–5:00 PM in the gym, just before Open House.

This will be a great opportunity to meet and connect with our 3rd Grade Team and Leadership Team as we welcome your family to RVCS!

We also want to hear from you. During our time together, we will be asking for your feedback about:

Things you would love to see happen this school year
Anything you would like us to know about your child or family
Areas where you may need support

Your input is important to us, and we look forward to partnering with you throughout your child's first year at RVCS!

Please RSVP to Mrs. Duguay at vduguay@msad11.org so we can plan for pizza.

PowerSchool Forms

You should have received a letter with information about signing up for PowerSchool and completing the required forms. We appreciate your help in completing these forms as soon as possible.

If you need an individual copy of the information, copies will be available again at Open House. You can pick one up in your child’s homeroom.

First Day of School

Our first day of school is Monday, August 31st!

We are looking forward to seeing our students and families at the 3rd Grade Welcome Pizza Party and Open House and to kicking off another wonderful year at RVCS. Thank you for your partnership and support!

Sincerely,
Vicki

September Menu! Please note we are no longer doing snack milk.

Dear Families,

Teacher assignment letters were mailed last week. If you have not received your child’s letter by Wednesday, August 19, please call the school to make sure we have your correct mailing address and to receive your child’s teacher assignment.

A few important reminders:

Open House: Wednesday, August 26, 5:00–6:00 PM
First Day of School: Monday, August 31

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back for a wonderful new school year!

Warmly,
Victoria Duguay
Principal

Dear RVCS Families,

We hope you are enjoying the summer and finding time for fun, relaxation, and family adventures. We are excited to welcome our students back for the 2026-2027 school year!

The first day of school is Monday, August 31st. Our school office will reopen on Tuesday, August 11th, and we will be ready to assist families as we prepare for another great year.

Teacher assignment letters will be mailed by Friday, August 14th. Information about our Open House will be shared soon, and we look forward to seeing families in the building before the start of school.

We can’t wait to welcome your children back to RVCS and begin another year of learning, growth, and community!

Sincerely,
Vicki Duguay/Principal

Supply Lists! Including 6th Grade as well.

Step Up Day was a great success! Our 5th grade students enjoyed a visit to the middle school, while 3rd and 4th grade students had the opportunity to meet next year's teaching teams. The LER 2nd grade students also met the 3rd grade team, explored their future classrooms, and spent time on the playground—always a favorite! We are excited to help students build confidence and enthusiasm as they prepare for the next step in their educational journey.

🏅🎉 RVCS Olympic Games kick off NEXT WEEK! 🎉🏅

🎨 Team colors assigned Friday
🏟️ Opening Ceremonies: Monday, 6/8

Get ready for fun, teamwork, and school spirit! Check out the attached flyer for details.

🥇 Let the games begin! 🥇

Every Voice Matters: Vote on June 9

On Tuesday, June 9, our community will have an important opportunity to help shape the future of our schools by voting on the proposed school budget referendum.

This vote is about more than numbers on a page—it is about investing in the students, staff, programs, and opportunities that make our schools strong and our community vibrant. The proposed budget is designed to support quality educational experiences, maintain essential services, and ensure that our schools continue to meet the needs of all learners.

Strong schools are the foundation of a strong community. They help attract families, support local economic growth, and prepare the next generation for success. The decisions we make today will have a lasting impact on the opportunities available to our students tomorrow.

Whether you are a parent, taxpayer, staff member, alumni, business owner, or community supporter, your voice matters. Participating in the referendum is one of the most direct ways to influence the future of public education in our community.

Please remember to vote on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Together, we support our schools and our community. Together, we build a bright future.

Vote June 9. Every voice matters.

Aligning Resources with Enrollment: Building a Sustainable Budget for MSAD 11

The FY 2026–2027 budget reflects the difficult but necessary work of aligning district resources with changing student enrollment while continuing to address rising operational costs. Over the past several years, MSAD 11 has experienced a steady decline in enrollment, resulting in fewer students to serve and changing demands across grade levels and programs. As a result, the district has carefully reviewed staffing, programming, and operational expenditures to ensure resources are aligned with current student needs.

Importantly, the proposed FY 2026–2027 budget includes no new positions. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services while managing significant cost increases that are largely outside of the district's control. Rising health insurance costs, the State of Maine's Paid Family and Medical Leave requirements, MaineCare SEED obligations, transportation expenses, contracted special education services, and substitute staffing all contribute to increased budget pressures. These required increases total more than $900,000.

To offset these unavoidable cost increases and maintain long-term financial sustainability, the district implemented staffing and organizational reductions across multiple areas of the school system. These decisions were not made lightly. Each position and expenditure was evaluated based on enrollment trends, student needs, operational efficiency, and the district's ability to continue providing a high-quality educational experience for students.

Throughout the budget development process, approximately $2.4 million in reductions were identified and incorporated into the budget. These reductions reflect the district's commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources while adapting to enrollment declines and fiscal realities. The goal is not simply to reduce spending, but to ensure that district resources are aligned with current enrollment and positioned to support students in a financially sustainable manner.

Key Message

The proposed FY 2026–2027 budget adds no new positions, addresses significant mandated and contractual cost increases, and aligns staffing and resources with declining enrollment to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of MSAD 11 while continuing to serve students effectively.

MSAD 11 continues to operate as one of the lower-spending school districts in Maine when measured by resident expenditures per pupil. According to 2024–2025 Maine Department of Education expenditure data, MSAD 11 ranks 199th out of 261 school districts statewide in total per-pupil expenditures, meaning that 198 districts spend more per student and only 62 districts spend less.

Across individual expenditure categories, MSAD 11 generally ranks in the middle to lower half of Maine districts. The district's highest spending rank is in Student & Staff Support (75th), followed by Transportation (106th) and Other Instruction (116th). Expenditures for Facilities & Maintenance (127th) and School Administration (136th) are near the statewide midpoint, while spending for Special Education (167th), Regular Instruction (184th), and System Administration (220th) remains below most Maine districts. These rankings demonstrate a consistent pattern of fiscal restraint across major operational areas.

To provide additional context, MSAD 11's current spending levels were compared to neighboring districts using the district's enrollment of 1,718 students. If MSAD 11 spent at the same per-pupil rate as the statewide average, the district's budget would increase by approximately $6.36 million. Matching the spending levels of neighboring districts would result in estimated budget increases ranging from approximately $2.64 million to $6.51 million, depending on the district used for comparison.

These comparisons illustrate that MSAD 11 delivers educational services while maintaining expenditure levels that are significantly below many neighboring districts and below the majority of districts across the State of Maine. The data suggest that the district's overall spending profile remains comparatively conservative when evaluated on a per-student basis.

Understanding How MSAD 11 Costs are Shared 06.01.2026

MSAD #11 Transportation Newsletter ~ June, 2026

REMINDER: MSAD 11 will have an early release day tomorrow, May 20, 2026. GRMS and GAHS will dismiss around 11:00 am, and elementary schools at 12:00 p.m. There will be no PREK classes.