Bus Schedules 26-27; click here!
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
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
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
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
To access an important letter from MSAD11 Superintendent Kady Gould regarding the "Bell to Bell" Policy on student personal electronic devices, click the link: https://bit.ly/4fTIDNt
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
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.
We’re proud of DJ, Emmett, and Duncan for presenting to the School Board last night about the 5th Grade Watershed Study and Trout Release Project. They did a fantastic job representing our school and sharing their learning!
🏅🎉 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! 🥇
🎨 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.
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.
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.
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.
Currently, there is no electrical power at the MSAD1 1 Central Office. CMP expects the power to be restored at 8:15 am.
Please join us Thursday evening for a night of fun and talent. Concessions will be sold!
Please enjoy the May/June Newsletter!
The 2026-2027 school calendar is attached.
The 2026-2027 school calendar is attached.
