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Dear Bangor School Department Families, We are excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! Please mark your calendars for the following open house events across our Bangor schools: Bangor High School: 9th Grade Orientation: August 29, 8-11 AM Open House: September 17, 6-7 PM August 28 Fourteenth Street: 4-5 PM Vine Street: 4-5 PM Mary Snow Grade 4: 4:30-5:30 PM William S. Cohen 6th Grade Orientation: 6-7 PM August 29 Abe Lincoln: 4-5 PM Downeast School: 4-5 PM Fruit Street: 4-5 PM Bangor Regional Program: 4-5 PM Mary Snow Grade 5: 4:30-5:30 PM Fairmount: 5-6 PM James F. Doughty: 6-7 PM William S. Cohen: 6-7 PM We look forward to seeing you at these open house events to kick off the new school year. It's an excellent opportunity to meet your child's teachers, tour the school, and learn about the curriculum and activities.

The Bangor School Committee meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, August 7th, will have a change in entrance location. Attendees are asked to use the administrative entrance of Bangor High School and to follow the signs to the library. This change is to ensure the safety and security of all participants while floor waxing and construction projects wrap up in the building. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the School Committee meeting this Wednesday at 6 PM.

Bangor Food Services is Hiring! Multiple positions are available! Apply online today or call 207-262-9125 for a paper application today!

Information about the Cohen School Grade 7-8 Open House is now posted on the school website. We look forward to seeing our returning students and families and new students and families on Thursday, August 29 from 6:00-7:00pm. https://williamcohen.bangorschools.net/o/wscs/article/1692519

Information about the Cohen School Grade 6 Orientation is now posted on the school website. We look forward to seeing our new class on Wednesday, August 28th at 6:00pm. https://williamcohen.bangorschools.net/o/wscs/article/1692512

Middle School Football (Grade 7-8) Information is posted on our website. Please call William S. Cohen School or James F. Doughty School with any questions. https://williamcohen.bangorschools.net/o/wscs/article/1690735

All athletes need to have a current sports physical before they are able to play fall sports. PCHC is offering physicals on August 5 and 12. St. Joseph Workwell office also provides a flexible option. Click on the image for more information.

The PCHC School Based Health Clinic will be offering sports physicals on August 5th and 12th from 10 am to 6 pm at the Bangor High School Clinic. Physicals are $20 and can be scheduled for all school athletes in grades 6–12. Call 207-404-8247 to schedule.

RSU 64 is hosting a "Wait Till 8th" public info session 6-7pm at Central Community Elementary School. Learn the benefits of delaying smartphone access & get tips to set healthy tech boundaries from Brooke Shannon, Executive Director of Wait Until 8th.

Wireless Zone® is hosting its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, July 28 at 1PM. Free backpacks to students, while supplies last. Be sure to stop by their store at 570 Stillwater Ave for an afternoon of fun! Learn more: www.wirelesszone.com/backpack-giveaway

Bangor Rams, we want to hear about your accomplishments since graduating! Share your career successes, personal milestones, and how you're making a difference in the world. Submit Your Story on our webiste: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/alumni By showcasing your achievements, you can inspire current Bangor students and connect with fellow alumni. Let's celebrate the impact Rams are making!

The Bangor School Department will be closed July 4, 2024 in recognition of Independence day. For information about events taking place in the greater Bangor area, visit: bangor4th.com

There will be a parent Title I meeting on Monday, June 17 at 5:00 pm at the Downeast School. This meeting reviews the BSD’s Title programs and seeks input from the community.

Today's baseball and softball games vs. Doughty have been canceled due to the weather.

So proud of these Cohen students for volunteering at the Fruit Street School garden! Thanks to our students and Mrs. Pietrak for helping our neighboring elementary school. Go Eagles!

A huge thank you to the Cohen Boosters for recognizing the faculty and staff at Cohen during Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate all the special treats and meals that were prepared each day. Thanks to all for your support, generosity and kindness this week!

The Bangor School Department IT staff will be conducting important network maintenance work today, starting at 4:30 PM. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring the efficient operation of our network equipment. During the maintenance window, we will experience disruptions to the phone system and delays in email services. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that our IT team will work diligently to minimize the impact and complete the maintenance as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we strive to enhance the reliability and performance of our network infrastructure.

Thank you to the University of Maine for hosting our sixth grade class today for Archeology Day! We enjoyed the time on campus and appreciated all the excellent learning activities that were prepared for our students. Go Black Bears!

Congratulations to the Cohen students that presented at last night Poetry Event. We were so impressed with your poems! Go Eagles!

WSC Softball B Team- There will be NO practice tomorrow May 1st. Reminder that Thursday's game is at home against Ellsworth.