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Dear Bangor School Department Families: As we approach November, we want to ensure that all families in our community are aware of the food assistance resources available to th...

Students from across the district participated in the annual bus evacuation drills this week, a crucial initiative designed to prepare them for emergencies. With guidance from dri...

We are excited to invite families to sign their students up for the Best Buddies program! This wonderful initiative offers students with intellectual and developmental disabilit...

The Cohen and Doughty Jazz Band recently took center stage at the Jazz Education Symposium held at the University of Maine. The conference, aimed at music educators, provided a u...

As the new school year unfolds, the Bangor School Department is prioritizing the safety and preparedness of its students through a comprehensive schedule of emergency drills. In ...

SmartSocial Parent Event September 9, 16, 23, 24 & 28 + Spanish-only event September 24! Do you worry about how much time your child spends on video apps? They’re designed to k...

The Bangor School Department is proud to announce that Renee Perron, Social Worker at the Mary Snow and William S. Cohen Schools, has been awarded the 2025 Maine Administrators of...

Dear Bangor Families, We are thrilled to share that the Bangor School Department is partnering with SmartSocial for the 2025–2026 school year. This collaboration provides your ...

Dear Bangor Families, As we start the academic year, we would like to take a moment to share further information about our upcoming half-day staff development days included in...

As we embark on another school year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all staff members of the Bangor School Department for their dedication and hard work. Your ...

The Bangor School Department would like to welcome Erin Ireland as the new principal of the Abraham Lincoln School and Stephen Riitano as the assistant principal of the William S....

April 28, 2025 The Bangor School Department and the Bangor Police Department teamed up for the BPD’s thirteenth year of active threat training, a multi-day specialized training ...

The Bangor School Department is proud to highlight our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship within our community. Our initiatives focus on educ...

March 22, 2025 Under the direction of Mr. Jacob Gebhart, the Bangor Middle School Band, comprising talented musicians from James F. Doughty and William S. Cohen schools, achieve...

Mary Sophia Snow, also known as “Bangor’s most famous daughter,” was born in Bangor in 1857. Mary Snow grew up in a home on Ohio Street and attended the city’s public schools. Af...

Kelsey Stoyanova, Bangor High School English teacher, talks about community collaboration and the impact that it has had on her students. Watch the video here

January 31, 2025 Dear Bangor Families, The mission of the Bangor School Department is to provide a safe, inclusive, and high-quality educational experience that inspires all stu...

Picture Retakes at Cohen will take place on Wednesday, November 6th. Please click the link to review instructions and ordering information. https://5il.co/2zwsm

Cohen offers winter athletics for the following sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Cheering Please note the following important dates: Tuesday, November 5: Student info...