Maine’s surge in home schooling during COVID has slowed, but numbers still high

Many, but not all, first-time home-school students returned to the classroom this year for social and mental health reasons.

Oxford Hills schools superintendent to analyze staff absences

Maine School Administrative District 17 has no employee manual that details reasons and requirements for absences.

Hartnett departs SAD 17, continues leading district administrators’ professional development

Assistant Superintendent Patrick Hartnett will teach graduate classes at the University of Southern Maine's School of Education and Human Development.

TikTok trend ‘devious licks’ hits Maine schools

SAD 17 to borrow $3.6 million to address cash flow issues

Oxford Hills School District directors authorize loan to cover cash shortfall attributed to federal coronavirus relief bill reimbursements.

Oxford Elementary educator named county’s teacher of the year

SAD 17 sends $43.9 million budget to voters

Directors unanimously approved the budget, which will be decided on by residents June 8.

Arrests made in SAD 17 laptop theft

Superintendent Rick Colpitts said two males, ages 17 and 22, have been arrested and charged in the June theft of six laptops.

Awards presented to SAD 17 staff, community

PHOTOS: Welcome back!

Wednesday, Aug. 28 was the first day of school for School Administrative District 17 elementary students.