Adult Ed reports Franklin County lowest in ‘disconnected youth’

Area has the lowest number of disconnected youth among the counties in western and central Maine, Director Mary Redmond-Luce reported to the RSU board of directors on Tuesday, Oct. 10.

RSU 9 faces increase in homeschooled students

During his superintendent's report on Tuesday, Oct. 10, Superintendent Christian Elkington engaged in a discussion with the board over staff and student retention.

Farmington-based school district looking to buy Holman Mission House for operations

A public hearing is scheduled for Oct. 24; district vote set Nov. 7.

RSU 9 presents strategy to improve attendance

Superintendent Christian Elkington shared with the board on Tuesday, Sept. 26, RSU 9's strategy to reduce absenteeism across the district.

Three RSU 9 schools using program to help students succeed

Cape Cod Hill, Academy Hill and Gerald D. Cushing schools will be implementing the BARR program, which stands for Building Assets, Reducing Risk, for the 2023-2024 school year.

Farmington-based school district struggles to find applicants for key positions

Farmington school board director announces resignation

Alexander Creznic cited personal matters that conflict with his duties.

Mt. Blue High School aims to reduce absenteeism

Mt. Blue High School Interim Principal Joel Smith told the RSU 9 board of directors he hopes to reduce the rate of absenteeism during this school year by 3% on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows

Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.

First day of high school