Good Afternoon from RSU 56. Due to being short bus drivers this afternoon 1/21/26, students that normally ride on Bus 1, 14 or 24 may be around 15-minutes late on their drop off time due to consolidating bus runs. We apologize for the inconvenience.

about 14 hours ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the freezing rain and some icy roads this morning, RSU 56 will be having a 2 hour delay today 1/15/2026. Thank you and have a great day!
7 days ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the increase of inclement weather we are changing our decision and will be closing RSU 56 today, 1/7/2026 and there will be no school. Thank you and have a great day!
15 days ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather we will have an additional hour delay in RSU 56 today, 1/7/2026. Where today is a Wednesday, that means school will start at 10am today. Thank you and have a great day!
15 days ago, RSU56 Updates

Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm, we will have an early release day, today 12/10/2025. Students will be released at 12:30. Thank you and have a great day!

about 1 month ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm there will be no school in RSU 56 today, Tuesday, December 2nd. Thank you and have a great day!
about 2 months ago, RSU56 Updates
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Open Positions Update:

BGT Trip Driver / Utility Position
- Reach out to Kenny Robbins - Director of BGT - krobbins@rsu56.org

DMS Nordic Ski Assistant Coach
DHS JV Softball Coach
DMS Varsity Softball Coach
DMS JV Softball coach
DMS JV Baseball Coach


If you have any questions on coaching positions please reach out to:
Sara Thurston
Athletic and Student Activities Director
Regional School Unit 56
sthurston@rsu56.org
(207) 562-4251 Ext. 4

2 months ago, RSU56 Updates
We Are Hiring Job Instagram Post

Good vision plays a vital role in every student’s success—both inside and outside the classroom. Uncorrected

vision problems can lead to difficulty concentrating, disruptive behavior, and struggles with learning and

participation. Beyond academics, poor vision can also affect a child’s social and athletic development.

At VIP Eyes Auburn, we understand that for many families, the cost of eyeglasses can be a challenge. That’s

why we’re proud to continue our mission of giving back to our community through our Annual Gives Back

Day, established in 2015. Our goal is simple: to help as many students as possible see clearly and confidently.

Event Details Date: Wednesday, November 26th Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: VIP Eyes Auburn 120 Center St Plaza Auburn

3 months ago, RSU56 Updates
VIP Eyes letter
DES Parents & Guardians,

If you are planning on picking your child up from school on the first day of school, please send a note in with them stating who will be picking them up (remember office pick up time is around 2:20 - though it will probably be a little later on the first few days of school. And you use the loop near the school for pick up. )

If you are planning on picking your child up everyday, you can just put until further notice on the note. Thank you, this will help our first day dismissal go a lot more smoothly.
5 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Just a reminder that tomorrow 8/27/25 is the first day of school for grades K-6 and Grade 9. Tomorrow is not a late arrival Wednesday,

Grades 7 -8 & 10-12 will start on Thursday, 8/28/25.

PreK will start on 9/2/25.
5 months ago, RSU56 Updates
DES 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10 Jun 2025. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM5TaSuQxmE
8 months ago, RSU 56
DES Cubtastic Awards - June 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN2JazemJzw
8 months ago, RSU 56
Here is the link to tonight's RSU56 Budget / Board meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/gw-aW84dFs8?si=AyNVK1yct8Nfvk3S
8 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Reminder that next Tuesday, May 27, 2025 will be the RSU 56 Annual Budget Meeting held at Dirigo High School in the SCC starting at 6:30pm. The budget information can be found on our website: https://www.rsu56.org/page/budget-25-26
8 months ago, RSU56 Updates
SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program to help families buy food during the summer when schools are closed. Each eligible school-age child receives a one-time payment of $120. Children who get these benefits can also participate in other summer meal programs.
8 months ago, RSU56 Updates
sun bucks information flyer
We have an opening at Dirigo Elementary School for an IT Support Specialist! Check out the posting on https://rsu56.schoolspring.com and reach out to Brian Keene, Technology Director, bkeene@rsu56.org with any questions.
8 months ago, RSU56 Updates
IT Support job posting at DES
DES Cubtastic Assembly - 2 May 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qICa8kzeW4
9 months ago, RSU 56
RSU 56 Phone lines have all been restored, if you need anything from our buildings the numbers are as follows: DES: (207)562-4207 DMS: (207)562-7552 DHS: (207)562-4251 Central Office & Transportation: (207)562-4300
9 months ago, RSU56 Updates
Good Morning. RSU 56 is currently experiencing a phone outage with our phone provider. If you need to reach any of our schools, please use the emails listed below: DES - Tricia Fletcher - tfletcher@rsu56.org DMS - Lisa Sanborn - Lsanborn@rsu56.org DHS - Devon Melcher - dmelcher@rsu56.org Central Office - Cyndi Matthews - cmatthews@rsu56.org Transportation - Terri Cox - tcox@rsu56.org
9 months ago, RSU56 Updates