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
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.
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.
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.
Grades 7 -8 & 10-12 will start on Thursday, 8/28/25.
PreK will start on 9/2/25.
DES 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 10 Jun 2025. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM5TaSuQxmE
DES Cubtastic Awards - June 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN2JazemJzw
Here is the link to tonight's RSU56 Budget / Board meeting:
https://www.youtube.com/live/gw-aW84dFs8?si=AyNVK1yct8Nfvk3S
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
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.
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.
DES Cubtastic Assembly - 2 May 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qICa8kzeW4
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
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
Class of 2025 Breakfast with the easter bunny 4/12/25
Good Morning from RSU56. Due to the inclement weather RSU56 will be having a remote learning day today, 4/3/25. Have a great day!
Good morning from RSU 56. Due to some of our roads being icy this morning we will have a 1-hour delay in RSU56 today 3/31/25.
Early Release 3/24/2025 - Due to the impending storm, RSU 56 will have an early release day today, Monday, March 24, 2025. Student dismissal will begin at 11:30. Please be safe. Thank you and have a great day.
Come join a conversation around Suicide Prevention Awareness presented by Mary Gagnon from NAMI Maine on Wednesday, March 6, 2025, 4:30 - 6:00 at Dirigo Middle School.
