April 2, 2024
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 56 – OPENINGS TWK Dirigo Middle School (2) Special Education Ed Tech III Dirigo Elementary School Special Education Ed Tech III School Secreta...
April 1, 2024
The Dirigo Middle School Wrestling won regionals this past weekend, scoring a record 253 team points. Fifth graders Cohen Robbins, Adrian Yamba, Grant Hutchinson, Clayton Swan, a...
March 22, 2024
Though it did not feel like spring last night (Thursday, March 21), we appreciate all of the families that came out to attend our Spring Fling Dance. It was great seeing everyone...
March 19, 2024
Check out Mr. Swan's March Principal's Message:
March 19, 2024
If you have a child interested in Girl Scouts, please see the attached flyer about a registration even happening here at DES next week.
March 15, 2024
We are having a Spring Dance Party at DES this Thursday (March 21) night from 5:30-6:30. These papers will be going home on Monday.
March 4, 2024
It’s not too late for your students with disabilities to sign up for summer camp!
Pine Tree Camp is Maine’s only American Camp Association-accredited camp exclusively serving ...
March 1, 2024
The RSU56 District Newsletter is back!! Check out the latest edition: https://rsu56.edurooms.com/engage/regional-school-unit-no-56/newsletters/rsu-56-february-newsletter-2024
February 27, 2024
The RSU 56 School board meeting will be held in person at Dirigo High School in the SCC, and on Zoom on February 27th. The meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel, bu...
February 13, 2024
The RSU 56 School board meeting will be held in person at Dirigo High School in the SCC, and on Zoom on February 13th. The meeting will be streamed live on our YouTube Channel, bu...
February 7, 2024
In this video Mr. Swan talks about Pre-K Registration, Our PBIS Challenge, Notes from the Nurse, Information about February Break, and information about a summer camp scholarship ...
January 29, 2024
We had several students take advantage of meeting with their teacher online during our Remote Learning Day last Friday. We will continue this on our next remote learning day (if ...
January 26, 2024
Attention Parents/Guardians of children turning 4 before October 15, 2024 : The attached letter will be going home with students Monday. Please share this with anyone who might ...
January 26, 2024
This is the third Read Aloud today. This book called "If I Built a School" is by my favorite author, Chris Van Dusen. When you listen to the story think about what fun things you ...
January 26, 2024
This is the second Read Aloud for our remote learning day. This story is called Going Places by Peter and Paul Reynolds. This book is about thinking differently and using our imag...
January 26, 2024
Happy Fri-yah everyone. I hope you are having a good and safe Remote Learning Day. This is the first of three Read Aloud videos that I will be posting today. This book is called...
January 22, 2024
Another LONG overdue thank you goes out to the Oxford County United Bikers of Maine for their annual donation of gifts for students in need. We very much appreciate this organiza...
January 22, 2024
This long overdue, but we would like to give a BIG Cougar Cub ROAR to the folks at Dixfield Discount Fuel. Each year DDF coordinates the donation and delivery of thousands of gif...