Dirigo Elementary School

RSU 56 is collecting information from all stake holders in our four towns as we move to create an updated strategic plan. Please fill out this survey so that your voice is include...

Lifetouch will be here this Friday, November 17 for picture retakes.

Check out Mr. Swan's November Principal's Message.

There will be no after school program at DES this Wednesday (November 15) and Thursday (November 16) due to Parent Teacher Conferences.

Check out this event coming up in a couple of weeks!

Attention Grade 5 Parents & Guardians, Any student who is playing basketball at the middle school, it starts on Monday, November 13. You have to have all of your paperwork, sport...

Dixfield Discount Fuel is again doing their community holiday wish list for area elementary students. If you would like your child's name added to the list, please email Mrs. Wai...

There will be a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) meeting on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the DES Conference Room. The PTO is an organization that works with the school...

Dear DES Parents & Guardians, Our Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 16 from 3-6 PM. Sign up information from your child's t...

DES Grade 5 Parents & Guardians, If your child is participating in a winter sport at the middle school (Basketball and Skiing start in two weeks, Wrestling starts in February) y...

All RSU 56 schools will return to in-person learning tomorrow, Monday, October 30, 2023. We will run a late start schedule. Buses will run an hour later than a normal Monday sched...

RSU 56 schools will be closed again tomorrow, Friday, October 27, 2023. This is out of an abundance of caution. Our focus is on the safety of students, employees and community m...

October 26, 2023 I want to thank you all for your support and patience as I determine the best options for RSU 56 students, families and employees in response to the tragic cir...