WDES will be having a Penny Drive from August 16 - August 20th, beginning at the open house event Monday evening. This penny drive is in support of the Dr. Levesque School to help replace books and teaching materials that were lost in the fire earlier this summer. Please bring in your spare change to help support this worthwhile cause!
David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School and Washburn District High School invites you to an Open House on Monday, August 16, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00pm. Hope to see you all!
Attention Pre-K and Kindergarten parents: Screenings will be held on August 18th, 19th, and 20th. If you have not received your child's information packet, please contact by email Mrs. Philbrook - aphilbrook@msad45.net, or Mrs. Skinner - cskinner@msad45.net or by phone, 455-4504. Pre-K and Kindergarten students' first day of school will be August 23rd.
Some of our Elementary teachers have posted a supply list for back to school. Click the link below for more information. Copies are also posted at the Dollar General in town.
https://www.msad45.net/page/school-supply-lists
Middle School Girls Soccer practice has been canceled for today. There will be practice tomorrow, August 3 from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
High School Girls soccer practice has been canceled for today. Practice will be tomorrow, August 3 from 9:30am - 11:30am.
Due to the weather, middle school boys soccer practice has been canceled for today. They will practice tomorrow, Tuesday, August 3 from 12:00pm-2:00pm.
Attention High School Boys interested in playing soccer. The first practice is Monday, August 2, from 3:00pm-5:00pm. Below is also a schedule for the month of August. Please make sure you are up to date or have scheduled a physical in order to participate.
Attention Middle School Boys grades 6-8, soccer begins on Monday, August 2 with practice from 8am-10am. Contact Mr. Poisson with any questions at jpoisson@msad45.net. Please make sure that sports physicals are up to date or scheduled.
Attention all 9-12 grade girls: Soccer practice will begin on Monday, August 2 from 9:30-11:00am. Make sure to bring a water bottle.
Washburn District Elementary School is please to announce Amber Chasse as the new middle school girls' soccer coach. Amber is no stranger to the game. She had an outstanding career, including a State Championship, in high school playing for the Ashland Hornets. She continued playing soccer for the University of Maine and Machias as well as the University of Maine at Presque Isle where she is currently in her senior year. Congratulations Amber and welcome to our coaching staff!
The first practice for middle school girls soccer will be on August 2nd, at 10:00am.
The Northern Maine Board of Approved Soccer Officials will be holding referee classes beginning Thursday, July 29 at 4:00p.m. If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a soccer official for the upcoming season. Please contact Bob Stedt at 896-5501 or 896-5514.
Mask Update from Superintendent Worcester:
Per the US CDC order related to transportation:
All people on public or private school-provided transport, including buses and vans are required to wear a mask. This applies to summer school and when school opens for all students in August. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.
In a world continuous with change and uncertainty, there are many stressors and distractions that create road blocks in our children's learning. Mrs. Langille is working to create a "Sensory Strategies for Success" classroom for her 3rd grade students. Please click the link below if you are interested in supporting this project. Thank you in advance for your support in the education of our students!
https://www.donorschoose.org/project/supporting-sensory-strategies-for-succes/5623727/
Beginning July 1, 2021, face masks will become optional at school and on buses for all students, staff and visitors. This will also apply to our current Summer Program.
WDHS is proud to announce the the 4th Quarter Honor Roll. Congratulations to all of our students and parents on a job well done!
MSAD #45 is hiring. Check out the employment opportunities in the link below:
https://www.msad45.net/page/employment-opportunities
Mrs. Sines is directing Camp Invention this year through UMPI. She is looking for a few responsible high school students who would be willing to fill leadership intern positions. It is volunteer based which looks great on work, college and NHS applications. If you are interested, or know of someone interested, please contact Mrs. Sines at ssines@msad45.net.
The MSAD #45 District Budget Meeting will be held tonight, Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:00pm. in the David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School gymnasium. Community members from Perham, Wade and Washburn are encouraged to attend. For information on the budget, go to our School Board page on the website or click this link. https://www.msad45.net/page/school-board
The MSAD #45 District Budget Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 6:30pm. in the David J. Lyon Washburn District Elementary School gymnasium. Community members from Perham, Wade and Washburn are encouraged to attend. For information on the budget, go to our School Board page on the website or click this link. https://www.msad45.net/page/school-board