Here are a few practical tips to help support regular attendance:
-Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
-Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
-Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.
-Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor's appointments when school is in session.
-Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.
-Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!
-Make sure your children keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
-Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
-Ensure your children go to school every day unless they are truly sick.
-Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor's appointments when school is in session.
-Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your children feel anxious about going to school.
-Develop back up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your child to school.
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!
I cam across some statistical information regarding the significance of attending school regularly.
-a child becomes chronically absent when he or she misses 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year.
-children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of third grade.
-By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.
-By 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.
Remember, a child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month!!
-a child becomes chronically absent when he or she misses 18 or more days over the course of an entire school year.
-children who are chronically absent in kindergarten and first grade are much less likely to read at grade level by the end of third grade.
-By 6th grade, chronic absence is a proven early warning sign for students at risk for dropping out of school.
-By 9th grade, good attendance can predict graduation rates even better than 8th grade test scores.
Remember, a child is chronically absent if he or she misses just two days every month!!
I wanted to make parents aware of the five reasons that can excuse a child's absence according to statute:
1. Personal illness (with notification from a parent)
2. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day.
3. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day.
4. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has been approved.
5. Education disruption resulting from homelessness, unplanned psychiatric hospitalization, unplanned hospitalization for a medical emergency, foster care placement, youth development center placement or some other out-of-district placement that is not otherwise authorized by an individualized education plan or a superintendent's agreement.
Please make it a habit to let us know why your child is absent as soon after as you can!
Thanks
1. Personal illness (with notification from a parent)
2. An appointment with a health professional that must be made during the regular school day.
3. Observance of a recognized religious holiday when the observance is required during the regular school day.
4. A planned absence for a personal or educational purpose that has been approved.
5. Education disruption resulting from homelessness, unplanned psychiatric hospitalization, unplanned hospitalization for a medical emergency, foster care placement, youth development center placement or some other out-of-district placement that is not otherwise authorized by an individualized education plan or a superintendent's agreement.
Please make it a habit to let us know why your child is absent as soon after as you can!
Thanks
Picture Day will be on Thursday, June 10th. Be on the lookout for more information.
The state of Maine now has a statewide "bell-to-bell" law that requires all public schools to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day. Students who bring a cellphone with them may use it on the bus only.
Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
Please contact the main office if you have any questions.
Attached you will find a document put out last year before the start of school regarding the drop-off procedure in the mornings.
Dear Families,
The safety of our students is always our top priority. We continue to implement a new
morning drop-off procedure to help ensure that all children arrive at school safely and efficiently.
What’s Changing:
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All student drop-offs will take place at the second cross walk and will be a car drop off line
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Families will no longer be able to drop students off at the front entrance or park and walk their students into school.
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Staff members will be present each morning to greet students and help them safely exit their vehicles.
Why This Change is Important:
Helps us maintain a secure school environment.
Prevents congestion and unsafe movement in parking lots and bus lanes.
Ensures staff can supervise students from the moment they arrive on campus.
How You Can Help:
Please have your child ready to exit the vehicle promptly when you reach the drop-off zone.
Follow staff directions and remain in your vehicle during drop-off.
Allow extra time during the first week as everyone relearns the new routine.
We continue to appreciate your patience and cooperation as we put this procedure in place. By working together, we can make arrival time safer, smoother, and more efficient for all students.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office at 388-2681. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.
Dear Families,
The safety of our students is always our top priority. We continue to implement a new
morning drop-off procedure to help ensure that all children arrive at school safely and efficiently.
What’s Changing:
●
All student drop-offs will take place at the second cross walk and will be a car drop off line
●
Families will no longer be able to drop students off at the front entrance or park and walk their students into school.
●
Staff members will be present each morning to greet students and help them safely exit their vehicles.
Why This Change is Important:
Helps us maintain a secure school environment.
Prevents congestion and unsafe movement in parking lots and bus lanes.
Ensures staff can supervise students from the moment they arrive on campus.
How You Can Help:
Please have your child ready to exit the vehicle promptly when you reach the drop-off zone.
Follow staff directions and remain in your vehicle during drop-off.
Allow extra time during the first week as everyone relearns the new routine.
We continue to appreciate your patience and cooperation as we put this procedure in place. By working together, we can make arrival time safer, smoother, and more efficient for all students.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office at 388-2681. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our school community safe.
Here is some important information for parents to know before we start the school year
Here is the lunch menu for the month of September
Here is the breakfast menu for the month of September:
Please review the following bus runs for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Look for the location nearest to your address and that will be where your student(s) will get on and off of the bus.
https://bit.ly/RSU10BusRoutes
https://bit.ly/RSU10BusRoutes
School Board APPROVED Minutes for 8/10/26
https://aptg.co/Cbyycn
https://aptg.co/Cbyycn
Just a reminder that HSES will be having Open House on Wednesday, August 26th from 5:30PM-6:30PM. Meet your child's teacher and reconnect with friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Just a reminder that HSES Open House is on Wednesday, August 26th running from 5:30-6:30PM. Come on in and meet your child's teacher for the 2026-27 school year. Please call the main office if you have questions.
Finance Cmt. Minutes 8/29/26:
https://aptg.co/QVHJyz
BG&T Cmt. Minutes 8/19/26:
https://aptg.co/QRVPz5
Policy Cmt. Minutes 8/19/26:
https://aptg.co/Cx5L2s
School Board Meeting Materials 8/24/26
https://aptg.co/Bfxt_D
https://aptg.co/Bfxt_D
Public Hearing on Withdrawal of Buckfield, Hartford, and Sumner.
https://meet.google.com/yok-odcy-hpq
https://meet.google.com/yok-odcy-hpq
For all up to date RSU 10 Job Postings:
https://rsu10.schoolspring.com
https://rsu10.schoolspring.com
RSU 10 Staff Welcome Back Letter- 2026-2027 SY:
https://aptg.co/17HhrS
https://aptg.co/17HhrS
RSU 10 NEW Staff Orientation:-2026-2027 SY:
https://aptg.co/VdL_0L
https://aptg.co/VdL_0L
Public Hearing on Withdrawal of Buckfield, Hartford & Sumner
Date: August 18th
Time: 6:00p.m.
Location: BJSHS
Date: August 18th
Time: 6:00p.m.
Location: BJSHS