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RSU 56

Published
June 11, 2024

Dixfield-based school district budget passes

The vote from the four RSU 56 towns was 503-387.
Published
June 10, 2024

Bikes for books: 28 Peru students get new rides for reading challenge

Twenty-eight Dirigo Elementary School students read books over four weeks to win new bikes during their school assembly on Monday. The bikes were donated by the Masons of King Hiram Lodge 57 of Mexico.
Published
May 29, 2024

Dixfield-based school district budget approved

A majority of 36 voters approve spending $14.28 million for 2024-25.
Published
May 16, 2024

Dirigo High School graduation set for June 7 in Dixfield

Class of 2024 senior Logan Timberlake and Class Advisor Jillian Bryant told the RSU 56 board of directors that project graduation events in Auburn and Portland will follow the class’s graduation ceremony at the high school.
Published
May 15, 2024

Dixfield-based school director opposes budget proposal over high salary increases

Regional School Unit 56 board director Don Whittemore said he objects to the proposed 2024-25 budget because of administrators’ high salary increases. He was the only board director to vote against the budget proposal approved by the board on April 23.

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Published
May 7, 2024

Canton residents seek seat on Dixfield-based school board

Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.
Published
May 3, 2024

Peru school leader named National Distinguished Principal for 2024 by Maine peers

Dirigo Elementary School Principal Charlie Swan is recognized Friday.
Published
April 26, 2024

Caring Cougars Day: Dixfield high school students take on community projects

Student adviser Jenn Bell said the service work benefits students and the community.
Published
April 24, 2024

Dixfield-based school district approves budget, retains sports and after-school programs

The Regional School Unit 56 board of directors hired Kaelyne Thompson as Dirigo High School principal and Sara Thurston as athletics and activities director for the district, both to begin their positions July 1.
Published
April 11, 2024

Dixfield-based RSU 56 district considers several cuts to decrease 2024-25 budget

To achieve a 5% increase from this year’s budget of $13.56 million, a reduction of $64,437, the district might cut middle and high school Nordic skiing, middle school clubs such as Speech and Debate, Technology Club, winter cheering teams, discontinue online streaming of board directors’ meetings, and cut an athletic director assistant position, among other cuts.