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Social distancing forces Aroostook teachers to be creative during uncertain times

With schools in Aroostook County closed in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, teachers have adapted quickly to online learning tools as a means of communicating with and engaging students.

Teen Leadership Camp extends UMFK contract

Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp has extended its contract with the University of Maine at Fort Kent through 2024.

NMCC classes transition to online, campus limits number of staff members onsite

Northern Maine Community College is transitioning much of its coursework to online learning due to increased efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Student serves as page at Maine Senate

Megan Collin of Madawaska High School, center, and her father, Michael Collin, meet with Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, in the Maine Senate Chamber in Augusta, where Collin recently served as an honorary page.

Higher Education Assistance Foundation awards scholarship

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation (MeHEAF) are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Megan Blanchette of New Canada.

Valley Unified closes schools ‘indefinitely’

The Valley Unified Educational Service Center sent out letters to families March 19, to inform them that the school closure plans discussed on March 16 would be in place “indefinitely.”

UMaine System to resume classes remotely, offer student rebates

Beginning Thursday, March 19, all University of Maine System employees who, based on the nature of their work, are able to work remotely are being asked to work away from campus.

School lunch heroes deliver meals, school learning packets

Valley Unified school employees prepared and delivered meals to more than 1,500 children in the three school administrative units of SAD 27, SAD 33 and Madawaska School Department on Tuesday, March 17.

UMFK BOV cancels March 24 business breakfast

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors has canceled its March 24 business breakfast.

Valley Unified responds to and prepares for coronavirus

Valley Unified called a joint meeting Monday night, March 16, to go over its four-part plan to combat the spread of coronavirus.

Sibley and Paradis receive Aroostook League scholarships

Fort Kent Community High School seniors Riley Sibley and Eden Paradis were among 10 students who won college scholarships at the Aroostook League Scholar-Athlete Banquet.

Valley Unified boards plan emergency meeting March 16

A collaborative emergency meeting of the Madawaska School Committee, the Maine School Administrative District No. 27, and the Maine School Administrative District No. 33 will be held at 6:30pm on Monday, March 16.

Van Buren school forges forestry partnership with UMFK

Laurie Spooner, high school science teacher at Van Buren District School, reached out to the University of Maine at Fort Kent’s RuralU program at the beginning of the school year. Her goal was to establish a concurrent enrollment forestry class at her school.

UMFK coaching class earns state endorsement

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the endorsement of their Principles of Coaching class by the Maine Recreation and Parks Association.

SAD 70 revamps athletic, co-curricular eligibility policy

SAD 27 also follows a standards-based system for assessing students, using the 1-4 grading system.

Cyr receives MPA Principal’s Award

Matthew Cyr of Madawaska, a senior at Madawaska Middle/High School, has been selected to receive the 2020 Principal’s Award, Principal Wayne Anderson announced recently.

Valley Unified board will meet March 11

The 14th meeting of the Board of Directors for Valley Unified Education Service Center is scheduled for March 11, 2020.

SAD 33 directors to meet Monday, March 9

The 1030th meeting of the SAD 33 board of directors will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9.

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