Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers Needed!
The Bangor School Department invites students, families, staff, and community members to become Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers. Students plant and care for our school gardens during the school year, but we need community support during the critical summer growing months to help the gardens thrive. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity for adults and children alike to spend time outdoors, connect with nature, learn about gardening and pollinators, harvest fresh produce, and help maintain vibrant outdoor learning spaces for students to return to in the fall.
Summer volunteers commit to caring for a school garden for a one-week interval (or more!) between June 22 and August 30. Volunteers are asked to visit the garden at least twice during their selected week(s) to help with watering and weeding. Some gardens may also offer produce to harvest and enjoy at home.
No prior gardening experience or volunteer training is required. Interested volunteers can sign up using the link below, where you will also find contact information for each School Garden Coordinator who can answer questions and provide additional guidance for each school garden.
Link to sign-up: Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteer Sign-Up https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Qj2c8dXH-k1APL7XzdX9iemTKb3Ei31oexJMYaK6pRY/edit?usp=sharing
https://youtu.be/7C02Phg9qkY
They created supply bags for residents of the Shaw House who are experiencing homelessness — helping provide a sense of security and care.
They lovingly made tie blankets for students who may find themselves at St. Joseph’s Emergency Room, offering warmth and comfort during difficult moments.
They painted beautiful flower vases and organized a napkin drive for residents of the Phillip Strickland House, gathering over 150 colorful packets of napkins thanks to the generosity of students and their families.
We are so proud of our compassionate students and grateful for the leadership of Mrs. Rand, whose dedication continues to inspire kindness.
May the kindness shown by our Abraham Lincoln School community spread exponentially throughout our city and beyond!
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Bangor School Committee Workshop
May 19 @ 7:15 PM
BHS Library
Live streamed on BSD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bangorschoolsmaine
The Bangor School Department is committed to keeping our families and community informed during the Fairmount temporary relocation process.
Visit the Fairmount Temporary Relocation webpage to find:
All official communications and updates
Important dates and key timelines
Links to watch listening sessions
Resources
Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, this page is your central hub for the latest information.
🔗 Stay up to date: https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation
During teacher appreciation week, Abe Lincoln teachers have competed in creative, fun, and sometimes hilarious challenges to win extra goodies for their classrooms. From dancing challenges to bold “outwit, outplay, outlast" secret treat antics, the spirit of friendly competition is alive and well!
Today, Ms. York bravely accepted the challenge to “Contact Local Media” and she delivered BIG! WABI broadcast live from her classroom, capturing the excitement and even interviewing a few of her students. The best part was hearing students share why they love their class and their teacher.
A huge thank you to our PTO and the local businesses who made this possible.
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What happens when a school yard becomes a living classroom? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Marie Robinson and Sara Luciano welcome members of the Bangor School Garden Network to explore why school gardens matter and what’s growing across the Bangor School Department. Together, they discuss how gardens go far beyond vegetables—creating meaningful connection to nature, strengthening belonging and teamwork, and helping students build curiosity, persistence, and confidence.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c4NvLyVfas5sw7wQVt5BG?si=F-pv81T9QxaGg5oTRYz4Hw
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The Bangor Region Y has received a special grant to ensure all children are able to experience the magic of summer camp. This grant will help provide scholarships and financial assistance to families at both their Day Camps—Camp G Peirce Webber and Camp Acorn, as well as their overnight camp—Camp Jordan. Please see the flyer attached for more information, and if you have questions, please reach out to their Registration Manager, Maria Robshaw, mrobshaw@bangory.org or call 207-941-2808.
