The celebration included a school-wide pajama day, music and bubbles outside, and a special visit from Officer Mendoza and Sam the Ram! It was a fantastic way to recognize our students' dedication to positive behavior!
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Bangor Day—December 23, 2025—Wear Red and White!
During the month of December we are collecting healthy non-perishable foods, including canned vegetables and fruit, canned meat and tuna, cereal, pasta, rice, peanut butter, juice, and beverages.
The City of Bangor and the Bangor School Department will collect money donations. For a $10 donation, BSD staff may wear jeans on December 23.
Donations may be given at any Bangor school.
Please make checks payable to Bangor School Department.
Let's show our Bangor spirit, wear our school colors, and help those in need in our community.
Donation of funds will be collected at all eleven Bangor Schools and City Hall.
#WeAreBangor

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Good morning BSD Families and Staff,
Due to the forecasted winter weather conditions, we will have a half day of school today and all after-school activities are canceled.
BHS will dismiss at 11:00 AM
Middle Schools will dismiss at 11:30 AM
Pre-K through 5 Schools will dismiss at 12:00 PM

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Drop off food/household items or make a monetary donation (cash, check, or gift card to a local store), and we will stock the tables with the highest need items.
Please drop off by Nov 18

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A huge shoutout to Mrs. Junkins from SNAP-ED for bringing along healthy snacks, water, and adorable plush giveaways!
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When neighbors need help, our community shows up. Please use one of the two options below to stock the Bangor School Department’s very first “Shop at School” event. On November 20th from 3:30 to 6:30pm, families can visit one of four locations—Bangor High School, William S. Cohen School, Fairmount School, and Downeast School—and fill a shopping bag with needed items.
How You Can Help:
Donate Needed Items: Drop off food/household items by November 18th.
Make a Monetary Donation: Cash, checks, or gift cards are welcome!
Most Needed Items: Canned vegetables/fruits, soups, rice, pasta, cereal, beans, peanut butter, canned meats, snacks, cooking oil, personal care items
Drop-off Location: Bangor High School main office.
For questions, contact Dana Carver-Bialer at 207-992-5596 or dcarverbialer@bangorschools.net.
Thank you for making a difference! ❤️ #WeAreBangor


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School Meals will Remain Available for All Students
All students can still get free breakfast and lunch at school every day.
Find Local Food Assistance
If your family needs food support, call 211, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Pantry Locator to find help near you. Visit www.gsfb.org/get-help/food-map or scan the QR code in the image.
General Assistance
Families can apply for General Assistance, which can help meet basic needs including food, housing, utilities, medical costs, and more. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance.
Continue to Apply or Renew SNAP Benefits
You can still apply for or renew SNAP during the shutdown. If you qualify, doing this now will help make sure your benefits are ready as soon as funding resumes. Apply or renew at: www.mymaineconnection.gov.

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Swipe through to see all the smiles, costumes, and community spirit! Keep an eye out for the parade video in an upcoming post! #WeAreBangor










New Beyond the Bell Podcast Episode!
We are excited to announce the latest episode of the Beyond the Bell podcast! In this episode we welcome our amazing guests from the PCHC school-based health clinic, who are making a real difference by providing essential health services right within our schools.
Join us as we discuss:
How clinic staff are reducing barriers to health care access
Ways you can get involved and support these initiatives
Don't miss out on this important conversation! Tune in now: Listen here 🎧
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Have a great weekend!

