Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you and your family are having a wonderful summer and finding time to relax, have fun, and make lasting memories together.
As we get ready to welcome students back, I want to thank you for everything you did to make last year such a success. The growth we saw in our students—academically, socially, and emotionally—was possible because of the strong partnership between our staff, our families, and our students. I am so proud of our school community and the way we continue to support one another.
It is truly a privilege to serve as principal of Abraham Lincoln School. I remain committed to making sure every child feels safe, supported, and challenged each day. Together, we will continue to support the Bangor School Department's mission of Pathways to Excellence by creating a welcoming environment where every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.
Our teachers and staff are excited to welcome students back and have been busy preparing classrooms filled with engaging learning experiences. We know that when schools and families work together, children thrive. Thank you for the trust you place in us each day—we value your partnership and look forward to another wonderful year together.
We have a couple of special events to help kick off the school year:
Kickoff to Kindergarten will be held on Monday, August 24, at 4:00 p.m. event is for our incoming kindergarten students and their families. It's a great opportunity to meet our kindergarten team, become familiar with the school, and help our newest students feel comfortable and excited for their first day.
Our annual Open House for all students and families will be held on Thursday, August 27, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, reconnect with friends, and get ready for a successful start to the school year.
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back. We are looking forward to another year filled with learning, growth, new friendships, and memorable experiences.
Over the next few weeks, you'll receive a welcome letter from your child's teacher with additional information to help your family prepare for the first day of school.
Thank you for being such an important part of the Abraham Lincoln School community. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we'll see you soon!
Warmly,
Erin L. Ireland
Principal
Abraham Lincoln School
School may be out—but care is still in.
PCHC’s School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are open all summer long, making it easy for students to get the care they need—Take advantage of summer access to your School-Based Health Center! It’s the perfect opportunity to complete physicals, manage ongoing health needs, and prepare for the upcoming school year.
Summer visits are also a great time for parents and caregivers to tour the SBHC, meet their student’s care team, and get familiar with services available throughout the year.
Available during summer & school vacations at:
📍 Bangor High School | 207-404-8247
Services include:
✔ Annual & sports physicals
✔ Immunizations
✔ Acute care (illness or injury)
✔ Chronic disease management
✔ Mental health & substance use counseling
✔ Health education & referrals
Give your student a healthier, easier summer.
Learn more at www.PCHC.com or call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a powerful tool designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child’s education. Staying connected has never been easier!
Through the Parent Portal, you can quickly and securely access important information such as:
📅 Attendance records
📊 Grades and progress updates
📝 Report cards
📚 And more important school information
With real-time access to your child’s academic information, you can stay on top of their progress, celebrate successes, and address concerns early. The portal helps strengthen communication between families and schools, ensuring students have the support they need to succeed.
Ready to get started? Click here or copy and paste this link into your browser to sign up: https://www.bangorschools.net/forms/powerschool-parent-access
Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay involved. #WeAreBangor
Notice of Temporary Phone Service Disruption
The Bangor School Department is currently upgrading our IT systems to better serve our students, families, and staff. As part of this upgrade, there may be intermittent disruptions to phone service throughout this week.
During this time, you may experience difficulty reaching school offices by phone. If you are unable to get through, please contact your school via email or try calling again later.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements.
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Cyr Bus is looking for transportation specialists and school bus drivers or those who are interested in becoming one! School bus drivers have school vacations—school holidays and summer vacations off, (with unemployment benefits). You are home nights and weekends. We will train you for free.
Cyr Bus has PTO, attendance bonuses, a great competitive wage, employee-paid health insurance, HSA, 401k, Aflac, 3 paid snow days, and 6 weeks a year you can collect employment benefits, and there are opportunities to work more hours.
If you are in need of training to be qualified to drive a school bus, training starts soon!
Please call Judy at 207-942-3354 or Melanie at 207-949-0597
Effective June 22, 2026, through August 14, 2026, the central office will close at 1:00 PM on Fridays.
The PCHC School-Based Health Center (SBHC) for the Bangor School Department is expanding to year-round services, including summer break!
🩺 Services Available:
✔️ Primary & acute medical care
✔️ Mental health services
✔️ Available to ALL Bangor School Department students and staff
📌 Location: Bangor High School (BHS) – all services provided on site
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 Scheduling is easy and unchanged: Call 207-404-8247
We’re excited to continue supporting our school community—now all year long!
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Title I Public Comment Meeting
Families are invited to attend a Title I Public Comment Meeting on Monday, June 15, at 3:15 PM at Downeast School.
The purpose of this meeting is to provide families and community members an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the district's Title I program and plans for the upcoming school year. Your input helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and ensure that Title I services continue to meet the needs of our students and families.
If you are unable to attend but would like to share feedback, please contact Kathy Harris-Smedberg, Assistant Superintendent, at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net
You will also be able to provide comments at the June 24, 2026 Bangor School Committee meeting.
Find information about the temporary Fairmount School relocation to a school within a school model at Bangor High School at the link below:
https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation
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Summer Lunch Program: More info at www.bangorschools.net/foodservices
Bangor Housing Splash Pad
June 29 - July 17
July 27 - August 14
Lunch 11:15 - 12:15 PM
The Rock Church
6/22 - 25
Lunch 12 - 1 PM
14th Street School
6/29 - 8/7
Breakfast 8: 30 - 9 AM
Lunch 12:30 - 1 PM
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
