Go check out the school nutrition page for National School Lunch Week celebration photos! We had fun finding all the delicious treasure in our cafeterias!
Please see Superintendent Tracy's memo on Remote School Days: https://augustapsme.edurooms.com/engage/a-message-from-the-office-of-the-superintendent/newsletters/memo-on-remote-school-days
Avast me hearties! NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK IS HERE! Many studies have shown the difference a well balanced meal can make in a child's life in and out of school. If you don't want to walk the plank please join us in celebrating, we're sure to have a yo-ho-ho time!
A huge congratulations to Shelby Thibodeau, Director of Special Education, who recently received the Important Collaborator Award from the Augusta Children’s Center!
Avast me hearties! National School Lunch Week is next week October 14-18. NSLW was created by former President John F Kennedy in order to bring awareness to the importance of a healthy lunch for students. Many studies have shown the difference a well balanced meal can make in a child's life in and out of school. If you don't want to walk the plank please join us in celebrating, we're sure to have a yo-ho-ho time!
Hussey Elementary School recently hosted a fantastic Taco Night! Huge thanks to the amazing Hussey PTO for helping to put on this fun and tasty event. Families came together to enjoy delicious food, laughter, and great company. It was the perfect way to build community and share some smiles.
Superintendent Tracy and SRO Paul Doody greeted some of our amazing elementary students at their bus stop this week! The Augusta School Department is fortunate to have dedicated leadership and community support ensuring our kids feel safe and ready for the day ahead!
Due to an accident (unrelated to the ASD) on Northern Ave, all elementary bus stops on Sand Hill will drop off at St. Augustine Church on the Washington Street side.
A year ago, our school district embarked on a journey to update our logo, recognizing that our previous design was due for a refresh. As part of this process, we considered simply revamping the existing letterhead into an official logo, but we also wanted to open up the creative process to the community. So, we launched a public logo design competition and were thrilled to receive 10 submissions from talented members of our community!
Throughout several Technology and Curriculum Board Committee meetings, we carefully reviewed each design and narrowed it down to one outstanding submission by Josee Cloutier. At a summer workshop meeting the School Board had a lengthy conversation, and ultimate vote, on whether we should move forward with a revamped version of our previous letterhead or adopt the new design.
At the August Board of Education Meeting, the Board voted to reinstate our classic letterhead with some edits. We are excited to unveil the updated design, which will soon be featured across all Central Office communications.
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the following people who submitted a design for the competition: Hailey Smart, Ryan Pelletier, Lucas Knowles, Josee Cloutier, Courtney Gary-Allen, Hannah Duguie, Aspen Sun, and Brayden O’Connor. Your creativity and support made this process a huge success. The top designs are showcased below for all to see.
Thank you again for being part of this journey with us! Stay tuned for more updates as we roll out the new logo across the district.
Please see Superintendent Tracy's notice on tomorrow's early release and busing update: https://augustapsme.edurooms.com/engage/a-message-from-the-office-of-the-superintendent/newsletters/early-release-and-busing-updates
Matt & Lizzy from 92 Moose were at Gilbert Elementary School to ring in the new school year! Check out their morning announcements: https://www.facebook.com/reel/857039542748766
September school lunch menus are now live on our website. Please check out our school Nutrition Page for printable copies. We are updating the dinning section of the mobile app this week.
Shout out to our wonderful Summer Nutrition Staff! They served 17, 672 meals to our Augusta community.
Updated bus routes for all schools are now posted on our website, augustaschools.org. You can also access the bus routes on our mobile app under “Documents.” There were changes this year, so please check and make sure students are at the correct stop. Any questions concerning bus routes should be directed to First Student at Tracey.Brown-Gysi@firststudentinc.com.
Superintendent Tracy has published a Welcome Back Letter to the community, outlining key information and priorities for the upcoming school year. We encourage you to read the letter here: https://augustapsme.edurooms.com/engage/a-message-from-the-office-of-the-superintendent/newsletters/welcomebackletter2425
We're just two weeks away from kicking off another amazing school year in the Augusta School Department! Whether you're returning or joining us for the first time, we can't wait to see all the bright faces back in our classrooms. Get ready for a year filled with learning, growth, and fun!
Don't forget to check out the school calendar on our website for all the important dates. See you soon!
Did you know the Augusta School Department has a mobile app? Stay up-to-date with the latest student stories, events, and news—all at your fingertips. It’s everything you need to know about our schools, right in your pocket! If you haven't already, download the app:
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3FfY4h6
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3LTCP8w
AUGUSTA SCHOOLS NUTRITION SUMMER PROGRAM
If your child will be 4 years old on or before October 15, they are eligible to be in our PreK program. Call or stop by the Central Office for more information! Fill out the enrollment packet online at augustaschools.org/o/aps/page/elementaryregistration
The Augusta School Department is seeking substitutes for the 2024-2025 school year. We are hiring substitute teachers, educational technicians, nurses, school secretaries, custodians, and food service workers. We are also pleased to announce a new pay scale effective 7/1/2024. If you are interested in joining our team and making a positive impact, please visit our employment page for more information and an application:
https://www.augustaschools.org/o/aps/page/employment
