Bangor School Department

08/17/2026

The Bangor School Department invites parents, families, and community members to join us for upcoming Listening Sessions to share their ideas, concerns, and hopes for the future of our schools.

These sessions are an important opportunity to contribute to the conversation about the long-term facilities plan for the Bangor School Department. Your voice will help us better understand community priorities and guide thoughtful planning for the years ahead.

These listening sessions will focus specifically on gathering input related to the future needs of our school facilities.

We hope you will join us, share your perspective, and help shape the future of Bangor schools.

08/12/2026

08/05/2026

When looking ahead to the 26-27 school year, use these recommendations to plan for student holidays, appointments, and family vacations. We greatly value instructional time, and our students benefit from consistent attendance.

08/05/2026

Lifeguard Certification Course: August 17 - 19

Sign up today for the Bangor Region YMCA's Lifeguard Certification Course! Teens 15 years and older and adults may qualify to receive their American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification for FREE thanks to a grant the Y received from Machias Savings Bank. For more information, contact Shawn Rich, Aquatics & Competitive Swim Director, at [email protected].

07/31/2026

Health Care That Doesn’t Take a Vacation ☀️
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.

07/29/2026

Per state mandate, all Maine public school boards must adopt and enforce a strict policy prohibiting student use of personal electronic devices for the entire duration of the school day, including cell phones, personal laptops, Smartwatches, other electronic devices with internet or cellular network capabilities —from the starting bell to the dismissal bell.*
To ensure developmental appropriateness and operational success, implementation procedures are categorized into three distinct grade bands: PreK–5, 6–8, and 9–12.

Grade Band Procedures

PreK - Grade 5 (Elementary)
● Storage Location: Inside the student's backpack.
● Device Status: Powered completely off.
● Smartwatches: Treated the same as cell phones; must remain in backpacks all day.

Grades 6 - 8
● Students turn off cell phones and secure them in their lockers during the morning homeroom period.
● Students secure personal earbuds and smartwatches in their lockers during the morning homeroom period.
● Personal laptops / tablets remain at home.
● Students will reunite with their devices at the conclusion of the school day.

Grades 9 - 12 (High School)

● Prior to first period and by 7:55am, students will store phones, powered down, with a designated teacher in cell phone boxes for the day.
● For most students, designated storage will be with the teacher of their final class of the school day, allowing them to retrieve the phone as their school day ends.
● Students with a planned early dismissal for school-related activities (ex. field trips, away games for sports) will store phones with a designated staff member, who will also facilitate retrieval of phones as students depart for their event.
● Students arriving late to school will store their phones in the main office, where it will remain until retrieved by the student at dismissal.
● Personal devices, including laptops and tablets, will no longer be registered for personal use, and we ask that those remain at home. All students will be issued a new Chromebook for school and take-home academic use.
● Earbuds will continue to not be allowed during school hours and their use will be addressed by administration.
● Smartwatches should remain at home and their use will be addressed by administration.

Please reach out to your building principal with any questions.

**Exceptions: Medical/Communication exemptions may be made on an as-needed basis

07/29/2026

Sign Up for PowerSchool Parent Access Today!
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.

07/27/2026

The “Snack Shack” at Cameron Stadium is being rebuilt with generous funding support from the Bangor High School All Sports Boosters and community donors. The updated facility will include new electrical and fire suppression systems, allowing all concession services to operate safely and efficiently within one building.

07/23/2026

PBIS in Action: Bangor’s Downeast School Showcases Successful PBIS Implementation and Inclusive Pilot Program

This spring, two educators from Tasmania, Australia, traveled across the globe to Maine through the...

07/21/2026

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.