We understand starting at a new school can be anxious for many students and their parents, so we want to ease those fears and limit any barriers to a triumphant return to school. Therefore, all schools have set up open houses to give families and students a chance to meet their teacher(s) and hear some basic information about what to expect as we head into a new school year. If you are unable to attend the open house scheduled, please contact the principal directly.
John F. Kennedy School (JFK) - Grades PreK/K:
August 28th from 4:30-6:30pm
Biddeford Primary School (BPS) - Grades K-2:
August 27th from 4:30-6:30pm
Biddeford Intermediate School (BIS) - Grades 3-4:
August 27th from 4:30-6:30pm
Biddeford Middle School (BMS) - Grades 5-7:
August 26th from 4:30-6:30pm
Biddeford High School (BHS) - Grades 8-12:
September 19th from 4:30-6:30pm
Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (BRCOT):
September 19th from 4:30-6:30pm
Dayton Consolidated School:
August 27th from 6:00-7:00pm
Friday, August 30: NO SCHOOL
Monday, September 2: NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, September 10: Dayton’s School Committee Meeting at 6:30pm at DCS
Wednesday, September 11: Our first early release day. As a reminder, the early release times are as follows:
Pre-K: No school on early release days.
JFK (Kindergarten only): Dismissal at 11:50am
BPS & BIS: Dismissal at 12:00pm
BMS: Dismissal at 12:50pm
BHS & COT: Dismissal at 12:25pm
Dayton Consolidated: Dismissal at 11:30am
Wednesday, September 11: Biddeford’s School Committee Meeting at 5pm at BHS Little Theater
Wednesday, September 25: Biddeford’s School Committee Meeting at 7pm at BHS Little Theater
Coordinating transportation needs is a major undertaking to finalize bus routes, stops, times, and number of runs required and record in Infinite Campus. With school starting in two weeks, completing transportation information is extremely impactful to our administration. The transportation request link was included in the registration process.
Approximate bus stops/times will be noted in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal under the 2024/2025 School Year tab by August 23rd. If you have previously called or emailed about your child riding the bus, you do NOT need to call again. Otherwise, please contact the Transportation Department 282-0909 or email mike.hallett@biddefordschools.me.
Please see walking boundaries here for BMS/BHS students.
Families who have signed up for transportation can download the BusRight App to follow their students' bus. For more information on BusRight, click the button below.
In public schools in Maine, youth will again have access to free breakfast and lunch this year which meet nutrition standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Although there is no charge, parents will be asked to complete the economic status questions during online registration as the data provided is used to determine our school funding, including Title 1 funds for special education programs, before/after and summer school programs; discounts on laptop insurance and internet; and teacher's student loan forgiveness.
Please take the time to read the important health information update from the school nurses below to ensure your child(ren) have a smooth, healthy transition and that you have all the information you need to prevent any disruptions to starting the school year. This update addresses everything from required immunizations to medication use to head lice protocols.
Every student in the Biddeford and Dayton School Departments will be assigned a school-owned device for the 2024-2025 school year with the expectation that students and/or parents will be responsible for returning them in similar condition.
To begin the year, students in Grades PreK through 4 will each be assigned a device that will stay at school but will be ready to go home in the event of unexpected circumstances. Students in Grades 5-8 will be issued a device that may go home with them each day (as determined by their teachers / building). Devices will be assigned during the first week of school. Students in grades 9-12 kept their devices over the summer and should return with them in the fall. Students should bring their device to school each day—charged.
Device Protection Plan:
The Device Protection Plan is strongly recommended for students in Grades 5-12. These students are considered to be in a “one-to-one take-home” device program. They are allowed to keep the device with them and may end up with the same device for several years. Device Protection Plan and cost details here.
For Grades PreK through 4, whose devices will be left in the classroom, The Device Protection Plan is not seen as necessary.
For Problems/Issues with Devices:
Students/parents should immediately inform the student's teacher, who will contact the Technology Department. This will keep the teacher and others at the school aware of the situation and the remedy.
Stay informed by downloading the school district’s mobile app! It will allow parents to choose the school(s) they would like to get notifications from, see the dining menu quickly, access the live feed, sports schedules and scores, important documents, emergency notifications, and more! Simply download the relevant app at the link below:
BIDDEFORD:
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3fu8z4q
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2QFUBST
Video - https://youtu.be/IEc79nbB43c
DAYTON:
Download for Android: https://bit.ly/3ubORP7
Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/2Ps31fY
Video: https://youtu.be/YABUu1YruGI
Saturday, October 19th at 6:00 pm
The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford
Tickets: $50 each (Purchase Here)
The Biddeford Education Foundation (BEF) is pleased to announce its 7th Annual Pillars of Pride Dinner and Silent Auction. This year, the guest of honor will be the Rotary Club of Biddeford Saco. This charitable organization has not only provided substantial donations for scholarships, programming, and students in need but also contributes countless volunteer hours to make our school system a better place, and we are excited to celebrate their members.
Tickets are on sale for $50 each, which includes entry to the event, hors d’ouevres, and one drink ticket. All proceeds support the needs of students that fall outside of the regular school budget. Through grant monies and fundraising efforts, the BEF is able to provide food, clothing, rent relief, and teacher mini-grants to enrich students' educational experiences. For more information, please contact skane@biddefordschools.me.
The class of 1974 will celebrate their 50-year reunion on October 4th & 5th. If you or someone you know was part of this graduating class, please click on the image to the left to register to attend this year's reunion.
To register or for more information, please contact: Debbie - Dlitalien622@gmail.com Joyce - Joycerlocke@gmail.com Carlene - Laflammecarlene@gmail.com
