We have revised the school calendar, taking into account the April storm that came in with a force. Please note that the two snow days used now put our last day of school as Wednesday, June 12th (early release). I’d also like to acknowledge the BHS student-athletes, coaches, and staff who helped transform Tiger Gym into sleeping quarters for the CMP line crews who were in our area restoring power.

As we celebrate Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10) this month, I’d like to express our sincere gratitude for their compassion and dedication on behalf of the Biddeford and Dayton School Departments and, more importantly, to the lives of our students. From teachers to bus drivers to custodial staff, their contributions do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate the positive impact they have on our students. The School Committee and our entire Administrative Team value and acknowledge the vital role our staff plays in the future success of our community's youth.

SCHOOL BUDGET VOTE

Please mark your calendar to vote for the 2024-2025 School Budget on Tuesday, June 11th (7am-8pm) in Biddeford and Thursday, June 13th (6:30pm) in Dayton. Although it’s a challenging year, we continue to seek innovative ways to meet the budget constraints, and with your support, we can continue making a positive difference for students. A formal public hearing of the 2024-2025 School Budget will be held on Tuesday, May 7th from 6-9pm at City Hall (Linked here), and in Dayton, the proposed budget is available online (Linked here).

END-OF-YEAR EVENTS

As we begin our slide into home plate, Spring yields many end-of-the-year events (see below and be sure to pay close attention to information sent home in the coming weeks). This is a hectic yet exciting time of year for our students and their families, and we look forward to celebrating the many achievements ahead. All events listed by school are linked here (scroll to the bottom for Dayton Consolidated School).

My Best,

Jeremy Ray

Superintendent of Schools

Tuesday, May 14th from 5-7pm

Biddeford Middle School

Community connections between our schools and families of Multilingual Learners and New Mainers. For more information, contact the Welcome Center at 207-282-4134.

Congratulations to Biddeford Adult Education students (left to right) Dorcas Mayamba, Desange Matsanga, and Mavinga Yemo for advancing their education and choosing a career in healthcare. In addition to their NorthStar Digital Literacy, EnGEN HealthCare, and English Language Learners classes at Adult Ed, they all attended a Personal Support Specialist (PSS) class at Avita in Westbrook and did their clinical at The Landing at Saco Bay, a Memory Care Facility. Upon completing their certificate program, they were hired by The Landing and are now caring for our community’s seniors.

The Hall of Honor was established in 2013 when the first 16 inductees were honored with this prestigious recognition. Over the last decade, Biddeford has inducted nearly 100 individuals as outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors into the Athletic Hall of Honor. These individuals represent our school and community's proud history, tradition, and story. The list is diverse; males and Females represent nearly every athletic offering and spanning almost 100 years of our school's history.

This year's inductees included:

• Class of 2006-2007 Boys Ice Hockey Team

• Leo Cantara, Class of 1969

• Chris Cote, Class of 1992

• Michelle (Gagnon) Owen, Class of 2006

• Roland Labonte, Class of 1959 (St. Louis)

• Casey Laflamme, Class of 1998

• Mildred Pelletier, Class of 1978
  
  

At the conclusion of the ceremony, inductees and guests attended a social at Dutch Elm Golf Club.

Saturday, May 4th from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Biddeford High School Parking Lot

Don't miss your chance to purchase a parking space for the First Annual Team Letellier of Coldwell Banker Realty Junk in the Trunk rummage sale. The format will be a community yard sale: buy your parking space(s), sell your "junk," and keep your profits! Proceeds from parking space purchases will benefit the Biddeford Education Foundation (BEF).

Click Here to Sign-up Today or visit the Facebook Event linked here for more information.

Saturday, May 18th from 9 AM - 3 PM

Biddeford High School's Tiger Gym, Maplewood Avenue, Biddeford

• Interested in Being a Vendor? Click on the image or scan the QR code (cost is $40).
• Hosted by the Biddeford High School's Be The Change Team
• For more information, email Emily Labbe at 2026emilab@biddefordschools.me

Students will be completing the Spring NWEA testing this month. This computer-based test, which is part of the Maine Comprehensive Assessment System, helps teachers understand students’ areas of strength and areas for growth in Math, Reading, Language, and/or Science (testing based on grade). The test adapts as each student answers questions correctly or incorrectly to try to identify their current achievement level.

To support your child in doing their very best, we encourage the recommended hours of sleep, a healthy breakfast at home or at school, and conversations at home about taking their time and doing their best. Please review the letter included below, which explains more, and reach out to your child's teacher if you have any additional questions regarding NWEA testing. For more information, click the following links by district: Biddeford / Dayton.