Elementary Fall Literary Buffet

Elementary Fall Literary Buffet

Over the last couple of weeks, the Elementary Garden Educators teamed up with the Elementary Librarians to put on the 2nd annual fall Literary Buffet. Kristen Byrer came up with the Literary Buffet, where she transforms the library into a cozy restaurant and selects a "buffet" of books on a certain food topic for students to explore while they enjoy a snack. For the past two years, the fall Literary Buffet has centered on apples we've harvested from the district's orchards. Students get to make fresh cider using the district's cider press, and then read apple books while they taste it. This year, students also got to eat popping corn grown in the school gardens. Last spring, 3rd graders planted the popping corn in the gardens at CASS, Ames, and Nickerson. When they returned to school this fall as 4th graders, they harvested and processed it. It's always thrilling when we get to eat the things that we've grown! 

Maine's Bell-to-Bell, No Cell Law (Effective August 1, 2026) What does this mean for RSU 71?

 Maine's Bell-to-Bell, No Cell Law

 Effective August 1, 2026

                                                What does this mean for RSU 71?

Community Partner Spotlight: Ducktrap

 RSU 71 would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Ducktrap for their generous donation of 50+ backpacks filled with school supplies for our students.

This thoughtful contribution will help local students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. We are grateful for Ducktrap’s generosity and commitment to supporting children and families in our community.

Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and for being such a valued community partner.

Pictured above, from left to right: Liz Ridgeway, RSU 71 Superintendent, Meagan Rankin, Ducktrap's HR Manager, and Danielle Stitch, Ducktrap's HR Generalist

BAHS Food Pantry Receives Generous Community Donation

 The Belfast Co-op selected the BAHS Food Pantry as the June 2026 recipient of its Common Cents program, thanks in part to the advocacy of parent Todd Bluhm.

Through the program, shoppers can round up their grocery bill, with the extra change donated to a local cause.

Thanks to the generosity of Belfast Co-op customers, the BAHS Food Pantry received $7,258.81! The donation was presented to school nurse Gail Dudley and Principal Jeff Lovejoy.

Thank you to the Belfast Co-op and everyone who rounded up their purchases to support our students and families!