The RSU 71 School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz)
Ridgeway as the next Superintendent of Schools for Regional School Unit 71, effective July 1, 2026.
Please click here for the press release.
Stay up to date with all of the current news from Regional School Unit # 71 in Belfast, ME. >> Robert England, Superintendent -- bengland@rsu71.org
December 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025
September 10, 2025
Engineering Lab has launched into their first project.
Troy Middle School Students designed towers at their first session of the year.
July 8, 2025
RSU 71 Welcomes a New Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum
Belfast, ME — RSU 71 is proud to announce the appointment of Jessica S. Giorgetti as the district’s new Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, effective July 1, 2025.
Giorgetti will work closely with the Superintendent to support the development and success of RSU 71’s educational programs. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the district’s K–12 curriculum and instructional programming, implementing and evaluating the district-wide assessment plan, and coordinating professional development opportunities that support the ongoing growth of educators. She will also contribute to planning efforts, data reporting, and serve as a liaison for key district committees and initiatives.She holds a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership and a Master of Arts in Teaching with a focus on Secondary Science from the University of Maine. Giorgetti joins RSU 71 from MSAD 41, where she served as Director of Teaching and Learning, leading curriculum review, data reporting, Grant Management, and program oversight for gifted and multilingual learners. Before her administrative work, she taught high school science for over a decade at Hampden Academy and Mount View High School, inspiring students in courses ranging from life science, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology to Physical Science, Earth Science, and Physics.
Giorgetti brings a distinctive blend of public education and private-sector experience, having previously owned and operated a successful construction and landscaping company for over 12 years. This multifaceted background brings a mix of content expertise, governance, business operations, and K-12 curriculum leadership. Prior to teaching, Ms. Giorgetti served on the RSU 22 Board of Directors, which enhanced her strengths in strategic planning, team leadership, and systems thinking.
She currently resides in Hampden with her two daughters, who will both be heading off to college this fall. Known for her collaborative approach, commitment to inclusive education, and deep care for student success, Giorgetti is eager to begin this next chapter. “I am honored to join RSU 71 as Assistant Superintendent and Director of Curriculum,” Giorgetti shared. “This role reflects everything I value in education—collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.
I look forward to supporting staff and students across Belfast, Belmont, Morrill, Searsmont, and Swanville in their pursuit of meaningful, high-quality learning experiences.”
June 9, 2025
Merlin Sears Island trip 2025
The Merlin Environmental studies program, a collaboration between the Belfast Bay Watershed Coalition and Troy Howard Middle School culminated in a field trip to Sears Island to explore the trails and coast of this rich island. The program will return next year providing place-based lessons that connect students to their natural environment.
June 4, 2025
Extraordinary Learning Experience at THMS
TLC students and staff had a wonderful opportunity to learn about the life cycle and development of chickens. Ms. Brea generously brought in some of her eggs and an incubator, guiding us through the fascinating process of raising chickens. The students were captivated by the experience and especially thrilled to witness a few chicks hatching yesterday. It’s been an unforgettable and educational journey for everyone involved!
June 2, 2025
RSU 71 5th Grade Career Presentations
RSU71's 5th graders each researched a career, and we hope you will check out their videos! They practiced using information ethically by citing their sources, finding facts, and supporting opinions. They recorded their Google Slides projects into a video to share with you. Click here to see these 5th-grade projects.
“Eyes of the Future: The Class of 2029 Samantha Smith Project” at Waterfall Arts
We invite you to view the artwork at a reception for the “Eyes of the Future: The Class of 2029 Samantha Smith Project” at Waterfall Arts on Thursday, June 5th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Check out the student-designed invitation to the reception to find out more information about this important culminating event.
Thank you,
The THMS Samantha Smith Challenge Teaching Team
Caitlin Hutt
Patty Ryan
Kathie Gass
Samantha Maheu
May 16, 2025
May 9, 2025
Belfast Free Library Poetry Contest Winners
Belfast Free Library Poetry Contest Winners
THMS students Evangeline and Annette McCue Hafford and Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein
Forty poems were submitted to this year's annual Belfast Free Library Poetry Contest. Belfast Poet Laureate Maya Stein announced the winners in the teen level.THMS student Eliot Fowler received an Honorable Mention for his poem Untitled. Lillian McCue Hafford placed third for her poem Continued This Way. Evangeline Staffer and Annette McCue Hafford placed second for their collaboration, Night Paddle. On May 5th, all poets were recognized in a reception and reading at the library with Ms. Stein.
April 4, 2025
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March 17, 2025
THMS Drama Club presents Peter Pan Jr.
THMS Drama Club presents Peter Pan Jr.
Peter Pan Jr. is a performance for all ages. Bring the family and enjoy a night of breathtaking, non-stop action, fantastic choreography, and beloved songs. Peter Pan Jr. will run from April 3rd to April 6 on the THMS Stage. Adult tickets are $5 and Student tickets are $3. Come out and support the fantastic cast and crew of Peter Pan Jr. Performances are April 3, 4, and 5 @ 7:00 pm and April 6 @ 2:00 pm
March 3, 2025
BAHS National Art Honor Society - Empty Bowls Night
Looking for a night off from cooking dinner?
Want to support our community?
Want to enjoy some musical entertainment?
The National Art Honor Society is hosting its 11th annual Empty Bowls event on Wednesday, March 12th at 6 p.m. We will provide a bowl of soup and some bread, and you will keep a hand-crafted bowl made by one of our students as a reminder of how you helped fill some of the empty bowls in our community. The Belfast Area High School band and chorus concert will follow, starting at 7 p.m.
February 27, 2025
THMS Environmental Art Class - Snow Drawings
THMS Environmental Art Class - Snow Drawings
Inspired by English artist Simon Beck's snow drawings, 6th graders in the Environmental Art class created a collaborative geometric design in the February snow.
THMS Playground Design Proposals
An exhibit of playground design proposals for the THMS campus was presented to the school board on January 27. Over the past five months, a dedicated group of students have created models and maps inspired and informed by the student body. Students considered existing spaces and researched structures and solutions that meet and enhance their middle school peers' health and learning readiness. These designs were shared with the school board to help plan future play, gathering and learning spaces around the school.
A special thanks to the members of the Playground Design Committee.
The Playground Committee
Leif Fokine
Scarlett Wagner
Hadley Kneller
Emmy Colson
Ewan Puriton
Maria Jacobs
Kathleen Gass, Staff Advisor, Extended Learning program
February 26, 2025
January 28, 2025
THMS Chorus Sings at Windward Gardens
The THMS chorus sang at Winward Gardens in November.
They sang a selection of patriotic songs in honor of Veterans Day.
The High School Band visits the Middle School Band
On Wednesday, January 22nd, the high school band came over to play with the THMS 7th and 8th graders. After some icebreaker activities, the students practiced Star Wars and a multi-movement piece called A Prehistoric Suite, with each of the four movements named after dinosaurs. We plan on performing these songs for some of the district's 5th graders in March at the high school for Music in Our Schools Month.
CASS - ELP Winter Art Enrichment
The North Trail now features a circle of log seating where classes may sit, study, write, sing, observe, and reflect......A very special thank you to Kip and the staff of the Belfast Public Works Department and a mighty and enthusiastic group of fifth graders for creating a new outlearning space at Captain Albert Stevens School.
(Photo credit: Nancy Brown)
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