Break the Cycle: Vote Yes to Support the RSU #89 School Budget
"A community that supports its schools is a community that believes in its future."
The Cycle: A loss of State subsidy leads to staff and program cuts. Fewer opportunities can result in lower enrollment as families seek schools with more options. Lower enrollment then leads to even less State subsidy, creating a cycle of continued funding challenges and reduced opportunities for students.
Katahdin High School Class of 2026 made one last trip through the halls of KES. Miss Bishops first grade class made posters of each of the graduates and gifted those to each of them. A special moment between our seniors and some of the youngest Cougars. Time travels fast! KES wishes our seniors the best as they are off to do amazing things in this world.
Our second grade students enjoyed the Orchard on Monday! What a joyful morning of creating, collaborating, exploring, discovering, and learning in nature!
Our 4th and 5th graders explored the Fort Knox Historic Site. Fort Knox is one of the best-preserved examples of coastal defense fortifications constructed in the mid-1800s. It is America's first fort named after Major General Henry Knox.
Kids eat free this summer!
This Friday, June 5th is the deadline to have Summer Academy enrollment forms submitted. There will be no exceptions. Summer Academy starts June 15th 8:00-12:00. If your child is enrolled by June 5th you will receive a letter the week of June 8th.
2026 Senior - Seth Tucker
Katahdin Elementary's Field day is June 5th.
A letter from our Food Director
2026 Senior - Dakota Teschendorf
Our Outdoor English 2 seniors proudly completed their community service project with the rededication of the Katahdin trail system. Family members and community supporters joined us for this meaningful event as we honored the memories of Dustin Harris, Nick Hall, and Bob Dyer through dedicated trails in their names.
This project was a wonderful way for our students to give back, celebrate the outdoors, and recognize the lasting impact these individuals had on our school and community. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so special.
This project was a wonderful way for our students to give back, celebrate the outdoors, and recognize the lasting impact these individuals had on our school and community. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the day so special.
2026 Senior - Bradley Swallow
Our National Honor Society students spent time planting flowers in barrels as a community service project to help beautify and line the streets of Patten. We appreciate their hard work, teamwork, and dedication to giving back to our community!
The Northbound buses are doubling up tonight (5/28/26). If you wish to change your student's after school destination, please call the school office.
2026 Senior - Calvin Richardson
Reminder: Join us tomorrow May 29th for the rededication of the trail system at Katahdin Schools. We will gather at the KMHS flagpole at noon to celebrate this special occasion. We hope to see you there!
Please be prepared for a short walk along the trails, and keep in mind that some areas may be uneven or muddy.
Please be prepared for a short walk along the trails, and keep in mind that some areas may be uneven or muddy.
Our 3rd and 5th graders had the opportunity to go fishing today as part of the Hooked on Fishing program! We saw some awesome teamwork from our students as those who are experienced cheered on and helped classmates with less experience. Thank you to our local game wardens for assisting students and sharing their passion for outdoor adventures.
2026 Senior - Johnathan O'Hara
We are excited to offer your child the opportunity to participate in the College Immersion Experience designed for 8th graders at Thomas College located in Waterville, Maine. This opportunity is designed to provide students with a firsthand experience of college life, which has been shown to make college seem more attainable. Students will have the opportunity to attend specially designed activities and gain valuable "college knowledge" that can help shape their future academic aspirations.
Please help support our school and community by joining us tonight in the KES cafeteria for the budget town referendum vote. Your participation and support make a difference for our students and schools. We hope to see you there!
