This notification is to let parents and families know that based on the specifics of a positive COVID case, you may or may not receive a personal phone call or message regarding your child. We will be using our automated system to notify parents. This will help notify the necessary individuals in a timely and efficient manner. You will continue to receive written documentation from the school.

Below is an important message for HSES parents: https://tinyurl.com/mwfscsmf

Below is an important message for HSES parents: https://tinyurl.com/5ne2aux7

Below is an important message for HSES parents: https://tinyurl.com/rwj8fwjw

Below is an important message for HSES parents: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXvkWMuI46l7PnkKmjxnjOcvxEJhz5Uc/view?usp=sharing

Below is an important message for HSES parents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WH3Kwsdinpdvyx7H4ZHCk-drdcdyhJrvQXMzTx3tLVw/edit?usp=sharing

An important message for HSES parents is below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WH3Kwsdinpdvyx7H4ZHCk-drdcdyhJrvQXMzTx3tLVw/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the COVID-19 Flowchart at this link -- https://5il.co/yxnm. Thank you, RSU 10 Administration & Nurses

Scott Holmes, our transportation director, has called this morning to let me know there are four bus runs that will be impacted this morning by driver shortages. The Dinosaur, Deer, Duck, & Cow busses will all have delays, and some delays will be significant.

Click on the link for an important message for HSES parents https://tinyurl.com/8jd9v89c

Please join us to reduce quarantining and sign up for Pool Testing today. As soon as we have at least five(5) people/students consenting for pool testing participation in any classroom or grouping we will be able to begin Pool Testing for that group and those participating would ONLY be required to quarantine IF they test positive themselves. This includes those ALREADY vaccinated. Please consult your School Nurse with additional questions. Below are the two (2) consent forms that must be completed for participating in Pool Testing https://5il.co/xr29 https://5il.co/xr28 You can also get a hard copy of these forms in any school office.

We have 5 openings for elementary students (K-6) in the Western Maine Remote Academy. WMRA starts on 9/13/21. For more information, please send an email to lcondon@rsu10.org. There is an application process. Thank you, Leanne Condon

RSU 10 is looking for Bids for Snow removal in the Buckfield School Region. Plowing , snow removal, and spring sand clean up of Hartford Sumner Elementary School, Buckfield Junior Senior High school and the Buckfield Bus garage will be included. Please visit BJSHS, HSES, RSU 10 Central , or download the forms online: https://bit.ly/2WK1RAj and https://bit.ly/3zA2SJH. All bids are due on September 30th, 2021 at the Superintendent's office.

Please see the following information regarding Pooled Testing. https://www.rsu10.org/o/rsu10/page/things-to-know-about-pooled-testing

Welcome Back to School 2021 - Please see message at this link: https://5il.co/xhnm

Please read the latest RSU 10 update at this link: https://5il.co/w92m

Beginning Tuesday, July 20, 2021, RSU 10 will be following the latest update we received last week from Maine DOE: Per the US CDC order related to transportation all people on public or private school-provided transport, including buses and vans, are required to wear a mask. Masks will be available as you get on RSU 10 transportation. Please comply with this "CDC Order". You may also choose to use your own transportation. Hope everyone is enjoying summertime!! Deb

Important Immunization Announcement: https://5il.co/v1tk Maine Immunization Requirements for Schools: https://5il.co/v1tm

Don't forget tonight at 5:30pm in the MVHS auditorium we will have the STRAW POLL for the new school building project! https://5il.co/upa3

Happy Juneteenth! For more information: https://5il.co/uall

End of the year information: The last day of school will be Monday, June 14th. This will be a half day with dismissal at 11:15. Devices will be collected by teachers this week, please make sure your child hands in their device, case and charger. If you borrowed a hotspot from the school, please be sure to return that as well. Have a great summer!

Here is information on 6th Grade Promotion

RSU 10 is working with a regional program to create a remote academy for 2021-22 with limited seats. Complete this survey if your childe is interested -- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4jzA64JWiwitxQOBheblEGi85YeDSPCJiAvYsMToc4K0ggQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please read our RSU 10 Community Newsletter for information about Summer Programs, Fall 2021, & Remote Learning. https://5il.co/tceq

A Western Maine zoom community conversation on anti-racist vocabulary.

Please read Covid-19 Update at this link: https://5il.co/sy8z

VACCINATIONS FOR 12 YEARS AND UP ON FRIDAY MAY 21ST AT BJSHS! Please let either school know you are interested in having your student vaccinated. If you are a student at HSES we will provide transportation to BJSHS. Below you will find the Consent and Registration forms which MUST be completed and returned to your school the day before the Clinic. There is also a fact sheet regarding the vaccine for your information. Parents may accompany their child if they so choose AND the Clinic will provide vaccinations to adults as well. Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sofm Registration Form: https://5il.co/swhd Vaccination Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sofq

VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE 12 YEARS AND UP!! Rumford Hospital is providing Vaccination Clinics to any of our students 12 years of age or older. MVHS and MVMS on May 18th (second dose June 8th) and BJSHS on May 21 (second dose June 11). Below you will find the Consent and Registration forms which MUST be completed and returned to your school the day before the Clinic. There is also a fact sheet regarding the vaccine for your information. Parents may accompany their child if they so choose AND the Clinic will provide vaccinations to adults as well. Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sofm Vaccination Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sofq Registration Form: https://forms.gle/mi3kgHw1eydo1xrd9

VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE 12 YEARS AND UP!! Rumford Hospital is providing Vaccination Clinics to any of our students 12 years of age or older. MVHS and MVMS on May 18th (second dose June 8th) and BJSHS on May 21 (second dose June 11). Below you will find the Consent and Registration forms which MUST be completed and returned to your school the day before the Clinic. There is also a fact sheet regarding the vaccine for your information. Parents may accompany their child if they so choose AND the Clinic will provide vaccinations to adults as well. Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sofm Vaccination Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sofq Registration Form: https://5il.co/sopn

VACCINATIONS AVAILABLE 12 YEARS AND UP!! Rumford Hospital is providing Vaccination Clinics to any of our students 12 years of age or older. MVHS and MVMS on May 18th (second dose June 8th) and BJSHS on May 21 (second dose June 11). Below you will find the Consent form which MUST be completed and returned to your school the day before the Clinic. There is also a fact sheet regarding the vaccine for your information. Parents may accompany their child if they so choose AND the Clinic will provide vaccinations to adults as well. Vaccination Consent Form: https://5il.co/sofm Vaccination Fact Sheet: https://5il.co/sofq

RSU 10 & Rumford Hospital are hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at BJSHS Clinic on Friday, May 21. This is for students age 12 and up. HSES families with an eligible child will receive a letter in the mail with forms to complete. If you are interested in this, please return the forms by Thursday, 5/20. Thank you!

Welcome to our Budget Publication which has been delivered to every address in our RSU 10 seven towns. There is a lot of great information in this document including our 2021-2022 RSU10 budget and regarding our building project. I hope you will join us on May 26th at our Budget meeting and then VOTE in your towns on June 8, 2021. -Deb Alden https://5il.co/sans

Reminder - this is Teacher Appreciation Week....don't forget to thank a teacher. It could even be one who is retired and made a difference in your life!!

Please join me and the Maine Department of Education in showing our appreciation for our Teachers in RSU 10 this week!! Thank you for all you do!! https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgxwLtkcHgpzPRSSQSgLJtkrRpjGW

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: Nezinscot Community Forum on Tuesday, May 4th, from 6:30-8pm. This will be in-person at BJSHS in the cafeteria and also virtual via zoom. Please join us as we discuss the plans for Nezinscot Region for the 2021-22 school year. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89064168264?pwd=K2l6OCtjcmxKUk0rZ09WVTNqeGpndz09

New masking guidelines for RSU 10: https://5il.co/s476

The HSES team would like you to complete a brief survey on your experiences with your child’s education. Your responses will be helpful in improving our overall school environment. It should take approximately 10 minutes and is anonymous. Thank you for your time and participation! https://www.pbisassessment.org/Anon/2X020Cy0Xu0

RSU10 is hosting a Nezinscot Community Forum on Tuesday, May 4th, from 6:00-7:30pm. This will be in-person at BJSHS in the cafeteria and also virtual via zoom. Please join us as we discuss the plans for Nezinscot Region for the 2021-22 school year. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/89064168264?pwd=K2l6OCtjcmxKUk0rZ09WVTNqeGpndz09

Maine CDC Travel Cheat Sheet at this link: https://www.maine.gov/doe/sites/maine.gov.doe/files/inline-files/Travel%20Cheat%20Sheet%204.14.21.pdf

Please see the RSU 10 Covid Update at this link! https://5il.co/rwob

Staff and Students: As we return from Spring Break please follow the current mandates from Maine CDC: COVID-19: Travel Mandates for Those Entering Maine from Domestic Travel Quarantine It is mandated that all out-of-state travelers coming into Maine, as well as Maine residents returning to Maine, complete a 10-day quarantine upon arrival. Travelers should monitor for signs and symptoms for an additional 4 days. This means: You need to arrive with enough food for 10 days or arrange to have food delivered to you. You cannot go out to grocery stores. Stay at home. You cannot go out to public places. Avoid contact with others, especially those who are at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness. Negative Antigen or Molecular Test Result The State will allow adults who have a negative COVID-19 antigen or molecular (PCR, NAAT, or isothermal) test collected no more than 72 hours before arriving in Maine to forgo the 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Maine. An antibody test is not accepted to forgo quarantine for visitors and those returning to Maine. Maine is strongly urging visitors to “Know Before You Go,” meaning they should get tested and receive their test results in their home state before traveling to Maine, which will allow them to take appropriate action depending on the result. If you do not have the test result by the time you arrive, you must quarantine in your lodging until you receive the result. Individuals may be tested upon arrival in Maine as well, but they must quarantine while awaiting the results. Quarantine and Testing Exemptions Exempt states: Residents from the following states are exempt from the testing and 10-day quarantine requirement above because, when adjusted for population, the prevalence of active cases of COVID-19 in these states is similar to Maine. Maine residents can also travel to these states and return without testing or completing a 10-day quarantine. Exempt effective March 5, 2021: Connecticut Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont Vaccination exemption: Individuals who have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series and are 14 days beyond the completion of the series are exempt from the testing and 10-day quarantine requirement above, regardless of their state of origin. Exemption for those who have had COVID-19: An individual who had a positive COVID-19 molecular or antigen test is exempt from the testing and 10-day quarantine requirement above for 90 days (3 months) after their first positive test, provided they remain asymptomatic. Certificate of Compliance: Travelers to Maine who are not residents of exempt states and are visiting Maine will be asked to sign a Certificate of Compliance indicating either that they have received a negative COVID-19 test result, that they have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series, that they will quarantine in Maine for 10 days, or that they have already completed their quarantine in Maine. This compliance form must be provided to check-in at all Maine lodging, campgrounds, seasonal rentals, overnight camps, and other commercial lodging, such as Airbnb. Visitors may be asked to furnish proof of the negative test result upon request. Regardless of exemptions, all visitors should continue to wear face coverings and practice physical distancing and hand hygiene to further reduce risk of COVID-19 spread. Find out how to interpret a COVID-19 test result for traveling to Maine (PDF). Visit the Keep Maine Healthy page for more information on traveling into Maine. Mandates for Those Entering Maine from International Travel Quarantine and Testing For people who are fully vaccinated (at least 14 days past their final COVID-19 dose) who arrive in Maine: Quarantine is not required unless you are experiencing symptoms. Testing is recommended 3-5 days after arrival in the US. If the COVID-19 test is positive, isolate. For all people who are not fully vaccinated and arrive in Maine within 7 days of entering the United States: Quarantine for 7 days from arrival in the US AND get a COVID-19 molecular or antigen test 3-5 days after arrival in the US. If the COVID-19 test is positive, isolate. Even if the COVID-19 test is negative, complete the 7-day quarantine after travel. If individuals arriving from international travel do not get a COVID-19 test after their arrival, they should quarantine for 10 days after their arrival in the US. Avoid being around anyone who is at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness for 14 days following arrival in the US, regardless of COVID-19 test results. For anyone who arrives in Maine more than 7 days after arrival in the US, follow the domestic travel guidelines above. Find travel guidance for all passengers coming to the United States, including US citizens, from US CDC.

COVID Update -- HSES had one positive case confirmed yesterday. All contacts have been alerted. https://5il.co/rmne

Tomorrow, Friday April 16th, will be a Remote Learning Day in all schools in RSU 10. This is due to the impending weather and the fact some schools have low In-Person staff numbers. Please plan accordingly and this day WILL NOT be made up in June. Please have a safe and fun vacation week. If traveling, check this out: https://5il.co/rlbg

Hartford Sumner Elementary will have our book fair for the two weeks after vacation (April 26 - May 7). Parents still cannot come into the building, so kids will need to bring a check or cash to pay OR you can set up an ewallet. You can find information about the fair on the library webpage (including setting up an ewallet and a flyer): https://sites.google.com/rsu10.org/hartfordsumnerelementaryschool/scholastic-book-fair?authuser=0 Please help support the school library and your child's reading by participating in our book fair! --

Parents and community members are invited to a virtual forum on Thursday, 4/15, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. to focus on the RSU #10 Portrait of a Graduate process and ask for your input. This will be followed with the superintendent sharing a little information about next school year. Join Zoom Meeting https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84595652564 Meeting ID: 845 9565 2564

Yesterday we sent out information about the upcoming events regarding our NEW school building project. Some are having issues with the link, please follow this link for more information: https://5il.co/r9ej

​Please join us at these upcoming events to learn more about our new school building project in RSU10. https://5il.co/r9ej​

CORRECTED!! Thursday, April 8th, will be a remote learning day in RSU #10 At HSES, many of our staff members will be receiving their final COVID vaccine the day before. We want to be prepared in case many people experience symptoms. All classes will be held via ZOOM on this day. Students will also have Seesaw, Google Classroom or paper/pencil assignments to complete.

Please read the following about Thursday April 8th. Tuesday, April 8th, will be a remote learning day in RSU #10 At HSES, many of our staff members will be receiving their final COVID vaccine the day before. We want to be prepared in case many people experience symptoms. All classes will be held via ZOOM on this day. Students will also have Seesaw, Google Classroom or paper/pencil assignments to complete.

Please see the following announcement about April 8th.

Please see attached flyer about Pre-K registration!

Tomorrow 3/24, begins the in-person learning Wednesdays at HSES. Normal school drop off is at 8:45. We are accepting limited numbers of students for before-school care beginning at 7:45. Thank you, Leanne Condon

Dear HSES families, A quick heads up that our online JLG @Home Book Fair ends Friday. https://athomebookfairs.com/bookfairs If you have any last-minute shopping you want to get in, make sure you shop now! Don’t forget – books are delivered directly to your home, with free shipping on orders $30 and over! And, prices start as low as $5 each for popular, award-winning first edition books hand selected by our book fair vendor, the Junior Library Guild. So, check out our book fair before it ends. Thank you so much for your purchases! You are all helping the school library more than you know!

RSU 10 In-Person Learning Update: https://5il.co/qo69

Please read the following message regarding the increase of In-Person Learning and Community Forum on March 11th! https://5il.co/qgfr

HSES will be open for in-person learning tomorrow, March 9, 2021. The building is all set and the staff is ready! Thank you, Leanne Condon

Travel Guidelines as of 3/5/21. Individuals who have completed a COVID-19 vaccination series and are 14 days beyond the completion of the series are exempt from the testing and 10-day quarantine requirement for US travel only. International travel still falls under Federal CDC guidelines. New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut are now exempt from testing & quarantine.

RSU 10 is hosting a 2nd Community Forum to take questions & comments on Thursday, 3/11/21, from 6:00-7:30. Zoom Link -- https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86027820921 Google doc to submit questions prior to mtg https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ctif5E3OJQg6m-gB2lWlZII-FgmTMqCpjRmF_QJZnPM/edit?usp=sharing

We are hosting a virtual Community Forum on Tuesday, 3/9/21, at 5:30 p.m. to answer questions and take comments. You may submit questions to us prior to this session on this Google doc --https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tVirOYFvvV1mG0EgnidfakrMoRuz93D2SMHf60F_soc/edit?usp=sharing Zoom link https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86027820921

HSES has two positive COVID-19 cases. https://5il.co/q2c1 HSES will be remote starting tomorrow Monday, March 1 through Wednesday March 3. A plan to get computers to students will be shared. Students should use storm packs for learning tomorrow.

Farm to Families Food Distribution has been moved to Wednesday, February 17th at 9:30am. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleyrising

The latest in CDC Travel Guidance: https://5il.co/pjt5

Farm to Families Food Distribution on February 16th at 9:30am.

Please read the latest RSU 10 Covid update: https://5il.co/pehy

Want to know what some of your teachers do on their snow days? Well here you go!

Thank you to all of our School Counselors!!

Good morning HSES families! Hope you are enjoying your snow day! This is a reminder that any pre-packaged food or Valentine's cards must be in your child's classroom by Monday, February 8th in order to be used for Valentine's parties on Friday , February 12th.

Happy Snow Day!! I wish I was this talented!! Have a GREAT "First" Snow Day, everyone!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-1xpSKpu7Gg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0ywPsJe3DwaXlKzBGt8ezdyUy 6kEdkl1cXJtenJPZilwb_f_qQcfGPSjA

Tuesday, February 2 is a Traditional No School Day in RSU 10 due to the snow storm. Get out and enjoy the snow! On Wednesday, February 3rd please remember it is a Remote Learning Day so make sure to check in for attendance and be ready to work! Thank you! Deb Alden

1-29-21 RSU 10 Covid Update at this link: https://5il.co/p46n

UPDATED COVID STUDENT HANDBOOK 1/22/21: https://5il.co/owg3

HSES will be back for in-person learning on Tuesday, 1/19/21. Look for those big yellow buses tomorrow. We'll be ready to greet your students at the regular drop off time. Thank you, Leanne Condon

AUGUSTA-- Today Governor Janet Mills and her administration announced the launch of a new initiative to support the mental health and wellbeing of Maine youth. More information here: https://tinyurl.com/yyl8vfea

Please read the HSES Covid Update Letter at this link: https://5il.co/ohvv

RSU 10 Covid Update 1-8-2021 https://5il.co/oeeu

Letter from CDC regarding your right to Opt Out of the Sara Alert system. https://5il.co/ocn8

Happy New Year: https://5il.co/o8qa

Covid-19 Update. Please see the letter at this link: https://5il.co/nxpp

We are experiencing issues when trying to log in to or use Google services. We will keep you posted. This is a Google issue, with global outages.

Help Us Improve Maine Broadband! Take the speed test to help define and advance broadband infrastructure improvement throughout Maine. https://www.mainebroadbandcoalition.org/

Good afternoon, power has been restored to Hartford-Sumner Elementary School! School will be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, December 8th for all students at HSES.

Good evening. Due to no power at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, there will be no school for HSES students tomorrow, Monday, December 7th. There will also be no remote learning tomorrow for HSES. Thank you.

Message at this link: https://5il.co/nltz

As I wrap up my fourth year as your Superintendent, I am reflecting on how thankful I am to be a part of RSU 10. I am proud of our District and how hard all of our staff are working to continue our quest to do better for our students. Everyday I see staff and students striking that balance between being healthy and safe and being present in-person and participating virtually. What a challenge this has been for all of us! As we continue our work to be better with remote learning we also are seeking ways to allow students to be in-person learning for more time and have more students move from fully remote to in-person. This is being considered by each school individually. PLEASE continue following our guidelines to stay healthy and safe! Help us keep Oxford County Green!! Happy Thanksgiving! Deb Alden

Holiday Covid Message: https://5il.co/n51g

Wednesday, November 18th at 10am! FREE FOOD BOX at MVHS 2nd Entrance. More details: https://5il.co/n3ha

Please see Covid-19 & More Update: https://5il.co/mxlo

FREE food boxes! Wednesday October 28th starting at 9:30am at Mountain Valley High School (2nd driveway student parking lot) till all the boxes are gone. This will be a drive thru food distribution. Please stay in your car. Food boxes will have 12 pounds of produce, 5 pounds of meat, and 5 pounds of dairy, and accompanied by a gallon of 2% milk.

Celebrate National Principals Month with me this October! Check out www.principalsmonth.org for activity ideas. #ThankAPrincipal

Pre-screening for school in-person attendance As of Friday, October 16, 2020 RSU 10 will no longer be using MyMed Bot for Pre-screening to come to school. Instead we ask everyone to follow these Pre-screening questions found at this link: https://5il.co/m1yc If you have any questions please contact your school nurse. Thank you!

Please see the latest update at this link: https://5il.co/lxqi

Please complete the Community Survey on Racism at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TC9pObWgNpTuma50HKyhKA1QzNEWZJp5BsVBFl6OK8Y/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true

Notification of Lead testing results. RSU 10 10/6/20 As part of the HSES well system, and the Safe Water Drinking Act, we are required to monitor drinking water quality. During the monitoring period of June-September we exceeded the levels of lead in 1 classroom. The Maine Rural Water Association has given us guidance on how to correct this issue We have significantly reduced water use at this school due to working remotely since March, as well as many students choosing to learn remotely this fall. This is believed to be the main cause of this issue. This year we have not allowed students to drink from the water fountain systems due to the abundance of safety precautions taken due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. We will continue this practice until it is deemed safe to use the fountains again. Food Services is also taking maximum precautions. RSU 10 is actively working to fix this issue and will notify you when the Maine Rural Water Association deems it safe to drink. Scott Holmes, Director Buildings, Grounds & Transportation 799 Hancock St., Suite 1 Rumford Me 04276 207-418-7062

Please see the Updated Return to School Handbook at this link and note the Yellow highlighted changes: https://5il.co/lr01

9/25/2020 - Please see the message at this link: https://5il.co/lgtr

I am sorry for the mix up about today's virtual Parent/Family Technology Training. Today's training is for adults with students in PK - grade 2 and will focus on iPads, Seesaw, and Zoom. It starts at noon. If you would like to join, here is the Zoom link for that meeting -- https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/86728895343 You will need to have Zoom on your device to access this meeting. Go to zoom.us and follow the directions. We will make this a weekly feature, but the Zoom link will be sent out via email beginning next week -- unless other arrangements are made. Thank you, Leanne Condon

Below are resources to help parents and students with technology. We will offer a virtual parent training on technology for elementary schools this Friday, 9/25 at noon. A Zoom link will be sent out. Elementary School Parent Remote Learning Resources https://5il.co/lcfz MS/HS Parent Remote Learning Resources https://5il.co/lcg0

Please see the message at this link: https://5il.co/lbfd

Please read the latest update at the following link: https://5il.co/l6ev

Covid-19 Update 9/15/20: https://5il.co/l269

Dear Parent/Guardian, The RSU #10 Nutrition Program now has a convenient online Free and Reduced meal Application process . Even though meals through December 31st are at no cost, our school still needs to process meal applications for meal eligibility. Please feel free to contact the Nutrition office at 369-5560 X 8227 if you have questions regarding the online process. Thank you, School Nutrition Parent Letter: https://5il.co/kzr6 NutriCloud Flyer: https://5il.co/kzr5

Please see the message at this link: https://5il.co/kzke

At this link you will find the 20-21 bus routes for the Nezinscot Valley Region https://5il.co/kmfr

Please view this letter regarding Return to School Screening information! https://5il.co/klcw

The September 2020 Student/Family Remote Learning Expectations Handbook is here! https://5il.co/kiuh * The Table of Contents is clickable. * Information may be updated * More training videos will be coming

We are looking forward to getting back to school here in RSU 10. Teachers will be here next week and everyone will be busy putting all the finishing touches together for a healthy and safe beginning of the school year. I wanted to send a reminder found at this link: https://5il.co/jhuq regarding the six(6) requirements from the MDOE for coming to our school buildings. For more information please go to the doe.maine.gov website and review the Framework for Re-opening Schools.

Attention Parents! In an effort to get class rosters, schedules, staffing and bus routes completed we need to ask for no additional changes to registration for in-person vs. remote learning after today. Your cooperation will help us be ready for the start of our school year! Thank you, Deb Alden

Please check out the up to date changes to the Parent/Student Handbook at this link! https://5il.co/jxra

OOPS!! Wrong number for Nurses interested in working in RSU 10 - MVMS Correct number is 369-5560!! Hope you will still call if interested!!

Good Afternoon RSU 10 is desperately looking for a Nurse or Nurses to cover services in Mountain Valley Middle School from September through December 22. This would be on days and times students are in attendance. 7:45-1:00 M, T, Th, F -not on Wednesdays! If interested please call 369-6650. Spread the Word!!

8/14/20 Community Newsletter https://5il.co/jklm

Reminder -- Virtual Community Staff Forum Mtg TODAY 6:00 - 8:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/83952615644 Meeting ID: 839 5261 5644

https://5il.co/jcqs Please find the Parent/ Student Handbook for returning to School at this link!

This video will help explain how to complete the Returning to School Registration form. Thank you! https://youtu.be/RbHTp2OzWMU

Models for Fall 2020 - Family Letter https://5il.co/j2vx

7/31/2020 Media Release from Gov. Mills regarding Schools. https://5il.co/iypa

Return to School Update 7/28/20 from Deb Alden https://5il.co/ipl6

RSU 10 is collecting preliminary information about returning to school this fall. By completing the survey, you are not making a commitment to in-person or remote learning, just sharing your current feelings. There is space in the form to give information for up to three children. If you have more kids than that in RSU 10 schools, please complete the form more than once. Thanks for your input! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM0V5vWjY5D5VHigYlFINBnTJNVzaoKLV5Vi6AKSlYHyXg4g/viewform

https://5il.co/iiq1 7/21/20 - Update from DOE regarding the MINIMUM requirements to return to learning in schools

Parents/Guardians: Third time's a charm! https://forms.gle/rjNcy7wSYVdEN1oMA

Parents/Guardians - Here is a link that should work even without a Google email! https://forms.gle/BkJZpWCBNM5zCC737

Parents and Guardians - Please complete the short Transportation Questionnaire at this link! Thank you!! https://forms.gle/EFJs4rC2dDomMQtU6

At the link you will find the latest from the Governor’s office regarding return to school planning and information. We will be watching our area closely for the “Green, Yellow, Red” zone indications. We would want to be a “Green” designation Aug. 7 moving forward to consider a return to school. As our 4 Committees meet we will put out more information. Additionally, look for more surveys with specific questions to assist us in our preparations. https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/protect-health-students-staff-mills-administration-provides-public-health-guidance-financial

At the link you will find the latest from the Governor’s office regarding return to school planning and information. We will be watching our area closely for the “Green, Yellow, Red” zone indications. We would want to be a “Green” designation Aug. 7 moving forward to consider a return to school. As our 4 Committees meet we will put out more information. Additionally, look for more surveys with specific questions to assist us in our preparations. 7/17/20 - Latest Info. from Governor's Office

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mainefamilysurvey MDOE Family survey about returning to school in the fall. Please take a moment to complete.

https://5il.co/hy1d Here is the link to the latest MDOE update regarding a survey coming regarding the return to School!

https://5il.co/hsdd Here is the link to the latest release from MDOE regarding the reopening of schools!

I want to thank all of the community/parents/staff members responding to our call for Committee membership. Our four committees are full at this time.

June 24th, 2020 Budget Keynote - Deb Alden, Superintendent - https://5il.co/hmgm

July 24th, 2020 Budget Keynote - Deb Alden, Superintendent - https://5il.co/hmgm

Creating Maine Learning Platform https://5il.co/hgrj

RSU 10 Covide-19 Update https://5il.co/hfj6

In honor of Juneteenth and the work that we, in the RSU 10 community, must do!! Let's learn and improve together...please take a moment to read the following https://5il.co/he67

Summer Meal Delivery Schedule may be found here: https://5il.co/hbh3

View our June 2020 Budget Newsletter!! https://5il.co/h8xp

MDOE Framework for Return to Classroom Instruction: https://bit.ly/2YqjFxj

District Parent/Family Survey https://bit.ly/30J0vFV

RSU 10 Update 6-10-20 https://youtu.be/hXuZQQg0HTI

Special Thank You to all of our RSU 10 Bus Drivers/Custodians for honoring our Seniors AND bringing positivity to RSU 10!! Way to go!

Thank a teacher!🤗

Look what just arrived at the HSES Playground!!

In recognition of May 1, 2020 being designated National School Lunch Heroes Day, Governor Janet Mills and the Department of Education have created a special thank you video for school nutrition teams, volunteers and all school staff across Maine. https://youtu.be/vY1wKGXAfdI

COVID-19 RESOURCE: Stress & Coping https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html

Please find the latest RSU 10 Update at this link...Welcome May!! https://5il.co/frts

Distance Learning Spirit Week Day 5! Thanks to all of the organizers and participators! Remember next week is April Break. Thanks to our nutrition, custodial staff and volunteers, meals will still be served on Tuesday and Friday 4/21 and 4/24! Take care everyone!

Day 5 Distance Learning Spirit Day! We made it!! Thanks you to the organizers and participators! Remember next week is April Break. Thanks to our Nutrition, Custodial staff and volunteers, meals will be available on Tuesday and Friday 4/21, 4/24!! Take care everyone!

Distance Spirit Day #4!! We miss our sports!!

Distance Learning Day 3....Read your favorite book and Oh the places you'll go!!

Distance Learning Spirit Day 2!! We love our Hair Stylists and neeed them.....💇‍♂️💇‍♀️

Due to power and internet outages, we are postponing our regularly scheduled board meeting tonight 4/13. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.

So I wonder how many students out there caught the spelling errors on my sign this morning??? If you did, you get a gold star today!! HeaLth care workers are our HeroEs. This is a lesson for us all to slow down and concentrate more on what we are doing!! 😉

Distance Learning Spirt Week!! Dress like a Super Hero!

Please see the RSU 10 updated clarification at the following link: https://5il.co/ev4u

See the latest announcement from the Commissioner of Education https://5il.co/eucv

4-7-20 Message from the Commissioner of Education https://5il.co/eubh

Signs of Spring are coming and so is Spring Break! RSU 10 will have "April Vacation" as planned on our 2019-20 calendar. We are awaiting news about providing meals during this time. Maine has put in for a waiver and we will get the news out as soon as we can.

We thank our Nutrition staff and others helping make meal delivery possible. Please follow the protocols that are in place and have been recommended in the following: https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=2f443d9db0&e=54403a2977

4-1-20 Update from Commissioner Makin https://5il.co/ej5v

From our kitchens to our kids...so proud of all our nutrition services, drivers and other staff, rising to the occassion, and making sure communities don't go hungry.

From our kitchens to our kids...so proud of all our nutrition services, drivers and other staff, rising to the occassion, and making sure communities don't go hungry.

Please try this link for the survey on remote learning. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY0BTGq0HbzweQpYbAuOpjmIiGn5oe0ibFubjGLG7R17KUDg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please complete this survey regarding remote learning. Thanks for your cooperation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYFqbBbJreg-jLGcUMSfaWHNBDRG6c3wkTqFRe9W3jVNowdA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Message from Commissioner of Education. https://maine.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a582edd6473e477ef6307c769&id=90e6fe9345&e=54403a2977

Need Technology Help? We are here to help! https://5il.co/e18m

Exciting Press Release! Congratulations Linda Andrews. https://5il.co/e13y

A video message from the Superintendent. https://5il.co/dzkd

RSU 10 Recognition from Maine Department Of Education! Thank you EVERYONE!

We are committed to making sure that NO CHILD in RSU10 goes hungry during this closure. We believe that children should be well nourished every day of the week; whether there is school or not. MV Food Delivery: https://5il.co/dtep Nezinscot Food Delivery: https://5il.co/dteq

Good Afternoon: RSU 10 has been continually monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. In an effort to be proactive in protecting the health and safety of our community, RSU 10 schools will be closed for students Monday, March 16t h through Friday, March 27t h . This closure is not the result of any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our immediate communities. This decision was made in consultation with many, and out of an abundance of caution, to follow the rapidly changing guidance regarding enhancing social distancing efforts. This decision has not been made lightly and we certainly empathize and understand the significant burden this will cause families in the coming days. On Monday, staff will report for their regularly scheduled day. Administrators will meet with staff in their buildings at 8:00 a.m. Plans for the rest of the day will be shared. Much more information will be forthcoming on this closure, but we want to communicate this news to you as soon as possible so you may begin planning for child care and other concerns that will be raised by this decision. We will be working with our administrative team and board members to provide more information as soon as possible. During this closure, we ask that you assist by minimizing group meetings of students and adults. Practicing social distancing and good personal hygiene are the two greatest steps we can take to protect our communities from the spread of COVID-19. Finally, we would like to commend each of our stakeholders who are contributing positive energy and dynamic solutions to our schools’ response to this fluid situation. We as a district shall remain composed, collected and compassionate as we navigate through any challenges we face now and in the future. Thank you, Deb Alden

Parent Letter regarding COVID-19 - see this https://5il.co/dl4u

Job opening: RSU 10 is currently looking for a part time, 20 hours a week, year round person to provide support in our transportation department at the Nezinscot Bus Garage. Please use the following link for more Details: https://5il.co/d760

Maine DOE has developed a webpage specifically to provide resources to schools and communities about COVID-19: https://www.maine.gov/doe/covid-19

RSU 10 is currently looking for a part time, 20 hours a week, year round person to provide support at our Nezinscot Bus Garage. For further information or questions please click this link: https://5il.co/d760 or call: 207-369-5560.

Our advertisement in the Hartford News .. come join us; be a substitute!!!

Our advertisement in the Hartford News .. come join us; be a substitute!!!

Lady Bucks victorious over Valley!

Last Buck victorious over Valley

Cheerleaders flying high Go Bucks!

Explore Region 11 CTE offerings!

Explore Region 11 CTE offerings!

Explore Region 11 CTE offerings!

Stop Means Stop! School Bus Safety. https://youtu.be/CVMlsj32iCQ

BUS DRIVER - CUSTODIAN HARTFORD SUMNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 40 Hours/Week, 5 Days/Week, 8 Hrs./Day Starting Pay $15.99 - $18.54/hr depending on experience Click link for more info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aE_s65xdjfjVzW5kFzivMlMdgCaBDa_ngxQ2BaYvsfY/edit?usp=sharing

Production of Midsummer's Night Dream with students of all ages from the Mountain Valley region. So impressed with all the lines students learned to make this a success.

Congratulations, Mr. Prescott, recipient of the Maine Modern Music Academy Music Teacher Award!

If you have students or are raising children this is a good read ( or listen as I do!)

There will be NO SCHOOL at Hartford-Sumner Elementary School today, Friday, November 1st due to a power outage.

School Calendar Survey for Public: We invite you to help guide our decisions as we develop the RSU10 School Calendar. Please complete this short survey by December 1st. Thank you! https://forms.gle/68NiVncPACvjRdaF7

Bus number changes: Starting Wednesday October 16th Bus 27 is now The whale bus driven by Isiah Stickney. Bus 37 is now the deer bus. Driven by Mark Anderson.

Spread the word....

A reminder that tonight from 6:30-7:30PM is the G4-G6 Instrument Rental Night.

Here's to Judy Houghton on her last day before retirement!! RSU10 thanks you for all your years of service...we ALL will miss you....😮🎈❤

More pictures from Sunday

Still more pictures from Sunday

More pictures from Sunday's Build Day

More pictures from Sunday

Here are some pictures from Sunday's Build Day. Thanks to all of the volunteers for their hard work.

HSES Events for the week of 9/9-9/13: 9/9 Monday Morning Meeting 8:10AM 9/10 AM Fire Drill **NWEA assessments begin this week **There will be some sort of ceremony to celebrate the opening of the playground this week. The time and day will be determined soon and posted. Thanks!

Tomorrow's Build Day will start at 8AM. Any and all volunteers are welcome.

Final pics for today

More pics

And still more pics...

More pics

More pics of the Build Day.

Here are some pictures from today's Build Day for the playground. Thanks to everyone who was able to give of their time to assist in this huge undertaking. Stay tuned tomorrow for more photos as this project progresses towards its finish.

Day one of the playground build...great job and more fun tomorrow for anyone who is interested....come down to HSES!

Just a reminder that the Build Day for the new playground will be Saturday, September 7th beginning at 8AM (rain or shine).

On Saturday, September 7th the community of Hartford-Sumner Elementary School will join together to assemble our new playground. Volunteers are welcome! We are excited to see this project come to fruition. This has been a joint effort between RSU10 and community fundraising and grant writing. Thank you all!

I do know there is another "n" in Nezinscot!! Sorry....🙄

Off to a great start in the Neziscot region!!