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

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

At this link you will find the bus routes for the Mountain Valley Region https://5il.co/kmfq

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!!

Meroby: If you have not registered your student for in school learning or remote learning please call Meroby at 364-3714. Thank you!

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

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

WFKA Alive and Well! Join our Summer fun!! https://5il.co/hfjd

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

WFKA Alive and Well!! It was an incredibly busy school year and soon after remote learning began, we managed to deliver STEM materials and books to all 90 of our Afterschool students in order for them to continue participating in a Virtual Afterschool Program! We are now gearing up for a fun-filled Virtual Summer Camp from July 20th-August 13th. Students participating in our Virtual Summer Camp will have the opportunity to participate in a series of virtual programs including 3D Printing, Coding, STEM, Art, Keyboard/Piano Lessons, Ukulele Lessons, Yoga, Video Blogging, and Book Groups. Programs are free, however, donations are encouraged to help us sustain our program. All materials to participate in these programs will be supplied; keyboards and ukuleles can be borrowed for a refundable deposit of $25. We are extremely excited to be able to offer these programs to our RSU 10 Kindergarten through 4th grade students and hope that students will sign up to participate! If you are interested in signing your child/children up, please fill out the registration form. Our Kindergarten-1st Grade Registration form can be accessed at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XRorFwddbwPFKPKA2qNPWwRy_JYg7h9qcz5f_sUAsjA/edit and our 2nd-4th Grade form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdSGZ4esup7R0Sy9X90SXjMk1hliUawWXlPZK8i8zpbrR2rA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0iGEORAtlBTZPR7wrp7OLXGLAJ8mq_W8PXdoRSHNVJixZ0IxKm3skaSmI. Space is limited and registration will close on June 30th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Miki Skehan at (207) 418-1566 or mskehan@rsu10.org.

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!🤗

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

Like & Follow our School Resource Officer, Doug Maifeld https://www.facebook.com/sromaifeld

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

Hello from Meroby! We are looking forward to reconnecting with our students tomorrow. New learning will start so it’s very important for all students to engage with their teachers as much as possible. Please let your child’s teacher or call Meroby if you need anything. Let us know so we can help.

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.

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

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

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

Due to a shortage of instructors at Black Mountain, Western Foothills Kids Association is going to have to cancel tonight’s Learn to Ski/Snowboard program.

Please fill out the River Valley Rising 2020 Community Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QPVSRZD

Our Day 100 celebration will take place Monday February 10th. If school is canceled tomorrow too, we will celebrate on Tuesday.

Lady Falcons are victorious tonight...

Lady Falcons are victorious tonight...

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

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

RSU #10 is currently looking for plots of land in the Rumford and Mexico area for a site suited for construction of a Department of Education approved school building. Please click link for details: https://5il.co/c8ac

RVHCC/RVR is partnering with Rumford Hospital on Jan 13th from 4-5pm, to present the dangers of vaping. This is an educational opportunity for all to learn more about the history of vaping, the risks and impact on it has on our youth.

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

Ms. Crews using the Smartboard to help students learn about perimeters and areas. Everyone working hard!

Ms. Marshall's class review expectations before going out in the woods!!

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!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are CANCELLED for Tuesday, November 19th and will be rescheduled at another time. There will be a regular day of school tomorrow as long as the weather cooperates.

Meroby has pictures retakes tomorrow. 11/15/19

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

Meroby’s Tokens for Turkeys Campaign has begun. Tokens donated by students will be matched at 25 cents each. Proceeds will go to our local food bank!

Veterans Day Monday November 11th so no school. See you Tuesday!

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 #2 Announcement for Thursday October 17th, 2019. For the safety of our students, due to low hanging power lines on the Milton Road, from Potato House Road up, Bus 2 will not be able to pick up students. This is only for Bus 2 students only.

Bus run number changes: On Monday October 14th the following changes will take place in regards to bus routes and numbers. Bus 5 run number will be changed.  New bus number will be 12.   Route will not change. Bus 17 run number will change.  New bus number will be 21.  Route will not change. All other bus numbers and routes will stay the same.

Spread the word....

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....😮🎈❤

Great to see students and staff busy learning at MES yesterday!

Have a fabulous school year!