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

Thank you Oxford Federal Credit Union for your gift card donation to Western Foothills Regional Program. We are thankful for your support.

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

Hello- This is a reminder there is no school Wednesday 11/11 in honor of Veteran's Day.

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

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

Hello WFRP families. This is a reminder that next Wednesday October 7th, there is no school at WFRP. There is a district workshop that day. Students may attend school on Friday October 9th to make up the missed day. Have a great weekend.

View our MV Region Fall meal delivery schedule, starting Monday, September 28th here: https://5il.co/lgkc

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

WFRP is in session tomorrow, September 23rd.  Please contact the school directly at 364-2112 with any questions. Thank you!

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

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!!

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!🤗

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

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

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

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!!!

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

WFRP received a generous food donation from Oxford Federal Credit Union for our students to bring home over break. Thank you OFCU!

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.

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

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....😮🎈❤