Reminder: Today (March 13, 2025) is an early release day in MSAD11. GAHS and GRMS will release around 11:00 am, and Elementary Schools will release at 12:00 pm. There are no PREK classes. In addition, there is no school tomorrow due to teacher workshops.
Good morning. I apologize for the late notice. Due to the current road conditions, there will be a 1 hour delay to the start of school today. The roads are very slick, so please drive safe and enjoy your day. Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools.
From Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools: I want to inform you that tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, will be a remote day for all MSAD11 schools. There are two factors associated with this decision - the potential for poor road conditions due to the forecasted weather and a shortage of bus drivers. Given both the uncertainty of the road conditions and the transportation staffing challenge, I am making this decision now to give families the opportunity to prepare. I understand the inconvenience this may cause for families and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Reminder: 2/14/25 is an early release day in MSAD11. GAHS and GRMS released around 11:00 am, and Elementary will release at 12:00 pm. No PREK classes.
Due to the incoming storm, MSAD 11 schools will have a remote learning day on Thursday, February 13. Students will be going home with learning packets or will have access to Google Classroom materials. If you signed up for lunches on remote days, they will be sent home with your student today.
Good morning, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. As anticipated, today schools in MSAD 11 will be dismissed early due to today’s weather. The middle and high schools will be dismissed at 11 am and the elementary schools will be dismissed at 12 pm. The Central Office will close at 1 pm. Enjoy the snow and please stay safe.
Pat Hopkins, Superintendent of Schools in MSAD11: I am closely monitoring tomorrow’s weather, which, as of now, is expected to bring snow starting midday. I want to inform you that I am considering an early dismissal tomorrow based on the current forecast and predicted road conditions. While a final decision will be made tomorrow, I understand how disruptive an unplanned early dismissal can be, so I wanted to share my current thoughts to help families plan ahead.
Again, any change to the school day due to weather will be announced tomorrow. Have a great evening!
MSAD #11 Transportation Newsletter - February, 2025
The Regular School Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2025 has been postponed due the the final draft of the MOU/MOA for the School Based Health Center is not yet ready and the predicted snow storm. A new date has yet to be determined.
Due to the current road conditions and our need to prepare the school facilities for students and staff, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school today, no AM pre-k, and the Central Office will open at 8:30 am. Please drive safely and enjoy your day.
Good morning, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. Due to the current road conditions, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school today, no AM pre-k, and the Central Office will open at 8:30 am. As a result of the delayed start, today’s Early Release Day is being canceled and students will be in school for the full day, though there will be no afternoon pre-k. If this change in the schedule presents a challenge for your family, please contact your child’s school so we can accommodate your needs. Please drive safe and enjoy your day.
Please click on the link to access an update on the PowerSchool SIS cybersecurity incident in MSAD11: https://bit.ly/40Olmpz
BusRight will launch on Wednesday, January 15th.
Invitations to download the BusRight app will be sent to parent/guardian emails on Wednesday, January 15th. Emails will come from support@busright.com with the subject “You’re Invited to BusRight,” and will contain a link to create an account with BusRight.
The BusRight app will allow you to follow your child’s bus route to and from school in real time, receive notifications when the bus begins and ends its route, view the expected arrival time at your child’s bus stop, and receive alerts from the MSAD #11 Transportation Department.
We’re working closely with the BusRight team to ensure a smooth roll-out. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to make improvements and perfect the system!
Please be sure your student’s school has your correct email address on file.
Questions or issues regarding the use of the BusRight app should be directed to support@busright.com.
As always, questions about your child's bus stop or route should be directed to the Transportation Office at (207)582-6663 or by email to Transportation_office@msad11.org.
Dear Parent/Guardians and Staff: MSAD11 has been informed by PowerSchool, the platform we use to manage student information, of a recent cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to customer data stored on their servers. Note - this incident occurred on PowerSchool’s systems and did not involve any servers or systems under the control of our school district. Many school districts throughout the United States have been affected. PowerSchool has assured us that the breach has been contained and that they are taking all necessary steps to secure their systems and prevent future incidents. While no operational disruptions have occurred, it is possible that certain student, staff, and family information was accessed. We are working closely with PowerSchool to understand the scope of the incident and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Please be assured that the safety and privacy of all our data remain our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to our office at 207.582.5346 ext. 1224. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Good afternoon. I am contacting you to update you on the status of this morning’s threat against Gardiner Area High School. The person who made the threat has been identified and has been arrested for terrorizing. Thank you to all of the law enforcement officers who investigated this threat and swiftly took action to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Since there is no on-going threat, the Gardiner Area High School is reopened. Staff may re-enter the building and athletic practices and events may resume.
I hope you all have a very happy holiday season.
Pat Hopkins, MSAD11 Superintendent of Schools
Good morning, this is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. Out of an abundance of caution the Gardiner Area High School only will be closed today due to a threat against the school. The rest of the schools in MSAD 11 will remain open. My apologies for the short notice. High school students who are currently on the bus will be able to ride their bus back home.
BusRight is almost here!
If you are the parent of a bus rider, you will soon be able to create an account and view your student’s bus route, know the real-time ETA to their bus stop, set up notifications to receive alerts, and more!
We’re working hard behind the scenes to make sure our routes, stops, and contact information are accurate. On January 2nd, our drivers will begin testing the system to make sure the launch goes smoothly. As soon as BusRight is ready to roll out to the community, we’ll send you an email that walks you through how to create an account.
Please be sure that your student’s school has a valid email address on file for you!
The middle school boys basketball game scheduled to be played at Monmouth today has been cancelled due to illnesses at Monmouth. We will look to make up this game after vacation. The girls game scheduled for today is still being played.
MSAD11 Cell Phone Committee Meeting 12/16/2024: https://youtube.com/live/sZh7CdKvI_s?feature=share
Good morning again. Unfortunately, the temperature is still too low to make it safe to drive or walk to school. The roads and walkways are very icy, and because it’s so cold, the salt isn’t melting the ice. Because of this, today will be a remote learning day in MSAD11. Your child’s teacher and principal have already shared details about remote learning. If you have any questions, please email your child’s teacher or principal. The Central Office will open at noon today.