Good afternoon. This is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. In light of the recent tragic event, its direct impact on many of our students and staff, and the need to prepare for the well-being of students and staff as they return to school, tomorrow, Monday, October 30, there will be a 2 hour delay to the start of school and no AM-Pre-K. I recognize the direct impact this will have on families, for which I am truly sorry. Please read this letter which provides greater detail: https://bit.ly/45LjYDH
Thank you for your continued support during this extremely difficult time. Take care
This is Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools. All schools in MSAD 11 will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 27, 2023. A letter to families regarding this decision will be emailed, texted, and placed on social media shortly. This weekend, a follow up communication will be sent to families. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones.
Pllease click on the linkto access a letter from MSAD11 Superintendent Pat Hopkins: https://bit.ly/3tOZqgl
From Pat Hopkins, MSAD 11 Superintendent of Schools: Due to the tragic event in Lewiston last evening and the on-going search for the suspect, all schools and the Central Office in MSAD 11 will be closed today, Thursday, October 26. Without knowing the location of the suspect, who is a resident of Bowdoinham and who has connections to Gardiner, bringing the students and staff together is simply not safe. My heart goes out to the victims, families and those impacted by this senseless act of violence. Hug your loved ones and keep them close. Please be safe.
We have been celebrating School Bus Safety Week and Bus Driver Appreciation Week! Thank you, Ms. Diane, Mr. Jay, Ms. Jess, Mr. Mike, Mr. Dave, Mr. Jack, Ms. Heidi, and Ms. Debbie! We appreciate you!
Retake Picture Day at Helen Thompson is 10/23/2023! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 80405NF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order.
Due to the rainy and windy weather this weekend, the GAHS Interact Club Trunk or Treat has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 29th!
Coming next week to HTS...Scholastic Book Fair!
It's time to schedule
Helen Thompson School
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, October 26th, 1:00 - 7:00
To schedule, visit
https://www.pickatime.com/client?ven=11604240
"Is my child too sick for school?
Important health guidance from "Count ME In" regarding when students can attend school and when to keep them home.
Meet Susanne Williamson, our District REACH Teacher. Welcome to HT, Mrs. Williamson!
October 2023 edition of the MSAD 11 Central Office Newsletter.
Enjoy our October newsletter!
The Tiger Food Pantry is stocked again! We have had very generous donations from the community of food, winter clothing, and backpacks. Please see our Fall and Winter Hours and contact information.
Meet Caitlin Hedman who has joined us in the STEPS program. Welcome, Miss Cailtin!
Gardiner Federal Credit Union staff visited HT this morning to drop off a huge variety of school supplies donated through their annual School Supply Drive! Thank you, GFCU!
Meet Caitlin Hedman who has joined is in the STEPS program. Welcome, Miss Hedman!
Our October menu
Meet DeeDee Bailey, who is helping in our STEPS Program. Welcome, Ms. Bailey!
Meet Barbara Sirois, our STEPS Ed Tech! Welcome Mrs. Sirois!
