Unfortunately, MSAD#44 schools will not be able to open today, Monday, September 9, 2024.
Sorry for the late notice. We had a credible threat come in towards the Telstar complex that we are working on with OCSO.
My apologies. and yes, this will have to count as our first snow day for 2024-2025.
Good morning,
I wanted to give you an update, following the cancellation of school this morning, Monday, September 9, 2024 in all MSAD#44 schools. We have been working with the OCSO all morning following up on a report that came in overnight from a student/parent who saw a post on Snapchat. We were not able prior to school opening to talk to all parties involved and come to a conclusion about the credibility of the threat made so I made the decision to close schools while we continued to investigate. The reason the elementary schools were also canceled is similar to last week, if we do not have 50% district attendance, the day would not count, and without the middle and high school in session, we fall below that mark.
Unfortunately we have been in the process of changing over our Student Information Systems from Infinite Campus (IC) to the new system PowerSchool. There have been some big glitches with that transfer and unfortunately our Instant Alert system is not working properly which is making it difficult to consistently get the word out to all staff and families. We are working on this as I type and apologize for that communication break down.
We have made the decision along with the OCSO now that the threat is not seen as credible to allow for the Telstar High School home soccer games to still take place today as well as other HS practices. There will be no MS sports tonight .
The biggest take away we can ask is that if you or your student hear information about this or any situation that poses a safety risk that they tell an adult, teacher, coach in the moment and no continue to talk about rumors, post things to social media, etc. so we can investigate quickly and thoroughly to help avoid situations like this morning. Helping to have that conversation at home would be appreciated greatly.
Starting tomorrow OCSO will have deputy presence on the Telstar campus for the remainder of the week while students are present. School will resume for everyone tomorrow morning, Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This does count as our first snow day cancellation of the 2024-2025 school year.
This incident has nothing to do with our issues last week with the fire alarm system at Telstar. That was successfully fixed and inspected on Saturday.
Thank you,
Mark
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The Bus Garage now has a working landline. That number is 824-4094 if you need to reach anyone regarding transportation back at the Main Street Bethel location.
Please be aware of this public service announcement and timeframe for Special Ed records.
We will be dismissing early today, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 11:30am in all MSAD#44 schools due to the anticipated snow. Thank you.
Due to the flooding that occurred at the bus garage, our transportation department has temporarily been moved to Telstar. If anyone needs to call or have transportation questions, please call (207)890-3509. If no one answers, please leave a voicemail. Thank you!
Oxford County is asking towns to collect private citizen primary home damage in our community. They are hoping that FEMA teams will review citizen damage at some point in the near future. If the county is able to present enough information on private citizen damage assessments the process will go as follows: meet with local officials regarding citizen damages in your community and visit homes with major damage in the most logical and expedient order, focusing on destroyed or major damage first. This would be to assess if we qualify for federal assistance for private citizens in Oxford County. This is a similar process to Public Assistance to provide federal assistance to your municipalities, but the damage thresholds are not as clear cut for private citizen assistance. These assessments and collection of this information does not guarantee assistance. We are encouraging all citizens with home owners insurance to make an insurance claim first to show that all other resources have been exhausted.
**We need the following information:**
1. **Citizen Names**
2. **Citizen Primary Home Address where damage to home occurred**
3. **Citizen Contact Phone Number**
4. **Brief statement of damages at their home**
5. **Photographs of the damage incurred at homes are necessary for this assessment (please label with address or citizen name)**
**Please Contact the Town of Bethel at 207-824-2669 or email the information to info@bethelmaine.org**
If you need a warming/charging spot today, please come to the Crescent Park School at the main entrance. Unfortunately Telstar is experiencing heat and hot water issues today. Thank you!
MSAD#44 Schools are closed again for 12/21/23. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
No school tomorrow, Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in MSAD#44 due to continued power outages and many unsafe road conditions.
No School for Tuesday, December 19th in MSAD#44 schools due to the continued flooding, power outages, and washing out of roads/driveways. We will look to reopen on Wednesday.
Today, Monday, December 18th, all MSAD#44 schools will be dismissing at noon due to the weather conditions. All after school activities, games, and tonight's School Board meeting is cancelled. Thank you.
A chance for everyone to join in on a little holiday cheer at Region 9!
Light up Main Street Bethel!!
Winter is here! Please send your child/children dressed appropriately!
MSAD#44 Central Office and School Offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday for the Thanksgiving break. We would like to wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Tomorrow is Halloween! Please send your child/children's costumes with them and they can put them on after lunch! Parents are welcome to join us at 12:30! Thank you!
