Are you a Home Instruction family residing in the RSU 1 community? Did you know that submitting your first year or subsequent year application can be done online? When you submit an online application, you instantly receive a receipt via email from the Department of Education and your application is sent to RSU 1 at the same time. Once you’ve submitted an application, you can also electronically submit your child’s end of the year evaluation by uploading the document as an attachment to your original application. The online process is quick and easy! For more information, please visit this link: https://www.maine.gov/doe/schools/schoolops/homeinstruction
With summer break comes summer jobs! Minors under the age of 16 need work permits in order to work. For more information on the process, please visit this link https://www.rsu1.org/page/work-permits-for-students
Field Day 2025
In the midst of all the end of school year excitement, a group of ten students from Bath Middle School dedicated their final Wednesday morning to volunteerism. Led by Mary Gaul and Katie Willis, the mixed-grade level group headed to the Chocolate Church Arts Center to restore the mural on the outside of the building.
In 1991, R. Allen Gaul, father to BMS employee Mary Gaul, led a group of Bath students in painting the mural. Over the years, the elements have taken a toll on the mural leaving it in desperate need of a touch up with some fresh paint.
"The mural is not only important to my father and the original painters, who are now adults, but it is a staple of the Bath community and an important piece of the history of the Chocolate Church. I am so thankful that this all worked out and we were able to bring the mural back to its original vibrancy in the same spirit that it was first created" said Mary Gaul.
The Chocolate Church has a rich history in Bath and now is a communal gathering place for arts, music, theater, and more. It relies on volunteers for many of its wonderful offerings. To learn more about volunteering opportunities, email info@chocolatechurch.com and visit chocolatechurcharts.org to learn more about events and programs.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
The Parade of Graduates is a cherished annual tradition in RSU 1! Each year, graduates proudly march through the hallways of their former elementary school cheered on by students and former teachers. To the Class of 2025, congratulations! We are proud of you and all your accomplishments!
BMS hosted their Celebration of Learning last Friday. Students showcased their learning expeditions and adventures from the school year, our gymnasium was overflowing with amazing projects and evidence of learning from all students. We were proud to share our learning with our community, families and 9 elementary classes!
Bath Regional Career and Technical Center inducted 23 new members to the National Technical Honor Society today. We were happy to see so many friends and family members here today to celebrate these outstanding students.
The BMS Marching Band is busy practicing for the Bath Memorial Day parade!
Follow the link to read about the Phippsburg Elementary School 4th grade clamming trip with KELT. https://www.kennebecestuary.org/news/clamming-at-hermit-island
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 CNA students at Bath Tech!
Phippsburg Elementary School had the privilege of hosting the Darling Marine Center for an enriching educational experience. Three graduate students and educator Sam led students through four insightful activities focusing on lobsters, the effects of pollution on our river systems, ancient ocean mud studies, and ecosystem interactions. This collaboration underscores the importance of hands-on learning in STEM education. Thank you to the Darling Marine Center team for fostering curiosity and knowledge in our students!
Bath Tech Welding students recently finished construction on a trailer for Ms. Sawyer. Great job!!
After more than four years without a pit, Woolwich Central School is excited to announce the return of GaGa Ball—thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Student Leadership Team. This project has been in the works for the past two school years, with students leading a series of successful fundraising events, including dances and a talent show, to make it happen. Hancock Lumber in Brunswick generously donated, cut, and delivered the wood and Josh Tardif, RSU 1 Maintenance Technician, assembled the pit. This has truly been a student-led project from start to finish, and WCS couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and collaboration shown by these young leaders.
The Bath Tech morning electrical class visited Central Maine Power this week. The students received a wealth of knowledge about lineman work and developed a great respect for what CMP does for customers on a daily basis. Thank you, CMP, for sharing your day and knowledge with RSU 1 students!
Students from Dike-Newell School started their return from April break with visits to the Bath Tech cosmetology program to get styled!
It’s a great day to cheer on the Shipbuilders!
Thank you to the Bath Middle School Student Council for hosting a Spring Fling Dance. Over 200 students joined in the night of fun. We were proud of our students for their responsibility and kindness that made for a memorable night for students!
Author Katie Coppens visited Phippsburg Elementary School recently. Katie is a science teacher in Falmouth and the author of the Acadia Files, science based fiction stories for students. PES students had the opportunity to create science journals and complete a science experiment. Each student also received a book!
In celebration of Read Across America week, the sixth grade classrooms at Woolwich Central School transformed into Dr. Seuss Cafes. Pre-K to 3rd grade classrooms made cafe reservations and were met by sixth grade waitstaff to take their snack, drink, and book orders. Our school's youngest were treated to a Dr. Seuss read aloud and great food service from their sixth grade friends. The Seuss Cafe is a continuation of a tradition that started over 25 years ago by longtime teacher Darcy Emerson.
