Dear MSAD#49 Staff, Parents, Students and the Communities:I wanted first to wish all of you a happy Summer. Thank you for all your work and appreciate your dedication and commitment to help our students. I wanted to share the best news to make your Summer a great Summer. Lawrence High School has been ranked as the Best High School, ranked 29th within Maine... READ MORE >

We are excited to welcome Ms. Amy McDaniel as the next MSAD#49 Director of Special Education starting July 1, 2019. Ms. McDaniel is a certified director of special education with extensive experience and knowledge in the field of special education. She is currently the director of special education at the Milford and Eustis School Departments. Through her work as... READ MORE >

June 21, 2019 is the last day of school at MSAD #49.Lawrence Jr. & Sr. High schools will be dismissed at 11:30Fairfield Primary will be dismissed at 12:15Albion, Benton & Clinton Elementary schools will be dismissed at 12:30Have a great summer break. READ MORE >

Today, we received a phone call from the Maine CDC informing us that the Lawrence Junior High School 8th grade baseball may have been exposed to measles on May 4th at the Madison Junior High School baseball field. As explained to us by the Maine CDC, the possible direct exposure has been limited to the 8th-grade baseball team. We have confirmed with CDC and our... READ MORE >

The annual PTO Mothers Day Bazaar took place today at Albion Elementary School. This event has been happening for 50 years according to the staff and parents I spoke to. The students are given the opportunity to purchase a gift for mom for her special day, the gifts are wrapped and ready for delivery. The community delivers many items for the students to pick from... READ MORE >

Dear Citizens: This booklet displays the amounts and organization of proposed expendituresand revenue for the 2019-20 budget as you will see them at the May 14 budgetmeeting. The school board is proposing a total budget of $27,153,665. Thatrepresents $656,848 increase over the current year. The school board workedhard to reduce the initial budget request from... READ MORE >

You know that feeling when you receive all of that back to school paperwork you need to fill out.We have implemented the Infinite Campus Online Registration Module for parents to review and update student data. You need to have an Infinite Campus parent account in order to use this tool. We will notify parents via a robo call when the window is open to complete... READ MORE >

Kindergarten registration is in full swing at MSAD #49. Parents are pleased with the Online Registration module in our student information system Infinite Campus. Parents can register their incoming students via an email link sent to them by the school or by using devices at the schools using a Kiosk connection. Fairfield Primary parent Jenny King said,... READ MORE >

National Teacher Appreciation Week Our nation is honoring Teacher Appreciation Week during May 6-10. This is an opportunity for everyone to thank the educators who devote countless hours to our students today and remember the teachers who influenced you. We are grateful for our teachers in RSU 49, and the numerous ways they support, nurture, and challenge... READ MORE >

INDIANAPOLIS, IN (March 12, 2019) — Nathanael Batson, a student at Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine, has been selected as the 2019 Section 1 recipient of the “National High School Heart of the Arts Award” by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The National High School Heart of the Arts Award was created by the NFHS... READ MORE >

Dr. Reza Namin, Superintendent of MSAD#49 has been selected and named the Harvard University Fellow for the Harvard University Graduate School of Education Summer Institute. Participants are teachers and administrators from all around the United States and the World. Fellows are typically educators who have experience with the Project Zero ideas and are committed... READ MORE >

MSAD#49 has launched an Online Bullying Reporting Program called Optania. This online program allows students, parents and others to report allegations of bullying 24/7, with the allegation report (JICK-E1) being sent to pre-determined school staff (ie. principal, assistant principal, school guidance counselor, social worker, superintendent) who will then initiate... READ MORE >

Vision 2022: A Transformation Into High Performing Schools As we continue to engage in the Strategic Planning Process, we are now in the survey phase to receive purposeful feedback from parents, community members, staff, and students of Maine School Administrative District 49. Our Strategic Plan will be built based on community input from the past and present and... READ MORE >

I am very thankful and appreciate the opportunity to work as the new Superintendent of Maine School Administrative District 49 and working together to educate and serve the children of the Maine School Administrative District 49. I thank you for your warm welcome and the many insights you and others have already provided throughout this year. I believe that we have... READ MORE >

Congratulations to all students, parents, volunteers, and staff (in particular Ms. Renae Misner, Ms. Kailey Smith and our Custodians) for an outstanding job in competition and hosting the All-State Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Festival during the last weekend. We are very proud of all of you. Best Regards, Dr. Namin READ MORE >

Rep. Scott Strom, Clinton; Rep. Shelley Rudnicki, Fairfield; Rep. Tim Theriault, Albion and Benton; Rep. Catherine Nadeau, Benton; and Senator Scott Cyrway with the Coach Jason Pellerin, and the Champions Lawrence Boys Basketball Team. READ MORE >

Albion fifth-graders and the teacher Ms. Lauren Conohan have submitted a proposal to the Maine Department of Education to be considered for a spot to present at this year's "Maine Learning Technology Initiative (MLTI) Student Conference." Each year, the state encourages educators who are using technology in an innovative way with their students to consider... READ MORE >

Under leadership of Superintendent Dr. Reza Namin, Maine School Administrative District 49 has implemented a partnership with the Harvard University School of Education. The goal of professional learning through WIDE World at the Harvard Graduate School of Education is to transform school systems by developing professional communities of teachers and school... READ MORE >

Hi everyone, Due to the nature of the damage with excessive water in the Lawrence Junior High School Gym, our heating company Siemens requested the Air Quality Management Services to conduct a mold sampling of the Junior High School Gym area. The Air Quality Management Services found low to moderate mold spores in two affected areas of the gym according... READ MORE >

Amber LaFrance has joined the Business Office and will be our new Human Resource Specialist. Amber is a Lawrence graduate and lives in Fairfield with her husband and daughter. She comes to us from RSU #18 where she has worked for the past 8 years. Most recently she was the RSU #18 Human Resource Specialist but has worked in payroll and accounts payable during... READ MORE >

At Clinton Elementary, our 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders are gearing up for the state assessments. They will be taking this assessment beginning next week. They are tested in the areas of English Language Arts and Math and they also are required to write an essay. Our students have always done very well on these assessments and I don't think this year will be... READ MORE >

Tonight at 7:45 the Lawrence High School Basketball will be playing at the Augusta Civic Center for the title of State Champions.GO DOGS READ MORE >

Boys basketball: Lawrence upsets top seed ConyImage and content from DREW BONIFANT KENNEBEC JOURNAL READ MORE >

How to keep your child safe from the Momo challenge: National Online Safety has released tips on how to handle the sick online game. Read more at https://www.heart.co.uk/lifest... READ MORE >

MSAD 49 Partners with Harvard University School of EducationRead the Press Release at https://mainedoenews.net/2019/... READ MORE >

IC Parent Portal Tutorial Web Version READ MORE >

FEBRUARY 9, 16, & 23 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. CHALLENGER PROGRAM OPEN GYM & SWIM! The Alfond Youth Center’s Challenger Program, for children and adults with special needs, shines as an example of how participating in healthy activities improve physical fitness, personal growth, friendships and fun! Be your best self and reach your greatest... READ MORE >

Anti-Bullying and Six Pillars of Character Presentations (Please note Revised Schedule) Retro Bill is revolutionizing children's edutainment and motivational speaking. Retro Bill has put fun into safety, self-esteem and character counts education for Kindergarten through 12th graders for the past 14 years. Retro Bill is on the road 300 days a year and is seen... READ MORE >

School Councils at Maine School Administrative District 49 Questions & Answers on School Councils What is a school council? A school council is a representative; school building-based committee composed of the principal, parents, teachers, community members and, at the secondary level, students, required to be established by each school. What are the main... READ MORE >

ISR Webinar via YouTube to assist Parents/Guardians in reading/interpreting Individual Student Reports (ISRs) READ MORE >