Thank you to Set For Success for keeping our students ready and equipped every school year! From the Boothbay Register: https://www.boothbayregister.com/article/even-these-challenging-times-we-ll-be-set-success-2020-school-year/136478 COVID-19 may have kept “S4S-2020” masked, safely distanced and not able to meet at the YMCA this year, but it can’t keep us from... READ MORE >
To Protect Health of Students & Staff, Mills Administration Provides Public Health Guidance & Financial Support to School Systems Across Maine July 17, 2020 Governor Janet Mills announced today a series of steps her Administration is taking to assist and support school systems across Maine as they consider whether and how to return to in-classroom... READ MORE >
The Maine Department of Education, in collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders and experts in the field, has created this initial iteration of a framework to assist in planning for a safe return to in-person instruction. It should be noted that this framework will be further developed and will evolve as additional information and guidance is provided... READ MORE >
Starting June 15Boothbay Region YMCA (Mon - Fri) Camp Knickerbocker (Mon - Fri)CLC YMCA, Damariscotta (Mon - Fri)Clifford Playground, Boothbay (Mon - Fri)Southport Island (exact location TBD) (Mon - Fri)Wiscasset Community Center (Mon - Fri)*More sites are being added. *No registration required.*Times for meal distribution vary by site and will be posted... READ MORE >
Edgecomb Eddy is accepting registrations for incoming Pre-K and K students. If you are interested in registering your child to our school, please go the following link and submit your information. A representative from the school will contact you once the information is received.Pre-K & K Registration Contact Information READ MORE >
It's Official: Last Day of School is June 5, 2020All schools will continue their distance learning plans until June 5. READ MORE >
The Community Resource Council has compiled this list of local resources. Please share. Please call if you need any assistance. These resources are here to help our community. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/687041/Resource_List-Local_4.7.20__003_.pdf READ MORE >
Special Services COVID-19 Resources-as many families and caregivers become teaching partners with schools during this health crisis, the Office of Special Services has collected resources to support families and caregivers in this work. READ MORE >
Safety and wellness of our students, families and staff are of utmost importance. This page is designed to give you the most up to date information as it relates to wellness, COVID-19 updates as they relate to school, and resources within our communities. This is by no means a complete list of everything out there but...it's a start. In our ever changing... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, As we approach the end of week one of this unprecedented national and world-emergency, I want to commend everyone for the collaboration, problem-solving, and superb decision-making taking place. We are creatively confronting the myriad of challenges this virus has wrought upon us. It is astounding to witness us coming together as a... READ MORE >
March 15, 2020 Dear Parents of AOS 98 Students, By now you should have received notification from our superintendent’s office informing you that all AOS 98 schools are now officially closed. Please be aware that school staff will be at work this week and will be formulating plans to keep children learning in a remote setting. This is a time of uncertainty for... READ MORE >
Good afternoon. As you are probably well aware, at this time, the decision whether to open or close schools is being left to superintendents. After consultation with the Maine, Department of Education and other superintendents yesterday and today, I have decided that schools in the AOS will be closed to students beginning tomorrow and will remain closed until the... READ MORE >
March 10, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, As concern about the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause havoc around the world, I believe it is essential to share with you what we know to date and what together we can do to minimize the potential impact of this illness. As of March 9, 2020, the Maine Center for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC)... READ MORE >
We want to ensure the safety of our students and staff. Here is some information about the Coronavirus. Please contact your health care provider if you have questions or need further information. We are in contact with Maine Department of Education as well as the CDC to ensure protocols are followed if there is an event. Remember, wash your hands and... READ MORE >
If you are interested in learning about how vision impacts learning and what skills can be practiced to facilitate better learning, please reach out to the contact named in the flyer. READ MORE >
Our kindness spirit week has had an amazing start. Mrs. Bezon led us in our Monday assembly that got everyone's minds warming up around how to demonstrate kindness to those around us. Our students donned capes and super hero costumes (check out the picture from the assembly to see our collection of kindness heroes). We were so grateful to have local heroes join us... READ MORE >
Congratulations to all our spectacular spellers competing in the 2020 School Spelling Bee. The champion speller was 3rd grader Stella Chapman (front row far right) and the runner up was 3rd grader Olive Tomko (left of Stella). Thank you to Ms. Rose for again doing an excellent job as our Bee Master. READ MORE >
It’s Cold and Flu Season!– As a reminder to parents it is important to keep students home when they're ill,not only for them but to prevent the spread of illness. Please check on your children athome each morning and decide if they should be in school. Please don't send them toschool if they are ill. Sending a sick child to school is not good for the child, the... READ MORE >
Weather and conditions permitting, we look forward to seeing you at this sledding event. READ MORE >
All AOS98 schools closed today 1-16-20 due to weather READ MORE >
STOP means STOP! Watch the proper way to stop for a school bus, and what NOT to do. Learn more at NHTSA.gov/SchoolBus https://youtu.be/CVMlsj32iCQ READ MORE >
The Edgecomb School Department utilizes all assessment data to help inform our practices at the district, school, classroom andindividual levels for our students. Although we encourage students andparents to participate fully in our assessment program, it is important to notethat parents/guardians may opt their child out of state testing. If youare... READ MORE >
The Wiscasset Community Center has some fun upcoming holiday events you should check out. Please go to the included links for details.Friday, Dec. 13th - Gingerbread House Workshop https://www.wiscassetrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30048 Saturday, Dec. 14th – Breakfast with... READ MORE >
Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, friendship-building, and craftiness. We hope to see you all here Wednesday, December 11, 5:00 - 6:30 pm to make the fun crafts you see pictured here. Please bring a dish to share for supper. Enjoy some fun project time and delicious foods with your friends and neighbors. Mrs. MacCready and Mrs. Casey are very... READ MORE >
Good morning, Edgecomb Eddy Community. It was great to see such a large crowd gathered for the Charlie Brown Christmas Tree event last Friday. We appreciate residents of the town of Edgecomb who want to host such a fun event involving our children in the spirit of this holiday season. Three of our classrooms won prizes (one including Best in Show). Please... READ MORE >
Please see our Science Club attachment about next week's event. This opportunity is available to students in grades 3-6. Please contact Mrs. Currier at scurrier@aos98schools.org if your child is interested in participating. READ MORE >
If you are looking for support with meals and gifts around the holidays, here is a list of community programs that can help make this time of year comfortable and cheery for you and your children: Wiscasset Thanksgiving meal components available. Call St. Phillip's Episcopal Church - Wiscasset Help Yourself Shelf at 882-7184 Boothbay Region Food Pantry:... READ MORE >
Due to the road conditions, all AOS98 schools will have a 2 hour delay today, Tuesday, November 12, 2019.No am pre-k in Boothbay. READ MORE >
All AOS98 schools will have a two hour delayed start today (11/1/19) to allow winds gusts to calm and roads to clear. READ MORE >
Trunk-or-treat tomorrow night from 5:30-7:30. Come and enjoy time in costumes, decorated trunks, delicious food, a maze, a haunted house, a book fair, and general fun with friends. We can't wait to see you all there. Please share this so friends who don't have students at the school might learn about it. All are welcome. READ MORE >
To Report Bullying... The School Board believes that bullying, including cyberbullying, is detrimental to student well-being and to student learning and achievement. It interferes with the mission of the schools to educate their students and disrupts the operations of the schools. Bullying affects not only students who are targets but also those who participate in... READ MORE >
Please see our flyer and contact PTC if you'd like to sign up as a trunk for this event. READ MORE >
'tis the season for snow plowing bids. If you're interested in keeping us rolling on snowy days, plow bid information is posted on our website (and in the Boothbay Register). Bids due by 10/3/19https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws... READ MORE >
First Day of School for grades Prek-9 is August 29th, First day for grades 10-12 is August 30thhttps://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/436327/2019_SCHOOL_OPENING_PRESS_RELEASE.pdf READ MORE >
The latest application for Free and Reduced Lunch is now posted on our website https://www.aos98schools.org/o/bres/browse/40396 We encourage all families to complete the application. These applications will also be available at the Set for Success event (with help available to complete the forms and answer any questions.) READ MORE >
Boothbay Region Youth Football Sign Ups BRYFL seeking players Initial player sign up has occurred but it's not too late! Registration is open to kids from first through sixth grade who are residents of Boothbay, Boothbay Harbor, Edgecomb, Southport, Westport Island and Wiscasset. A second registration occurs on Aug. 12 prior to the team’s first... READ MORE >
By JOSEPH CHARPENTIER Boothbay Register If you missed your spring planting and miss getting your hands dirty, Edgecomb Eddy School’s new gardeners are looking for extra hands. Alternative Organizational Structure 98 teacher Ingrid Merrill and the Rotary Club of Boothbay Harbor have partnered with Principal Ira Michaud to revitalize the garden in front of the... READ MORE >
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Signed into law December 2015 by President Obama the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) reauthorizes the fifty (50) year old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 by replacing key requirements of the outdated No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. Beginning in 2016, the U.S. Department of Education took the first... READ MORE >
Good afternoon, Edgecomb community. I would like to take this opportunity to announce that the Edgecomb Eddy School Board has unanimously approved the hiring of Sally Monroe as our our new Pre-K teacher. With Mrs. Garey retiring, Mrs. Casey will be teaching kindergarten, which meant we were looking for a new Pre-K teacher, and we found the perfect fit in Ms.... READ MORE >
Good evening. We are swiftly approaching the end of the school year and there are some dates and times you all need to keep in mind. We hope your children are excited about all the events they are about to participate in. We look forward to seeing many of you at a number of them: Friday, May 24 - 6th grade placing flags in honor of veterans at the Town... READ MORE >
Edgecomb Eddy's 2019-20 proposed budget was passed yesterday. The school would like to extend appreciation to the following groups of people:Thank you to the small number of residents who stayed through the meeting to demonstrate support and raise their voice about the greatness of our school. Your appreciation of our staff's commitment to the education and overall... READ MORE >
A group of sixth graders presented their experimental procedures, findings, and hypotheses regarding results from their kelp growth and harvesting project. The Boothbay Sea and Science Center coordinated the efforts of classrooms from five local schools where project conditions differed just a little from the other four schools, allowing each class to compare... READ MORE >
Principal Guild did a tremendous job leading the school today. (She was the lucky winner of "Principal for a Day" at our raffle event.) She made sure that phone calls were answered, kept the teachers in line at lunch time, mandated an end of the day recess time for grades 3-6, and even assigned two Mrs. Reid replacements to serve as co-secretaries. As you can see... READ MORE >
It was great to see so many of you at our spaghetti supper and raffle fundraising event last Thursday night. We had a couple hundred folks who came and ate, bought raffle tickets, and overflowed our parking lot all the way out to Route 27. After expenses, our event brought in just over $4000 which will be used to install climbing walls adjacent to our slides and a... READ MORE >
Free Spring Youth Soccer Programs!!! Programs: Youth League (1st – 3rd grade) Itty Bitty (Pre-K – Kindergarten) When: 6 Weeks (April 24th – June 1st) Youth League – Wednesday practices 5-6pm, games Saturday at 10am Itty Bitty – Wednesday practices 4:15-5pm Where: Clifford Park Who: Volunteer parents Great! How do I Register? Email... READ MORE >
We are looking to add elements to our playground in order to create more fun for our students and community members who come to use it. Please join us for a fun-filled evening event to support our efforts. Our spaghetti supper is $5 per person with a maximum of $20 per family. We will have a book fair, engaging art and movement activities, as well as a large... READ MORE >
Edgecomb Eddy is hosting a browntail moth presentation that is being put on by the Midcoast Conservancy. Join us for an overview of this invasive species. Please go to the following link for details. https://www.midcoastconservanc... READ MORE >
Happy Spring! The new season means that our Spring Concert is around the corner and that practice recordings are now available! Here is the link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TDi1-P7l3hE6TTViWARS1olU5w9n8p20?usp=sharing Feel free to download tracks as you'd like... If you haven't marked your calendars already, the concert is scheduled for Thursday,... READ MORE >
Yesterday was Pi Day (3/14). We had a large number of students who recited a number of digits of pi. In third grade, Jackson Zehm learned the most with 31 digits; in fourth grade, Charlotte Abello with 41 digits; and in 5th, Alli Edgecomb with 22 digits. Our top two performers were both 6th graders. Anna Gosselin learned a staggering 240 digits of pi, and Abby... READ MORE >
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is pleased to announce – and congratulate – the winners of the annual conservation poster contest. This program is part of the National Association of Conservation Districts’ contest, which each year sets a national stewardship theme. Rebecca Jacobs, KLSWCD program manager, presented a lesson on this year’s theme,... READ MORE >
We hope to see you all at our PTC hosted sledding event this Thursday evening. READ MORE >
Cal Ripkin, Boothbay Region Baseball and Lincoln Little League Information This spring, kids interested in playing baseball and softball ages 9 -12, will have a new opportunity with the Cal Ripken baseball league. For the past few years, our teams have had to play in a league that spans the ages of 9-12 on the same team. It is clear that there are physiological... READ MORE >
Blood Drive March 14, 2019 in honor of Don Strout sign up today at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor keyword Don Strout Boothbay READ MORE >
Mark Your Calendars January 25, 2019 January 14 - March 1: Ice Skating to Iceland (parents can send notes in or emails to teachers about physical activity at home that can be applied to their tracking chart at school) January 31: 1st-6th Grade field trip to Bigelow Laboratories February 1: School Spelling Bee with classroom winners competing February 12:... READ MORE >
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Good evening. Mrs. Alley, our enrichment teacher, is preparing for a unit where students will be designing and building a prosthetic limb. In thinking about her needs for some random items for students to tinker with, she got thinking about how our school may benefit from a "Makerspace". For those unfamiliar with the term, here are some clear descriptions... READ MORE >
Edgecomb Eddy School 157 Boothbay Rd. Edgecomb, ME 04556 Phone: 207-882-5515 Fax: 207-882-5948 Ira Michaud, Principal imichaud@aos98schools.org August 2, 2018 Dear Edgecomb Eddy Student (& Parents), I cannot believe that I will be seeing you again in less that one month! I hope that you have all been enjoying the fabulous weather this summer and... READ MORE >
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