CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: RSU 2 FOOD SERVICE TEAM RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
It is with great pride to share exceptional news about our district's food service program. RSU 2 has been awarded the prestigious Small and Rural SFA Lunch Trailblazer Recognition Award by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service in collaboration with Action for Healthy Kids.
This national recognition honors our food service team's outstanding commitment to improving the nutritional quality of school meals. Specifically, our district was recognized for successfully meeting weekly sodium guidelines and implementing meaningful student engagement strategies. The award also acknowledges our team's dedication to incorporating fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into daily menus, as well as their innovative partnerships with local farms to provide healthier, locally sourced ingredients.
As Rob Bisceglie, Executive Officer & President for Action for Healthy Kids, noted: "The HMI Recognition Awards are an opportunity to showcase innovative school nutrition practices that provide children with access to nutritious school meals."
This achievement reflects what we already know to be true: The hard work our nutrition staff does each day touches students' lives - it means they are seen, valued, and make a difference every day!
Healthy school meals are not just about nutrition, they are essential to our educational mission, directly supporting our students' health, growth, development, and academic outcomes. The dedication of our food service team creates a foundation for learning excellence throughout our district.
Please join me in congratulating our exceptional food service staff on this well-deserved recognition. Their daily commitment to providing nutritious, appealing meals helps ensure that every student in RSU 2 has the fuel they need to thrive academically and beyond.
On behalf of the entire Kennebec Intra-District Schools (RSU 2) community, we extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to each of you on this School Bus and Van Driver Appreciation Day.
2024-25 School Calendar - Updated 4-14-25 - Last Day of School: June 16 Early Release for Students - https://5il.co/3df9z
Good Morning, Due to the timing of the predicted incoming storm, all RSU 2 schools will dismiss early today, Monday, March 24. Dismissal times will be the normal early release times for each school. Happy 5th day of spring!
Good Luck to Our Hall-Dale Girls and Monmouth Academy Boys Basketball teams tonight in the Southern Maine Class C Championships at the Augusta Civic Center! Hall-Dale plays at 6 p.m. followed by Monmouth Academy at 7:45 p.m.
Due to the incoming winter storm, all RSU 2 schools and the central office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 13.
Tonight's Board Meeting will take place remotely via Zoom due to the winter storm. You can attend via the link and password:
https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/3232464655
Meeting ID: RSU02BM
Good Morning, Due to timing of the incoming storm, we will have early dismissal today, Thursday, February 6. No p.m. Pre-K. All afterschool activities are cancelled.
Good Morning, There will be a two-hour delay for all RSU 2 schools today, Monday, February 3, due to road conditions. No morning Pre-K at HDES and MMS.
Budget Timeline and Meeting Schedule FY26: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FyLkkrxwAdA1p9AE_3Dt-X3Bap9LZdfWvJiLfXTkbug/edit?tab=t.0
Due to icy road conditions, RSU 2 will be closed today, Wednesday, December 11. Since we had a scheduled early release today, a 2 hour delay was not possible.
Good Morning, There will be a 2 hour delay for all RSU 2 schools today, Tuesday, December 10, due to road conditions and freezing drizzle. No morning Pre-K at HDES and MMS.
There will be a two-hour delay for all RSU 2 schools today, Thursday, December 5, due to weather. No morning Pre-K at HDES and MMS.
The PTO would love to see you at the Back to School Ice Cream Social next week! This is a wonderful time to build our community.
Please join us for a free outdoor Back to School Ice Cream Social!
Pre-wrapped cold treats will be served. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
5:30-7:30PM
Hall-Dale Elementary School Playground
Hosted by the HDES PTO
There will be dairy free/gluten free options.
There is no cost to attend this event and it is open to all HDES families.
We encourage you to bring your own water bottles to help reduce waste.
Free School Supplies - Sunday, August 18, at the Augusta Civic Center, 1-3 p.m.
School Bus Drivers Needed
Cyr Bus Line, the company that provides daily and extra-curricular transportation for our DES, HDMS, and HDHS students, is seeking School Bus Drivers, or people who are interested in becoming one, for the 2024-2025 school year. Cyr will train you for free!
School bus drivers have school vacations, school holidays, and summer vacations off (with unemployment benefits). Drivers are home nights and weekends.
Cyr Bus Line provides a great competitive wage, paid time off (PTO), attendance bonuses, 3 paid snow days, and offers employee paid health insurance, HSA, 401k, Aflac, and there are opportunities to work more hours. Six (6) weeks a year you can collect employment benefits.
If you are in need of training to be qualified to drive a school bus, training starts soon!
If you are interested in learning more, please call Ray at our Farmingdale office at 207-213-6868. https://johntcyrandsons.com/job-opportunities/
Assist us in providing an innovative, exemplary education that propels each individual to reach their greatest potential. Join our team as an Educational Technician! We have openings at DES, HDES, HDMS, HDHS, and MMS. https://www.servingschools.com/job/c857xq/special-education-tech-i-ii-and-iiis-in-the-rsu-2/hallowell/me
2024-2025 School Calendar - https://5il.co/2nnvq
Please view our FY25 proposed school budget here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UNrO_ocNHTab8E6qTrPSzV_x5D9HJVo0vz4HjKKM1ok/edit?usp=sharing