**** Tonight! June 3, 2021 at 7PM**** Hall-Dale High School Concert Band and Chorus! Here's the link! https://youtu.be/hAYfndl19iw Remember to SUBSCRIBE and click the bell to get notified of future live events!

We have not one but two events happening in RSU2 tonight! At Hall-Dale High School, we have the Jazz Band, Jazz Choir and Taiko Drummers at 7:00 PM. Here's the streaming link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUnZMSMqJ1M At Richmond High School we have the Senior Awards Ceremony at 5:45PM, streamed at this link: https://youtu.be/8eIubTEEtHA

Join us for the Hall-Dale Middle School Band concert live-stream tonight! May 26, 2021 at 7:30 PM. Click on the link below to view the live stream on YouTube. https://youtu.be/b1qefH48liU

Watch the Hall-Dale Middle School Chorus starting soon on our YouTube channel. https://youtu.be/66r2xMagYI4

IAN STEBBINS RECEIVES MPA PRINCIPAL'S AWARD Farmingdale, Maine: Ian Stebbins of Farmingdale, a senior at Hall-Dale High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal's Award, Principal Mark Tinkham announced today. The award, sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association, is given in recognition of a high school senior's academic achievement and citizenship. Ian, the son of Mark and Karen Stebbins, is the last of the 3 Stebbins boys to graduate from Hall-Dale. Tinkham commented “Ian has left an indelible mark on the Hall-Dale community. His presence in the classroom, the pitch, and the court have been a constant positive. At the start of the pandemic Ian noticed that his peers needed greater academic support. In his role as president of the National Honor Society he helped launch virtual tutorial sessions for students in grades 6-12 hosted by NHS members. His involvement and care for others has not gone unnoticed.” As a three sport varsity athlete he has also captained the soccer and basketball teams. Ian is the “dad” on the team. Although winning is nice, he concentrates his efforts on supporting younger or lesser skilled players to become better players and team accomplishments. Although earning individual honors Ian’s focus and love of the game shines in team accomplishments including a couple of trips to the MVC Championship Game in two sports (winning a title) and earning runner up status this past year in a COVID related tournament. Ian was the recipient of the University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Book Award (awarded to a student who is excels in math and science); a boatload of Mountain Valley Conference athletic awards; All-State recognition, National Honor Society; a 4 year member of Key Club, the Outing Club and has attended various leadership conferences. He is a true school ambassador. Stebbins will attend Bowdoin College in the fall as part of the Class of 2025. Ian Stebbins, Principal Tinkham and other award winners and their principals will participate in a Live Virtual Scholarship Drawing Event on Friday, May 14 at 1:00 p.m. Ten $1,000 scholarships will be drawn in the names of former Maine principals and MPA Executive Directors: Horace O. McGowan, Richard W. Tyler, and Richard A. Durost. The Principal's Award is presented in more than 100 Maine public and private high schools by member principals of the MPA, the professional association which represents Maine's school administrators.

Good morning, today is Monday March 29, there will be no CATC today because Augusta schools have no power.

Good evening parents, I hope enjoyed your weekend! This is a reminder that 6th grade students are able to return to the hybrid model this week!

Good afternoon parents, Thank you for your patience as we spent time contact tracing, due to a COVID exposure, and figured out what next week will look like for our students. Nurse Hammonds has contacted the majority of parents whose students are deemed a close contact and will need to quarantine until Friday, March 12th. She has also left messages for several parents. 6th grade students will ACCESS REMOTE LEARNING next week. (March 8th through the 12th) 6th grade will resume the hybrid schedule beginning March 15th. 7th and 8th grade students, with the huge support of our middle school staff helping to cover one another, will resume the hybrid learning model on Monday, the 8th. Thanks for understanding during these trying times! Mark

Good evening Hall-Dale Middle School parents, There has been an identified positive case at HDMS forcing us to contact trace.  Because of contact tracing, HDMS will be fully remote tomorrow.  Nurse Hammonds and I will be making phone calls to specific families in regards to being a close contact and next steps. There will be more information provided tomorrow in regards to what next week will look like. My apologies for any inconveniences. Mark

No Varsity or JV games today. Postponed until March 2.

No Middle School Basket practices today

JV and V Girls Basketball action tonight versus Winthrop beginning at 5:00 and 6:30. Join us live at http://www.munzingmediasports.com.

Hall-Dale High School will conduct remote learning on Tuesday, December 22 due to a ventilation issue. Thank you for your continued support during this time period. MT

RSU2 Parent Notice: Google services were not functional early this AM. Service to gmail, google classroom and all other systems have been restored.

RSU2 BREAKNG NEWS!! IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE AND EXCITEMENT THAT WE ANNOUNCE THAT OUR LEARNERS WILL EAT FOR FREE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2020. THE USDA HAS GRANTED THE STATE OF MAINE THIS MUCH NEEDED AND APPRECIATED WAIVER. Read more about it here: https://5il.co/km9g

School Lunch Information for Fall 2020 Please read this news article from Chrissy Michaud, RSU2 Food Services director. https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/294440

Board approved new Safety Plan document and school calendar. Read news article from Superintendent Arnold by clicking the following link: https://www.kidsrsu.org/article/289341?org=district

Friendly reminder ~ The Individualized Return to School Parent Survey closes tomorrow, Wed, Aug 12! Here's the link... https://bit.ly/30O5BA1

The RSU2 Board of Directors is pleased to announce Tonya Arnold as our new superintendent, effective August 1st. Tonya recently finished a superintendent position with the Vinalhaven School District. Tonya brings to RSU2 over 20 years of teaching, administrative and superintendent knowledge, as well as experience in the corporate world and as a business owner. At the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences, Tonya led a proficiency and project-based school, and brings that leadership to support RSU2’s current staff of dedicated teachers and curriculum leaders. Tonya resides in Richmond with her husband, Steve. They have two adult children with families of their own. Over the next several weeks, Tonya will meet with Acting Superintendent Paine, RSU2 staff, students and families to get to know us all and learn more about what makes RSU2 great. Please join us in welcoming Tonya to our community. Sincerely, Jonathan Hamann Chair, RSU2 Board of Directors

Notice of RSU2 Special Board Meeting Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/657166/RSU_BRD_OF_DIRECTORS_Special_Mtg_4.9.2020.pdf

Resources from Our School Counselors See news post here: http://www.kidsrsu.org/article/212516?org=district

Due to the storm all RSU2 schools will be closed today, Thursday February 13.

Due to the weather we will have a two hour delay today, Monday February 10.

Notice from RSU2: No school today, Friday, February 7 in any RSU2 school due to the winter storm. Have a good weekend and be safe everyone.

School is closed for the day, Thursday February 6th. Stay safe!

Due to the freezing rain and ice expected this evening, there will be no after school activities on November 18. All students and faculty should head home once school is dismissed. Drive safely and have a good evening.

The meet and greet with Superintendent Towle has been postponed.  We will be scheduling another time for you to have an opportunity to meet with her and discuss our educational vision in RSU 2.

School is now canceled in RSU 2 on November 12, 2019 due to significant icing expected all morning. Be safe today and have a great day!

Two hour delay for November 12. Safe travels!

No School Today Friday November 1, 2019 due to power outages in multiple locations.

Hi all. We have the opportunity to earn some money but we need volunteers. The boosters have offered us to work the snack shack for the Girl's Soccer game this Friday, Oct. 25 starting at 3:00 pm. We will split the earnings with the sports booster. We need 2 people to b in the shack at all times. If you can help out for an hour please let me know. We would need 2 people from 2:45-3:45, 2 people from 3:45-4:45. I will be there to help set up and clean up. Please email me at hmckay@kidsrsu.org or send me a private message. We also have the possibility to work other games next week as well.

Today - Field Hockey vs Winthrop at Thomas College at 3:30 Bus at 2:00 Dismiss at 1:45 Wednesday: Girls MVC Soccer Championship game at Lewiston. Game time 7:00 Bus TBA Monmouth will wear dark, HD-white Monmouth will bring game balls and provide ball chasers....we will provide the anthem singer Bus - TBA Thursday: Boys MVC Soccer Championship game at Lewiston. Game time 6:00 Bus at 4:30 HD-wears dark Monmouth wears white. HD Provides game balls, balls chasers and national anthem singer Friday: Girls Soccer hosts St. Doms in a MPA Class C Prelim game.....game time to be determined....anticipating between 2:30 and 3:30

Dear Hall-Dale Community: I am looking for a host family in the Hall-Dale district for Beka, an exchange student who is attending Hall-Dale this year. He is currently living with a temporary “welcome” family in Richmond. Could anyone open their home to Beka as his host family? Or do you have friends or neighbors who could? Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to share American culture and values with a teenager from another country, while also having an opportunity to learn about another culture and another part of the world. Host families do not have to have high-school aged kids (or any kids). Beka is 17 years old, and comes from the country Georgia. He loves sports and is currently playing soccer at Hall-Dale. He wants to play basketball this winter, and he also enjoys swimming and training at the gym. In his free time, Beka enjoys listening to music (Led Zepplin and Bon Jovi are some of his favorite bands) and he enjoys watching shows like Game of Thrones and Prison Break. Beka is looking forward to celebrating American holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving with his host family, and would also like to teach you about his country and culture. He likes younger kids, and he has no allergies. Volunteer host families provide their student with a bed, three meals a day, local transportation, and a warm welcome as part of the family. Exchange students can share a bedroom with a same sex host sibling within 4 years of their age. Exchange students have their own spending money and have illness and accident insurance provided by their sponsoring organization (in this case, Greenheart Exchange). To learn more, please contact: Liana Knight, greenheart.liana@gmail.com or 207-737-9781. Many thanks!

Phone lines are functional again for now. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Note that we always monitor email to the HDHS main office at HDHS@kidsrsu.org and the middle school main office at HDMS@kidsrsu.org.

HDMS Phone lines are currently not reliable. If you don't get through via telephone, you may email the middle school directly at HDMS@kidsrsu.org. Sorry for the inconvenience.

HDMS HS is currently experiencing phone line issues. If your call does not answer, you can email hdhs@kidsrsu.org. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as we can.

HDMS Supply List Posted has been posted. Check your email, the HDMS web site or click here. https://5il.co/9fjm

Bikers Against Bullying at HDMS! We are lucky to have such a supportive community. Thanks for coming to visit our sixth graders!

Hall-Dale MS & HS phone lines appear to be functional once again. Hoping they stay that way. We apologize for the outage.

We are still experiencing issues with our phone lines coming into the school. We’ve called for repair again but in the meantime if a call is cut off, call back or email the MS office hdms@kidsrsu.org or the HS office hdhs@kidsrsu.org. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

There are issues with the main telephone lines into the Hall-Dale Middle and High school. Please use this number to get through: 626-0106. We are working to correct the issue with the phone company. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Sr. Capstone Presentations are tomorrow! In years past we've asked senior parents for donations of bottled water and snacks for the "senior lounge" where students congregate when not presenting, which have been greatly appreciated, as well as providing water for parents waiting for presentations in the library. If you would be willing to bring something, here is a link to a google doc where you can sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CkBqaH1ymWAZZ9f1OhiP3yl9vo0eg0lc7-ZHZhqNJyE/edit?usp=sharing

Monday, April 9 No late buses. All after school activities and practices cancelled.

Stuart Little Comes to HD

6 through 12 Band

High School Band

7/8 performance

6th grade band at band night

It's that time again... the Winter Sports Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 PM in the High School cafeteria. The Winter Banquet will feature a dessert and fruit buffet in the cafeteria followed by coaches awards etc. and then break out groups according to your respective sports for a recap of the season. Locations for the break outs will be given at the end of the ceremony. We are asking for dessert and/or fruit donations from families attending. Please keep in mind that you do not need to supply enough for all attendees (i.e. 10 brownies not 50). Boosters will be providing beverages and supporting the athletes and coaches with their awards. If your donation comes in a dish or pan you wish to keep, please retrieve it before the breakouts.If you have questions or are willing to help with set-up, please contact Rani Sheaffer at ranisheaffer@yahoo.com.

World Language Festival coming up next week!

Broadway Disney tickets on sale

Notice of phishing emails that may appear to come from RSU2. Read more here: http://www.kidsrsu.org/article/93426

Go lady bulldogs

Tip off for the girls varsity playoff game is in 15 minutes

Today's Girls Varsity game versus Traip is beginning at 4:00 due to expected weather.

Game time for tomorrow's Varsity Girls Basketball playoff game against Traip Academy has been changed to a tip off time of 5:30. Looking to beat out the storm.

Sr. Night at Hall-Dale! Tip off in 10 minutes. Come cheer on the senior boys!

Girls win on last second layup by KK Willis at Dirigo!

Ashtyn Abbott scores his 1000th point

Game time for Abbott's 1000tj

Two hour delay this morning at Halldale. Please be safe!

Today's Varsity Boys Basketball at Madison has a time change. Tip off will be at 6:00 with NO JV game.

Don’t feel like cooking? Come to HDHS Key Club Italian Dinner fund raiser to benefit the food pantry. 5-7PM. HDHS cafeteria!!!

Girls Varsity and JV games at Carrabec today have been postponed due to Carrabec having an early dismissal.

Amazing performance tonight at Hall-Dale High School!

Halldale is closed today due to inclement weather. Please be safe.

HD defeats once beaten Spruce Mountain in girls action tonight!

The Hallowell Fire Department is organizing a Fire Department fundraiser in the form of a massive bonfire of Christmas trees, on January 5 at 5:15 down at Granite City Park by the waterfront. The idea is that people get rid of their trees by paying the Fire Dept. $10 to throw their tree on the growing pile. Tree drop off is that day from 3-5:00. And then they set off a massive (hopefully) fire. They have arranged for the Taiko drummers to add to the excitement.

With the icy road conditions the entire RSU has a 2 hour delay

Halldale Schools are in session, on time this morning. It is only Monmouth that has a delay. Please drive carefully and enjoy your Friday!

Some award recipients from today

HD Jazz Band playing at the winter school assembly

Halldale wind 43-38

HD girls varsity up 22-18 at the half

Taking on MCI and Hyde today at the Y

7/8 chorus and band

Sixth grade band

Middle School Concert getting under way in 45 minutes

Presentations on Civil War in US History

JMG Initiation and Induction Ceremony

We will be dedicating the new gym floor and upgrades on Saturday December 1st at 12:45 when our boys take on Gardiner.

Dear High School Parents: There is a change in location for Parent Teacher Conferences tonight. Instead of in the high school gym, teachers will be in their individual classrooms. This is still carousel style, meaning you just stop by at your convenience. 3:00-5:00, 5:30-7:00

Odyssey of the Mind at HDMS Odyssey of the Mind is a creative, problem solving program. Student teams work on a long-term problem for months which involves science, engineering, drama, art, music and performance. They also practice spontaneous problems, short hands-on and verbal problems that require teamwork and creativity. This program is focused on student leadership, working as a team and creativity. It is also a lot of fun. Coaches guide students, but students are in charge of everything from building vehicles, to making costumes, to setting schedules. More information is here: http://www.meodyssey.org/ The organizational meeting will take place next Tuesday, (October 23) after school, in the library.

Are you a creator, a problem solver, and someone who loves a challenge? Are Legos and robotics among your favorite things? If so, the First Lego League Robotics team is right up your alley! If you are interested in becoming part of a team dedicated to solving challenges with robotics, join us for our first team meeting this Friday after school in the library. Find out how you can be part of this exciting opportunity! Use the form below to sign up. Can't make the meeting this week but want to be a part of the team? Sign up anyway so you continue to get information. See you Friday! Sign up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdO3Na9wVqU5Bpw6gd1rc9j4cDRPYMbUANXk7rxZKpvSNDiNA/viewform

Hall-Dale High School Boys Soccer Game postponed until tomorrow.

Hall-Dale Middle School Sports: All games and practices cancelled for today, Thursday, October 11, 2018.

Good morning! A reminder that Friday is our Day of Caring. Please dress appropriately.