Due to the incoming storm there will be no school in RSU 2 on Friday 1/7/22. READ MORE >

December Bobcat Beat READ MORE >

School will be closed on Wednesday December 22 due to expected bad weather conditions. READ MORE >

RSU2 needs substitutes! Join our team of hard working staff in supporting our learners. Click the links below for more information about each position.Substitute teachers who hold a four-year degree will be paid $150.00 for each full day worked. Those who do not hold a four-year degree will be paid at the rate of $110.00 per day.Substitute ed. techs will be paid... READ MORE >

Dear MBES Parents and Guardians, Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 18 from 3-7pm. The Conferences will be conducted remotely through Zoom. Please follow the instructions linked below to schedule conferences with your child’s teachers. I invite and encourage you to schedule conferences with your child’s classroom teacher and... READ MORE >

Richmond Bus Runs for 2021-2022 REVISED ********* 2021-2022 Richmond Bus Runs ********REVISED Bus #3 Lana Smith Starting out at 6:40 to first pick up on Beedle Road to Marston Road back to Beedle Road to Weeks Road back to Beedle Road to New Road to Pitts Center Road back to New Road to Lincoln Street back to Grindstone Crank Road to Alexander Reed... READ MORE >

Due to tomorrow's early release, the 2021 5th Grade Celebration will now be held on Thursday, June 10th, at 10 a.m. in the MBES gymnasium. READ MORE >

The final Bobcat Beat of the year is here! READ MORE >

The May issue of the Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

February 12, 2021 Dear Parents/Guardians, This letter is to inform you that until further notice we will be using four buses instead of five to pick up and deliver our riders to home or daycare. This will cause the following changes to all of our runs. Bus 3 will start out at 6:40 and will now pick up and return students on the River Road from the Ferry Road... READ MORE >

Please read this important message from Transportation Director Katie Spear. READ MORE >

Click here for the February 2021 Bobcat Beat! READ MORE >

Click here for the January 2021 issue of the Bobcat Beat! READ MORE >

Are you interested in being a substitute teacher or Nurse? Apply at RSU2! We need substitute teachers and nurses to join our team. Earn $150 per day (with a 4 year degree) or $110 (without college degree) as a substitute teacher, or $200 as a substitute nurse (RN - LPN). You get to choose the day and locations in RSU2 you'd like to work, or even what content... READ MORE >

The latest issue of the Bobcat Beat can be found here! READ MORE >

The MBES 2020/21 Family Handbook can be found here. READ MORE >

Richmond School Bus AM Runs 2020-2021 Bus # 1 Jeff Tourtlelotte Starting out at 6:45, first pick up on Front St., to River Rd., to Pitts Center Rd., back to River Rd., to Front St., to Lincoln St., back to Front St., to Kimball St., to Hatch St., to Hathorn St., to Main St., to Front St., to Town Line back to Hager St., to Springer St., to Pleasant St., to... READ MORE >

Dear RSU 2 families,I know everything looks a lot different this year, and School Nutrition is no exception. I am asking that if you will need meals on remote days, please contact your Students School Nutrition Department and pre-order meals. This will be a standing order for the month of September. I have included their email addresses/phone numbers, so when you... READ MORE >

Dear KIDS RSU Families, I hope this message finds you well. Last Thursday the Board approved our safety plan which had to meet the Maine Dept of Ed (DOE) minimum safety requirements for in-person learning and a revision to the school calendar. Those documents are attached. Your school will be reaching out to you to find out more detailed information from each... READ MORE >

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. ... READ MORE >

RSU #2 will be destroying special education records of former students who were in special education and have a DOB between January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993. A permanent record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed, and year completed shall be maintained at each of the RSU’s high schools... READ MORE >

Due to the volume of materials needing to go home this time around, we have added an additional day for packet/belongings pickup.Friday, May 1st 8:30--11:30Monday, May 4th 10:30--1:30Tuesday, May 5th 4:30--6:30 READ MORE >

Greetings Marcia Buker Families, I want to give you an update regarding what’s going on with schoolwork as well as students’ personal belongings here at MBES. Teachers are in the building all week (in small groups) preparing another 2-week packet for students. They are also packing up all of their students’ personal belongings and putting them in bags. This is... READ MORE >

Dear RSU Community, I am writing to let you know that Dr. Cheri Towle has submitted her resignation as superintendent of our school district for medical reasons. Her resignation is effective April 30, 2020. The RSU2 Board of Directors accepted her resignation Thursday night. As many of you know, Cheri has been out on medical leave since last December. She and the... READ MORE >

RSU2 will have a special school board meeting Thursday, April 9th at 6PMClick here to view the agenda. READ MORE >

To see when are where food will be available during our current school closure, please click here. READ MORE >

Resources from your School Counselors Emergency SituationsIf your student is having a problem or you/they are concerned about somebody else, call the crisis hotline. This will connect you to your closest crisis center: 1-888-568-1112 Clinical Counselors at your schoolIf your student meets with one of the outside Clinical Counselors at school please email/call... READ MORE >

The March Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

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. READ MORE >

No School Today, Thursday February 6 due to the snow storm. READ MORE >

The February Bobcat Beat is here. READ MORE >

The first Bobcat Beat issue of 2020 is here! READ MORE >

Due to the winter storm warning in effect and significant snowfall expected all day tomorrow, there will be no school and/or activities on Tuesday, December 3 in RSU 2. All evening events will be rescheduled. Have a safe, fun snow day!Dr. Towle READ MORE >

The December issue of the Bobcat Beat can be found here! READ MORE >

Good Morning MBES Families, This morning we practiced a lockdown drill with teachers and students. As has been the case in the past, throughout the exercise, children did a great job at being cooperative and well behaved. This drill was planned in advance with teachers telling students age-appropriate information. Our main goal of the day was simply for... READ MORE >

There will be no school today, November 12, due to the significant icing expected all morning.Be safe and have a great day!Superintendent Cheri Towle READ MORE >

No school today, Nov. 12th. READ MORE >

This page will be updated if we move to a full snow day. READ MORE >

This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 8, 2019 is an early release day in RSU 2. Please check with your individual schools for dismissals times as they vary slightly from school to school. There is also no school on Monday, November 11, 2019. I would like to take a moment and thank all of our Veterans and their families for their service in the past,... READ MORE >

As your new Superintendent, part of my entry plan is to hold a community forum within each town to listen and learn about the strengths and needs of our schools. You are all invited to attend the following community forums to participate in an activity to gather feedback regarding RSU 2. I look forward to meeting you and learning from each of you. Monmouth @... READ MORE >

The MBES November lunch menu can be found here. READ MORE >

November's Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

No School Today November 1, 2019 due to multiple power outages. READ MORE >

Having trouble deciding when to keep your sick child home? Here's a quick guide for parents courtesy of Nurse Ashley. READ MORE >

This is a reminder that there is no school on Friday, October 11, 2019 due to a teacher workshop day. There is also no school on Monday, October 14, 2019 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Thank you and enjoy your long weekend! READ MORE >

The October Bobcat is here! READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Families, This is a reminder to our families that qualify or think they qualify to please submit your free/reduced lunch applications. When these applications are not submitted, they directly impact the cost of your child's breakfast and lunch at our schools, our grant funding which is directly tied to teacher positions in our district, and your... READ MORE >

Dear Community,I am writing to let you know we are in need of substitute teachers at all grades levels in all of our communities. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, the process is quite simple. Please call our district office at 207-622-6351. We would be happy to assist you in this process.Sincerely,Dr. Cheri TowleSuperintendent of Schools READ MORE >

Are you interested in working every day as a substitute in the Dresden and Richmond schools? If so, we have an opening for you! The desired applicant would be comfortable working in all levels/subjects and would be able to travel to Dresden Elementary, Marcia Buker, and Richmond MS/HS. Guaranteed employment every day! Please see the job description... READ MORE >

Here is a note from Transportation Director Katie Spear regarding some potential upcoming changes with bus runs. READ MORE >

The September issue of the Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

Parents, students, and families, you can find your back to school welcome letter right here! READ MORE >

You can find the 2019-2020 MBES Family Handbook right here! READ MORE >

While we've had the super-cool smartphone app available for a year, I know many haven't tried it yet. It's available in the Apple and Android app store, just search for RSU2. Here's a short video to help you get started. READ MORE >

Superintendent Towle's Welcome Back to School Letter READ MORE >

Looking for a supply list? Here it is! READ MORE >

Bus run information for MBES and RMS/HS can be found here! READ MORE >

RSU #2 (Dresden, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Monmouth, Richmond) RSU #2 will be destroying special education records of former students who where in Special Education and have a DOB between August 1, 1991 – December 31, 1992. A permanent record of the student’s name, address, phone number, grades, attendance record, classes attended, grade level completed, and... READ MORE >

Secure online process ensures no one see's any of your information other than the Food Service Director. And you no longer have to send the form in to school with your child, ensuring security and privacy. If you need help or access to a computer, please let me know and I will be happy to help you. A paper application is still available for you to submit if you... READ MORE >

Field Day information can be found here! READ MORE >

JUNE 7, 2019 Over the last 24 hours we have noticed that some students at school may a contagious rash. It is possibly a bacterial infection of the skin and it seems to usually affect skin around the nose, lips, and chin. The infection appears to start off as small blisters and grows, only to burst and leave patches of red skin that may seep fluid, and sores get... READ MORE >

The final Bobcat Beat of the year is here! READ MORE >

Find the latest Bobcat beat right HERE! READ MORE >

The latest Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

We are having a PENNY DRIVE from now until June 13th, 2019. Please bring in your pennies!Every donation brings the 4th and 5th graders closer to BostonOther currency is gladly accepted :)Pennies can be turned into any 4/5 classroom or the main office.Thanks for all you have done so far and keep up the great work! READ MORE >

You can find out latest newsletter here! READ MORE >

The February Bobcat Beat can be found here! READ MORE >

The January issue of the Bobcat Beat is here. READ MORE >

The December Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

Due to the storm, all RSU 2 schools are closed today, November 27th. READ MORE >

The November Bobcat Beat is here! READ MORE >

3rd graders at MBES were treated to a presentation on motion, forces, and physics today when the Boston Museum of Science Traveling Program stopped by for a visit. Students participated in demonstrations and activities that will serve as an introduction and springboard into measurement topics being covered this year and beyond. Heaps of fun was had by all and we... READ MORE >

The October issue of the Bobcat Beat can be found here! READ MORE >

Especially with all of the construction in town lately, here is some info to look at with kids regarding walking to/from school. It's worth a read! Stay safe out there! READ MORE >

Please join us for our annual Marcia Buker Open House on Thursday, September 20th from 6 to 7 p.m. Come meet teachers, visit your child's learning space, and catch up with family friends.Parent/Teacher conferences are on November 8th. READ MORE >

September 11, 2018 Dear MBES Families, Hello from the Marcia Buker main office! I just wanted to take this opportunity to remind parents and guardians of a few things going on and coming up. The morning drop-off changes are going well. Thank you for doing a great job dropping students off at the side (north) entrance. The school and the children are safer... READ MORE >

Dear Parents and Guardians, A warm hello from the Principal’s Office! I hope these opening days have been smooth for students and families. From what I’ve seen so far, students are adjusting nicely and things are going well across the board--with one notable exception. I started this year wondering if morning drop-off changes might need to be made in order to... READ MORE >

If you've been a part of RSU 2 over the last couple of years, you may have heard about our district mission to "cultivate hope in all learners". But what does that mean for our students? And what is Marcia Buker doing to implement this mission? There is a great deal of planning that goes into cultivating hope, and if you're looking for information about the... READ MORE >

You can find news and important dates in the September issue of the Bobcat Beat. Copies go home with students but you can also find it here! READ MORE >

The 2018/19 Marcia Buker Family Handbook is available here. As usual, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Principal Tom McKee at tmckee@kidsrsu.org READ MORE >

Bus routes for the 2018/19 school year are available here. READ MORE >

We here at MBES just wanted to say so long and thank you for a wonderful 2017/18 school year. The first student day of the 18/19 school year is August 29th, 2018--Have a great summer! READ MORE >

You can find the final issue of the 17/18 Bobcat Beat here! READ MORE >

Just a reminder that today at 1 o'clock is our 4th and 5th grade concert. Families are encouraged to attend! READ MORE >

Tomorrow, Friday, May 11th 2018, is a half day for students. Parent pickup is at 11:15 and buses load at 11:20. There are no Pre-K classes. READ MORE >

Tonight's parent meeting (May 9th) for 4/5 Boston trip chaperones has been cancelled. Keep and eye out in your inbox for an email from Mrs. Heath! READ MORE >

Parents and guardians, put it on your calendar, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please take a moment to thank your child's teacher and show them how grateful you are. Consider sending in a note, writing an email, or even just saying, "thank you" when you see them in person. We appreciate what our MBES teachers do! READ MORE >

1st Grade May Newsletter is here. READ MORE >

Find the May Bobcat beat here! READ MORE >

4/5 May Newsletter is here! READ MORE >

This week, 5th graders will complete the final portion of the state assessment known as the MEA. This is a science test only and unlike the prior tests it will be administered in the more traditional paper and pencil style. This, also unlike the earlier tests, is quite brief and will have minimal impact student schedules.As usual, attendance is important this... READ MORE >

Please join us on Wednesday, April 11th for Art Night! The event is both a fundraiser and and exhibition of art work from all MBES students. The show runs from 4:30 to 6:15 p.m. See you there! READ MORE >

The April lunch menu is here. READ MORE >

Lots of exciting things happening in April--your latest Bobcat Beat can be found here! READ MORE >

Find the latest 4th and 5th grade April newsletter right here! READ MORE >

Find the new 1st Grade newsletter right here! READ MORE >

Looking for a creative way to spend some quality time with your child? Come have some fun cooking with us and we will show you how to have fun in the kitchen. We will cover the importance of sanitation, smart snacks, and easy, nutritious breakfast ideas etc. Class would be a total of 4 evenings for an hour or so, and it is intended for Elementary age children and... READ MORE >

MEA testing began this morning (Monday, March 19th) in 4th and 5th grade classrooms with 3rd grade starting next week. So far things are going smoothly and we are hoping for another successful session again this year. As a reminder to parents and guardians, please make every effort to send your children to school each day during this period. While we can... READ MORE >

MEA tests are right around the corner. Parents/Guardians, please find information here. READ MORE >

No school again today for RSU 2, Wednesday, March 14th. READ MORE >

Due to the incoming storm, school has been cancelled for Tuesday, March 13th. READ MORE >

Due to the storm, there will be no school Thursday, March 8th. READ MORE >

Due to the incoming storm, RSU2 has cancelled all after school activities across the district. This includes both basketball and wrestling. READ MORE >

March lunch menu is here. READ MORE >

March issue of the Bobcat Beat is here. READ MORE >

Good Morning,Today we practiced a lockdown drill with teachers and students. Throughout the exercise, children did an incredible job at being cooperative and well behaved. This drill was planned in advance with teachers telling students age-appropriate information. Our main goal of the day was simply for students to feel comfortable and safe, while at the same... READ MORE >

Please see the attached flyer regarding Thursday's Family Reading Night. Hope to see many of you there from 6:00-7:30! READ MORE >

Below is a letter from Chrissy Michaud regarding school breakfast. Hope to see any many kids as possible enjoying the most important meal of the day at MBES!February 27, 2018 RE: Breakfast To all Parents/Guardians, It has come to my attention that not all students, or Parents/Guardians of the students, realize that all our schools in RSU 2 serve breakfast. The... READ MORE >

Parent pickup is at 11:15 and busses begin to load at 11:20. No morning or afternoon Pre-K. READ MORE >

Today is the 100th day of school for the 17/18 year. Classes will be doing lots of fun activities involving the number 100! Next stop Valentine' Day... READ MORE >

No morning Pre-K today and a 9:45 start for all other students! READ MORE >

Due to the incoming storm, RSU 2 is releasing students early today. Dismissal at MBES is 11:20. READ MORE >

Originally scheduled as teacher workshop days, these two days have been changed to student days in an effort to balance out the number of snow days already used. See you at the regular time! READ MORE >

Find it here! READ MORE >

You can find a full list of MBES faculty and staff email addresses here. READ MORE >

See you then! READ MORE >

Find the February edition of the Bobcat Beat here! READ MORE >

Click here for February's 1st Grade Newsletter. READ MORE >

Click here for the latest lunch menu as well as food and pricing details. READ MORE >

Click here to view the latest MBES Bobcat Beat for January 2018 READ MORE >