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Millinocket School Department Stearns Junior/Senior High School Granite Street School
P.O. Box 30 199 State Street 191 Granite Street
Millinocket, ME 04462 Millinocket, ME 04462 Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6400; (207) 447-6599 - Fax (207) 723-6430; (207) 723-6437 - Fax (207) 723-6425 Phone & Fax
P.O. Box 30 199 State Street 191 Granite Street
Millinocket, ME 04462 Millinocket, ME 04462 Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6400; (207) 447-6599 - Fax (207) 723-6430; (207) 723-6437 - Fax (207) 723-6425 Phone & Fax
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Millinocket Schools Meals for Children 18 yrs. and under
Pick-up Instructions:
1. One car at a time.
2. Stay in your car.
3. How many students?
Relay information through the window using your fingers as to how many child meals you need.
4. Our staff will place the number of child meals on the cart (or if at a Bus site, on the steps inside.
5. Please wait for service person to step away from the cart (or open Bus doors).
6. Exit your car and put the bag(s) in your vehicle.
7. SMILE and wave goodbye.
8. Thank you!
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Dear Stearns Seniors and Families,
The spread of COVID-19 has made drastic changes in the way the school district operates and how we live our lives. The district’s shift into distance learning has changed the school year for everyone, and for our Senior Class especially.
It is vital for Seniors to continue and complete their distance learning in order to receive full credit for classes this year. If you are behind in coursework, please contact your teachers via school email, ASAP, and work together to develop a plan that enables you to complete your classes for graduation. Staff is working diligently to assist students in this process, however, students are responsible for work completion and submission.
Staff and administration understand that the delays and cancellations of routine events during this time is inevitable and also understand the stress and disappointment this can cause our students.
We are hopeful that we will be able to return to our regular schedules by the end of April, get back to our routines, and be able to hold end of year events, including graduation and all other Senior Class activities. However, we are also preparing for the possibility of a longer suspension of school and all activities.
When the governor, CDC and Maine Department of Education determine it is safe to reconvene school and end of the year activities, we will hold a graduation ceremony and Senior Class activities.
This year’s Senior Class is undergoing an unprecedented final year of high school and we sympathize that an ordinary schedule with many Senior events and milestones cannot happen at this time. We also want Seniors and their families to know that we are thinking of you and making plans to celebrate your high school careers and accomplishments as soon as we are able to safely do so.
Sincerely,
Francis Boynton-Superintendent of Schools
Beth Peavey-Assistant Principal
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Dear Parents and Community members,
The Millinocket School Department will remain closed until April 27, 2020.
COVID-19 is continuing to spread in Maine. This decision to remain closed is based on recommendations from Governor Mills, the Maine Department of Education, and the Maine Center for Disease Control. These decisions will be reviewed and updated based on the recommendations from the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Center for Disease Control.
-During this time, distance learning will continue for our students.
-These distance learning days will count as regular school days.
-The lunch program will continue to run Monday-Friday, with breakfast and lunches for the weekend included in Friday’s pick-up.
-The week of April 20-24th will remain as the scheduled April vacation. Staff and students will not be expected to engage in distance learning during this time.
-Breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided during vacation week.
We appreciate your patience as we work to limit our potential exposure to COVID-19. Our number one priority is to keep our students, staff, and community safe.
Please watch our website and FaceBook pages for future updates.
Thank you,
Francis Boynton-Superintendent of Schools
Joshua McNaughton-Assistant Principal Granite Street School
Beth Peavey-Assistant Principal Stearns Junior-Senior High School
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Meals for Children - Updated Information:
We now have new locations and expanded hours!
Starting Wednesday, March 18th, meals for children age 18 and younger can be picked up at the following locations between the hours of 8 am - 10 am.
Granite Street School - main entrance
Stearns Jr/Sr High School- main entrance
Hannaford Parking Lot-look for the school bus
Sawmill Restaurant Parking Lot- look for the school bus.
Town Park Bandstand: look for the school bus
Special arrangements for meal pick up in extenuating circumstances can be made by contacting Mrs. DiFrederico via email at kdifrederico@millinocketschools.org or by calling Granite Street School at 723-6425.
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CLICK HERE For Stearns Jr/Sr High School Facebook link. PLEASE do not reply to postings.
CLICK HERE For Granite Street School Facebook link. PLEASE do not reply to postings.
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During the area school closings, Chester Chicken located on Central Street in Millinocket will offer a free slice of pizza, a hamburger or chicken tenders from 11:00 - 2:00 Monday - Friday to all children 12 or under. The child must be present to take advantage of this offer. Thank you David Surprenant and Chester Chicken!
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For student who don't have Internet access, call Consolidated Communications at (877) 771-4338 and ask if they are offering free Internet. You need to ask for the offer and you can get free Internet for 2 months.
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Being Prepared for Corona Virus
While we all work through the corona virus, Town of Millinocket officials suggest that we all take steps to prepare.
Steps to take now:
If you are coughing, have been diagnosed with the flu or corona virus, using a mask will help minimize the spread of disease. However, most masks available in local stores will not protect a wearer who is not infected.
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EARLY RELEASE TIMES:
10:30 - Stearns Jr/Sr High School
10:42 - Granite Street School
April 17 - Senior Scholarship "Maine Sports Hall of Fame $5,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Alumni Association $1,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Katahdin Federal Credit Union $500". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Mitchell Scholarship $10,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Stephen Phillips Memorial $3,000-$17,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "GFWC Elder Abuse Prevention Scholarship $1,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
*Athletic schedules are available under Stearns Athletics
*View pictures of events at Stearns activities, Granite activities, and Stearns Athletics
Millinocket Schools Meals for Children 18 yrs. and under
Pick-up Instructions:
1. One car at a time.
2. Stay in your car.
3. How many students?
Relay information through the window using your fingers as to how many child meals you need.
4. Our staff will place the number of child meals on the cart (or if at a Bus site, on the steps inside.
5. Please wait for service person to step away from the cart (or open Bus doors).
6. Exit your car and put the bag(s) in your vehicle.
7. SMILE and wave goodbye.
8. Thank you!
*********************************************************************************************************
Dear Stearns Seniors and Families,
The spread of COVID-19 has made drastic changes in the way the school district operates and how we live our lives. The district’s shift into distance learning has changed the school year for everyone, and for our Senior Class especially.
It is vital for Seniors to continue and complete their distance learning in order to receive full credit for classes this year. If you are behind in coursework, please contact your teachers via school email, ASAP, and work together to develop a plan that enables you to complete your classes for graduation. Staff is working diligently to assist students in this process, however, students are responsible for work completion and submission.
Staff and administration understand that the delays and cancellations of routine events during this time is inevitable and also understand the stress and disappointment this can cause our students.
We are hopeful that we will be able to return to our regular schedules by the end of April, get back to our routines, and be able to hold end of year events, including graduation and all other Senior Class activities. However, we are also preparing for the possibility of a longer suspension of school and all activities.
When the governor, CDC and Maine Department of Education determine it is safe to reconvene school and end of the year activities, we will hold a graduation ceremony and Senior Class activities.
This year’s Senior Class is undergoing an unprecedented final year of high school and we sympathize that an ordinary schedule with many Senior events and milestones cannot happen at this time. We also want Seniors and their families to know that we are thinking of you and making plans to celebrate your high school careers and accomplishments as soon as we are able to safely do so.
Sincerely,
Francis Boynton-Superintendent of Schools
Beth Peavey-Assistant Principal
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Dear Parents and Community members,
The Millinocket School Department will remain closed until April 27, 2020.
COVID-19 is continuing to spread in Maine. This decision to remain closed is based on recommendations from Governor Mills, the Maine Department of Education, and the Maine Center for Disease Control. These decisions will be reviewed and updated based on the recommendations from the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Center for Disease Control.
-During this time, distance learning will continue for our students.
-These distance learning days will count as regular school days.
-The lunch program will continue to run Monday-Friday, with breakfast and lunches for the weekend included in Friday’s pick-up.
-The week of April 20-24th will remain as the scheduled April vacation. Staff and students will not be expected to engage in distance learning during this time.
-Breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided during vacation week.
We appreciate your patience as we work to limit our potential exposure to COVID-19. Our number one priority is to keep our students, staff, and community safe.
Please watch our website and FaceBook pages for future updates.
Thank you,
Francis Boynton-Superintendent of Schools
Joshua McNaughton-Assistant Principal Granite Street School
Beth Peavey-Assistant Principal Stearns Junior-Senior High School
**********************************************************************************************************
Meals for Children - Updated Information:
We now have new locations and expanded hours!
Starting Wednesday, March 18th, meals for children age 18 and younger can be picked up at the following locations between the hours of 8 am - 10 am.
Granite Street School - main entrance
Stearns Jr/Sr High School- main entrance
Hannaford Parking Lot-look for the school bus
Sawmill Restaurant Parking Lot- look for the school bus.
Town Park Bandstand: look for the school bus
Special arrangements for meal pick up in extenuating circumstances can be made by contacting Mrs. DiFrederico via email at kdifrederico@millinocketschools.org or by calling Granite Street School at 723-6425.
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CLICK HERE For Stearns Jr/Sr High School Facebook link. PLEASE do not reply to postings.
CLICK HERE For Granite Street School Facebook link. PLEASE do not reply to postings.
*********************************************************************************************************
During the area school closings, Chester Chicken located on Central Street in Millinocket will offer a free slice of pizza, a hamburger or chicken tenders from 11:00 - 2:00 Monday - Friday to all children 12 or under. The child must be present to take advantage of this offer. Thank you David Surprenant and Chester Chicken!
*********************************************************************************************************
For student who don't have Internet access, call Consolidated Communications at (877) 771-4338 and ask if they are offering free Internet. You need to ask for the offer and you can get free Internet for 2 months.
*********************************************************************************************************
Being Prepared for Corona Virus
While we all work through the corona virus, Town of Millinocket officials suggest that we all take steps to prepare.
Steps to take now:
- Have a 2-week supply of food on hand, especially non-perishable items
- Make sure you have a 2-week supply of prescription drugs on hand and any non-prescription drugs you use regularly
- Buy personal care items, laundry and dish detergent
- Keep your cell phone charged and clean it regularly
- Do not share utensils, phones etc. with anyone who is ill
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially after coughing and/or sneezing. Scrub for at least 20 seconds. This is a good opportunity to teach your children how to properly wash their hands.
- Avoid touching your nose, mouth, eyes and face where germs can spread.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick and, when possible, stay away from crowded rooms.
- If you are sick, keep your distance from others: if possible, stay home when you are not feeling well.
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing to avoid spreading illnesses.
- Practice good health habits: get plenty of rest, exercise, keep hydrated by drinking water, milk and juice and eat nutritious food.
- If you had contact with a possibly infected person and begin to experience unusual coughing, trouble breathing or fever, contact your primary care physician by telephone for further instructions. Do not go to the doctor’s office or hospital without calling first. They need to prepare for a possibly infected person.
If you are coughing, have been diagnosed with the flu or corona virus, using a mask will help minimize the spread of disease. However, most masks available in local stores will not protect a wearer who is not infected.
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EARLY RELEASE TIMES:
10:30 - Stearns Jr/Sr High School
10:42 - Granite Street School
April 17 - Senior Scholarship "Maine Sports Hall of Fame $5,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Alumni Association $1,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Katahdin Federal Credit Union $500". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Mitchell Scholarship $10,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "Stephen Phillips Memorial $3,000-$17,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
May 1 - Senior Scholarship "GFWC Elder Abuse Prevention Scholarship $1,000". See Mrs. Buzzell
*Athletic schedules are available under Stearns Athletics
*View pictures of events at Stearns activities, Granite activities, and Stearns Athletics
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