Dear RSU 21 Community,

It is the final full week of October and Halloween is nearly here. Our community has many exciting Halloween events happening next week, so be sure to scroll through the rest of this newsletter to learn about a few of those activities. As many of you know, Summer Street in Kennebunk will not be closed to traffic as it had been in previous years. However, the town is temporarily reducing speed limits on that stretch to increase the safety of trick-or-treaters and their families. Please check the town's website for more information.

As we close out another week, I want to take a moment to reflect on the horrific events from exactly one year ago today when 18 people lost their lives in the Lewiston mass shooting. It is hard to believe that it has been a full year since that tragic evening. Everyone was affected by the events of that day in some way, and my heart goes out to those who lost a family member or friend.

Enjoy the weekend!

Much love,

Terri Cooper

What's Happening

Thursday, October 31

Policy Committee | 12:45 p.m.

Monday, November 4

Ad Hoc Committee on Educational Collaboration | 3:30 p.m.

School Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 6

Early Release (K-5), Late Start (6-12)

Thursday, November 7

Policy Committee | 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 7 - Saturday, November 9

KHS Fall Musical | 7:00 p.m. at the KHS Auditorium

Monday, November 11

Veterans Day | NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, November 12

Communications Committee | 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 14

Finance Committee | 8:30 a.m.

Monday, November 18

School Board Meeting | 6:00 p.m.

*All meetings above will take place at KES/A102 unless otherwise indicated.

(Full Calendar)

Bus Safety Week

Students across the district practiced school bus safety activities this week, including evacuation drills.

Pictured: Students at KCS participate in various safety drills on Wednesday, October 23.

Maine Mariners visit KES

On Wednesday, six players from the Maine Mariners professional hockey team surprised Mr. Fulford's PE Class!

The players had a lot of fun joining the kids at the various stations set up in the gym, including the rock wall, rope swing, hula hoops, and scooters.

Click on one of the links below to watch a recap video:

Thanks to the Maine Mariners for stopping by!

Sensory Path Instructional Videos

Join Harper M. as she demonstrates how to use the Seaweed Stomp Sensory Path at KES!

24/7 Hotline: 1-844-5-SayNow

This is not an exhaustive calendar. For a full list of diversity and interfaith dates, check out reputable sources like the NIH Diversity Calendar.

Volunteer with EFKA

VPA Boosters Fundraisers

The KHS Music Department is holding their first mattress fundraiser! The proceeds raised from this event will help fund a big trip for music students to go to an overnight band/chorus competition.

If you need a new mattress, head to KHS on Sunday, Nov. 24!

Reach out to the boosters with any questions and if your interested in helping with upcoming events, khsvpaboosters@gmail.com.

RSU 21 Athletics

WINTER sports schedules (click the link to access)

Boys Varsity Basketball

Girls Varsity Basketball

Boys JV Basketball

Girls JV Basketball

Boys First Team Basketball

Boys Varsity Hockey

Girls Varsity Hockey

Boys JV Hockey

Swimming and Diving

Varsity Cheering

Varsity Indoor Track and Field

Varsity Skiing

Varsity Wrestling

Unified Basketball

Need some fan gear? Shop the online apparel store!

GO RAMS!

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2024-2025 School Calendar

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