On Thursday, September 12, the Yarmouth School Committee unanimously adopted three priorities for the 2019-20 school year. Priority 1: School Culture and Climate Support the administration in making intercultural competence and social justice a district-wide focus for the coming year, with specific programming for staff development, student... READ MORE >
Yarmouth’s school buildings are alive with activity this week, as teachers returned to work on Tuesday, finalizing their plans for the coming year. We look forward to welcoming students next Tuesday, September 3. This message will provide information that you may find helpful as the school year begins. Bus Schedules have been posted to our website. As I stated... READ MORE >
Approximately 80 new laws impacting education are being enacted for the coming school year, including LD 167, An Act to Prevent Food Shaming in Maine Schools. In response to this legislation, Yarmouth Schools are implementing procedures to ensure all students are treated with dignity and do not go hungry in our school dining halls. Parents are encouraged to read... READ MORE >
The Rowe School expansion project has gone out to bid, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on September 24. Pre-qualified contractors may find a long form of this announcement here.Construction projects at Yarmouth High School, Yarmouth Elementary School, and Harrison Middle School will be bid at a later date. READ MORE >
The Yarmouth community suffered a tremendous loss on Sunday, August 11 with the untimely passing of Philip Jones, who was a current member of the Yarmouth School Committee. Philip provided a moderating voice to many community issues, always listening first to the opinions of others before expressing his thoughts in a respectful, productive manner. Philip's witty... READ MORE >
The initial bus schedules for the new school year have been posted to the Yarmouth School Department website. These schedules will provide you with the best estimate of your child’s pick-up time in the morning and drop-off time in the afternoon. Please keep in mind that bus runs earlier in the year tend to take longer due to students, parents, and drivers... READ MORE >
The Yarmouth School Department will qualify General Contractors to bid on three locally funded school renovation/addition projects located in Yarmouth, Maine: William H Rowe SchoolYarmouth High SchoolYarmouth Elementary School and Frank H Harrison Middle School. Interested General Contractors are required to complete aPre-Bid Qualification Application in order to... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, June 11, voters throughout the town overwhelmingly approved the proposed school budget for 2019-20. Please view our Finance page for more information on the budget. READ MORE >
On Thursday, March 21, the Yarmouth School Committee presented its proposed budget to the Town Council in a public workshop. The Council will hold two public hearings, the first on April 4 and the second on May 2, before sending the budget to the voters. Check out our Finance page for more details. READ MORE >
The students and staff at Harrison Middle School are looking for guest readers on Friday, March 1 for Read Across Yarmouth! Our goal is to create a learning experience for our students that demonstrates how reading impacts our school community and all aspects of our lives. When? Friday, March 1 from 8:15 - 9:20 in classrooms (9:20 - 9:30 reception) Who? Community... READ MORE >
In November, the voters of Yarmouth approved a $52 million bond for the expansion of all four Yarmouth schools, and a complete renovation of the Elementary School. Since that time we have been taking steps necessary to begin construction in the fall of 2019. A Building Committee has been formed and has begun meeting to oversee this work on behalf of the School... READ MORE >
The School Committee has held two public workshops on the proposed 2019-2020 school budget, with many more steps to go before final approval. Please view the budget information located on our Finance and budgeting webpage, and stay apprised of this work by attending any of the following public meetings: February 7 First Reading of the FY20... READ MORE >
On Monday, November 19, the Yarmouth Education Foundation (YEF) presented more than $20,000 in grant monies to teachers and students throughout the district who submitted innovative learning ideas. Exciting projects receiving funding this fall include:Yarmouth High SchoolHamlet Alive! Heart-rate MonitorsInvestigating Dog GenesHarrison Middle SchoolKelp Growing... READ MORE >
The voters of Yarmouth on Tuesday, November 6 voted to approve funding for the expansion of all four Yarmouth schools and a complete renovation of our oldest facility, Yarmouth Elementary School. In the coming days, the School Department will be submitting a Request for Proposals for design services, leading to interviews and selection of an architectural firm... READ MORE >
On October 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Yarmouth Elementary School will be recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2018. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools in two separate categories: (1) schools where students achieve very high learning standards or... READ MORE >
Let’s Go!, a program of the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, has recognized Yarmouth Schools for implementing best practices that reduce waste and increase participation. Many of these low-to-no cost environmental changes help “nudge” students to make healthier choices. Reaching this status is no easy task! Our staff has showcased their... READ MORE >
Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! For those families making use of the district's transportation services, the morning bus route schedule is posted here. Please keep in mind that the bus may run a little late during the first week or so of school, as students and parents spend a bit more time saying goodbye and getting used to the morning routine. We ask for... READ MORE >
Read our Frequently Asked Questions document to learn more about our proposed Facilities Plan! READ MORE >
Barb Ellis, recently retired from Harrison Middle School, has been named Maine's 2018 recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The PAEMST program, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy recognizes outstanding teachers for their... READ MORE >
At its most recent meeting on June 18, the Facilities Committee made significant changes to the proposed plan to expand and renovate each of the school facilities to accommodate rapid enrollment growth. Due to a variety of market factors, cost estimates for the proposal are much higher than originally anticipated, and the Committee felt it was important to adjust... READ MORE >
The 2018 Yarmouth School Department Annual Report is ready for viewing. We hope you enjoy this update from the recent school year, with a great deal of student assessment data and financial information. READ MORE >
On May 21, Superintendent Andrew Dolloff distributed this update on the school expansion/renovation projects that will be voted on by citizens in November. The School Committee will hear an update on these plans on Thursday, May 24 in the Community Room at Town Hall beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Facilities Committee continues to hold meetings to finalize plans... READ MORE >
Following three public forums, the Facilities Committee continues to work on a plan to address the rapid enrollment growth in our schools. A second round of public forums will be held in June,and we plan to hold a referendum on the proposal in November. Updated information regarding the plan is available on our Facilities Committee page. READ MORE >
The Yarmouth School District Garden has been awarded a Cumberland County Master Gardener Seed Grant in the amount of $50.00. Seed money will be used by high school students to grow potatoes for their Power of One Project, YES students will grown and learn about Maine's Marfax bean and Rowe school students will be growing snow peas. Congratulations to our new... READ MORE >
On March 21, more than 60 members of the community gathered at Yarmouth High School to discuss the important topic of school safety. Through a presentation by Superintendent Andrew Dolloff, the group heard about current and planned school safety measures. Participants then worked in small groups to answer questions about their hopes for the future. Each table... READ MORE >
On March 12 the the School Committee approved the 2018-2019 School Calendar, which may be found in the "Documents" section of our app and website. READ MORE >
In this letter to parents and staff, Superintendent Andrew Dolloff discusses the general approach to school safety in Yarmouth. A Public Forum on School Safety will be held on Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Yarmouth High School Cafeteria. Members of the school leadership team and public safety officials will be on hand to share current and... READ MORE >
With schools throughout the state considering how best to implement proficiency based practices required under Maine law, The Hechinger Report released this story in June of 2017 identifying Yarmouth's approach as a likely preferred strategy. http://hechingerreport.org/fut... Many hours of focused discussions and creative effort on the part of teachers and... READ MORE >
The Yarmouth School Calendar for the 2017-18 academic year may be found in the "Documents" section of our app and website. Please note that, as of March 13, the final student day for this school year is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2018. READ MORE >
Welcome to the Yarmouth School Department’s new website, app, and social media communications platform. One of the most exciting pieces of this news is that we now have our own Yarmouth Schools app, so you can stay up to date while you’re on the go. To download the Yarmouth Schools app on IOS: ... READ MORE >
The Proposed FY19 Budget was presented to the School Committee on January 25, discussed in workshop on January 29 and February 5, and adopted on March 12. For more information, please read the superintendent's overview to the Committee, and access our Business Office page for additional information. The remaining budget approval schedule is below: ... READ MORE >
Planning for the 2019 Fiscal Year (FY19) is underway, and we will begin the public discussion of the proposed budget on January 25, with an initial presentation to the School Committee. The budget process provides multiple opportunities for public input, and we invite you to attend any and all of the following meetings: January 25 ... READ MORE >
The School Facilities Committee has been working for more than a year, developing plans to address school capacity concerns that are becoming more pronounced each year. Over the course of the past year, we have considered nearly a dozen different configurations for our schools. After studying each option it was decided that we should further develop the plan that... READ MORE >
On September 14, 2017, the Yarmouth School Committee reviewed the district's core values, reaffirming the school department's commitment to provide each student and staff member with a school environment in which he or she feels safe, valued and respected. The Committee received a report entitled Teaching Inclusivity, Respect, and Civil Discourse in the Yarmouth... READ MORE >
On Monday, October 16, the School Committee met with the Yarmouth Town Council for the second time in four weeks to discuss proposed solutions to the School Department’s and Town’s facilities challenges. To meet programmatic, enrollment, and structural needs, the School Committee has proposed a conceptual plan that calls for extensive renovation and expansion of... READ MORE >
The Yarmouth School Nutrition staff has once again outdone the competition throughout Maine, winning the Maine Department of Education's (MDOE) Marvelous Merchandising Contest for 2017-2018. The MDOE press release put it this way: We received several great entries for our Marvelous Merchandising Contest, making our decision really difficult! However, the... READ MORE >
YSD School Nutrition Director Blair Currier and HMS Nutrition Employee Nikki Davoren competed against RSU 52 (Turner) at the State Final Farm to School cook-off last week at Freeport High School and brought home the win! Teams were tasked with preparing a breakfast and lunch meal within a specific time frame using at least two ingredients that are grown, raised,... READ MORE >
Please click on the links below for morning bus route information. Please feel free to call our transportation office at 846-2338 should you have any questions. Rowe School and Yarmouth Elementary School morning bus routes Harrison Middle School and Yarmouth High School morning bus routes To find the bus stop closest to your address please click on the Bus... READ MORE >