In addition to the Buy-a-Brick opportunity, the Fundraising Campaign Team also has another exciting opportunity for giving!Montgomery Theater Patrons can "Name a Seat" in the new Montgomery Theater!This will continue the Morse tradition of honoring, memorializing or giving to the enhanced theater! You can "Name a Seat" for a tax deductible contribution of $500.... READ MORE >
Thirty-four students at Morse High School have earned AP Scholar Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) provides willing and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous, college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced... READ MORE >
The election results for November 5th, 2019 have been received. Congratulations to Lorna Ryan who will be the new at-large school board member starting in January. Thank you to Alan Walton for 8 years of service to the students and community of RSU1. Also, congratulations to Anita Brown as she was re-elected as the Arrowsic representative. View the complete 2019... READ MORE >
Since joining Regional School Unit 1, Food Service Director Tim Harkins has been pursuing chances for students to experience a variety of fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Thanks in large part to his efforts, this is the second year that both Fisher Mitchell and Dike Newell elementary schools in Bath will benefit from the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable... READ MORE >
The RSU1 Board of Education recently held a public workshop about STEAM enrichment opportunities available to students in our schools. You can view the video from the board meeting that night, which includes the STEAM presentation by school principals, as well as the reporting out by community members who participated. The presentation slideshow is available... READ MORE >
REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT 1SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS & NURSES Substitute Teacher Qualifications: Successful classroom experience, student teaching or equivalent experience is desirable but not a requirement. Maine Dept. of Ed. Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) Approval is required. Substitute Nurse Qualifications: Must be a Licensed... READ MORE >
2019 FALL PLAYWRIGHT FESTIVAL Morse High School will showcase 4 original student written & directed performances this weekend. All four plays are a product of last years Advanced Drama Class with Mr. O'Leary. Friday, October 2th @ 7:00 PM"The Blue Night Rides" "A Spoonful of Sugar"Saturday, October 26th @ 7:00 PM"The Fourth Wall" "REDACTED" Admission... READ MORE >
There will be no school in RSU1 today, Friday, October 18th, due to continued power outages at many of our school locations. READ MORE >
There will be no school today, Thursday, October 17th, in RSU1 due to power outages caused by the storm. READ MORE >
It was an exciting day last Wednesday, September 25th at the site of the New Morse High School/BRCTC! Alumni Representatives, Donors, Past & Present Project Committee Members, RSU1 Staff & Students gathered for this milestone - signing their names to the final piece of structural steel before it was raised and set into place.Click here to read the article! READ MORE >
RSU1 Schools “Start with Hello” to Help End Social IsolationFrom September 23 to 27, several RSU1 schools will join the thousands of schools and youth organizations across the United States participating in Start with Hello Week. The initiative raises awareness about social isolation and educates students and the community on ways to create a culture of inclusion... READ MORE >
This week is Maine Harvest Week in all the RSU1 Schools! Pictured above is a photo of a tasty meal that was served at Fisher Mitchell School. We have been featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, peppers and potatoes from Swango Farms, beautiful greens from Springworks in Lisbon and juicy Maine pears from Willow Pond Orchards in Sabbatus. Although Maine Harvest Week is... READ MORE >
This year, proceeds from the Bath Rotary's Annual 5k will benefit The Frazier Metcalf Swim for Health Memorial Fund! This fund, in memory of Frazier Metcalf, makes it possible for every 3rd grade student in our district to be provided with quality swim instruction (regardless of skill level or ability to pay) so that they may become competent swimmers.... READ MORE >
The 826 Enrichment Fund is accepting applications for the Fall 2019 Award! The application window is open until October 1, with the winner announced by October 15. To apply, CLICK HERE. The award supports students in their extracurricular pursuits, especially those that require outside funding to make possible. All current Morse students are eligible to... READ MORE >
Statement Regarding MTA Drive Out Cancer Field Hockey Play Day & Balloon Release Mt. Ararat has been hosting the "Drive Out Cancer" Field Hockey Play Day for the past several years. It has been a very successful fundraiser, having raised over $45,000 over the past 4 years for Maine children's cancer programs. Mt. Ararat is aware of the community's concerns of... READ MORE >
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT MORSE HIGH SCHOOL'S NEW MASCOT! READ MORE >
Set for Success is this coming Sunday, August 25th, for all RSU1 students PreK-Grade 12, regardless of need! Free Backpacks (or bring your own) & School Supplies, Free Hair Cuts & Mini Manicures. Get to know community resources along Information Highway! August 25, 201910am to 2pmBath Middle School For more information, contact the Midcoast Community Alliance... READ MORE >
Leave your mark on the NEWMorse High School/BRCTC! With the "Bricklayers Buy-a-Brick Program"! Buy a personalized, 4x8 engraved brick to be displayed in the new building in honor of, in memory of, or as a personal or business contribution! Cost for a brick is $150 (tax deductible) this comes with a Certificate of Appreciation courtesy of RSU1. Reserve your... READ MORE >
Construction Progress Continues for the New Morse High School/BRCTC! View from the North Ridge View from the South View from the Northeast View from the Southeast READ MORE >
To: The Voters of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, and WoolwichNomination Papers for the ONE Arrowsic-Resident position and the ONE Unrestricted-Resident position for the Regional School Unit 1 Board of Directors will be available beginning Monday, July 29th, 2019 at the RSU1 Superintendent’s Office, 34 Wing Farm Parkway, Bath. Candidates must be a voting resident in... READ MORE >
RSU1 FREE Summer Breakfast! Regional School Unit 1 will be offering Free Breakfast to all students in our community this summer! Breakfast will be served at:Fisher-Mitchell School (597 High St. in Bath)Monday - Thursday | July 8th - August 1stfrom 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM(No Breakfast Served on Fridays) Breakfast is available to all children, ages 2-18, without... READ MORE >
The Regional School Unit 1 Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 was approved Tuesday, June 11th by voters in our 4 municipalities: Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, and Woolwich.Question 1: 230 Affirmative, 51 NegativeQuestion 2: 183 Affirmative, 95 Negative The results by municipality are included below: Thank you all for your participation in this important process! READ MORE >
RSU 1 accepts funding through the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA) of 1965. As part of ESEA, RSU 1 is required to provide reasonable opportunity for public comment on the consolidated application and consider such comment prior to the submission of the application. RSU 1 is accepting public comment on the ESEA application through July 30, 2019. Please contact,... READ MORE >
We are excited to inform you Infinite Campus has two new and improved mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents). Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, announcements and more. Get a link to download the app and get more information here. If you are using the old Infinite Campus... READ MORE >
The Regional School Unit 1 Budget that was approved at the May 28th District Budget Meeting will be voted on tomorrow, June 11th, 2019.The budget can be viewed HERE. READ MORE >
**PLESE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT UPDATE**The polling location and time for Woolwich Residents is:Woolwich:8:00 am to 8:00 pmat Woolwich Town Hall13 Nequasset Road, Woolwich READ MORE >
PUBLIC NOTICE RSU1 Budget Validation Referendum June 11, 2019 RSU1 will hold its Budget Validation Referendum on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, to approve the budget for the upcoming school year that was adopted at the May 28th, 2019 Budget Meeting. This referendum will be held at your municipal polling location: Arrowsic: 11:00am to... READ MORE >
The RSU 1 Board of Directors is looking to form a committee to begin to discuss a new elementary school in Bath. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Central Office at 443-6601. READ MORE >
RSU1 NIghtMeeting Time 5pmMeeting Location First Base Gate Cheer on the Portland Sea Dogs for the RSU1 Night! All attendees of the RSU1 Night will be able to participate in a pre-game parade! Tickets are in the general admission section so regardless of seat number, you will be able to sit with your friends and family. Tickets must be purchased online by June... READ MORE >
The latest video update from the site of the new Morse High School/BRCTC! READ MORE >
Dear RSU1 Community Members, We are now in the closing stages of finalizing our budget for next year, and your participation is needed. On Tuesday, May 28th, at 6:00 p.m., we will hold our District Budget Meeting at the BMS gym. Many people do not realize how critical it is for voters to attend this meeting and cast their ballot on the budget. I urge you, if you... READ MORE >
The Regional School Unit 1 2019-20 Annual Budget Report is available HERE. READ MORE >
RSU1 is proud to announce that our very own Charlie Bingham of Morse High School has been selected as the Sagadahoc County Teacher of the Year!! Charlie is the 4th teacher from RSU1 to win this award. For more information and a complete listing of the 2019 County Teachers CLICK HERE. READ MORE >
The RSU1 Board of Education moved to adopt the proposed 2019-20 budget Monday evening. The budget now moves to a district-wide meeting for public comment, and approval by residents, which will be held Tuesday, May 28th, at 6:00PM, at the Bath Middle School gymnasium. Click to view the signed warrant. READ MORE >
Bath Middle School has two teams competing at Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Michigan! In just a few weeks these students will leave to compete with others from across the world in creative problem solving challenges and performances, but to get there, they need your help. Please read on to see how you can support these teams on their own adventures... READ MORE >
The agenda for the upcoming RSU1 budget meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6th, is now available. This is a school board meeting at which there will be a second reading of the budget, followed by questions and discussion by the board, and action to modify and/or accept the proposed budget. Once adopted by the board, the warrant will be signed, and the budget will... READ MORE >
- Will your child be 4 years old on or before October 15th, 2019? - Are you interested in having them attend a half-day Pre-K program, free of charge? Join us for the 2019 CHOICES Pre-K Open House!Thursday, May 2nd 6:00PM to 7:00PMat Dike-Newell School Applications will be available for the program's lottery placement at the Open House, and will be available... READ MORE >
This year the Maine Department of Special Education is completing a review of our special education programming. This process is used to reflect on our compliance with DOE rules and requirements. In the past, it has focused on paperwork compliance, but it also includes a parent survey. If you have interacted with the RSU1 Special Education Department and Programs,... READ MORE >
Discover the fun of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through hands on activities for the whole family! Watch Engineering students from the Morse STEAM Academy present their projects. STEM night & STEAM Academy Proposal PresentationsWed, April 24th Location: Bath Middle School5:00 - 6:30 P.M. in gym and cafeteria for STEM stations6:30 - 7:30 P.M. in... READ MORE >
Morse High School is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Maine Seal of Biliteracy. This is the first year that the Maine Department of Education has participated in this recognition of student achievement in language learning. The award is given to graduating seniors who demonstrate a high degree of skill in both English and at least one other... READ MORE >
Donate to the NEW Morse/BRCTC Schools! As final design preparations are approved, and as the site at Wing Farm is being prepared for the new comprehensive Morse High and Bath Regional Career and Technical Center, the Fundraising Campaign Team announces the opportunity to participate in two additional levels of giving: Montgomery Theater Patrons - "Name a Seat"... READ MORE >
The proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year is included below. Proposed Budget Spreadsheet LINK Member of the RSU1 community are encouraged to join the board for the following meetings at which the budget will be discussed. READ MORE >
On Friday, April 5th students and staff at Phippsburg Elementary School surprised librarian, Laura Phelps, with the announcement that she is the 2019 Maine Association of School Librarians, Walter J. Taranko Award winner. The Walter J Taranko Award is given in recognition of excellence in school library work within the State of Maine. It is awarded annually to a... READ MORE >
We are pleased to announce that Madelyn Jones-Cressey, a Junior, has been selected as the first recipient of the 826 Enrichment Fund Award. Madelyn will receive a $250 grant to help her attend the Concordia Japanese Language Camp this summer as she pursues her goal of becoming fluent in Japanese and knowledgeable about Japanese Culture. She is considering a... READ MORE >
Recently, Morse Senior Rachel Ouellette had three poems published in a compilation of the best poetry by Maine women. Titled Balancing Act 2, this book has received positive reviews and national recognition. Richard Blanco (presidential inaugural poet) described the book as “a unique and important contribution to Maine letters, and a timely one… the stories... READ MORE >
Clearing has begun on the site for the new Morse High School! READ MORE >