Dear RSU 29 Community,
On Monday May 11th, citizens of our four communities passed the RSU 29 2026-2027 budget which reflected a 3.77% increase over last year. This budget maintains staffing and student programs while meeting the changes in state laws for pay and leave. We appreciate the work of the town managers and clerks in assisting us in this process. RSU 29 School Board has been fiscally conservative throughout the years and still remains the lowest district in Maine for per pupil expenditures while offering robust educational and co curricular activities for our 1185 students. We appreciate the continued support of our communities. We are tracking the proposed new school funding formula model (LD 2226) for Maine which should bring rural schools like ours some future funding.
We continue to look at other revenue sources through grants and special programs to keep our costs low. We need the support of the four communities on June 9th at the polls to approve the School Revolving Renovation Fund referendum, bringing $1,364,617 in state money for renovation projects. Those projects include removing asbestos at Houlton Middle High School and Houlton Elementary School and fixing insulation issues at the Southside School. To receive the state money, we have to do our part by setting up a zero percent interest free loan for 10 years, with annual payments of $58,483, which we already built into our budget. As Maine looks to use School Revolving Renovation Funds to help school districts with aging buildings, we know this money will help us tremendously without adding rising repair costs to our annual budgetary needs. Please vote on June 9th to receive School Revolving Renovation Funds!
On Monday May 11th, citizens of our four communities passed the RSU 29 2026-2027 budget which reflected a 3.77% increase over last year. This budget maintains staffing and student programs while meeting the changes in state laws for pay and leave. We appreciate the work of the town managers and clerks in assisting us in this process. RSU 29 School Board has been fiscally conservative throughout the years and still remains the lowest district in Maine for per pupil expenditures while offering robust educational and co curricular activities for our 1185 students. We appreciate the continued support of our communities. We are tracking the proposed new school funding formula model (LD 2226) for Maine which should bring rural schools like ours some future funding.
We continue to look at other revenue sources through grants and special programs to keep our costs low. We need the support of the four communities on June 9th at the polls to approve the School Revolving Renovation Fund referendum, bringing $1,364,617 in state money for renovation projects. Those projects include removing asbestos at Houlton Middle High School and Houlton Elementary School and fixing insulation issues at the Southside School. To receive the state money, we have to do our part by setting up a zero percent interest free loan for 10 years, with annual payments of $58,483, which we already built into our budget. As Maine looks to use School Revolving Renovation Funds to help school districts with aging buildings, we know this money will help us tremendously without adding rising repair costs to our annual budgetary needs. Please vote on June 9th to receive School Revolving Renovation Funds!
Reminder: District Budget Meeting Tonight
Here is the Good Morning Edition of Good News Friday for May 8th!
Position Opening for 26-27
Policy Committee Meeting, Friday, May 8, 2026
Superintendent's Office Conference Room, 8:00 am
Superintendent's Office Conference Room, 8:00 am
Openings in the District
Here is the May 4th Public School Board Agenda
School Board Agenda - Monday, May 4, 2026
Please see this weeks edition of Good News Friday attached!
Please see the attached letter regarding the 2026-27 budget process from Superintendent Fagnant
The Windham Chamber Singers under the direction of Houlton High School Alum, Dr. Richard Nickerson '81 , entertained Southside Students this past Thursday. Come and hear this fantastic group Saturday 4/11 at 7pm at HMHS Auditorium. They will be joined by our Middle and High School Chorus. Donations Accepted. This will also be a farewell tour for Dr. Nickerson as he will be retiring from the Windham School Department. Give him a warm Houlton Homecoming tonight!
Coaching Opportunity
Please see the attached flyer for information regarding the MMEA Modern Band Festival being hosted at Houlton Middle/High School tomorrow!
Please see the following event for information regarding the Windham Chamber Singers Concert this Saturday at 7 PM at Houlton Middle/High School!
https://www.facebook.com/share/18SdwqA4z6/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Join us tonight, April 7th, at 6pm at the Temple Theater for a Community Conversation regarding the application process for a consolidated high school. Presentation starts at 6pm with a showing of the movie "Multiple Choice" at 6:30pm. Free Popcorn!
Here is the link for RSU# 29 2026-2027 school year registration! Only new students to the district need to apply!
https://forms.gle/gtEN9FMZwEoJ1ReLA
https://forms.gle/gtEN9FMZwEoJ1ReLA
Immediate Opening at Houlton Southside School
Good morning RSU 29 families and staff. Today is April 3rd and due to the forecast for sleet and freezing rain there will be no school today.
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING UPDATE: Please note the change in time for Monday, April 6, 2026
School Board Agenda for April 6, 2026 at Summit Academy
