Bulldog Bulletin

The Bulldog Bulletin features school events, updates on student life, and general information about JFDS.

Be sure to check the JFDS website regularly for news, the events calendar, and more. Download the Bangor App as well to help stay connected!

• Tuesday, September 2nd - First Day for Students
• Thursday, September 4th - JFDS Student Activities Fair at the Downeast School
• Monday, September 15th - School Pictures
• Wednesday, September 17th - Early Release Day (students dismissed at 11:30AM)
• Monday, September 22nd & Tuesday, September 23rd - Fall NWEA Reading Testing
• Wednesday, September 24th & Thursday, September 25th - Fall NWEA Math Testing

Despite the heat and construction, the JFDS garden is ripe with tomatoes, kale, zucchini, pumpkins, and more. Thanks to Mrs. Roberts-Prior & Mrs. Patterson for keeping things healthy and watered.

We are still in the midst of the Indoor Air Quality Project at both JFDS & WSCS, which will significantly limit access to the buildings over the summer. The workers in the buildings already were joined by additional crew on June 16th and will work through the entire summer to complete the project by the end of August.

What does this mean for parents and students?

• JFDS will be closed for general access over the summer. Staffing within the building will be limited to allow for construction to proceed as quickly as possible.
• Open House will be held after school starts in the Fall.
• Communication and phone calls may be delayed as administrators move around the building finding accessible places to work.

• Construction crews have turned the corner and are beginning the process of reassembling the building.
• As classrooms and other workspaces are completed, the JFDS custodial staff move into the rooms to clean and return furniture to the rooms.
• Overall, the project is moving along according to plan!
• Keep checking the school website for updates on the distribution of student schedules and the latest on Open House plans.

How do I register my child to go to school in Bangor?

• This year, the BSD is moving to central registration. Click here to learn more.

My child went to Fairmount, do I need to register them?

• Nope! Fairmount registrations are automatically rolled over to JFDS.

What do students need for school supplies?

• Most required supplies are provided by the school, however students should have a water bottle, pens/pencils, and a three ring binder.

Do I need a lock for a locker?

• Sixth graders should bring a combination lock, although it is not required. For seventh and eighth grade students, their lock is built into the locker.

When will I find out my schedule?

• In a normal year, students do not get their schedule until Open House. With the construction, the middle school administrators will likely have to meet in August and make determinations about the best way to distrbute schedules.

When will we have Open House?

• Similarly, we will be watching the construction to see when we can move forward with normal events and communicate that information in August.

What are the school hours?

• Students can come into the building at 7:50. Homeroom starts at 8:10AM and ends at 8:15AM. The school day ends at 2:30PM. Most clubs and activities end at 4PM.

Parents and students have many questions about life at JFDS. If your question isn't answered in the FAQ listed above, here's who you should try to get in touch with:

During the summer:

• Athletic Director Stephen Urli - (207) 941-6220 - surli@bangorschools.net
• Principal Sam Moring - (207) 941-6220 - smoring@bangorschools.net
• Assistant Principal Darryl Loring - (207) 941-6220 - dloring@bangorschools.net

Keep in mind that administrators take vacation too. We will get back to you ASAP!

• During the first week of June, JFDS held a parent night for fifth grade students and families that will join us in the Fall.
• Missed the meeting? Here is a slideshow that was shared by teachers.

The JFDS flamingos need your help!

• As you may know, when students return from April vacation each year, the flamingo flock appears in the Wright Garden to mark the start of Spring.
• Our flamingos are starting to show their age and need re-stocking.
• If you would be interested in donating a flamingo or two (or 10), please drop them off in the main office, or have them sent to Nurse Ireland at JFDS.

Help keep the tradition alive!

Click here to download a copy of the 2025-26 BSD School Calendar.

• Chronic absenteeism occurs when a student misses 10% of the days that they are enrolled in school. In Bangor, for a student attending the entire school year, chronic absenteeism would be 17 days or an average of approximately two days per month. Chronic absenteeism is based on total absences - both excused and unexcused. We look forward to meeting our school goal of 95% attendance by June 2025!

• Please click the link below for more information about chronic absenteeism.

  https://5il.co/32v66

• ConnectSafely helps to educate people about online safety, privacy, security, & digital wellness.
• Click here to find out more information.

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Do you have school related questions or need help from someone at the school? Feel free to reach out to the main office at (207) 941-6220.