Spring is also a time to recognize the outstanding educators who make a lasting impact on our students. I am proud to share that several of our dedicated teachers have been nominated by parents and/or their peers for the 2025 York County Teacher of the Year:
Christine Duncan, Biddeford Primary School
Nancy Goodwin, Biddeford Intermediate School
Didi Holt, Biddeford High School’s Alternative Pathways Center
Amanda Wheelock, Dayton Consolidated School
Erin Gaudette, Dayton Consolidated School
This tremendous honor reflects their unwavering commitment to fostering a love of learning, supporting students in their growth, and creating positive, enriching classroom environments. Their work truly shapes the future, and we are grateful for all they do. Each nominee has been invited to continue the rigorous process of moving toward the final York County Teacher of the Year and ultimately the Maine State Teacher of the Year.
SCHOOL BUDGET
Please mark your calendar to vote for the 2025-2026 School Budget on Tuesday, June 10th (7am-8pm) in Biddeford and Thursday, June 12th (6pm) in Dayton). Although it’s a challenging year, we continue to seek innovative ways to meet the budget constraints, and with your support, we can continue making a positive difference for students. A formal public hearing of the 2025-2026 School Budget will be held on Tuesday, May 6th from 6-9pm at Biddeford City Hall (Linked here), and in Dayton, the proposed budget is available online (Linked here).
As we move through the final months of the school year, I encourage families to stay engaged, celebrate these achievements, and continue supporting our students and staff. Thank you for being an essential part of our school community—I look forward to all that we will accomplish together this spring!
I wish you all a restful and enjoyable Spring vacation with your families.
My Best,
Jeremy Ray
Superintendent of Schools
April 3: 7th Graders Parent Information Night (5-6pm @ BHS Little Theater)
April 8: Dayton School Committee (6:30pm @ DCS)
April 9: Early Release, Parent Teacher Conferences & Biddeford School Committee (5 pm @ BHS Little Theater)
April 10: Youth Full Maine Food Distribution (2-3pm @ Dayton Town Hall) & BMS Chorus Spring Concert (6:30pm @ BMS Performing Arts Center)
April 11: Odyssey of the Mind Encore Performance (5:30pm @ BHS Little Theater)
April 15: York County Cannabis Summit (5:30pm via Zoom)
April 16: Youth Full Maine Food Distribution (10am-12pm @ Rotary Park) & BHS Community Service Day
April 17-April 25: No School; Spring Break. Return on April 28.
April 24: Youth Full Maine Food Distribution (2-3pm @ Dayton Town Hall)
April 26: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (10am-2pm) @ Biddeford Public Works. Click Here for all other locations
April 30: Dayton Consolidated PreK-5 Art Show & Ice Cream Social (6pm @ DCS) & Biddeford School Committee Meeting (7pm @ BHS Little Theater)
May 3: Biddeford Athletics Hall of Honor Induction Class of 2024 (3pm @ BHS Little Theater)
Check out all the upcoming events in Biddeford! The Yodel community calendar compiles activities from across the City of Biddeford to help you find family fun, live music, art events, outdoor adventures, and more! Anyone can download the Yodel app, and any organization can set up a Yodel login to add their event.
Yodel is brought to you by your friends at the City of Biddeford, Biddeford & Saco Chamber of Commerce, Biddeford Schools, and Heart of Biddeford.
New Students Only
If you have a child turning the age of four (4) for Pre-K or five (5) for Kindergarten before October 15, 2054, please pre-register them as soon as possible via this link [Biddeford or Dayton] to ensure screening is completed prior to Fall. Tours will be made available in the coming months, and additional paperwork may be required. Please note returning student registration will be open in early August.
The Biddeford Regional Center of Technology (COT) is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 so apply today! Classes in trades, engineering, CNA, EMT, athletic training, business, computer science, culinary, and hospitality management are available, with many offering dual enrollment for college credit. Visit us online at the COT website or schedule a tour through your high school guidance counselor to learn more. The BRCOT services students from BHS, TA, OOBHS, KHS, and MHS, and spaces fill up fast. Step-by-step directions on how to apply are linked here.
Congratulations to Biddeford Marching Arts, including BlackOut Percussion, Blizzard Winds, and BlackOut-B (a concert-style middle school percussion ensemble). BlackOut and Blizzard Winds has been taking first place on the New England Scholastic Band Association (NESBA) circuit and on the Maine Band Directors Association (MBDA) circuit. BlackOut and Blizzard have made their mark regionally at the Dartmouth High School Winter Guard International Regional Championships, taking first place in percussion and second place in winds. This is BlackOut’s second appearance on the national stage and Blizzard's first time performing at a Regional Championship. Way to go, Tigers!
Last month, the Biddeford High School National Honor Society (NHS), led by their advisor, Mrs. Victoria Salo, challenged students to create “Welcome to Spring” cards for residents of Biddeford Estates and other area assisted-living homes. The response was outstanding, with nearly 200 handmade cards collected! Adding a creative touch, Forensics students incorporated their fingerprinting unit into the project, using their fingerprints to design unique cards.
The NHS members didn’t stop there. They also worked together to provide a spring craft project for Kindergarten and first-grade students at JFK and BPS schools. The group carefully cut out eggs and chicks, counted supplies, and packaged materials into individual envelopes for each teacher. To make the experience even more enjoyable, they included lollipops as a special treat. Pre-K students were also included, receiving printed coloring pages along with a small treat.
This thoughtful initiative not only spread joy to young students and senior residents but also reinforced the importance of community connection. The BHS National Honor Society is proud to remind the community that they are always remembered and valued. The group looks forward to continuing similar service projects in the years to come!
Join Children and Screens for the #AskTheExperts webinar “Technical Interference: Screens and the Parent-Child Relationship” on Wednesday, April 9 at 12pm via Zoom.
The parent-child relationship is the foundation of a child’s development, shaping their behavior, values, personality, and sense of self. But in today’s digital world, how is this critical bond evolving? How do parents’ own tech habits impact their children? A panel of psychologists and researchers will share the latest evidence on how digital media use can affect parent/child dynamics. Learn helpful tips on how to strengthen this important bond in an increasingly digital world.