Bulldog Bulletin
August 31, 2026
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!
Here are some upcoming dates to remember :
- Tuesday, September 1st - First Day of School
- Tuesday, September 1st - BSD Strategic Planning Listening Session (5:30PM)
- Wednesday, September 2nd - Fall Sports Informational Meeting (During School)
- Thursday, September 3rd - Fall Sports Begin
Monday, September 7th - Labor Day, No School
Tuesday, September 8th - Grades 7-8 Open House (6:00PM)
- Wednesday, September 16th - Early Release Day (11:30AM)
- Thursday, September 17th - School Picture Day (8:30 to 11AM)
- The city has installed new stop signs at the intersection of Pier Street & Fifth Street. Please be aware of the change.
- JFDS veterans know this is a great move for safety.
- Thank you to the city for the new signs, as well as the fresh pavement and revamped sidewalks on Fifth Street.
We would also like to welcome a few new members of the JFDS team:
- Mrs. Kelley Bean joins us as our new Assistant Principal.
- Ms. Hannah Francis will greet everyone at the door as our new secretary.
- Ms. Ruth Susee rounds out our amazing kitchen crew.
- Mr. Joe Garbowski will teach our afternoon French I class.
Welcome to the JFDS family!
- Please click this link to view the dates and locations of the BSD Listening Sessions.
- There will be a listening session at JFDS on Tuesday, September 1st, at 5:30PM.
- Everyone in the Bangor community is encouraged to join us and share their vision for the future of the Bangor School Department.
- It was amazing to see so many friends and family at Sixth Grade Orientation last week.
- Seventh and eighth-grade families are invited to our traditional Open House on Tuesday, September 8th beginning at 6PM.
- Be sure to stop by the cafeteria and visit guests from the PCHC Health Clinic, the Boys & Girls Club, and the Bulldog Boosters!
- Please make sure students all know which bus they are taking to and from school prior to the first day of school.
- Need help figuring that out? Cyr Bus has worked with the BSD to develop mutliple resources on this page, including the new Bus Stop Mapping Tool.
- Still need help? Call Cyr Bus at (207) 942-3354.
- Thanks to a 21st Century Grant, the Boys & Girls Club of Bangor will operate a branch of their amazing program at JFDS this year.
- Running Monday through Thursday, staff from the Boys & Girls Club will support students in engaging activities and supports.
- If you are interested in more information about the program, email Grace Hamel at grace@bgcbangor.org.
Looking to show off your school pride?
Wights Sporting Goods has an ongoing JFDS school store for hoodies, t-shirts, and more.
Digital Report Cards
Beginning at sixth grade, the Bangor School Department utilizes a fully digital reporting system in PowerSchool. This change allows families to access grades more quickly and securely, reduce paper use, and provide a more consistent way to monitor student progress throughout the year.
- If you need assistance accessing the PowerSchool portal, please reach out to techsis@bangorschools.net or call the main office at (207)941-6220.
- Families who prefer a printed report card have the option to request a paper copy. To receive a paper copy in the mail, call the main office at (207)941-6220.
Chronic Absenteeism - Did You Know?
- 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.
Please click here for more information about chronic absenteeism.
Powerschool Parent Access
Would you like access to the parent portal of PowerSchool? Click on this link to sign up:
https://forms.gle/apRn3BWD2FJEjXWXA
Confirmation of your account will come from techsis@bangorschools.net