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!

• Monday, June 1st - Middle School Spring Concert at BHS (6:30PM)
• Tuesday, June 2nd - Bulldog Boosters (5PM)
• Wednesday, June 3rd - Fifth Grade Step Up Day
• Friday, June 5th - Eighth Grade Fun Night (6-8PM)
• Saturday, June 6th - BHS Graduation at the Cross Insurance Center (4PM)
• Tuesday, June 9th - Fifth Grade Parent Night (6-7PM)
• Wednesday, June 10th - Field Day with C & L Aviation (Rain date Friday)
• Wednesday, June 10th - JMG Closing Ceremony (6PM)
• Monday, June 15th - JFDS/WSCS Eight Grade Trip to Husson
• Tuesday, June 16th - Last Student Day

• It's the time of year when all of the work done on the JFDS grounds start to pay off.
• Make sure you stop by and see the tree in the Wright Garden while it is in bloom.
• Peonies, poppies, lillies and more will be right around the corner.
• The school garden is taking shape out back thanks to Mrs. Patterson and the members of the Garden Club.
• Do you have a flamingo or giant stone Bulldog statue for our garden? Email Mr. Moring at smoring@bangorschools.net.

• The Bangor School Department invites students, families, staff, and community members to become Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteers. Students plant and care for our school gardens during the school year, but we need community support during the critical summer growing months to help the gardens thrive. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity for adults and children alike to spend time outdoors, connect with nature, learn about gardening and pollinators, harvest fresh produce, and help maintain vibrant outdoor learning spaces for students to return to in the fall.
• Summer volunteers commit to caring for a school garden for a one-week interval (or more!) between June 22 and August 30. Volunteers are asked to visit the garden at least twice during their selected week(s) to help with watering and weeding. Some gardens may also offer produce to harvest and enjoy at home.
• No prior gardening experience or volunteer training is required. Interested volunteers can sign up using the link below, where you will also find contact information for each School Garden Coordinator who can answer questions and provide additional guidance for each school garden.
• Mrs. Patterson, our librarian and garden coordinator, is more than happy to explain things in more detail. Find her contact information on the "Contact" tab at the bottom of the sign-up sheet.
• Link to sign-up: Bangor School Garden Summer Volunteer Sign-Up

• On Tuesday, June 9th, from 6:00–7:00 PM, we will gather in the JFDS Auditorium to help students and families learn more about life at our school and the transition to sixth grade.
• Members of the sixth-grade team will be available to answer questions about academic expectations, support services, extracurricular and co-curricular opportunities, and the overall middle school experience at JFDS.
• Following the presentation, members of the JFDS Student Council will offer building tours.

As we approach the end of the school year, here are some tentative dates for traditional EOY events. If you have any questions about the events, please reach out to the school.

• Middle School Spring Concert - June 1st at 6:30PM
• Alma Mater March - June 3rd during school
• Eighth Grade Fun Night - June 5th at 6PM
• Field Day with C & L Aviation - June 10th during school

The last day for students is Tuesday, June 16th!

• The annual spring tradition of the ABC Countdown continues this year!
• Started by Mrs. Caldwell, the ABC Countdown recognizes a different theme for each of the last 26 days of the school year.
• Some of the best days so far have been Culture Day, GOATs of JFDS Day, Look Alike Day, & No Tech Day.
• Mr. Haskins was the star of Jazz It Up Day.
• Ask your Bulldog about what is coming in the home stretch of the ABC Countdown!

Congratulations to all of the JFDS students who participated in the 2026 Maine State Middle School Science and Engineering Fair! Ten middle schools from across Maine competed in this year’s event, and JFDS students represented our school incredibly well.

Award winners included:

• Charlotte Eaton - 3rd Place in Behavioral and Social Science
• Judah Light and Nate Hinrichs - 1st Place in Data Science, Computation, and Mathematics
• Dee Dee Ramoju - 2nd Place in Data Science, Computation, and Mathematics
• Elyse Godin - 1st Place in Engineering
• Henry Cattrell - 2nd Place in Engineering
• Michael Buzanowski and Amina Ravandash - 3rd Place in Environmental Science
• Annie O’Connell and Shea McKenzie - 4th Place in Life Science
• Sophie Makarowski - 3rd Place in Life Science
• Cameron Strout - 1st Place in Life Science

Special awards were also presented to:

• Elyse Godin - Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award
• Alyssa Stevens - Naval Science Award
• James Boucher - Clean Water Award

In addition, three JFDS projects earned the prestigious Grand Prize Award: Judah Light and Nate Hinrichs, Elyse Godin, and Dee Dee Ramoju.

Congratulations to all of our student scientists on their hard work, creativity, and outstanding achievements!

After a 20 year hiatus, the JFDS Talent Show made a triumphant return!

• Under the guidance of Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Roberts-Prior, & Mr. O'Connell, students and staff shared their special talents with the JFDS community.
• More than 20 students and an eclectic group of staff members sang, danced, and glowed in the dark.
• Start planning out your performance for the 2027 Talent Show!

Looking to show off your school pride?

Wights Sporting Goods has an ongoing JFDS school store for hoodies, t-shirts, and more.

Click here to shop!

Beginning with the second quarter, JFDS will pilot a transition from printed report cards to a fully digital reporting system in PowerSchool. This change will allow families to access grades more quickly and securely, reduce paper use, and provide a more consistent way to monitor student progress throughout the year.

Families have received instructions on how to access the digital portal. 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.

Click here to download a copy of the 2026-27 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.

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

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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

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.