• April 2: SMS Spring Band & Chorus Concert (6pm @ SMS Gym)

• April 3: Parent Teacher Conferences & Young School Family Fun Night (3-7pm)

• April 9: Early Release & School Board Meeting (7pm @ Saco City Hall

• April 10: Youth Full Maine Food Distribution (2-3pm @ Dayton Town Hall)

• April 11: SMS Bobcat Players in Beetlejuice JR. (7pm @ Thornton Academy Garland Auditorium)

• April 12: SMS Bobcat Players in Beetlejuice JR. (2pm @ Thornton Academy Garland Auditorium

• April 15: York County Cannabis Summit (5:30pm via Zoom)

• April 16: Youth Full Maine Food Distribution (10am-12pm @ Rotary Park)

• April 17-April 25: No School; Spring Break. Return on April 28th.

• 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 29: PreK Art Show & Book Fair (4:30-6:30pm @ PreK)

• April 30: School Board Meeting (5pm) @ Saco City Hall

Friday, April 11 at 7:00 pm & Saturday, April 12 at 2:00 pm

Thornton Academy's Harry P. Garland Auditorium

We’re excited to partner with Pennell Printing for a Special Olympics merchandise fundraiser, with all proceeds directly benefiting our students and supporting the Unified/Special Olympics Games each year. This is a great way to show your encouragement and team spirit leading up to the York County Special Olympics on May 9th at Noble High School!

We’d love your help in spreading the word—please feel free to share this with families, especially those looking for “merch” to wear on the big day. Let’s rally behind our athletes and make this event even more special!

If you have a child turning the age of four (4) for Pre-K or five (5) for Kindergarten before October 15, 2025, please pre-register them as soon as possible via this link 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 for current Pre-K-7th grade students will be open in early August. Parents will receive a SnapCode to the email address on file.

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.

Thursday, May 1st from 10:00am-1:30pm

BHS Tiger Gym

Are you looking for motivated seasonal, part-time, or full-time employees? Join us for our BRCOT Employment Fair and connect with eager students ready to work! Students of BRCOT from Biddeford High School, Thornton Academy, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Kennebunk High School will be in attendance. This is a great opportunity to find enthusiastic young talent for your business while giving students valuable work experience. Let’s help our students build their future while supporting our local workforce. Spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

Saco Middle School’s 7th and 8th grade students recently tested their creativity and business skills by developing their own food truck concepts. As part of the Sebago Middle School team, students worked collaboratively to design menus, set pricing, and create marketing materials, gaining valuable experience in budgeting, recipe development, and teamwork.

The project culminated in Sebago Street Eats Night on March 27th, where students proudly showcased their food truck creations to family, friends, and school staff. Attendees had the chance to sample a variety of delicious dishes, from tacos and ramen to waffle ice cream and specialty burgers. Proceeds from the event will support future experiential learning opportunities, continuing to provide students with hands-on, real-world educational experiences.

"This project not only allowed students to explore different business ideas, but also gave them a chance to apply their learning in a meaningful way," said Christine Adams, a teacher on the Saco Middle School Sebago Project-Based Team. Students shared in the excitement, with 8th grader Patrick Williams noting, "I never thought I’d be able to create my own menu and sell my food to people—this project made me feel like a real business owner!"

The CK Burns School’s Unified Team is growing and thriving! This year, 23 students and about ten staff members are staying after school on Mondays and Fridays to practice and build teamwork. Three staff members recently attended Special Olympics training, where they learned new drills to support the athletes. They are especially excited to use the adapted hoops, allowing two scrimmages to run at once—one for those shooting on a ten-foot hoop and another for those needing a shorter hoop. With the CK Burns team doubling in size from last year, they’re looking forward to an exciting season and their first-ever bocce ball games this spring!

Students from Fairfield School and Young School recently enjoyed a memorable field trip to Merrill Auditorium to see A Year with Frog and Toad, a story they had read and loved in class. Watching the characters come to life on stage helped reinforce important themes from the book, such as friendship, problem-solving, and perseverance. The experience also gave students a chance to enjoy the excitement of being in a beautiful theater, adding to the fun and learning. This opportunity highlighted how storytelling and the arts can enrich classroom learning in meaningful ways.

The Pre-K Book Challenge is proving to be a tremendous success! Students are eagerly exploring new books and enjoying the rewards they earn along the way. It’s inspiring to see their enthusiasm for reading continue to grow. Even after reaching the 100-book milestone, many children are choosing to keep going—showing a true love for stories and learning.

Thank you to our families and educators for supporting this challenge and fostering a lifelong passion for reading. Keep up the great work, Pre-K readers!

Join us for a celebrity scooping event at Saco Scoop on Tuesday, April 15th, from 5-7 PM to support our PTO and Pre-K programs! Enjoy a delicious treat while helping us raise funds—15% of all profits will go directly to supporting our students.

This is a fun, easy way to give back to our youngest learners while connecting with our school community. We hope to see you there!

Saco Pre-K is excited for another fun-filled week by celebrating the Week of the Young Child April 7th-11th with hands-on, collaborative activities encouraging movement and healthy lifestyles through music, food, and art. Be sure to click the below button for more details of what to expect!

A big thank you to the team at Biddeford Saco Dental for visiting Fairfield School (and Young School later this month) to teach our students about proper tooth care, making healthy food choices for strong teeth, and what to expect during a dental visit. They also generously provided each student with a tooth care packet to encourage continued healthy habits at home. We appreciate their support in promoting dental health for our students!

Hosted by Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition (CHCC) and Partners for Healthier Communities (PHC), this free webinar will cover what cannabis is, how it is used, the risks involved, and the marketing tactics targeting teens. A panel of experts—including law enforcement, medical professionals, and legal specialists—will provide valuable insights and answer audience questions. Families, educators, and community members are encouraged to join us to stay informed and help support youth in making healthy choices. Register by clicking here.

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.