Bulldog Bulletin
September 25, 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!
With 55% of the vote, "The Bulldog Bulletin" remains our newsletter name.
Here are some upcoming dates to remember :
- Friday, October 2nd - Custodial Appreciation Day
- Monday, October 5th & Tuesday, October 6th - Fall NWEA Math Testing
- Wednesday, October 7th & Thursday, October 8th - Fall NWEA Reading Testing
- Monday, October 12th - No School
- Friday, October 16th - Fun Night (6-8PM)
- Week of October 18th - Dad Joke Week (Sponsored by Mrs. Hope & Mr. Haskins)
- Wednesday, October 21st - Early Release Day (11:30 AM)
- Thursday, October 22nd - Picture Retake Day
- Friday, October 30th - End of the First Quarter
- The soccer teams have had a strong start to the season with competitive games against Nokomis, Old Town, Cohen, and Hermon.
- Cross country had excellent opening meets at Saxl Park and Mattanawcook with some great individual performances.
- Field Hockey has had a great start to the season with some big wins against Hampden, Hermon, and Old Town.
- Football continued their success following their championship win last year with opening wins over Hampden and Medomak. They managed to bounce back after a tough loss to Sedomocha with a big win against Nokomis.
Terrific start for all of our Fall athletes!
JFDS will conduct Fall NWEA testing during the first week of October. The State of Maine expects at least 95% participation from schools.
- Math testing will be on Monday, October 5th & Tuesday, October 6th in students' math classes.
- Reading testing will on Wednesday, October 7th & Thursday, October 8th in students' ELA classes.
Questions about NWEA testing? Please call the main office at (207) 941-6220.
In collaboration with Maine Governor Janet T. Mills and the U.S. Department of Education, Maine DOE is now accepting nominations for the prestigious Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award.
- This federal award, passed by Congress and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, is intended to honor and promote classified school employees who provide exemplary service.
- Interested in nominating a staff member? Click here!
For the second straight year, Husson University education students have returned to JFDS.
- First-year students hold their class at JFDS every Tuesday morning, led by Dr. Evan Mooney.
- After hearing from BSD speakers on the week's topic, students split up and visit classes at both JFDS & Vine Street.
- 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.
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