The Fruit Scoop!
August 2025
Message from Mr. Fournier
Dear Fruit Street School Families:
The school year 2024-2025 was an overwhelming success! Students thrived, teachers and staff worked hard to provide a high quality education, and families were engaged in student learning. The Fruit Street School community has always maintained a strong commitment to its children and has valued education. I cannot overstate how invested I am in ensuring that every child in the Bangor School System meets the school department’s mission of Pathways to Excellence. I am extremely excited to be the principal of such an outstanding school community. This school community has the reputation of caring parents, ambitious students, and a dedicated staff. I, as well as the entire Fruit Street staff, will work tirelessly to provide the best education possible. Effective communication, positive school climate, and hard work will help to enhance the academic environment and social and emotional learning at the Fruit Street School. I am confident that by working together we can create a successful educational experience for all children. The Fruit Street School staff is looking forward to a great school year. We would like to invite you to our annual Pre K - 3 Open House on Thursday, August 28th from 4:30-5:30 p.m. This open house will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and for the students to see their classrooms. I am looking forward to meeting and working with each of you. The first day of school will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Enjoy the rest of the summer with your families and friends. We are looking forward to a tremendous school year!
KINDERGARTEN KICKOFF!
Contacting the School Office
Fruit Street School
Phone: 207-941-6270
Fax: 207-990-6351
Principal's Secretary: Mindy Perry, mperry@bangorschools.net
Principal: Richard Fournier, rfournier@bangorschools.net
Guidance Counselor: Malorie Hersom, mahersom@bangorschools.net
School Social Worker: Lindsay Chadbourne, lchadbourne@bangorschools.net
School Calendar 2025-2026
Please note that the calendar has 6 early release days for teacher professional development. The early release days are marked "ER" on the calendar.
Connect Safely
You are invited to access this valuable resource for families. You can find guidelines for student use and internet safety, TikTok, Cyberbullying, and other related topics of concerns for families.
Smart Social
The Bangor School Department has partnered with Smart Social. An online digital web platform filled with resources for students and families.
August and September
Monday, August 25th -- Kindergarten Kickoff 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 28th -- Pre K - Grade 3 OPEN HOUSE --- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2nd -- 1st Day of School
Wednesday, September 17th -- Early Release Day --- Students dismissed at 12:00 noon.
Friday, September 26th -- School Pictures
September Lunch Menu
Attendance Matters
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Bangor App Communication
Stay Connected with the Bangor School Department through the Bangor School Department App.