It's Parent-Teacher Conference time again! Conferences are Tues., March 10 and Thurs., March 19. For grades K-3, times are 3:00-7:00 pm. For grades 4-5, times are 12:00 noon-7:00 pm. The scheduler will open for appointments on Wed., Feb. 12 at 8:00 am. Here is the link: WES Spring Conference Scheduler Click on the link, log in with your email address and... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Community Members and Staff, The RSU #38 Board of Directors has started their budget meetings, preparing for the FY 2021 school year. I encourage you to attend the budget workshop meetings (listed below). It is important that the Board hear from citizens as they work to develop a budget that focuses on “Promoting student success in all areas, as we... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, December is usually the start of messy winter weather in Maine, and it seems to have arrived early this year! Our district has developed a plan to use a Remote Learning School Day and at this point in the season that could be any day now. The goal of developing a pilot program such as a Remote Learning School Day is to engage students in meaningful... READ MORE >

Beginning next week, we will be using our new integrated alert system, Thrillshare, to send out Food Service and Attendance Alerts. Attendance Alerts will go to parents who's student has been marked absent, unexcused around 9:30 am each school day. Parents should call the school before 9 to let the school know that their student will be absent.Food Service Alerts... READ MORE >

The RSU 38 Technology Department is hosting a "Family Code Night" - a great opportunity for students in grades 4 and 5 and their parents to spend an hour together engaging in fun coding games and activities. No experience required! NEW Date: Thursday, December 12. Time: 6:30-7:30pm (6:15 check-in) Place: Maranacook Middle School cafeteria Registration is... READ MORE >

Nutrition Director Jeff Bridges orders apples from Pine Bluff Farm in Mt. Vernon and from Lakeside Orchard in Manchester. He also orders vegetables from Emery Farm in Wayne and Elvin’s Farm in Readfield. Annabessacook Farm in Winthrop also provides produce to local schools. Thank you to our local farmers and to our food service team for providing healthy options... READ MORE >

Wayne students in Mrs. Hogan's grade 4/5 science class have been working hard studying about plate tectonics. They enjoyed focusing on answering their essential question - What can plate tectonics tell us about the changing earth and animals from the past? They made interactive notebooks to show all they learned. READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, During the upcoming holiday season, the school nurses will work closely with local food pantries, fire stations, churches and town halls to provide new clothing and toys to children who might otherwise not receive any presents for the holidays. If you need help this holiday season, please complete the enclosed application and return it to... READ MORE >

Second graders at Wayne Elementary completed their first science experiment. Our kiddos worked in teams to create these "crunch" (topographic) models to show how rivers flow, in order to answer the question, why do rivers flow to oceans? After their models were made, they created rain with a spray bottle to show the movement of the water. Their engagement,... READ MORE >

Miss Barrett's 3rd graders "stepped into character" recently as they performed various Folktale stories during a Reader's Theater. In this unit they read new folktale stories and also worked on their reading fluency, orally expression, phrasing, and intonation. Way to go readers! READ MORE >

Since Wayne Elementary School had no power this morning, we went to Maranacook High School. We still had breakfast, morning meeting and students from Mrs. Cooper's freshman English class came and read to us in the Learning Commons. Thank you to our new high school friends. READ MORE >

It's Parent-Teacher Conference time already! Tues., Nov. 5 and Thurs., Nov. 14. Grades K-3: 3:00-7:00 pm. Grades 4-5: 12:00-7:00pm Here's how to schedule your conference: Click on this link: Pick-a-Time for Wayne Elementary. NOTE: The scheduler will OPEN on Monday, Oct. 21, 8:00 am. Log in with your email address and create a password, select your child's... READ MORE >

On October 9th, Wayne Elementary hosted a K-5 Family Math Night. We took this opportunity to have approximately 60 people participate in an IM lesson. Abby Shink, district math coach, and Susan Hogan, Wayne math interventionist, highlighted some IM lessons and centers. We did math together and reflected on the experience. One of our favorite parent comments during... READ MORE >

On October 3, 2019, Susan Hogan, JoAnn Greves and Nancy Harriman presented at the NCTM Region Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Their presentation titled: Invisibly, Yet Intentionally Transforming Math Interventions, showcased how a team comprised of a math interventionist (Sue Hogan), a grade 2 teacher (JoAnn Greves), and a district curriculum coordinator... READ MORE >

Greetings! Let’s Go!, a program of the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, would like to congratulate you and your cafeteria staff for achieving 2019 Let’s Go! Smarter Lunchroom recognition at Wayne Elementary School. This recognition program honors school lunchrooms that are implementing best practices that reduce waste and increase... READ MORE >

We are loving our new app! Stay updated with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications. https://drive.google.com/file/... You can download the app for free on both Google Play or the Apple App Store. Download for Android: http://bit.ly/2vLTAuRDownload for iPhone:... READ MORE >

Hello! My name is Miss Barrett, and I am so excited to join the team at Wayne Elementary School as a 3rd grade teacher this year! I just graduated from Saint Joseph’s College in May, so this will be my very first year as an educator. When I am not teaching, I love to run, hang out with friends, and go to the beach. It is going to be a great year, and I can’t wait... READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Maranacook Area Schools’ new app! It’s Everything Maranacook, in your pocket. https://drive.google.com/file/... With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2vLTAuR or iPhone: https://apple.co/2vQ9jJ7. READ MORE >