September 27 is School Picture Day. Fliers will be sent home with students explaining how to place orders for pictures. Read More
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Downeast Open House
Downeast School's Open House is scheduled for Wednesday, August 29th, from 4:30-5:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to become acquainted with your child's teacher and familiarize yourself with the grade level curriculum, weekly routines, and classroom expectations. I am looking forward to Read More
BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!
On Saturday, June 23, from 2:30-4:00, students will be given summer reading books. Also, there will be free ice cream! Hope to see you there! Read More
PEAK Night at Downeast
On Thursday, June 14th, students and parents are invited to the school from 5:00 - 6:00 for a special treat. Students will receive free summer reading books and parents will receive information on the importance of summer reading for their children. Free popsicles for the students! (Maybe the Read More
Grade 3 Field Trip
On May 21st, grade three students will attend a performance by the Bangor Youth Symphony at the University of Maine. For many students, they will hear and see some sophisticated musical instruments for the first time. Read More
Earth Day
Grade 3 students are teaming up with Bangor Public Works to plant two trees on Monday, April 23rd as part of Earth Day. The trees will be planted in front of the school. Look for these trees when you are at Downeast. Read More
Kindness Week
April 9-16 is Kindness Week. Students are recognized for acts of kindness with a strip of colored paper. The strips are being made into a chain which will be displayed in the hallways. Although Kindness Week concludes with an assembly of Friday, students are reminded that acts of kindness should be Read More
Bangor Ballet
On March 28th, the Bangor Ballet will perform selections from Sleeping Beauty for staff and students. The school is excited to once again host a production by the Bangor Ballet. Read More
April 9th: PreK & Kindergarten Registration
On April 9th from 4-6 p.m., the Downeast School will hold a Prekindergarten and Kindergarten registration. The Prekindergarten program is a half-day program for children 4 years old on or before October 15, 2018. The Kindergarten program is a full-day program for children 5 years old on or before Read More
Grade 3 Winter Concert
On February 13th, about 200 parents and community members attended the Grade 3 Winter Concert. The students showcased their singing talents and were very well-prepared by their music teacher Mr. Johnson. The school is proud of our students' performance. Read More