There is a lot happening in the last week before spring break at WDES!
Here is the week ahead at WDES!
Wednesday, April 8th will be an early release day for WDHS and WDES. ATTENTION PRESQUE ISLE AND CARIBOU TECH STUDENTS: Both Presque Isle and Caribou Tech Centers have a flipped schedule on Wednesday, April 8th. Morning tech students will NOT attend school on this day and afternoon tech students will go in the morning.
Don't forget that Tuesday is spirit day at WDES! Crazy Hair is the theme.
Here are this week's happenings at WDES!
Here are the happenings at WDES for next week!
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Just a reminder that we will be hosting the girl's volleyball tournament tomorrow and the boy's will travel to Fort Fairfield on Saturday. On Friday, the Busy Beaver will be selling Ham/Turkey Italian Sandwiches, Mac & Cheese, Baked Potatoes, Walking Tacos, Hot Dogs, Pizza, Fruit Cups and MORE!
Congratulations to Cadie Mendoza who was voted in as the Maine State National Honor Society Secretary at the State Convention on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The WDES PTO has donated $130 towards the banners that the Rotary and Washburn Elementary are collaborating on. That leaves $130 to complete the project - community members are encouraged to give a small donation to help use student art to line our Main Street.
A reminder that there was a change to the school calendar back in January. Friday, March 20, 2026 was originally scheduled as a teacher workshop day, but is now a regular school day.
The jazz combo of "Cadie and the Ashlands" performed at the State Jazz Festival in Hampden Saturday. They earned a bronze award for an excellent performance. This is the second year that the two schools have combined their talent - even wearing bows that are orange and blue for the school colors. Thank you to Mr. Simonoff and our own Mrs. Diette for helping our musicians experience this level of competition.
We have been seeing a few cars parking in front of the building for drop offs and driving through the bus area to get to the high school. Just a reminder that that lane is off limits to cars from 7:30am to 3:00pm. This makes it safer for students who are crossing the area to get into and out of the building.
Beginner Band Day in Ashland will be cancelled for Wednesday due to expected weather. A new date will be announced soon.
Registrations are open for PreK students for fall of 2026. Children must be four years old on or before 10/15/26.
Students who may be entering kindergarten in fall of 2026 and are not in our current PreK program may also register.
Students who may be entering kindergarten in fall of 2026 and are not in our current PreK program may also register.
Here are next week's happenings at WDES!
Here are the week's happenings at WDES!
Next week WDES will be celebrating Dr. Seuss! Spirit Days will align with some of our favorite books - join us in the fun.
Winter Sports Awards will be held Monday, March 16th at WDHS.
Both the Jazz Band and Jazz Choir have qualified to perform at the State Jazz Festival! Congratulations!
