Hope you are having as much fun during April Break as everyone in this Human Hungry Hungry Hippos Doughty Students vs. Vine Street Teachers edition video is! We can hardly wait to see all of you again next week! https://youtu.be/FRyohtImlrE #WeAreBangor
1 day ago, Bangor School Department
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
8 days ago, Bangor School Department
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor
JFDS recently hosted all of the Vine Street School during Junior Bulldog Day. Staff and students organized games and activities for our neighbors as part of a PBIS incentive. Activities included dancing, crafts, tempo tag, and a round of Human Hungry Hippos! #WeAreBangor

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Enjoy April Vacation!

8 days ago, Sam Moring
The combined JFDS & WSCS chorus went on tour and performed for the students at Fairmount and Mary Snow Schools. A huge shoutout to our talented singers and dedicated staff for sharing their music and spreading so much joy! #WeAreBangor
9 days ago, Bangor School Department
The combined JFDS & WSCS chorus went on tour and performed for the students at Fairmount and Mary Snow Schools. A huge shoutout to our talented singers and dedicated staff for sharing their music and spreading so much joy! #WeAreBangor

Big thank-you to the UMaine Men’s Hockey Team and Bananas the Black Bear for joining us at JFDS today during lunch!

Our lunch was BANANAS! The hockey team dropped in for a game of dodgeball, brought the energy, and even answered questions about their recent season and school majors. We loved having you here. Thanks for making today’s lunch one to remember!

#UMaine #MaineHockey #WeAreBangor #GoBlackBears #BananasTheBlackBear

10 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bananas the Bear and Duke the Bulldog
UMaine Hockey players joining in a game of dodgeball
UMaine Hockey Players answering questions
Bananas the Bear giving high fives during lunch
UMaine Hockey players joining in a game of dodgeball
Bananas the Bear with Mr. Haskins
Bananas the Bear giving high fives during lunch
UMaine Hockey players joining in a game of dodgeball
UMaine Hockey Player Charlie Russell speaking to WABI TV at JFDS
UMaine Hockey Players answering questions

What happens when a school yard becomes a living classroom? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Marie Robinson and Sara Luciano welcome members of the Bangor School Garden Network to explore why school gardens matter and what’s growing across the Bangor School Department. Together, they discuss how gardens go far beyond vegetables—creating meaningful connection to nature, strengthening belonging and teamwork, and helping students build curiosity, persistence, and confidence.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1c4NvLyVfas5sw7wQVt5BG?si=F-pv81T9QxaGg5oTRYz4Hw

#WeAreBangor

10 days ago, Bangor School Department
What happens when a school yard becomes a living classroom? In this episode of Beyond the Bell, Dr. Marie Robinson and Sara Luciano welcome members of the Bangor School Garden Network to explore why school gardens matter and what’s growing across the Bangor School Department. Together, they discuss how gardens go far beyond vegetables—creating meaningful connection to nature, strengthening belonging and teamwork, and helping students build curiosity, persistence, and confidence.

The Bangor Region Y has received a special grant to ensure all children are able to experience the magic of summer camp. This grant will help provide scholarships and financial assistance to families at both their Day Camps—Camp G Peirce Webber and Camp Acorn, as well as their overnight camp—Camp Jordan. Please see the flyer attached for more information, and if you have questions, please reach out to their Registration Manager, Maria Robshaw, mrobshaw@bangory.org or call 207-941-2808.

https://aptg.co/9Y39X-

12 days ago, Bangor School Department
Thank you to all of our assistant principals! Staff at The James F. Doughty School created a song to thank Mrs. Loring for all that she does around the school to ensure that the school runs smoothly.

https://youtube.com/shorts/pio6yrYdTFo

#WeAreBangor
15 days ago, Bangor School Department
Good morning Doughty Track! I'm hoping this message finds you all well. There was an issue with the app which I'm hoping is now resolved! A couple Important pieces of information: 1. There will be no practice on 4/10. 2. I will be making a schedule to hand out on Monday 4/13 that will encompass the rest of the season excluding weather dependent days. 3. Please make sure kids are dressing WARM. 4. Please do not remove your kid from practice before the end unless you've notified one of the coaches prior; or speak to a coach while at practice. It is important they are there for all parts of the practice in order to avoid injury! Additionally, I'm looking forward to a great season with these young athletes whom are showing tremendous promise! I will not be present during Thursday practices but the assistant coaches will be! With the addition of our New volunteer coach Collin Manning! Please feel free to reach out via email or text message with any questions! It's been a great start to the season and the weather is warming up!
16 days ago, Walker Lenz

Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more!

A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!

#WeAreBangor

17 days ago, Bangor School Department
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Today at JFDS, we held a "Spring Into the Arts" expo led by Mrs. Cousins, Mr. Gebhart, and Mrs. Harvey. Students chose three hands-on sessions from a lineup across visual arts, music, MLTI, theater, and dance. Highlights included a jazz big band, Bangor High percussion ensemble, brass & woodwind quintets, a Maine Savings Amphitheatre talk, theater improv, pet portrait drawing, graphic design, hip hop, swing, Irish step dance, and so much more! A giant thank-you to the community volunteers who shared their time and talent and helped show our students what a future in the arts can look like!
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our half-day staff development day today, April 8, 2026. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. https://5il.co/253bd. #WeAreBangor
17 days ago, Bangor School Department
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our half-day staff development day today, April 8, 2026. BHS will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. https://5il.co/253bd. #WeAreBangor

At long last, the All-City Orchestra Concert is available to view on YouTube! https://youtu.be/NOD8HJ0pMyA

#WeAreBangor

19 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor School Department orchestra students on stage and in the pit during a recent Orchestra Concert.

March was a busy month at JFDS. Check out the latest edition of the Bulldog Bulletin!

https://app.smore.com/n/znv0b

22 days ago, Duke the Bulldog
We invite you to watch the Bangor School Department All City Chorus concert—a joyful celebration of music, learning, and the remarkable voices of our students from 4th through 12th grade. https://youtu.be/OJDEG1ZBoug Thank you to our dedicated teachers who put this together! #WeAreBangor

24 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor Chorus students gather on stage at the All City Chorus Concert held in Peakes Auditorium.
Friday was Surprise Disney Dress-Up Day at JFDS! The office staff went super as The Incredibles, while others brought minion-level energy to kick off giggles galore and smiles for miles! #WeAreBangor #AttendanceMatters
27 days ago, Bangor School Department
JFDS staff dressed up as their favorite Disney and Animated Characters. Winnie the Pooh, The Incredibles, Ursula, Cruella, Minons, The Goofy Movie and Minnie Mouse
JFDS staff dressed as minions
Staff dressed as Ursula and Cruella
Pooh teaches Math
JFDS staff dressed as minions
Ursula holding up a peace sign as she teaches French Class.
This minion teaches Music
This minion teaches Spanish
Staff dressed as Cruella DeVil showing off her costume
Service dog dressed up as Chip
Bangor School Department
All-City Chorus Concert
March 31, 2026
6:30 pm
Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School
Scan the QR code or click the link below to download a program before the show!
https://aptg.co/_Gpf2q

#WeAreBangor
28 days ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor School Department All-City Chorus Concert March 31, 2026 6:30 pm Peakes Auditorium, Bangor High School Scan the QR code or click the link below to download a program before the show! https://aptg.co/_Gpf2q #WeAreBangor
Spring Sports Tryout Schedule:

Baseball
Thursday, 4/2 2:30-4:00 New Pitchers and All Catchers
Monday, 4/6 4:00-5:30 Returning Pitchers and All Catchers
Tuesday, 4/7 2:30-4:00 All Players
Thursday, 4/9 4:00-5:30 All Players

Softball
Monday, 4/6 2:30-4:00 All Players
Tuesday, 4/7 4:00-5:30 All Players
Thursday, 4/9 2:30-4:00 All Players
Friday, 4/10 2:30-4:00 All Players
about 1 month ago, Stephen Urli
JFDS Spring 2026 Tryout Schedule
Another GOLD for the Bangor Middle School Jazz Band at the MMEA State Jazz Festival! Congratulations to Cameron Strout and Blake Bridges, who earned Outstanding Musicianship Awards for their solos.

"I was so proud of the progress all of the students made over the course of the year. They truly saved their best performance for when it mattered most! Watching them perfect their craft and have fun while doing it reminds me why I do what I do." Mr. Gebhart

#WeAreBangor
about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Another GOLD for the Bangor Middle School Jazz Band at the MMEA State Jazz Festival! Congratulations to Cameron Strout and Blake Bridges, who earned Outstanding Musicianship Awards for their solos. "I was so proud of the progress all of the students made over the course of the year. They truly saved their best performance for when it mattered most! Watching them perfect their craft and have fun while doing it reminds me why I do what I do." Mr. Gebhart #WeAreBangor
Another GOLD for the Bangor Middle School Jazz Band at the MMEA State Jazz Festival! Congratulations to Cameron Strout and Blake Bridges, who earned Outstanding Musicianship Awards for their solos. "I was so proud of the progress all of the students made over the course of the year. They truly saved their best performance for when it mattered most! Watching them perfect their craft and have fun while doing it reminds me why I do what I do." Mr. Gebhart #WeAreBangor
Bangor School Department
All-City Orchestra Concert

March 24, 2026
6:30 pm
Peakes Auditorium

Scan the link to download a program before the show!

#WeAreBangor
about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor School Department All-City Orchestra Concert March 24, 2026 6:30 pm Peakes Auditorium Scan the link to download a program before the show! #WeAreBangor
Congratulations to James F. Doughty’s own Fletcher Simpson, who broke a 22-year-old state record at the Tom Manduca Memorial Swim Meet. Fletcher broke the Maine YMCA state record in the Men’s 13-14 200-yard butterfly, setting a scorching time of 2:04.33. Fletcher continues to compete for both the YMCA and JFDS as part of our intramural swimming team. Middle School Swim has been going on this month and culminated yesterday with the annual meet against the Cohen Eagles.

#WeAreBangor
about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Congratulations to James F. Doughty’s own Fletcher Simpson, who broke a 22-year-old state record at the Tom Manduca Memorial Swim Meet. Fletcher broke the Maine YMCA state record in the Men’s 13-14 200-yard butterfly, setting a scorching time of 2:04.33. Fletcher continues to compete for both the YMCA and JFDS as part of our intramural swimming team. Middle School Swim has been going on this month and culminated yesterday with the annual meet against the Cohen Eagles. #WeAreBangor