James F. Doughty School

Please join us for the JFDS Student Activities Fair on September 3rd from 6:30-7:30 at the Boys and Girls Club of Bangor, located at 161 Davis Rd, Bangor, ME. Students and families can learn all about the different sports and activities that are available at Doughty and meet some of the teachers and coaches. There will also be food and drink provided. We hope to see you there!

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3 days ago, Bangor School Department

Please join us for the JFDS Student Activities Fair on September 3rd from 6:30-7:30 at the Boys and Girls Club of Bangor, located at 161 Davis Rd, Bangor, ME. Students and families can learn all about the different sports and activities that are available at Doughty and meet some of the teachers and coaches. There will also be food and drink provided. We hope to see you there!

Hello Doughty Families!

Soccer, Cross Country, and Field Hockey start one week from today, Thursday, September 3rd! Also, there will be a fall sports student informational meeting during WIN block, around 10:25, on the second day of school, Wednesday, September 2nd. All students who plan on participating in a fall sport should attend.

Here is a link to sign your child up for a fall sport, if you have not done so already: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoczrA6j8oZoynAudoaltgbc-mCogt5fmNhb6LBjqhgYkwUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110296533914362796658

Also, Sway impact testing must be completed each school year in order for your child to participate in athletics. Attached is an information sheet for completing this.

Please reach out to surli@bangorschools.net with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Stephen Urli
Athletic Director

3 days ago, Stephen Urli

Sway App Instruction Sheet. Download the Sway App. Enter Code Y2DD4. Enter information and complete 5 different tests.

We are excited to welcome our new teachers and staff members who are joining our school community this year. Your energy, talents, and commitment to students will make a meaningful difference across our district.

We would also like to congratulate the following staff members on 15 years of dedication and service to the Bangor School Department:

Teachers

Heather Bendure — William S. Cohen School

Johanna Bridges — William S. Cohen School

Jill Clark — Fruit Street School

Scott Clement — Bangor High School

Annmarie Dionne — Vine Street School

Bailey Edward — James F. Doughty School

Lydia Murphy — Fairmount School

Rabyn Pelkey — Abraham Lincoln School

Kassie Saucier — Mary Snow School

Charlene Southwick — Abraham Lincoln School

Educational Technicians

Amanda Boudreau — James F. Doughty School

Libby Butterfield — Bangor High School

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students, families, schools, and community. We are grateful for all you do and proud to celebrate this milestone with you!

#WeAreBangor #15YearsOfService

4 days ago, Bangor School Department

We are excited to welcome our new teachers and staff members who are joining our school community this year. Your energy, talents, and commitment to students will make a meaningful difference across our district. We would also like to congratulate the following staff members on 15 years of dedication and service to the Bangor School Department: Teachers Heather Bendure — William S. Cohen School Johanna Bridges — William S. Cohen School Jill Clark — Fruit Street School Scott Clement — Bangor High School Annmarie Dionne — Vine Street School Bailey Edward — James F. Doughty School Lydia Murphy — Fairmount School Rabyn Pelkey — Abraham Lincoln School Kassie Saucier — Mary Snow School Charlene Southwick — Abraham Lincoln School Educational Technicians Amanda Boudreau — James F. Doughty School Libby Butterfield — Bangor High School Thank you for your continued dedication to our students, families, schools, and community. We are grateful for all you do and proud to celebrate this milestone with you! #WeAReBangor #15YearsOfService

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year! We are very excited to welcome you to the James F. Doughty School. Here is a short message from Principal Moring, Assistant Principal Bean, and Mrs. Reardon. https://youtu.be/fM0qLmyRPX8

6th Grade Orientation
August 26, 6 - 7 pm

First Day of School
September 1, 8:30 am

Open House
September 8, 6 - 7 pm

For more information, contact us:
https://jamesdoughty.bangorschools.net/
207-941-6220

#WeAreBangor

4 days ago, Bangor School Department

Join us for the 4th annual JFDS Student Activities Fair!

8 days ago, Duke the Bulldog

Help out the Bulldog Boosters!

10 days ago, Duke the Bulldog

Hello Doughty Families!

There will be a fall sports student informational meeting during WIN block, around 10:25, on the second day of school, Wednesday, September 2nd. All students who plan on participating in a fall sport should attend.

Here is a link to sign your child up for a fall sport, if you have not done so already: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoczrA6j8oZoynAudoaltgbc-mCogt5fmNhb6LBjqhgYkwUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110296533914362796658

Soccer tryouts will begin on September 3rd.

Field Hockey and cross country practices will also begin on Thursday, September 3rd.

Also, Sway impact testing must be completed each school year in order for your child to participate in athletics. Attached is an information sheet for completing this.

Please reach out to surli@bangorschools.net with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Stephen Urli
Athletic Director

10 days ago, Stephen Urli

When looking ahead to the 26-27 school year, use these recommendations to plan for student holidays, appointments, and family vacations. We greatly value instructional time, and our students benefit from consistent attendance. #WeAreBangor

25 days ago, Bangor School Department

Hello James F. Doughty Families,

Middle School athletic sign ups for the 2026-2027 school year have gone digital! Below you will find a link to a Google Form to sign up your child for a Fall sport. You will also fill out the required paperwork and instructions for your child to participate in athletics. Physical copies of the paperwork will still be available upon request.

Fall Sports Sign Ups: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoczrA6j8oZoynAudoaltgbc-mCogt5fmNhb6LBjqhgYkwUQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110296533914362796658

Please reach out with any questions or concerns to surli@bangorschools.net.

Thank you,
Stephen Urli
Athletic Director

27 days ago, Stephen Urli

Health Care That Doesn’t Take a Vacation ☀️
School may be out—but care is still in.
PCHC’s School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are open all summer long, making it easy for students to get the care they need—Take advantage of summer access to your School-Based Health Center! It’s the perfect opportunity to complete physicals, manage ongoing health needs, and prepare for the upcoming school year.
Summer visits are also a great time for parents and caregivers to tour the SBHC, meet their student’s care team, and get familiar with services available throughout the year.
Available during summer & school vacations at:
📍 Bangor High School | 207-404-8247

Services include:
✔ Annual & sports physicals
✔ Immunizations
✔ Acute care (illness or injury)
✔ Chronic disease management
✔ Mental health & substance use counseling
✔ Health education & referrals
Give your student a healthier, easier summer.
Learn more at www.PCHC.com or call for more information or to schedule an appointment.
#WeAreBangor

about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department

Sign Up for PowerSchool Parent Access Today!
The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a powerful tool designed to keep you informed and engaged in your child’s education. Staying connected has never been easier!

Through the Parent Portal, you can quickly and securely access important information such as:

📅 Attendance records
📊 Grades and progress updates
📝 Report cards
📚 And more important school information

With real-time access to your child’s academic information, you can stay on top of their progress, celebrate successes, and address concerns early. The portal helps strengthen communication between families and schools, ensuring students have the support they need to succeed.

Ready to get started? Click here or copy and paste this link into your browser to sign up: https://www.bangorschools.net/forms/powerschool-parent-access

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay involved. #WeAreBangor

about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department

Notice of Temporary Phone Service Disruption

The Bangor School Department is currently upgrading our IT systems to better serve our students, families, and staff. As part of this upgrade, there may be intermittent disruptions to phone service throughout this week.

During this time, you may experience difficulty reaching school offices by phone. If you are unable to get through, please contact your school via email or try calling again later.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these important improvements.

#WeAreBangor

about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department

School Bus Drivers Wanted

Cyr Bus is looking for transportation specialists and school bus drivers or those who are interested in becoming one! School bus drivers have school vacations—school holidays and summer vacations off, (with unemployment benefits). You are home nights and weekends. We will train you for free.

Cyr Bus has PTO, attendance bonuses, a great competitive wage, employee-paid health insurance, HSA, 401k, Aflac, 3 paid snow days, and 6 weeks a year you can collect employment benefits, and there are opportunities to work more hours.

If you are in need of training to be qualified to drive a school bus, training starts soon!

Please call Judy at 207-942-3354 or Melanie at 207-949-0597

about 2 months ago, Bangor School Department

Notification of Bangor School Department Central Office Summer Hours.
Effective June 22, 2026, through August 14, 2026, the central office will close at 1:00 PM on Fridays.

2 months ago, Bangor School Department

We had a fantastic Field Day at JFDS! Our students had an amazing time filled with games, laughter, teamwork, and tons of school spirit.

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible partners C&L Aviation and the Bangor Police Department for helping make this day such a success. Your support, encouragement, and community partnership mean so much to our students and staff. #WeAreBangor

3 months ago, Bangor School Department

Click on the link for the last Bulldog Bulletin of the 2025-26 school year!

https://app.smore.com/n/aud6y

Thank you for supporting all of the Bulldogs!

3 months ago, Duke the Bulldog

Exciting News for Bangor Students & Staff!
The PCHC School-Based Health Center (SBHC) for the Bangor School Department is expanding to year-round services, including summer break!
🩺 Services Available:
✔️ Primary & acute medical care
✔️ Mental health services
✔️ Available to ALL Bangor School Department students and staff
📌 Location: Bangor High School (BHS) – all services provided on site
⏰ Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 Scheduling is easy and unchanged: Call 207-404-8247

We’re excited to continue supporting our school community—now all year long!

#WeAreBangor

3 months ago, Bangor School Department

Title I Public Comment Meeting

Families are invited to attend a Title I Public Comment Meeting on Monday, June 15, at 3:15 PM at Downeast School.

The purpose of this meeting is to provide families and community members an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the district's Title I program and plans for the upcoming school year. Your input helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and ensure that Title I services continue to meet the needs of our students and families.

If you are unable to attend but would like to share feedback, please contact Kathy Harris-Smedberg, Assistant Superintendent, at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net

You will also be able to provide comments at the June 24, 2026 Bangor School Committee meeting.

3 months ago, Bangor School Department

Title I Public Comment Meeting Families are invited to attend a Title I Public Comment Meeting on Monday, June 15, at 3:15 PM at Downeast School. The purpose of this meeting is to provide families and community members an opportunity to review and provide feedback on the district's Title I program and plans for the upcoming school year. Your input helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our programs and ensure that Title I services continue to meet the needs of our students and families. If you are unable to attend but would like to share feedback, please contact Kathy Harris-Smedberg, Assistant Superintendent, at kharrissmedberg@bangorschools.net.

Find information about the temporary Fairmount School relocation to a school within a school model at Bangor High School at the link below:
https://www.bangorschools.net/page/temporary-relocation

#WeAreBangor

3 months ago, Bangor School Department