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Holocaust Remembrance Day/Yom Hashoah April 24, 2025, the internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. In Hebrew, Holocaust Remembrance Day is called Yom Hashoah. As we remember the six million people who were murdered, honor the survivors, pay tribute to the rescuers, and celebrate the liberators, we are reminded of the power of their history to inspire people everywhere to confront all forms of group-targeted hate and genocide.

The Bangor School Department will be closed in observation of Patriot’s Day. Patriot's Day, formalized as a legal holiday in Maine in 1907, commemorates the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Menotomy, which were some of the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. The holiday occurs on the third Monday of April each year, with celebrations including battle reenactments and the Boston Marathon. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Maine was a part of Massachusetts and was actively involved in these battles.

Spring Break is scheduled for April 21 to April 25. Students will return to classes on Monday, April 28.

Holy week Is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter that encompasses the three most sacred days in the Christian church calendar. It begins at sundown on Holy Thursday, (also known as Maundy Thursday, observed in commemoration of Jesus Christ's institution of the Eucharist during the Last Supper) reaches a high point at the Easter Vigil, and concludes with evening prayer at sundown on Easter Sunday. Easter is the oldest Christian holiday and the most important feast of the ecclesiastical year held on the first Sunday that follows the first full moon of the Spring Equinox. The date therefore changes each year and falls on any day between March 22 and April 25. Easter has deep significance for Christians and represents rebirth and renewal. Happy Easter!

This past weekend, members of the Jewish community started celebrating the festival of Passover. Reflected through storytelling and dining rituals of the Passover Seder, this holiday has been practiced by those observing the Jewish faith since the 5th century BCE and highlights the cultural values of resiliency and memory. We wish our Jewish members of the Bangor School Department community a Happy Passover, or Chag Sameach!

Click on the link to read the first edition of the Bulldog Bulletin for April 2025! https://secure.smore.com/n/2vx8h

JFDS Baseball tryouts for Catchers/Pitchers have been canceled today. Try-outs will resume on Wed. 4/9 from 5-7 pm. All other tryouts and practice (softball and track) will resume as scheduled for today.

The next Bulldog Boosters meeting is Tuesday, April 15th, at 4 PM in the JFDS library. Join us to help plan out the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week!

Family Fun Night/Silent Auction at Sports Arena April 10th from 5-9pm A Fun Family Night to Support Bangor High School Project Graduation 2025 20% of Food, Bowling, Arcade Games, Cornhole, and Billard Sales will support BHS Project Grad 25.

Due to the predicted wintry mix for this morning, the Bangor School Department will have a 2-hour delay today, Thursday, April 3, 2025, due to the weather. Thank you and enjoy your day.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month The Bangor School Department takes a stand against sexual assault and domestic violence. This and every month, through prevention, education, mandatory staff trainings and policies, the Bangor School Department works hard to support survivors of sexual assault and prevent all forms of violence. If you or someone you know would benefit from local education and resources, we encourage you to explore The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s (MECASA) website: https://www.mecasa.org/ Students, parents, and staff can report any concerns surrounding sexual assault to a building administrator, the director of civil rights, or through the Bangor App.

Bangor All City Chorus Concert Peakes Auditorium April 1, 2025 6:30 PM #wearebangor

This edition of the Bulldog Bulletin features news from the sixth grade and the start of the Bangor High transition process for eighth grade. https://secure.smore.com/n/d5r4f

JFDS Drama Club presents: The Epic Quest of the Damsels in Distress by Ken Wasemann. Thursday & Friday March 20-21 6:00 PM JFDS Auditorium FREE ADMISSION Join us for an epic quest, complete with a dragon, magic, sword fighting, an angry mob or two, and courageous young women.

Happy International Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history and around the world. We recognize the challenges that women have faced and continue to face, and we renew our commitment to gender equality and women's rights. We stand in solidarity with all women and girls, and pledge to work together to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. As a school department, we have a unique opportunity to support and empower the women in our community. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and equality, where women pursue their dreams and achieve their full potential. We proudly provide resources and support for women who face obstacles or discrimination. We are proud of the amazing women in our school department who are leaders, scholars, artists, athletes, and change-makers. Your voices and contributions are essential to our community, and we are grateful for everything you do. Let us celebrate International Women's Day by recognizing the past achievements of women, but also by committing ourselves to work towards a brighter future, where women's voices are heard, and their contributions are valued.

It's time for the first edition of the Bulldog Bulletin for March! Click to see what is going on at JFDS. https://secure.smore.com/n/d2yv8

Good morning BSD families. The Bangor School Department will have a 2-hour delay this morning, Friday, March 7 2025, due to the weather. Thank you and enjoy your day.