JFDS is truly a busy place in the winter. After school activities are in full swing, and students are involved in a wide range of classroom activities! Mr. Santerre's 7th Grade Social Studies classes reviewed key aspects of the French and Indian War and the early years of the American Read More
Bangor Day Door Contest
JFDS homerooms competed in their first annual Bangor Day Door Decorating contest. Ms. Buck's homeroom withstood a flurry of competition from around the building to win. Her door featured Paul Bunyan, and individual notes about what makes Bangor special. Students around the building were Read More
JFDS Celebrates Maine BioScience Day
On Wednesday, November 7th, JFDS celebrated Maine BioScience Day 2018 by inviting five local scientists to speak with all of our grade 7 and grade 8 students during their science classes. Maine BioScience Day is a statewide event happening in middle schools in Maine and is organized by the Read More
Shark Tank in Room 114!
Students in Mrs. Kennedy's social studies classes have been studying the great inventions of the early 1900s by participating in a Shark Tank simulation modeled after the TV show. Students went to the library to research their invention, and then came up with presentations that would Read More
Parent Teacher Conferences
The Bangor School Department has set Parent/Teacher Conferences in grades K-12 for November 19th and 20th. At James F. Doughty School this year, all students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in the conferences. Students, along with the parent and the teacher, will have an opportunity to Read More
Art on Display
The first art show of the school year is up at City Hall and eleven JFDS students have their work on display! The art show is a district wide K-12 display featuring art from all Bangor schools and helps brighten the community. Congratulations to all students involved! Read More
JFDS – Fall Sports Pictures Rescheduled
Due to technical issues, fall sports pictures must be rescheduled. The new date will be Monday, October 15th. Coaches collected order forms and payments from athletes and they will be stored in the school safe. Any credit card orders will be transferred to the new date. Please call the school Read More
JMG Guest Speaker at JFDS
Representative Victoria Kornfield visited the JMG classroom at JFDS on Thursday, September 20th. She spoke to the eighth grade students about what it means to be a leader. Representative Kornfield also spoke to the students about the soft skills necessary to become a successful leader in any career Read More
Picture Retakes
Retakes for school pictures at JFDS will be held on Friday, November 2nd. Pictures will begin first thing in the morning. Read More
Welcome to New Doughty Staff!
The James F. Doughty School is proud to welcome all of our new staff members for the 2018-19 school year! Ms. Buck has joined the sixth grade staff, teaching both ELA and Social Studies. Mr. Hersom is our new PE teacher and works with all three grades. Mr. Leonard has joined the special Read More