Let’s Go!, a program of the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center, has announced that the James F. Doughty cafeteria staff has achieved 2019 Let’s Go! Smarter Lunchroom recognition. This recognition program honors school lunchrooms that are implementing best practices that reduce Read More
General News
Laptop Take Home Meetings
The William S. Cohen School and James F. Doughty School will host laptop take home meetings for parents on the following dates: Tuesday, September 10th at William S. Cohen – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12 at James F. Doughty – 6:00 p.m. The meeting is a requirement as part of the laptop Read More
Welcome New Staff Members!
The James F. Doughty School is proud to welcome all of our new staff members for the 2019-20 school year! Mrs. Streams is our new school nurse. Mrs. Robichaud is our new PE teacher and works with all three grades. Mrs. Vickerson has joined the special education department, teaching sixth Read More
Middle School Football Information
Football season is almost here! Here is the information for seventh & eighth grade students interested in playing football for the Bangor Middle School team. There are a few unique aspects of the program that you should be aware of. All practices are held at the James F. Doughty School and Read More
JFDS Open House
The James F. Doughty School is excited to announced that Open House for the coming school year will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, from 6:00 to 7:00PM. Friends and families are invited to join us to meet the faculty and tour the building. Read More
Fifth Grade Parent Night at JFDS
The James F. Doughty School will host an informational night for parents of fifth grade students. This meeting is intended for parents of students moving from fifth grade at Fairmount to sixth grade at JFDS. Please join us in the auditorium from 6 to 7:00PM on Thursday, June 6th. The Read More
Zombies Invade JFDS
JFDS science teachers teamed up with the school librarian to offer a school-wide read titled Zombie Makers: True Stories of Nature's Undead by Rebecca Johnson. Students were invited to read this exciting nonfiction eBook about the amazing world of insects and worms that work as parasites, infecting Read More
All City Band
The James F. Doughty School Band will perform at Bangor High School’s Peakes Auditorium on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us for this wonderful concert! Read More
JFDS Showcase Night
The James F. Doughty School will hold its annual Showcase Night on Tuesday, March 5th, from 6 to 7:00PM. Parents & guardians are invited to attend an evening where students and teachers share some of the academic highlights at JFDS. Each grade level has organized a fun, educational Read More
JFDS Continues the Kindness Challenge
Students at JFDS continued the #kindnesschallenge started in the fall. Mrs. O'Reilly visited guidance classes and helped students explore acts of kindness. Afterward they worked on kindness posters to hang around the building. In Mr. Hersom's room, students continue to be Read More