If you or your family are worried about food during the government shutdown, help is available.

School Meals will Remain Available for All Students
All students can still get free breakfast and lunch at school every day.

Find Local Food Assistance
If your family needs food support, call 211, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Pantry Locator to find help near you. Visit www.gsfb.org/get-help/food-map or scan the QR code in the image.

General Assistance
Families can apply for General Assistance, which can help meet basic needs including food, housing, utilities, medical costs, and more. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance.

Continue to Apply or Renew SNAP Benefits
You can still apply for or renew SNAP during the shutdown. If you qualify, doing this now will help make sure your benefits are ready as soon as funding resumes. Apply or renew at: www.mymaineconnection.gov.
5 days ago, Bangor School Department
If you or your family are worried about food during the government shutdown, help is available. School Meals will Remain Available for All Students All students can still get free breakfast and lunch at school every day. Find Local Food Assistance If your family needs food support, call 211, or visit the Good Shepherd Food Bank’s Food Pantry Locator to find help near you. Visit www.gsfb.org/get-help/food-map or scan the QR code. General Assistance Families can apply for General Assistance, which can help meet basic needs including food, housing, utilities, medical costs and more. Visit www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/programs-services/general-assistance. Continue to Apply or Renew SNAP Benefits You can still apply for or renew SNAP during the shutdown. If you qualify, doing this now will help make sure your benefits are ready as soon as funding resumes. Apply or renew at: www.mymaineconnection.gov.
Happy Halloween! Please stay safe and visible if you are heading out Trick or Treating this evening!
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8 days ago, Debbie Swett
Vine Shine Report #10
Have a fang-tastic Halloween! Remember to stay safe and spooktacular.
8 days ago, Bangor School Department
Have a fang-tastic Halloween! Remember to stay safe and spooktacular.
Vine Street's Walking School Bus is canceled today, 10/31/25, due to rain.
8 days ago, Debbie Swett
Happy Sunday! Here is the next edition of the Vine Shine Report. Enjoy!

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13 days ago, Debbie Swett
Vine Shine Report #9

New Beyond the Bell Podcast Episode!

We are excited to announce the latest episode of the Beyond the Bell podcast! In this episode we welcome our amazing guests from the PCHC school-based health clinic, who are making a real difference by providing essential health services right within our schools.

Join us as we discuss:
How clinic staff are reducing barriers to health care access
Ways you can get involved and support these initiatives

Don't miss out on this important conversation! Tune in now: Listen here 🎧

#WeAreBangor #PCHC

16 days ago, Bangor School Department
New Beyond the Bell Podcast Episode! We are excited to announce the latest episode of the Beyond the Bell podcast! In this episode we welcome our amazing guests from the PCHC school-based health clinic, who are making a real difference by providing essential health services right within our schools. Join us as we discuss: How clinic staff are reducing barriers to health care access Ways you can get involved and support these initiatives Don't miss out on this important conversation! Tune in now #WeAreBangor #PCHC
There will be no walking school bus today, 10/21/25, due to the rain.
18 days ago, Debbie Swett
Please enjoy the next edition of the Vine Shine Report!

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22 days ago, Debbie Swett
Vine Shine Report #8
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our upcoming half-day staff development day on October 15. Bangor High will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. For more info on the school calendar, visit: https://5il.co/253bd.
25 days ago, Bangor School Department
Reminder to Bangor Families: Don't forget about our upcoming half-day staff development day on October 15. Bangor High will dismiss students at 11 am, the middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, all other schools will dismiss at 12 pm. For more info on the school calendar, visit: https://5il.co/253bd.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, 2025, is an Early Release Day. Vine Street students will be dismissed at 12:00 pm. They will have lunch before they are dismissed.
25 days ago, Debbie Swett
Early Release Reminder
PTO Portland Pie Fundraiser is today, Tuesday, October 14th. Just show them this flyer when you pay for any dine-in or delivery order! You are helping to support Vine Street School AND you don't have to cook!
25 days ago, Debbie Swett
Portland Pie fundraiser
Happy Sunday and I hope you all enjoy an extra day off this weekend! Please remember there is no school tomorrow in celebration of Indigenous People Day and Wednesday is an early release day!
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27 days ago, Debbie Swett
Vine Shine Report #7

On a sunny and cool October morning, seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students. This heartwarming initiative, organized by Mrs. Robinson, Vine Street Pre-K, and Mrs. Robichaud, JFDS’s Phys. Ed. teacher, aims to promote physical fitness and belonging in our school community.

29 days ago, Bangor School Department
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
seventh and eighth graders from the James F. Doughty School gathered on the middle school's soccer field to volunteer as coaches for the Vine Street Pre-K students
Join us tonight from 5:30-6:30 pm for the PTO Fall Festival and PEAK Story Walk! There will be music, games, a cake walk with prizes, and a fun Story Walk to do with your family. PTO will also have their costume closet available for any student who may need a costume for Halloween. (Costumes are to bring home only. Please remember that costumes cannot be worn during the Fall Festival.)
about 1 month ago, Debbie Swett
PTO Fall Festival
Bangor High School Supports Dexter Regional High School! Hello, Bangor community! Dexter Regional High School has been selected by T-moblie as one of the top 25 finalists from over 2,000 schools across the country—and they’re the only school representing Maine! This is a fantastic opportunity for our county and our state, as Dexter has a chance to win a $1 million grand prize that would benefit not only the school but also their entire community and beyond.

As fellow Mainers, it's important to come together and support one another. A win for Dexter means new turf, lights, and updated facilities, creating a safer environment for their athletes and a central gathering place for their community to cheer on their students. Imagine what our city would be like without Cameron Stadium and all of the opportunities that it has given our students.

Dexter is currently in third place, and they need our votes to rise to the top! You can vote every day until October 24th. Let’s rally around Dexter Regional High School and show our support. Every vote makes a difference!

Vote here: [www.VoteDexter.com]

Good luck, Dexter! Let’s bring this home for Maine! #VoteDexter #MaineStrong #WeAreBangor
about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Bangor High School Supports Dexter Regional High School! Hello, Bangor community! Dexter Regional High School has been selected by T-moblie as one of the top 25 finalists from over 2,000 schools across the country—and they’re the only school representing Maine! This is a fantastic opportunity for our county and our state, as Dexter has a chance to win a $1 million grand prize that would benefit not only the school but also their entire community and beyond. As fellow Mainers, it's important to come together and support one another. A win for Dexter means new turf, lights, and updated facilities, creating a safer environment for their athletes and a central gathering place for their community to cheer on their students. Imagine what our city would be like without Cameron Stadium and all of the opportunities that it has given our students. Dexter is currently in third place, and they need our votes to rise to the top! You can vote every day until October 24th. Let’s rally around Dexter Regional High School and show our support. Every vote makes a difference! Vote here: [www.VoteDexter.com] Good luck, Dexter! Let’s bring this home for Maine! #VoteDexter #MaineStrong #WeAreBangor
There will be no walking school bus today, 10/8/25, due to weather.
about 1 month ago, Debbie Swett
Another beautiful weekend and another weekly newsletter! Enjoy!

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about 1 month ago, Debbie Swett
Vine Shine Report #6

Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!

#WeAreBangor

about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!
Recently Vine Street Pre-K Students took a field trip to Country Pumpkins and Kindergarten students spent a beautiful fall morning at Conant's Apple Orchard. The class took a tractor ride out to the apple orchard and learned all about the life cycle of an apple and the correct way to pick an apple. They also learned about the importance of bees and pollination to the apple crop. Back in our classrooms, we did lots of activities connected to our field trip. The students created apple volcanoes, apple crafts, apple graphs, and even apple nachos!

NEW Podcast Episode!! Today, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with Dr. Jordan Fearon, the Bangor School Department Psychologist, and Ray Phinney, our Director of Community Outreach.


In this episode, we’ll delve into the vital role of mental health in our schools and how community outreach initiatives can foster a supportive environment for our students. Dr. Fearon will share insights on the psychological challenges students face today, while Director Phinney will discuss the importance of community involvement in creating solutions.

Listen and subscribe by clicking on the link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7vVm7M3wsB67aGjSF0v2oD?si=bPd0KUIrS6Osrtuxt2OreQ

Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

about 1 month ago, Bangor School Department
Today, we have a special treat for you as we sit down with Dr. Jordan Fearon, the Bangor School Department Psychologist, and Ray Phinney, our Director of Community Outreach. In this episode, we’ll delve into the vital role of mental health in our schools and how community outreach initiatives can foster a supportive environment for our students. Dr. Fearon will share insights on the psychological challenges students face today, while Director Phinney will discuss the importance of community involvement in creating solutions.
Happy Last Sunday of September! It is a beautiful fall weekend and I hope you are enjoying every moment of it! Please enjoy the next issue of the Vine Shine Report.

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about 1 month ago, Debbie Swett
Vine Shine Report #5