MaineHealth will provide COVID vaccine clinics for our students 16+ (and 12+ if approved) on May 18 & 19 from 10-6pm at BHS Tiger Gym. If you are interested in having your child vaccinated, please review and sign-up by May 14th according to this letter: https://bit.ly/3xYEEYZ

The Pfizer vaccine is currently approved for youth ages 16+ and could be approved for youth ages 12+ as soon as this Friday. PARENTS OF YOUTH AGES 12+, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY ASAP: https://forms.gle/A2xMie6z1gn4aKwXA

We are loving our new app! Access sports scores, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3fu8z4q or iPhone: https://apple.co/2QFUBST.

Reminder: Monday and Tuesday are remote days for ALL students. PreK-4 return in-person on Wednesday; Grades 5-12 on Thursday. If you traveled outside New England and are unvaccinated, you must test prior to return. https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/infectious-disease/epi/airborne/coronavirus/travel.shtml

SCHEDULE NOW! We are providing rapid testing to students and staff following school vacation BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The drive-thru event will be held on remote days, April 26 and 27 (supply limited to 500). Please read the sign-up instructions carefully before signing up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48ADA82AABF8C61-rapid

TONIGHT at 7:00 PM: Join us for a Community Conversation via Zoom around managing difficult behaviors. This will be an open forum in which caregivers have a safe space to discuss challenges they may be facing, learn about resources and strategies to eliminate any barriers and finish with a question/answer period. https://networkmaine.zoom.us/j/84255159122

Please take the time to read this week’s Superintendent Update which includes information on the eligibility for anyone age 16 and older to receive the COVID vaccine, updated guidance on close contacts within schools, our soon-to-be-released new mobile app, Fall return planning, remote days following vacation, rent relief and resources, and spectator guidelines for spring sports.

We are recruiting a Lead Custodian for the Middle School. https://www.applitrack.com/biddefordschools/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?&category=Support+Staff&category=Maintenance%2FCustodial

Food Distribution for Remote Week (January 4-8) will be between 10:30am-12pm at the Biddeford Middle School Bus Loop and via bus delivery (see Google Doc included for locations and approximate times). This is available to all youth, regardless of income, so please take advantage of this opportunity to have one less task in your busy schedule.