Due to a significant amount of illness in our communities which has negatively impacted our student and staff attendance, the CSD will be closing all schools on Friday, January 17th. We kindly ask you take advantage of this day to take care of our students’ and staff wellness. Schools will remain in session today.
January 10, 2025
Dear Calais Schools' Family –
We are writing to make you aware of a recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a software vendor which provides our Student Information System (SIS), and the schools they serve.
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool informed our school department that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to certain PowerSchool SIS customer data. Unfortunately, they have confirmed that the information belongs to some of our Calais Schools families and educators.
PowerSchool informed us that the taken data primarily includes parent and student contact information with data elements such as name and address information. Across their customer base, they have determined that for a portion of individuals, some personally identifiable information (PII), such as social security numbers (SSN) and medical information, was impacted. They are working with urgency to complete their investigation and determine whether PII belonging to our students was included. To clarify the Calais School Department does not include student or staff social security numbers in the PowerSchool system.
Protecting our students and staff is something we take seriously. With PowerSchool’s help, more information and resources (including credit monitoring or identity protection services if applicable) will be provided to you as it becomes available.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Mary Anne Spearin, Superintendent of Schools
The Calais School Dept. will be dismissing all students shortly. Unfortunately, the power outage is expected to last long enough to interfere with lunch and use of facilities. Conferences will still be held tonight at CMHS.
The Calais School Dept would like to let parents know that buses were delayed at dismissal today as a precautionary measure. No imminent threat existed on any of the schools campuses and administration communicated and participated with the local police department to ensure students’ safety.
2024-2025 Calais School Dept. calendar
Eastport Arts Center Honored Local High School Students for Contributions to the Arts -https://www.eastportartscenter.org/post/students-honored-for-contributions-to-the-arts
Maine’s Positive Story of the Day
~ Calais Elementary School ~
Please visit the following link to see the story regarding the Calais Elementary School Prek program shared on the MPA (Maine Principals Association) website in coordination with the NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals).
https://mpaprof.org/maines-positive-story-of-the-day-calais/
The Calais School Dept will have a 2 hour today, April 5th.
There will be no school for Calais School Dept today, April 4th. Stay safe.
The Calais School Dept. will have an early release on Monday, April 8th. CMHS and CAS will dismiss at 12:35 pm and CES at 1 pm. The CES after school program will only be available for CES families unable to make child care arrangements. Please contact the school directly to make arrangements.
The Calais Middle/HighSchool has conducted a lead service line inventory on the a schoolk's water system. This information is available at the main office for review.
The Calais School Department will have a 2 hour delay today, March 12 due to road conditions.
The Calais School Department will have a 2 hour delay today, February 29, 2024.
School Counselors Celebrate During National School Counseling Week, Feb. 5–9, 2024
National School Counseling Week 2024, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 5–9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.
For additional information visit the MDOE at
https://mainedoenews.net/2024/02/02/celebrate-national-school-counseling-week-feb-5-9/
The Calais School Dept will have a 2 delay today, January 29, 2024.
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The Calais School Dept will have a 2 delay today, January 29, 2014.
Due to the coming winter weather, the Calais School Dept. will be releasing early today, January 26. CMHS at 11:15 and CES at 11:30.
YOUTH PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL SEEKING APPLICATIONS FROM MAINE STUDENTS
The Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) was created in 2012 to bring together youth leaders interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally.
The council supports FEMA’s commitment to involve America’s youth in preparedness-related activities. It also provides young people an opportunity to present their perspectives, feedback, and opinions to FEMA staff. Members regularly meet with staff and attend the annual Youth Preparedness Council virtual summit.
FEMA is now accepting applications for the Youth Preparedness Council. This program is a phenomenal opportunity for young leaders in grades eight through 11th. Applications are due no later than March 4th. The link below provides all needed information, including an informational Zoom webinar to learn more. It has been a very long time since Maine had a representative. Can a Calais Middle or High School student help change that?
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/individuals-communities/youth-preparedness-council
Due to the impending storm expected to hit our area today, the Calais School Department will be releasing students early today, January 16, 2024. CMHS 11:30 dismissal and CES 11:45 dismissal. Stay safe, stay warm.
The Calais School Dept is cancelled today January 10. Stay safe.