YARMOUTH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

The CDC has updated guidelines for travelers returning to Maine from other countries. If you are planning any travel over the long weekend, please be advised of these guidelines: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/526713

Active start to the school year in Yarmouth, with full bike racks at several locations!

Happy first day of school in Yarmouth! Please be mindful of the road construction on Main Street as you plan your route to school or wait for the bus. Significant delays are being experienced. Our drivers will do their best to avoid this route, and we encourage others to do so.

Please be sure to stay home from school/work if you have symptoms of COVID-19. Yarmouth Schools is happy to provide a quick and easy pre-screening tool on our website: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/524456

Yarmouth families are encouraged to enroll students in COVID-19 Pooled Testing, which should begin in mid-September. Follow this link to learn how to register your student in Yarmouth Schools' testing program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vIeQDJfomCAqLYgEKf85PX5NzjVfFPzF/view

2021-2022 Bus Schedules for the Yarmouth School Department are now posted on our website. Be ready for school to start on Wednesday, September 1! Read more here: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/519068

The Yarmouth School Committee has approved a plan for fully reopening schools to in-person learning for every student each day this fall. Read more here: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/502245

Yarmouth School Department Central Office is closed to pedestrian traffic until Tuesday, August 17 due to exterior construction. Offices may still be reached by phone or email. Thank you for your patience!

The Yarmouth School Committee will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 16 at 7 p.m. to discuss health and safety protocols for the Fall of 2021. Read more here: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/506880

In case you missed it, you can read Dr. Dolloff's letter regarding Yarmouth Schools' planning for the fall of 2021 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bVfnAYzbGrUEixOx-kdGB6uEBTjEbKUf/view

Governor Mills has removed the physical distancing restrictions from Maine schools for the Fall of 2021. Read more here: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/477541

QUICK REMINDER to families of students who received their first COVID-19 vaccination at Yarmouth Schools' May 19 clinic. The second dose is available TODAY until noon time at Harrison Middle School. Thank you!

Yarmouth's voters approved the 2021-22 School Budget by a vote of 1246-489 on Tuesday. Thank you to all who voted! Congratulations to Newell Augur, Kate Shub and Jeremy Fischer on their election to School Committee. Read more at https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/477191

Please remember to vote on the School Budget and Town elections today (TUESDAY, JUNE 8). Polls are open at Yarmouth High School until 8:00 p.m.

To provide as little disruption to family schedules as possible, Yarmouth Schools will hold a regular school day today (Tuesday, June 8). Families may make individual decisions about dismissing their students early if they feel being at school is too uncomfortable.

Please be reminded of Wednesday's COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth for students 12 years of age or older. For more information: https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/464112

The Governor's proposed budget would bring an additional $1.1m in state aid to Yarmouth Schools, lowering the impact of next year's school budget to a 1.7% increase on property taxes. Please vote on or before June 8! FMI https://yarmouth.me.us/elections

Families interested in COVID-19 vaccinations for children aged 12 and up should check their email or the Yarmouth Schools website (https://www.yarmouthschools.org/article/454921) for more information on school-based clinics operated by Northern Light Health.

Please remember to vote on the school budget and other town election items. Information on absentee voting is provided at https://yarmouth.me.us/elections. If you prefer to vote on election day, polls will be open at YHS from 6 am to 8 pm on June 8.

Due to a limited number of doses for Saturday's pop-up vaccination clinic at Yarmouth Pointe, please email Gro Flatebo (gflatebo@gmail.com) if you are interested in securing a spot.