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Laura E Richards School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Gardiner, ME 04345

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

Early Release Day 11:00 amhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Early Release Day 11:00 amhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Parent-Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.

Nov

Fri

Substitute Teacher Appreciation DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Check the school notice for appreciation event details and timing.

Nov

Wed

School Vacation Day - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving Day - No School/Office ClosedHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–2

Enrollment

228

Student:Teacher

15.2:1

Locale

Town

District

RSU 11/MSAD 11

Econ. Disadvantaged

36.4%

Phone

(207)582-3612

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

257

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

16.8

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

0.69999999

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,092

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,683

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,085

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 54%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$303,419

+0.0% 1yr+47.8% 5yr

Augusta, ME metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

7.1%

Uninsured residents

5.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

349

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

219

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Early Release Day 11:00 am

half_day

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Early Release Day 11:00 am

half_day

Thu, Nov 5, 2026

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in RSU 11/MSAD 11. Laura E Richards School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	6th grade DIBELS AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	NWEA Fall AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Substitute Teacher Appreciation DayDistrict-wide Check the school notice for appreciation event details and timing.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day - No School/Office ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Day After Thanksgiving - No School/Office ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Day Before Christmas - No School/Office ClosedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	WIDA Assessment WindowDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Winter NWEA AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - February BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the complete break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Feb 17, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Early Release DayDistrict-wide High School and Middle School release at 11:00 am.Elementary Schools release at 12:00 pm.	half_day	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Workshop Day (Teacher Comp Day) - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	School Vacation Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	NWEA Spring AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher & Staff Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the week's events and appreciation activities.	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	8th Grade SCIENCE MEA AssessmentDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Early Release Day 11:00 amDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates.	Holiday	—