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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

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.

Nov

Fri

Day After Thanksgiving - 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, 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

Fri, Nov 20, 2026

Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day

Check the school notice for appreciation event details and timing.

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	—