Local Freshness

We continue to strive to order as many Maine and local regional products as possible. We place an emphasis on this during Harvest Week in September and another during the Farm to School week in October. We do our best to order Maine produce and products as often as the market and the price will bear. This process is getting easier to do throughout the entire school year since so many different partners are working well together!!

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Year End Information:
 Balance Carryovers

5, 2, 1, 0 Let's Go!

District Health Leadership Team

MSAD 75 has followed a coordinated approach to school health since 2001. Our District is the only one in Maine to receive Exemplary Recognition Awards from the Maine Department of Education and the Maine Bureau of Health for our work in all eight areas of health shown in the above diagram!

We are extremely proud of the efforts our staff, students, parents, and community members make every day to ensure all areas of health are working together. The District Health Leadership Team reviews data, assesses need and provides feedback on priority health efforts for both students and staff. Two key areas currently being addressed are: review of the health education and the physical education curricula; analysis of best practices under the District Wellness Policy.

Establishing healthy behaviors during childhood is easier and more effective than trying to change unhealthy behaviors during adulthood. Schools play a critical role in promoting the health and safety of young people and helping them establish lifelong healthy behavior patterns. Also, research shows there is a link between the health outcomes of young people and their academic success.

If you would like to be a part of the District Heath Leadership team please get in touch with Paul Milliken MSAD 75 Food Service Director: [email protected] or 798-3636.

Test out your products...

Paul Milliken

RSU/MSAD 75 School Nutrition Director

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