Welcome Back! / East Maine Update for September 4, 2026

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (02:30 PM)

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A sign for the East Maine District 63 Educational Service Center under a blue sky.

A collage shows students of various ages and backgrounds arriving at school for the first day.

Welcome Back to School!

What a great two weeks it's been at District 63!

We welcomed our students back to school on August 25, and it has been a pleasure to see our classrooms full again.

We're looking forward to a great year ahead!

Open Gym at Gemini Middle School

Open Gym at Gemini Middle School offers 5th-8th graders a safe, supervised space to stay active and hang out with friends. Join us on Mondays from 5-8 PM (or Tuesdays if Monday is a holiday) and on Saturdays from 9 AM to 12 PM. Registration is open now!

Daily Entry: $2 (or purchase an Annual Pass for $100)
Saturday Open Gym: Begins September 12
Monday Open Gym: Begins September 14
Register Online Here

A teal flyer announces the FRC Marketplace is NOW OPEN, featuring images of colorful clothing, books, and school supplies.

FRC Marketplace Opens Next Week

The Family Resource Center's Marketplace is opening its doors again very soon!

The Marketplace provides food, school supplies, clothing, and household goods to District families in need.

Starting on Tuesday, September 8, it will be open from 9-11 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year (excluding breaks and holidays).

A flyer listing Community Open Houses for East Maine District 63 schools with dates and times.

Bond Referendum Community Open Houses

East Maine School District 63 will host community open houses in September at each elementary school that will include a summary of our facility needs, proposed solutions, and a school tour. If you would like to learn more about the upcoming bond referendum on the November 3 ballot, make plans to attend.

FULL SCHEDULE:

Mark Twain: Tuesday, September 15 from 6:30-8 PM
Apollo: Tuesday, September 22 from 6:30-8 PM
Melzer: Wednesday, September 23 from 6:30-8 PM
Washington: Thursday, September 24 from 6:30-8 PM
Nelson: Saturday, September 26 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM

A flyer for D63 Parent Tech Workshops at the Family Resource Center, featuring dates for two workshop times and offering digital skills, online safety, and free childcare.

District 63 Parent Tech Workshops

Join our Parent Technology Workshops this fall and earn a FREE MacBook Neo and District hotspot! The workshops will cover digital skills, online safety, and District programs. Morning and evening sessions are available and will be held at the Family Resource Center.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE