
October 26, 2026
From sharing conversations with senior citizens to lending a hand at local businesses, parks, and elementary schools, Saco Middle School (SMS) students spent a day discovering som...


October 5, 2026
For many students, the meals they eat at school provide a significant portion of their daily nutrition, making school cafeterias an essential part of supporting their health, deve...

September 29, 2026
Yellow was more than just a color at Young School this week. It represented kindness, service, and the difference students can make when they work together to brighten their schoo...

September 17, 2026
Middle school students in our community now have the opportunity to discover whether their future might be in engineering, advanced manufacturing, automation, design, or the skill...

September 4, 2026
As a continued effort to better engage with students and their families, the Biddeford and Saco School Departments are hosting their annual Biddeford & Saco Rising gathering on T...


August 27, 2026
Three-year agreement delivers a 16.6% salary increase over three years, places 70 off-scale teachers onto the salary scale, a starting salary above $50,000, a new 100% single he...

August 14, 2026
Notice to all persons who ever attended Saco Schools, or Thornton Academy as a Saco student, and who were born prior to June 30, 2000, or to their parents: The Saco School Depa...


June 16, 2026
We are pleased to share that Thornton Academy and the Saco School Department have reached a mutually agreed-upon contract, ensuring that Thornton Academy will continue serving as ...

June 11, 2026
For dozens of second-grade students at Fairfield School and Young School, a commitment to reading paid off in a memorable way this spring. Thanks to a partnership between the Saco...
June 8, 2026
Community members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of family fun while making a meaningful difference in the lives of local students at Saco Swings Into Summer, a mini-golf fundr...

June 5, 2026
Hundreds of young learners at Young School in Saco recently embarked on an unforgettable ocean adventure as "Chunk the Whale," a massive43-foot inflatable humpback whale, arrived ...


June 1, 2026
After 24 grueling hours, 11,115 made NBA three-pointers, and an unforgettable final hour fueled by the cheers of hundreds of students, Saco Middle School (SMS) physical education ...

May 22, 2026
On Monday, May 11, 2026, 210 middle school students from 13 different schools gathered at the University of New England (UNE) in Biddeford for the 8th Annual Leadership Summit. Th...

May 21, 2026
A healthier future for our country begins with our children. Unfortunately, many children face hunger during the summer when they lose access to school meals. Children need good n...

May 11, 2026
State law is banning personal electronic devices in public schools beginning August 1, 2026 ( LD 2212 - Committee Amendment A; Part GG ) . The new law states students in g...

