On the evening of Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 6:00pm, there will be a School Board Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting can be viewed on the the ESD School Board Meeting Youtube and the agenda can be viewed here: channelhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1xc33JTk2gaEYQw2FDks2Jr8SNfQKW_HI/view?usp=share_link
HCTC Seniors: Click this link for scholarship opportunities:
https://www.ellsworthschools.org/o/hancock-county-technical-center/page/2023-scholarships
SAT/ACT Prep
Saturdays during the month of March
We want to take a moment to thank many of our partners that provide support to our HCTC students! Whether its providing Internship opportunities or coming to HCTC to present directly to our students, we are so appreciative of your support.
Early Childhood
EEMS, Beechland Road, DEFYMCA, Bucksport Area Child Care, Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council
Culinary
Sanjeeva at Serendib, Chef Dumas and Professor Savoie from UMaine Cooperative Ext.
Health Occ.
Seaport Village Healthcare, Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Auto
Darlings Corporation, K and B Automotive, NAPA Ellsworth
Diesel
Dean Young Forestry, KJ Dugas Construction, R.F Jordan and Sons, Billings Diesel, Milton CAT, Ellsworth DOT, Frenchman Bay Boat Works, Charmas Enterprises, Friend & Friend , Treeline Inc., Eliot Jordan and Son, Dave’s Garage
Maine Shellfish, Superior Dock
Media
Heart of Ellsworth, Husson University, Eastern Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College, Osborne Media
BioMed
The Jackson Laboratory, University of Maine, Maine State Police Crime Lab, Acadia National Park, BioBuilders, National Algae Association, Coastal Dream Farms, Maine Math and Science Association, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, Stanwood, Wildlife Sanctuary
Law Enforcement
Maine State Police, Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Bar Harbor Police Dept. Ellsworth Police Dept., Maine Marine Patrol, Bucksport Police Dept. Husson University, EMCC, Maine Fire Marshal Office, AMHC, Region 5 Training Council, Veazie Police Dept, Next Step Domestic Violence Project, Hancock County Superior Court, Army National Guard
Cybersecurity
Compusult Inc., MDI Hospital, UMA Cyber Range
Hospitality
Guest speakers:
Brian Langley-Union River Lobster Pot, Misty Coolidge-Coolidge Family Farm
All School Visitor: Jr. Achievement of Maine
Intern relationships:
City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth School Department, Charles M. Sumner Learner Campus, Mount Desert Island High School, Witham Properties, Flexit Cafe, Comfort Inn, Ellsworth American, Friend & Friend
Good Morning,
Due to driver illness, bus 17 students will be picked up and delivered home late today. The bus will pick up this morning between 7:30 and 8:00. This afternoon students will arrive home between 3:30 and 4:00. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank-you
Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor
Ellsworth School Bus Garage
207-412-0185
UPDATE: Due to a flat tire, Bus 5 is also delayed
Afternoon Bus Delay As of right now, the following buses are running late. Bus #1, 4, 5, 7 & 17. This is an update from earlier. Parents should expect their students home between 3:30 & 4:15. We once again apologize for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Afternoon Bus Delay
As of right now, the following buses are running late. Bus #1, 4, 7 & 17. This is an update from earlier. Parents should expect their students home between 3:30 & 4:15. We once again apologize for any inconvenience.
Good Afternoon,
Unfortunately, our bus issues have not been resolved and therefore buses 7 and 17 will be late arriving home this afternoon. Parents can expect to see their students home between 3:30 and 4:15 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor
Ellsworth School Bus Garage
207-412-0185
Due to the harsh conditions over the weekend, there is a shortage of buses. Buses 7 and 8 will experience late pickups on Monday morning 2/6/23. Parents can expect bus 7 and 8 students to be picked up between 7:40 and 8:30 am. We are hoping to return to regular timing in the afternoon. Thank-you for your understanding.
With the windchill and cold weather warnings that are forecasted for the next few days, please review the following letter from Superintendent Boles. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUGEvFcJWBz8oi76pduYyWfjv0-NWIT1/view?usp=share_link
Due to a driver shortage, bus 17 students will be picked up and delivered home late today. Morning pickup will be between 7:40 and 8:15. Afternoon drop off will be between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. Thank-you for your understanding.
Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor
Ellsworth School Bus Garage
207-412-0185
Good morning,
We have 3 drivers out today and will need to do 2 double runs. With the 2 hour delay this morning, Buses 7 and 17 will be picked up late, between 9:30 and 10:15. We expect a similar need this afternoon but an updated message will be sent out a later this morning. Thank-you for your understanding.
Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor
Ellsworth School Bus Garage
207-412-0185
There will be a 2 hour delay this morning, Tuesday, January 31st
Bus #7 students will have a late drop off this evening - Monday 1/30. Students are expected to be dropped off between 3:30 and 4:00.
We apologize for the late notice, but due to driver illness, bus #7 students will be picked up later this morning. Parents can expect students to be picked up between 7:45 and 8:15
There will be a 2 Hour delay this morning, Thursday 1/26/23
Due to this evening and tomorrow's forecasted inclement weather, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 23rd
On the evening of Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 at 5:30pm, there will be a Special School Board Meeting in the Ellsworth School Department Conference Room. The meeting can be viewed on the the ESD School Board Meeting Youtube channel. This will be followed by a School Board Workshop meeting at 6:00pm. The agenda can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PyzvDHhdtNWc3FF2UfDzdXMQ4d8q506k/view?usp=share_link
Due to the inclement weather there will be no school today, Friday, January 20th
There will be a 2 hour delay this morning, Tuesday 1/17/23