In a 182 to 65 vote, the proposed $16.4 million budget was increased to $16.9 million, adding money into regular instruction, athletics and student programming.
Taxes on a property valued at $200,000 will go from about $4,120 to $4,400 because the increased local contribution to the school district will increase the mill rate from 20.6 to 22.
The board-approved $7.25 million budget reflects an increase of $53,130 over last year with an additional local ask of $159,125.
Houlton Middle High School proudly announces Sophia Lorom as the valedictorian for the graduating Class of 2024. Sophia, daughter of Darcy and Barry Lorom, has achieved outstanding academic excellence throughout her high school career and has been actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities and community service endeavors.
Chelsea Hobbs of Perham, a senior at Washburn District High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal Lawrence Worcester announced.
Ashland District School senior Abby Doughty of Ashland was recently selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, according to Principal Joel Hall.
Principal Laura Hunter has announced that Maggie McQuade is the 2024 recipient of the Maine Principal’s award for Easton Jr./Sr. High School.
Hunter Chandler of Mapleton, a senior at Presque Isle High School, has been selected to receive the 2024 Principal’s Award, Principal David Bartlett announced.
The Presque Isle Tech Center has announced Alek Bushey as the 2024 Student of the Year.
Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle celebrated 178 graduates during its 59th commencement ceremony on Saturday.
