Good Morning MSAD 58 Community,

Following the recent votes, Strong's vote to withdraw from MSAD 58 did not pass, while Kingfield's vote to withdraw passed. We recognize that this outcome brings a range of emotions and questions across our communities. Change like this is significant, and we understand that the uncertainty surrounding our district's future can be difficult for families.

First, we want to reassure families that nothing will change for students for the remainder of this school year. Student placement and school assignments will remain as they are, and we will continue to focus on providing a positive and consistent school experience for all students.

Kingfield has been an important part of MSAD 58 for many years. The students, families, staff, and community members of Kingfield have helped shape our district, and we recognize the important role the community has played in our schools and our history. While the outcome of this vote means we will begin navigating a new path, we remain committed to supporting students and families throughout the transition.

There are a few important things we want families to know:

Kingfield: The Withdrawal Agreement allows students to remain in their current school for the 2027–2028 school year. We will be working on a process to collect information from families about their plans for that school year and will share more details as they become available.

Strong: Since the withdrawal vote did not pass, Strong will remain part of MSAD 58, and we will continue to serve students and families in the community.

Unorganized Territories (EUT): All students living in the unorganized territories will continue to be assigned to MSAD 58. We will hold a family information night specifically for families living in these areas to provide an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about what this means moving forward.

Superintendent Agreements: We will continue to work with families who have superintendent agreements, just as we have in the past. These arrangements will continue to be handled through our established process.

There are still many details to work through, and we will be working with our School Board, committees, and Oak Point Associates to better understand the next steps and what this means for the future of our district.

Throughout this process, it is important that our students are not caught in the middle of adult conversations or feel responsible for the outcome of these votes. Our responsibility is to provide stability, reassurance, and a safe place for every student to learn.

We may not know exactly what the next few years will look like, but we remain committed to providing strong educational opportunities and making thoughtful decisions that put students first. Thank you for your continued support of our students, schools, and communities as we work through this next chapter.

Thank you,
Laura Columbia
Superintendent MSAD 58

October 22, 2026 is our DMRMS LUMBERJACK FESTIVAL! (FREE EVENT)

Join Tyler Provencher from 4-5 pm for a special presentation for pre-teens and their parents about the social media epidemic. Attendance at this presentation earns your family two more tickets in the home heating door prize drawing.

From 5-6:30, enjoy chili and homemade donuts, community resources, face painting, a visit from the Maine Game Warden, Lumberjack challenges and more!

See flyers and a letter to families from Tyler Provencher for more Information

Good afternoon, MSAD 58 Community,

Last night, Oak Point Associates presented potential future plans for MSAD 58 as part of a community feedback session. A big thank you to Mt. Blue TV for recording the presentation.

You can find:

The recording of last night’s presentation here.
The Oak Point presentation here.

Oak Point Associates will also present to the MSAD 58 School Board on October 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Mt.Abram High School.

We welcome your questions and feedback as we continue this important conversation. Feedback can be emailed directly to msad58@oakpoint.com.

We look forward to hearing your thoughts about the future of MSAD 58.

Thanks,
Laura

Good evening,

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in today's school budget referendum. We appreciate the community's participation and support throughout this process.

The proposed 2026-2027 school budget was approved by voters.

Results by town:

Yes No Blank Total Votes
Avon 39 20 0 59
Kingfield 80 19 4 103
Phillips 73 64 0 137
Strong 94 87 0 181
TOTALS 286 190 4 480

With voter approval, the budget is now officially adopted for the 2026-2027 school year. This allows us to move forward with planning and preparations for the upcoming school year while continuing to focus on providing high-quality educational opportunities for every student.

On behalf of the MSAD 58 School Board and staff, thank you to everyone who participated in the process. We appreciate the thoughtful conversations, questions, and feedback we received throughout this year's budget development. Community engagement is an important part of ensuring we continue to meet the needs of our students while being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

We look forward to another successful school year and thank our communities for their continued support of MSAD 58.

DMRMS Picture Day is 9/14/2026

MSAD 58 Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Mt. Abram Regional High School 

June 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m.

EMERGENCY MEETING

1. Call to Order

   1. Pledge of Allegiance 

2. Public Comment

3. New Business

   1. Review and Approval of Kingfield Withdrawal Proposal 

4. Adjournment
   
   

Warrant to Call Maine School Administrative District No. 58 Budget Meeting
- Round Two- July 20, 2026, 7:00pm. Mt. Abram High School, 1513 Salem Road, Salem Township, ME

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pxR2jZmtYEG_psib5twefddfEraTIaya/view?usp=drive_link

2026 end of year letter from the principal and 2026-2027 School Supply Lists

Check out June District Newsletter!

MSAD 58 is hiring!

Please review our open positions listing as of 6.1.2026 - https://aptg.co/FVtCHg