Augusta School Department
Augusta School Department (ASD) is the department of the city of Augusta, Maine that operates public schools.
It functions as the public school district for Augusta, and its boundaries are that of the city's.[1]
History
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Cornelia Brown, previously superintendent, left her position on January 1, 2013. Jim Anastasio became the interim superintendent,[2] then became permanent superintendent circa 2015. Prior to his becoming interim superintendent, he was the principal of Cony High School. In 2023 he resigned, with the resignation effective on June 30, 2024.[3] Mike Tracy Jr. replaced him as superintendent.[4]
In 2023 the student count was 2,100.[3]
Schools
[edit]Farrington, Gilbert, Hussey, and Lincoln are the four public elementary schools that are located in the city.[5]
Cony Middle and High School serves students in grades 7–12 from Augusta and the surrounding towns.[6] Buker Middle School closed in 2003.[7] Hodgkins Middle School closed in 2009 with middle school students moving to Cony.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Geography Division (January 14, 2021). 2020 census - school district reference map: Kennebec County, ME (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 26, 2022. Retrieved 2026-10-03. - Text list
- ↑ Edwards, Keith (2013-07-09). "Augusta schools to consider 2-year contract for interim superintendent". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- 1 2 Duggan, Emily (2023-07-05). "Longtime superintendent of Augusta schools resigns". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ Duggan, Emily (2024-02-14). "Augusta School Board names Mike Tracy as next school superintendent". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
- ↑ "City of Augusta, Maine School Department". augustaschools.org. City of Augusta, Maine. Archived from the original on January 13, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ "Cony". augustaschools.org. Archived from the original on January 12, 2016. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
- ↑ Edwards, Keith (2009-02-27). "Cony funds not in plans". Kennebec Journal. Augusta, Maine. pp. B1, B6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Edwards, Keith (2009-04-07). "Middle school changes on table". Kennebec Journal. Augusta, Maine. pp. A1, A6 – via Newspapers.com.