RSU 39 Schools-Harvest Break-9/21-9/25-No School
Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice
The Caribou Tech Center Criminal Justice Program is honored to present our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and we invite our community to join us.
📍 Caribou Community School | Bennett Drive, Caribou, Maine
⏰ Climb Times (two options this year): 5:00 AM & 6:00 PM
🕯️ Opening Ceremony: 5:30 PM in the gymnasium
This event is not a fundraiser or a sporting event. It is a time for our community to come together for one purpose: to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives while responding to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
As we climb, we remember the 110 flights of stairs climbed by the first responders at the World Trade Center and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who never made it home.
The event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us as we remember, honor, and never forget. ❤️🤍💙
For more information, please contact Amanda Korhonen at akorhonen@rsu39.org.
The Caribou Tech Center Criminal Justice Program is honored to present our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and we invite our community to join us.
📍 Caribou Community School | Bennett Drive, Caribou, Maine
⏰ Climb Times (two options this year): 5:00 AM & 6:00 PM
🕯️ Opening Ceremony: 5:30 PM in the gymnasium
This event is not a fundraiser or a sporting event. It is a time for our community to come together for one purpose: to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives while responding to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
As we climb, we remember the 110 flights of stairs climbed by the first responders at the World Trade Center and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who never made it home.
The event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us as we remember, honor, and never forget. ❤️🤍💙
For more information, please contact Amanda Korhonen at akorhonen@rsu39.org.
Maine EMS Week Celebration
Last Thursday, several students who completed the EMT program at Caribou Tech Center traveled to Augusta for the Maine Fallen EMS Providers Memorial and EMS Week celebration. The event honored EMS providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and celebrated those continuing to serve communities across Maine.
We were especially proud to see Luke Gordon invited to speak and share his personal journey into EMS and how Caribou Tech’s EMT program helped prepare him for his career. Luke spoke about the experiences, hands-on training, and skills he gained at CTC that gave him the confidence to take the next step as a certified EMT.
Having a former student return to represent CTC and share his story with EMS professionals and community leaders was an incredibly proud moment. Luke and his classmates are a great example of the impact Career & Technical Education can have on a student’s future.
We are proud of Luke and all of our former EMT students as they continue their journeys in EMS!
Last Thursday, several students who completed the EMT program at Caribou Tech Center traveled to Augusta for the Maine Fallen EMS Providers Memorial and EMS Week celebration. The event honored EMS providers who have made the ultimate sacrifice and celebrated those continuing to serve communities across Maine.
We were especially proud to see Luke Gordon invited to speak and share his personal journey into EMS and how Caribou Tech’s EMT program helped prepare him for his career. Luke spoke about the experiences, hands-on training, and skills he gained at CTC that gave him the confidence to take the next step as a certified EMT.
Having a former student return to represent CTC and share his story with EMS professionals and community leaders was an incredibly proud moment. Luke and his classmates are a great example of the impact Career & Technical Education can have on a student’s future.
We are proud of Luke and all of our former EMT students as they continue their journeys in EMS!
RSU 39 Board Meeting, Sept 2nd at 5:30 PM at CPAC.
NOTE: A Regional High School Information Meeting will immediately follow the Board of Education Meeting
NOTE: A Regional High School Information Meeting will immediately follow the Board of Education Meeting
You're Invited!
🎉 WELCOME BACK! The Countdown is ON! 🎉
Caribou Tech Center is excited to kick off another amazing year, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back!
Join us for our Open House and see firsthand what makes Caribou Tech Center the place where skills are built, careers begin, and futures take shape. Meet our incredible instructors, tour our labs, explore our programs, and discover the endless opportunities waiting for our students!
Whether you're a returning student, a new face, a parent, or a community member, we'd love to see you there!
✨ Come explore.
✨ Get inspired.
✨ Start your future.
We can't wait to fill the halls with energy, excitement, and the buzz of another fantastic school year. See you at the Open House! ⚙️
Caribou Tech Center is excited to kick off another amazing year, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back!
Join us for our Open House and see firsthand what makes Caribou Tech Center the place where skills are built, careers begin, and futures take shape. Meet our incredible instructors, tour our labs, explore our programs, and discover the endless opportunities waiting for our students!
Whether you're a returning student, a new face, a parent, or a community member, we'd love to see you there!
✨ Come explore.
✨ Get inspired.
✨ Start your future.
We can't wait to fill the halls with energy, excitement, and the buzz of another fantastic school year. See you at the Open House! ⚙️
RSU 39 School Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
CCS Learning Commons
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
CCS Learning Commons
Press Release
Go Brady Go!!! National Silver Medal! 🥈 Simply AMAZING! Tonight was a watch party for Brady Barnes, our National SkillsUSA Competitor. Since the National Conference was held during graduation week this year, Brady took the trek home early to also participate in his graduation ceremony. We couldn’t miss the chance to watch the live SkillsUSA awards ceremony together. The reaction is priceless!!! We are so proud of you, Brady!
The RSU 39 School Budget Vote will take place tomorrow, and we encourage all eligible voters to participate.
Voting Locations & Hours:
📍 Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Stockholm Town Office
⏰ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Your vote is an important part of shaping the future of our schools and supporting the educational opportunities provided to our students.
Please take a few minutes to make your voice heard.
Thank you for your continued support of RSU 39 and our students.
Voting Locations & Hours:
📍 Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center
⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📍 Stockholm Town Office
⏰ 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Your vote is an important part of shaping the future of our schools and supporting the educational opportunities provided to our students.
Please take a few minutes to make your voice heard.
Thank you for your continued support of RSU 39 and our students.
School Budget Vote-June 9th
Caribou Tech Agriculture students recently had the opportunity to tour the incredible Pineland Farms!
During the visit, students explored various areas of agriculture and learned about the wide range of careers related to farming, food production, and equipment operation. Students had the chance to see firsthand how a large agricultural operation runs on a daily basis while learning essential skills needed to apply for a job and successfully keep a job within the company and workforce.
Experiences like this help connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities and allow students to explore future career pathways within the agriculture industry.
A huge thank you to everyone at Pineland Farms for taking the time to host our students, provide such an educational experience, and showcase the many opportunities available within agriculture. We truly appreciate your hospitality and support of Career & Technical Education!
During the visit, students explored various areas of agriculture and learned about the wide range of careers related to farming, food production, and equipment operation. Students had the chance to see firsthand how a large agricultural operation runs on a daily basis while learning essential skills needed to apply for a job and successfully keep a job within the company and workforce.
Experiences like this help connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities and allow students to explore future career pathways within the agriculture industry.
A huge thank you to everyone at Pineland Farms for taking the time to host our students, provide such an educational experience, and showcase the many opportunities available within agriculture. We truly appreciate your hospitality and support of Career & Technical Education!
Behind the scenes and beyond the classroom, one person helps keep Caribou Tech Center running every single day. From making sure our building is ready for students, to safely transporting them to and from school, Mr. Farley goes above and beyond for our entire CTE family.
This week, Mr. Farley topped it all off by organizing a special ice cream social to celebrate our students and all of their hard work throughout the year. 🍦
His dedication to Caribou Tech Center, the skilled trades, and the success of our students does not go unnoticed. Whether he’s lending a hand, offering encouragement, or creating opportunities to bring students together, Mr. Farley is a true example of what it means to care about a school community.
Thank you, Mr. Farley, for everything you do to support our students, staff, and programs each and every day!
This week, Mr. Farley topped it all off by organizing a special ice cream social to celebrate our students and all of their hard work throughout the year. 🍦
His dedication to Caribou Tech Center, the skilled trades, and the success of our students does not go unnoticed. Whether he’s lending a hand, offering encouragement, or creating opportunities to bring students together, Mr. Farley is a true example of what it means to care about a school community.
Thank you, Mr. Farley, for everything you do to support our students, staff, and programs each and every day!
Join us!
We are proud to announce that Kaydence Howes and Angel Hafford, both Caribou Tech Health and Medical Sciences and Bridge Academy Maine students from Ashland High School, have been selected for the prestigious Vanderbilt Medical Research Center Aspirnaut Program - a highly competitive 6-week summer internship held on the campus of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee.
This selective program chooses just 20 research assistants from across the nation each summer, making this an incredible achievement for both students.
Kaydence has officially submitted her commitment form and has secured her travel arrangements for later this month. She is excited to attend the program this summer, where she will gain hands-on experience in medical research. Previous Aspirnaut Research Assistants have been awarded full tuition scholarships to top universities in the state of Maine.
Angel, while honored to be selected, has made the thoughtful decision to focus on working and taking college classes this summer to further strengthen her path toward acceptance into the college of her choice.
We are incredibly proud of both Kaydence and Angel for earning this opportunity and for the dedication and determination they continue to demonstrate in pursuit of their goals. Your futures are bright! 🌟
This selective program chooses just 20 research assistants from across the nation each summer, making this an incredible achievement for both students.
Kaydence has officially submitted her commitment form and has secured her travel arrangements for later this month. She is excited to attend the program this summer, where she will gain hands-on experience in medical research. Previous Aspirnaut Research Assistants have been awarded full tuition scholarships to top universities in the state of Maine.
Angel, while honored to be selected, has made the thoughtful decision to focus on working and taking college classes this summer to further strengthen her path toward acceptance into the college of her choice.
We are incredibly proud of both Kaydence and Angel for earning this opportunity and for the dedication and determination they continue to demonstrate in pursuit of their goals. Your futures are bright! 🌟
Students in the Caribou Tech EMS program are gaining valuable real-world experience by working alongside the Presque Isle Fire Department during their clinicals 🚑🔥
Hands-on opportunities like this help students build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of emergency response—all while making meaningful connections in the field. Thank you to the Presque Isle Fire Department for supporting our students and helping provide these invaluable learning experiences!
Hands-on opportunities like this help students build skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of emergency response—all while making meaningful connections in the field. Thank you to the Presque Isle Fire Department for supporting our students and helping provide these invaluable learning experiences!
Caribou Tech Center is proud to announce Brady Barnes as the Student of the Year for the 2025–2026 school year. A senior at Caribou High School and a four-year Caribou Tech student, Brady exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, professionalism, and commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom. Starting his journey during his 9th-grade year, Brady was looking for purpose in his education and to gain skills he knew would last a lifetime. He desired to learn how to fix his own car, spray his own garden, or service his family's lawn tractor.
Brady has participated in multiple Caribou Tech programs, starting in our exploratory program. Brady has also taken two years in Agriculture, one year of Large Equipment and Maintenance Operations, and one year in our Criminal Justice program, where he was previously recognized as Student of the Quarter. During his four years, he has also spent time each year learning essential skills in our JMG program. From day one, Brady has led with quiet confidence—always prepared, focused, and committed to doing things the right way. He sets high expectations for himself while serving as a mentor to younger students, fostering teamwork, accountability, and respect across programs. This is evidenced by multiple nominations for this honor from staff at Caribou Tech Center who have not had Brady in class.
In our programs, Brady has developed strong technical and mechanical skills, particularly in welding. He consistently applies his learning to real-world projects and is currently assisting with the construction of a steel flatbed body for a farm truck. His certifications reflect both his work ethic and readiness for the workforce and include forklift safety, tractor safety, OSHA 10 (General Industry and Construction), Stop the Bleed, Maine Career Exploration Badge, Maine Career Exploration Model Credentials and First Aid/CPR.
Brady is deeply involved in Career and Technical Student Organizations. He is an active participant in FFA, SkillsUSA and he currently serves as President of the National Technical Honor Society chapter, demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and service to his peers. Brady earned a gold medal in the job interview contest at SkillsUSA and will represent our school at the national conference in June in Atlanta, Georgia.
Beyond Caribou Tech, Brady is a consistent honor roll student at Caribou High School and a key member of the golf team, where he has earned numerous accolades for his performance. He has also been a hardworking employee in our Agriculture program, where he has assisted with bringing in our school's potato crop and he works at a local gas station.
Brady represents Caribou Tech Center with pride and professionalism. He was selected to represent the school at the Hall of Flags in Augusta, where he was a student speaker from the podium and he was personally asked to provide a tour of our school to State Senator Sue Bernard—an opportunity that reflects the trust and respect he has earned from staff and administration alike.
In Brady’s words, “Caribou Tech Classes have been the best thing to happen to me; they motivated me to come to school, and I always felt like I was seen.” Caribou Tech Center certainly sees Brady. He is thoughtful, mature, and dependable. He embodies what it means to be a Caribou Tech Center Student of the Year. We are incredibly proud to recognize him for his achievements, leadership, character, and the positive impact he has made on our school community. For the many times he’s thanked me for the opportunities presented to him at Caribou Tech, I’d like to express my gratitude to Brady for allowing us to be part of his path and journey. He’s blessed our staff and school.
Brady has participated in multiple Caribou Tech programs, starting in our exploratory program. Brady has also taken two years in Agriculture, one year of Large Equipment and Maintenance Operations, and one year in our Criminal Justice program, where he was previously recognized as Student of the Quarter. During his four years, he has also spent time each year learning essential skills in our JMG program. From day one, Brady has led with quiet confidence—always prepared, focused, and committed to doing things the right way. He sets high expectations for himself while serving as a mentor to younger students, fostering teamwork, accountability, and respect across programs. This is evidenced by multiple nominations for this honor from staff at Caribou Tech Center who have not had Brady in class.
In our programs, Brady has developed strong technical and mechanical skills, particularly in welding. He consistently applies his learning to real-world projects and is currently assisting with the construction of a steel flatbed body for a farm truck. His certifications reflect both his work ethic and readiness for the workforce and include forklift safety, tractor safety, OSHA 10 (General Industry and Construction), Stop the Bleed, Maine Career Exploration Badge, Maine Career Exploration Model Credentials and First Aid/CPR.
Brady is deeply involved in Career and Technical Student Organizations. He is an active participant in FFA, SkillsUSA and he currently serves as President of the National Technical Honor Society chapter, demonstrating leadership, responsibility, and service to his peers. Brady earned a gold medal in the job interview contest at SkillsUSA and will represent our school at the national conference in June in Atlanta, Georgia.
Beyond Caribou Tech, Brady is a consistent honor roll student at Caribou High School and a key member of the golf team, where he has earned numerous accolades for his performance. He has also been a hardworking employee in our Agriculture program, where he has assisted with bringing in our school's potato crop and he works at a local gas station.
Brady represents Caribou Tech Center with pride and professionalism. He was selected to represent the school at the Hall of Flags in Augusta, where he was a student speaker from the podium and he was personally asked to provide a tour of our school to State Senator Sue Bernard—an opportunity that reflects the trust and respect he has earned from staff and administration alike.
In Brady’s words, “Caribou Tech Classes have been the best thing to happen to me; they motivated me to come to school, and I always felt like I was seen.” Caribou Tech Center certainly sees Brady. He is thoughtful, mature, and dependable. He embodies what it means to be a Caribou Tech Center Student of the Year. We are incredibly proud to recognize him for his achievements, leadership, character, and the positive impact he has made on our school community. For the many times he’s thanked me for the opportunities presented to him at Caribou Tech, I’d like to express my gratitude to Brady for allowing us to be part of his path and journey. He’s blessed our staff and school.
🚨 Some programs are already FULL, but there’s still time to jump into something amazing!
Looking for hands-on learning, real career skills, and opportunities that take you beyond the classroom? The THOR Programs still have openings! 🌲🍳🧭
✨ Culinary Arts
✨ Hospitality & Tourism
✨ Outdoor Recreation
These programs can lead to careers like chef or baker, hotel management, Maine Guide, parks & recreation, tourism, and even owning your own business someday. PLUS, students can earn valuable industry credentials while still in high school!
💥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure. Spots are limited and filling FAST!
👉 Visit the Caribou Tech Center website and click Apply Now!
Looking for hands-on learning, real career skills, and opportunities that take you beyond the classroom? The THOR Programs still have openings! 🌲🍳🧭
✨ Culinary Arts
✨ Hospitality & Tourism
✨ Outdoor Recreation
These programs can lead to careers like chef or baker, hotel management, Maine Guide, parks & recreation, tourism, and even owning your own business someday. PLUS, students can earn valuable industry credentials while still in high school!
💥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure. Spots are limited and filling FAST!
👉 Visit the Caribou Tech Center website and click Apply Now!
Help send Brady Barnes to the SkillsUSA National Conference! 🇺🇸
Brady has earned the opportunity to represent our program on the national stage, and we’re excited to support him on this incredible journey.
If you would like to make a donation on his behalf, please reach out to Amy White at awhite@rsu39.org.
Thank you for helping make this opportunity possible!
Brady has earned the opportunity to represent our program on the national stage, and we’re excited to support him on this incredible journey.
If you would like to make a donation on his behalf, please reach out to Amy White at awhite@rsu39.org.
Thank you for helping make this opportunity possible!
🔥🏅 SkillsUSA Medalists — In Just Our SECOND Year! 🏅🔥
Huge congratulations to our SkillsUSA medalists who showed up, stood out, and brought home hardware! 💪 Competing against the best in the state, these students proved that talent, hard work, and CTC pride go a long way.
And the best part? This is only our SECOND year competing in SkillsUSA. 🚀 We are just getting started — and already making serious noise.
We are beyond proud of every competitor and can’t wait to see what’s next. The bar has officially been set! 💙
Huge congratulations to our SkillsUSA medalists who showed up, stood out, and brought home hardware! 💪 Competing against the best in the state, these students proved that talent, hard work, and CTC pride go a long way.
And the best part? This is only our SECOND year competing in SkillsUSA. 🚀 We are just getting started — and already making serious noise.
We are beyond proud of every competitor and can’t wait to see what’s next. The bar has officially been set! 💙
