Happy Halloween! / East Maine Update for October 30, 2026

🚨 The deadline to submit your Winter Card Contest entries is almost here. 🚨

Submit completed artwork and a signed parent/guardian release form to your school office by Thursday, November 5.

The winning design will be featured on the official District 63 winter card, website, and social media. The winner will also be honored at the December 3 Board of Education meeting alongside all Best in Show entries. 

All entries will be displayed at the Niles-Maine District Library in December. 

Learn more about the submission guidelines and download a parent/guardian release form at the links below before it's too late. 

Our fall parent-teacher conferences are coming up soon! We encourage you to take this opportunity to connect with your child's teacher(s).

See the forms below to learn how to book a time. 

The Gemini Orchestra is thrilled to present its fall concert, featuring our talented 7th and 8th-grade musicians!

When: Wednesday, November 4, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Where: Gemini Middle School

We hope you can join us for a wonderful night of music! 

Gemini's fall production of Fast Food was an absolute smash, delivering non-stop energy and incredible performances!

We'd like to extend special congratulations to the students who worked so hard over the past few weeks to deliver a runaway hit. 

Did you know that following community feedback, District 63 reduced the size of the November 3, 2026, Bond Referendum by 26%? If approved, funds would address safety and security, infrastructure, and ADA accessibility needs. 

Visit our Facilities Page to learn more.