Eliot Elementary School
1298 State Road Eliot, Maine 03903
(207) 439-9004 Fax (207) 439-5380
August 2025
Dear Families,
I hope this letter finds you enjoying a restful and fun-filled summer! As we look to the start of the 2025–2026 school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning families. We are excited to partner with you in supporting your child’s growth and learning.
Our first day of school is September 2, and we are busy preparing the building, classrooms, and materials to ensure a safe, engaging, and joyful start to the year. We are proud of the school community that we've built together—one that values kindness, inclusion, curiosity, and academic excellence.
Some important reminders as we head into the school year:
● Class Placement: Families will receive placement letters no later than the week of August 12. Our team works thoughtfully to create balanced classrooms that support every child’s success.
● Important Paperwork: Along with your placement letter you will receive lots of back to school paperwork. Please be sure to get this completed and return to school with your child on the first day of school.
● Sneak Peek: Please mark your calendars! Join us on Thursday, August 28, from 2:00–3:00 PM for our Sneak Peek. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, explore the school, and reconnect with our Eliot Elementary community. You may come anytime during the hour window. Sneak Peek is for grades K-3.
● In lieu of Sneak Peek for Pre-k will have an information night on Wednesday August 27 from 5:30 - 6:15. Be looking for more information.
● School Hours: School begins at 8:20 AM and ends at 3:20 PM. Doors open at 8:05 AM for arrival.
● Communication: We’ll continue using email, newsletters, and our website to keep you informed. Don’t forget to follow PEEPS: Partnership of Eliot Elementary Parents on Facebook as well as Marshwood Schools.
● School Store Online: We’re excited to celebrate Eliot Elementary School’s 60th birthday in 2026! While the building first welcomed high school students in 1940, it officially became an elementary school in 1966. To mark this milestone, we’ve added a festive touch to our new student-voted logo—perfect for some celebratory back-to-school spirit! Use the link below to purchase Eliot apparel. (waiting on link)
Our staff is committed to making every child feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. We believe building relationships is the foundation of success, and we look forward to working closely with you this year. We thank you in advance for your support, your openness to partnering with us, and your trust in us.
Please be on the lookout for important emails and mail as we get ready to start the new school year together!
Enjoy the rest of your summer—we can’t wait to welcome you soon!
In Partnership,
Ann Shisler Principal
Eliot Elementary School