Three Communities, One School: Help Shape Our Future at Community Forum #1

MSAD 33 and Madawaska Schools invite families, students, staff, and neighbors to the first of three community forums on a proposed State-funded PreK-12 school.

Something big is taking shape in our corner of the St. John Valley. MSAD 33 and the Madawaska School Department have the opportunity to join together and build a new, State-funded PreK-12 school. A project like this comes along once in a generation, and we want it to reflect the people it will serve.

That is why we are hosting a series of community forums, beginning with Community Forum #1 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the St. John Valley Technology Center.

Why your voice matters

Madawaska, Frenchville, and St. Agatha share a river, a heritage, and generations of family ties. A shared school is a chance to combine our strengths, expand opportunities for students, and design a building around how learning happens today. The best plans start with listening, and we want to hear from you before decisions are made.

What to expect

• Project overview: what is being proposed and why this opportunity matters now
• The process ahead: the steps from planning to a finished school, and where community input fits along the way
• Your priorities: an open conversation about what matters most to you in a future school

Whether you are a parent, a student, a teacher, a business owner, or a longtime resident whose children graduated years ago, your perspective belongs in this conversation. Come ready to think about questions like these: What learning spaces would make the biggest difference for students? What programs should a PreK-12 school offer? How can the building serve the wider community?

A note on location

Site selection is currently underway. Information about the future school location will not be part of this forum. We know this question is on many minds, and we will share updates as soon as information is available. Stay tuned.

Can't make it on November 3?

We will cover the same agenda at two more forums, so everyone has a chance to take part.

Forum	Date	Time	Location
Forum #2	Monday, November 23, 2026	6:00 PM	Wisdom Middle High School
Forum #3	Wednesday, December 9, 2026	6:00 PM	Madawaska Middle High School

Questions?

Please contact Benjamin Sirois, Superintendent, at bsirois@vuesc.org.

This school will belong to all of us. Let's plan it together. We hope to see you there!