Hancock County Technical Center

Good Evening, Due to tomorrow's forecasted weather, the Ellsworth School Department will be dismissing students at noon tomorrow with no after school activities being held. There will be no afternoon or evening Adult Ed classes tomorrow as well. Tomorrow's scheduled school board meeting has also been postponed to the following week, Tuesday March 21st. Thank you​

On the evening of Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 at 6:00pm, there will be a School Board Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting can be viewed on the Ellsworth ME School Department YouTube page and the agenda can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iozo3ysMZns30uXnbXOvVPlcqj6LPHmu/view?usp=share_link

There will be a 2 Hour delay this morning, Wednesday 3/1/23

The School Board Meeting Workshop scheduled for this evening has been cancelled

On the evening of Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 at 6:00pm, there will be a School Board Meeting Workshop in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting can be viewed on the ESD School Board Meeting Youtube and the agenda can be viewed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ddq20sJCmobG2RvaVCPJnZpH2n54A5-O/view?usp=share_link

We are now accepting new student applications! Any current freshman, sophomore or junior from Hancock County is eligible to apply! Click this link for the application: https://forms.gle/bhTzTNCE2wUthuu36

On the evening of Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 at 6:00pm, there will be a School Board Meeting in the City Hall Council Chambers. The meeting can be viewed on the the ESD School Board Meeting Youtube and the agenda can be viewed here: channelhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1xc33JTk2gaEYQw2FDks2Jr8SNfQKW_HI/view?usp=share_link

HCTC Seniors: Click this link for scholarship opportunities: https://www.ellsworthschools.org/o/hancock-county-technical-center/page/2023-scholarships

SAT/ACT Prep Saturdays during the month of March

We want to take a moment to thank many of our partners that provide support to our HCTC students! Whether its providing Internship opportunities or coming to HCTC to present directly to our students, we are so appreciative of your support. Early Childhood EEMS, Beechland Road, DEFYMCA, Bucksport Area Child Care, Sunrise Opportunities Prevention Council Culinary Sanjeeva at Serendib, Chef Dumas and Professor Savoie from UMaine Cooperative Ext. Health Occ. Seaport Village Healthcare, Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Auto Darlings Corporation, K and B Automotive, NAPA Ellsworth Diesel Dean Young Forestry, KJ Dugas Construction, R.F Jordan and Sons, Billings Diesel, Milton CAT, Ellsworth DOT, Frenchman Bay Boat Works, Charmas Enterprises, Friend & Friend , Treeline Inc., Eliot Jordan and Son, Dave’s Garage Maine Shellfish, Superior Dock Media Heart of Ellsworth, Husson University, Eastern Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College, Osborne Media BioMed The Jackson Laboratory, University of Maine, Maine State Police Crime Lab, Acadia National Park, BioBuilders, National Algae Association, Coastal Dream Farms, Maine Math and Science Association, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, Stanwood, Wildlife Sanctuary Law Enforcement Maine State Police, Hancock County Sheriff's Office, Bar Harbor Police Dept. Ellsworth Police Dept., Maine Marine Patrol, Bucksport Police Dept. Husson University, EMCC, Maine Fire Marshal Office, AMHC, Region 5 Training Council, Veazie Police Dept, Next Step Domestic Violence Project, Hancock County Superior Court, Army National Guard Cybersecurity Compusult Inc., MDI Hospital, UMA Cyber Range Hospitality Guest speakers: Brian Langley-Union River Lobster Pot, Misty Coolidge-Coolidge Family Farm All School Visitor: Jr. Achievement of Maine Intern relationships: City of Ellsworth, Ellsworth School Department, Charles M. Sumner Learner Campus, Mount Desert Island High School, Witham Properties, Flexit Cafe, Comfort Inn, Ellsworth American, Friend & Friend

Good Morning, Due to driver illness, bus 17 students will be picked up and delivered home late today. The bus will pick up this morning between 7:30 and 8:00. This afternoon students will arrive home between 3:30 and 4:00. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank-you Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor Ellsworth School Bus Garage 207-412-0185

UPDATE: Due to a flat tire, Bus 5 is also delayed Afternoon Bus Delay As of right now, the following buses are running late. Bus #1, 4, 5, 7 & 17. This is an update from earlier. Parents should expect their students home between 3:30 & 4:15. We once again apologize for any inconvenience.

UPDATE: Afternoon Bus Delay As of right now, the following buses are running late. Bus #1, 4, 7 & 17. This is an update from earlier. Parents should expect their students home between 3:30 & 4:15. We once again apologize for any inconvenience.

​Good Afternoon, Unfortunately, our bus issues have not been resolved and therefore buses 7 and 17 will be late arriving home this afternoon. Parents can expect to see their students home between 3:30 and 4:15 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor Ellsworth School Bus Garage 207-412-0185

Due to the harsh conditions over the weekend, there is a shortage of buses. Buses 7 and 8 will experience late pickups on Monday morning 2/6/23. Parents can expect bus 7 and 8 students to be picked up between 7:40 and 8:30 am. We are hoping to return to regular timing in the afternoon. Thank-you for your understanding.

With the windchill and cold weather warnings that are forecasted for the next few days, please review the following letter from Superintendent Boles. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JUGEvFcJWBz8oi76pduYyWfjv0-NWIT1/view?usp=share_link

Due to a driver shortage, bus 17 students will be picked up and delivered home late today. Morning pickup will be between 7:40 and 8:15. Afternoon drop off will be between 3:30 and 4:00 pm. Thank-you for your understanding. Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor Ellsworth School Bus Garage 207-412-0185

Good morning, We have 3 drivers out today and will need to do 2 double runs. With the 2 hour delay this morning, Buses 7 and 17 will be picked up late, between 9:30 and 10:15. We expect a similar need this afternoon but an updated message will be sent out a later this morning. Thank-you for your understanding. Donald A. Saunders, Transportation Supervisor Ellsworth School Bus Garage 207-412-0185

There will be a 2 hour delay this morning, Tuesday, January 31st

Bus #7 students will have a late drop off this evening - Monday 1/30. Students are expected to be dropped off between 3:30 and 4:00.