We are inviting parents to please complete a brief, confidential Economic Status Form online by September 25, 2026. * Paper copies are available at your schools if you prefer.

Why does your response matter? The Maine Department of Education uses this confidential data to calculate state funding allocated directly to our school under the Essential Programs & Services @Funding Act. An accurate count ensures our students receive the full state subsidies they deserve.

Without this data, our state subsidy may go down, which means taxpayers and our local families will have to make up the difference.

We are collecting either a printed form, found in your student’s back to school forms, or a secure digital form, linked here: Economic Status FORM.

Both versions, paper or digital, are collected and held securely/confidentially by the District Data Manager, who reports it to the state.

If you have any questions or need help, please feel free to reach out to District Data Manager Abby Manahan at amanahan@aos98schools.org or 633-2421 ext. 1007

Thank you for helping us secure vital funding for our school!