Located in Houlton, Maine, our district is dedicated to empowering students with the digital tools they need to thrive in a modern, connected world. We believe that technology, when integrated seamlessly into the curriculum, enhances learning, fosters creativity, and prepares our students for future success.
To support this vision, RSU 29 is proud to be a 1:1 school district, ensuring that every student has access to a dedicated learning device tailored to their specific developmental and educational needs.
Here is an overview of the technology provided to our students across the district:
Houlton Elementary School (Pre-K – Grade 2)
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Device: 1:1 iPads
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The Focus: Building a strong foundation for our youngest learners. The intuitive, touch-based interface of the iPad is perfect for early literacy and math apps, interactive reading, and creative exploration without the immediate barrier of typing.
Houlton Southside School (Grades 3 – 6)
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Device: 1:1 Chromebooks
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The Focus: Fostering collaboration and digital literacy. As students transition to more complex reading, writing, and research tasks, Chromebooks provide the perfect platform for keyboarding practice, collaborative projects, and utilizing Google Workspace for Education.
Houlton Middle High School (Grades 7 – 12)
Our technology approach at HMHS is designed to scale with our students as they prepare for higher education and their future careers.
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Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) — 1:1 Chromebooks: Students continue to build on their digital skills, using their devices to manage daily assignments, conduct research, and communicate with teachers.
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High School (Grades 9 – 12) — 1:1 MacBooks: To meet the rigorous demands of high school coursework, upperclassmen are provided with MacBooks. These powerful devices support advanced, industry-standard applications for multimedia creation, coding, graphic design, and college-level research.
Empowering the Future
Beyond simply providing the hardware, the RSU 29 Technology Department is committed to teaching digital citizenship, ensuring online safety, and providing robust technical support to our students, families, and staff.
