SE DO MO CHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 68/MSAD 68 school district, located in Dover-Foxcroft, ME with about 387 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School**, located at 63 Harrison Avenue in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the RSU 68 school district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its young learners. By providing a structured curriculum and engaging extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare children for their future educational transitions while encouraging a sense of community and local pride.

The school’s name, "Se Do Mo Cha," is historically significant to the region, derived from the Native American name for the local Sebec Lake area, which highlights the school’s deep connection to the character and history of the Piscataquis County community. As a primary hub for elementary education in Dover-Foxcroft, the school balances traditional instruction with modern educational practices to address the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that children from various backgrounds receive the guidance necessary to thrive in a small-town learning environment.

For more information, contact Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School at (207) 564-6535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.