Kittery School Department

Kittery School Department is a local educational agency (LEA) located in Kittery, Maine, serving K-12 students in the region. Registered in SAM.gov since 2013, the school district is a U.S. government entity focused on providing comprehensive educational services to the local community, with a particular emphasis on supporting military-connected students. As a public school district, Kittery School Department is committed to delivering high-quality educational programs and support services that address the academic, social, and emotional needs of its student population.

Through its federal grant awards, Kittery School Department has been the recipient of multiple sub-awards from the Maine Department of Education, focusing on a diverse range of educational initiatives. These grants cover critical areas such as special education services for children with disabilities (ages birth to 20), improving teaching and learning in high-poverty schools, enhancing academic achievement, and supporting students at risk of failing to meet academic standards. The district has also received grants for nutritional programs, including providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to elementary schools and supporting local food procurement from small businesses and socially disadvantaged farmers. A significant recent award is a $500,000 five-year Project Grant from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) specifically designed to support military-connected K-12 students through curriculum development, academic interventions, counseling, enrichment programs, educator training, technology integration, and language immersion programs. Additionally, the school department has received COVID-19 related grants to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to the pandemic, demonstrating its adaptability in addressing emerging educational challenges.