After school program

Katelyn Ellis maneuvers her way up the trail to begin her first lap around the school grounds during the weekly x-country skiing as part of the after school activity program at Dirigo Elementary School. She was joined by her mom (looking on) this day, as parents are welcome to join their children for the weekly outings. (Times photo by Cherri Crockett)

Xavier Merchant, Aiden Blodgett Tracy, and Cathryn Cyr are seen snowshoeing their way around the perimeter of Dirigo Elementary School. They were heard singing and rhyming as they followed the leader around the playing fields and down in to the wooded trail during the weekly after school activity. (Times photo by Cherri Crockett)

Dirigo Elementary School Principal Kathy Richard is seen here leading Cameron Gray, Ashley Walker and Bridget Rowley on the weekly x-country ski around the school grounds. Students at DES have a choice to enjoy ice skating on Mondays at McGouldrick Park in Dixfield and snowshoeing or skiing on Thursdays at the school. (Times photo by Cherri Crockett)