RSU 40/MSAD 40

Located at 1070 Heald Highway in Union, Maine, Regional School Unit 40 (RSU 40 / MSAD 40) is an active, traditional public school district serving families across a distant rural community. Operating seven dedicated school facilities, the district delivers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a non-charter district operating independently of supervisory unions, RSU 40 serves as a vital community anchor, providing accessible learning opportunities and comprehensive academic programs tailored to rural Maine's unique landscape.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates 1,762 students, maintaining well-balanced enrollment numbers across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. RSU 40 is backed by a substantial human infrastructure, employing a total full-time equivalent workforce of nearly 808 staff members. This includes approximately 332 full-time equivalent teachers, 86 instructional aides, and over 390 support personnel. This generous staffing environment fosters a highly supportive educational climate, allowing for individualized instruction, small class dynamics, and comprehensive student services designed to prepare every learner for post-secondary success.