RSU13 District administrators and members of Funding Our Future—a volunteer committee organized to support critical upgrades to school facilities through private fundraising—invite the public to gather for a design unveiling and fundraising kick-off event, Friday, May 29, at 6 p.m., at Oceanside High School Auditorium. Following the event, attendees are invited to stay for OHS Theater’s 7 p.m. performance of “Clue”.

The event will include a short informational presentation to include design schematics for the OHS Auditorium renovation and upgrade project that was recently awarded federal funding through bipartisan support of Maine’s Congressional delegation—King, Pingree, and Collins.

"The $1.17 million federal award, designated as a matching fund, presents the communities served by RSU13 with a historic opportunity to invest directly in the future of the school," said the committee.

According to Funding Our Future, the completion of this project will directly benefit:

• Arts Excellence: Providing upgraded facilities, lighting, and sound for the highly successful theater and music programs.

• Expanded Student Opportunities: Creating a state-of-the-art venue that can host larger assemblies, academic competitions, and a wider range of school-wide events.

• Community Connection: Offering a modern, accessible, and high-quality space for other local groups and organizations, thereby deepening the bonds between Oceanside High School and the towns it serves.

To successfully secure and finalize the project, RSU13 officially launched the community fundraising phase of the effort. A dedicated committee, named "Funding our Future," has been established and is comprised of volunteers committed to raising the necessary matching funds rather than bonding the project and increasing the costs to local taxpayers, according to the news release.