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BOSC Preview: Hallsville, Concord, spring sports

Friday, March 5, 2021 Andrew Sylvia 0

The Manchester Board of School Committeee (BOSC) will be meeting on Monday, March 8, with several other committee meetings during the week. Here’s a look at some of the things they’re expected to discuss. State READ MORE

Sununu says NH teachers can expect COVID-19 vaccinations soon

Thursday, March 4, 2021 Paula Tracy 1

Teachers, school staff, and daycare workers can expect to be vaccinated against COVID-19 – some as early as March 12 – rather than waiting until April and May due to increased availability of COVID-19 vaccines and the rapid delivery of vaccines to date, state officials said at Thursday’s news conference. READ MORE

Central High School: 455 students earn Q2 Honor Roll status

Thursday, March 4, 2021 Manchester School District 0

Recognizing student achievers at Central High School. READ MORE

Aldermen forgive $2.8 million loan to school district

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Andrew Sylvia 0

The Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) approved the forgiveness of $2.8 million on a loan to the Manchester School District (MSD) for the purchase of textbooks. READ MORE

March 3: Founders Academy Virtual Open House/Admissions Info Night

Monday, March 1, 2021 Sue Forsyth 0

Please join us for The Founders Academy Virtual Open House / Admissions Information Night on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 5 p.m. via Zoom READ MORE

Squeezed for student laptops by COVID-19, district allies launch Operation Lemonade

Thursday, February 25, 2021 Ryan Lessard 0

While the district awaits thousands of devices on order, a group of local nonprofits and banks have teamed up to raise money and donate hundreds of laptops earmarked for low- and middle-income students who need a device. READ MORE

School administrators get approval to develop new retention policy

Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Andrew Sylvia 0

The Manchester Board of School Committee Teaching and Learning Committee approved a request from district administrators to develop a new policy regarding “retention” or keeping students within a grade for an additional year. READ MORE

March 2: Level-Up Film Club for students in grade 5-8 discusses ‘Hidden Figures’

Sunday, February 21, 2021 Press Release 0

Media Power Youth is a Manchester-based nonprofit organization that specializes in health-focused media education. READ MORE

UNH workers get 177 about-to-expire COVID-19 vaccinations

Saturday, February 20, 2021 Nancy West 0

University of New Hampshire staffers who work directly with students benefited from COVID-19 vaccinations that were about to expire on Wednesday, according to Paul Dean, chief of the university’s police department. Dean said he was notified Tuesday night that 250 shots were set to expire Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and he said they were able to save 177 of those doses with willing workers. READ MORE

Sununu orders last few schools in all-remote learning to offer in-person education

Saturday, February 20, 2021 Todd Bookman / NHPR 0

While nearly all school districts in the state are offering in-person learning or a hybrid model, where students take classes in-person some days and at home others, Gov. Chris Sununu has ordered the remaining districts still in a fully-remote model to switch to at least some in-person learning. READ MORE