Events
April 5: Ward 8 meeting — join the conversation about the issues
Ward 8 elected officials and school personnel will be on hand to field questions and talk about issues of importance to residents. READ MORE
Manchester School District
Education
House committee revises SB 193, downshifts private education costs to school districts
A public hearing on the bill’s new amendment has been scheduled by the committee for 1 p.m. March 9, and a second hearing on March 14. READ MORE
News
Hillside: Police conclude social media shooting threat ‘not credible’
A social media threat raised concerns at Hillside Middle School, which was secured for about 20 minutes Wednesday while police did a sweep of the building. READ MORE
Around Town
Mass Casualty Training: School nurses learn how to ‘Stop the Bleed’
That was the message for 25 district school nurses, who were deputized Tuesday as first responders at their schools during a free training session at the city health department, called Stop the Bleed. The program, funded by Elliot Health System, provided two hours of free training, including a refresher course on how to quickly address the kind of traumatic wounds that can happen in a school or public setting, and an emergency kit to take back to their schools. READ MORE
News
New District Athletic Director ready for the challenges ahead
Christine Pariseau-Telge has mapped out a game plan for tackling what is by all accounts a full-time undertaking: her new role as part-time Manchester School District Athletic Director. READ MORE
Events
Meeting Feb. 7 for public comment on school district office move to West High School
Prior to the formal meeting, West High School principal Rick Dichard will give a tour of the affected areas of the school at 5:15 for those who are interested. READ MORE
School News
District seeks professionals for April 17 Career Day at Central HS
If your business is interested in helping educate our students for Career Day at Central High School, please fill out the online career day participation form READ MORE
School News
Beech Street principal one of 3 finalists for SAU 15 Superintendent post
A final decision on the new SAU 15 superintendent is expected by Feb. 14. READ MORE
School News
Vargas appoints new school district director of special education services
Among other previous career positions, Ms. Steady was a residential director at Spaulding Youth Center, taught special education in the Winnisquam school district, and served as a service coordinator at Community Bridges, a non-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities. READ MORE
School News
Warm coats, warmer hearts: Firefighters combat cold with coats for kids
A newer tradition among our city’s firefighters includes fighting the cold by providing brand new coats for kids, who might otherwise not have the chance to pick and choose one. READ MORE