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Among the changes in various school administrations this summer, the last two open positions have been filled. Superintendent Debra Livingston has named Jane Clayton assistant principal of Hillside Middle School and Kelly Bilodeau assistant principal of McLaughlin Middle School. Both women come to their new posts from previous positions within Manchester School District. Clayton served as athletic coordinator for Central High School since 2003 and has previous experience as interim assistant principal at Central and West high schools. She replaces the vacancy left by outgoing assistant principal Julie Machakos and joins assistant principal Shawn Baskerville under Hillside principal Brendan McCafferty. Bilodeau was a special education case manager for nine years at Southside Middle School, where she collaborated with teachers on curriculum and instruction for students with diverse learning styles. She replaces Tim Otis, who moved to West High School as assistant principal. Bilodeau ...

Tune in to NH Chronicle tonight, June 4th, at 7:00 PM to hear how Hillside Middle School language arts teacher Sue Hannan is using technology in her classroom. Read more:  http://www.wmur.com/new-hampshire-chronicle/wednesday-june-4th-innovative-teacher-sue-hannan/26229112#ixzz33gAICkVc Mrs. Hannan was named a State Winner in the 2014 Samsung  Solve for Tomorrow  contest. Her entry was chosen for its innovative approach to advancing interest in STEM among her students as well as making an impact in the Manchester community. In response to Samsung’s award notification, Mrs. Hannan, stated, “This is a unique opportunity for a Manchester school. We will be collaborating with students, colleagues, parents, community members and the media to create a project that spotlights the salmon release project, and will spotlight the health of the Merrimack River as well. While this will be a very involved project, it will assist students in concentrating their wri...

The New Hampshire Department of Education will continue funding to provide a high-quality after school program for five more years in nine Manchester schools. Bakersville, Gossler Park, Hallsville, McDonough, and Parker-Varney elementary schools, along with Hillside, McLaughlin, Parkside, and Southside middle schools are included in the  21st  Century Community Learning Centers  (21st CCLC) grant award totaling about $3.2 million over five years, beginning July 1, 2014.  “The 21st Century program is just one way our schools make sure Manchester students reach their full potential academically, personally and socially,” said Mayor Ted Gatsas. “We are committed to giving as many students access to the opportunity as possible.”    In the highly competitive grant-writing process, Manchester School District applied for renewal of funding for eight existing 21st CCLC sites, and for funds that will establish a new site at Parker-Varney Elementary School. ...

Hillside Middle School raised more than $5,000 in three weeks for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients campaign.  The Patients for Pennies campaign was run through the school’s enrichment classes, grades 6-8.  Students contributed spare change, and teachers collected it daily.  Hillside Middle School raised more money than any school this year, according to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and broke the New Hampshire school state record of $4,700.  “This was our first year running the Patients for Pennies campaign.  We felt it was another great opportunity to have our kids and teachers working together to help others.  We couldn't be more pleased," said Sara Loughlin, school coordinator of the project and teacher at Hillside.   Money raised will help thousands of children and adults in the fight against blood cancers like leukemia.   The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary ...

With the support of the Manchester Community, Hillside Middle  School, and Hooksett Kiwanis ther Builders Club will be hosting the second annual Luke  Capistran 5K Road Race / Fun Walk and Kids Run.  Builders Club is a Service/Student Leadership  Organization that mentors and encourages students to become leaders in  their community.  The Builders Club is sponsored by the Hooksett Kiwanis  Foundation. This year  a discounted rate is offered for educators in the Manchester School District:  $10 pre-registration.  The Builders Club would like to make this a grand community event an d is asking for your support in regard to advertisement/sponsorship  for the Luke 5K. The club would like the opportunity to meet with you to further  discuss their needs and provide you with any other information you  might need to promote the extraordinary event.  Thank you for your c onsideration! ...