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Some schools in Manchester have new principals and/or assistant principals on staff  after voluntary shifts for the upcoming school year. Among the changes, Rachelle Otero is moving from her post as principal of Hallsville Elementary School to become full-time assistant principal at Smyth Road. McLaughlin Middle School assistant principal Tim Otis will assume the same role at Manchester High School West. He replaces Debora Roukey, who is joining the team of assistant principals at Central. “We’re fortunate to have strong administrators at all of our schools, which makes it possible for the executive team and school board members to honor requests by those looking for new opportunities,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Livingston. “We respect their leadership and eagerness to bring new ideas to the schools where they’ll be serving.” Adjustments of school-level administrations mean a new principal will be hired for Hallsville. McLaughlin, which staffs two assistan...

The staff and students of Henry Wilson Elementary School did not have to look far for their new leader. Kimberly Organek, current principal of Southside Middle School, will succeed Linda Durand, who is retiring from her post at Wilson this month.  “I started my career in education teaching at the elementary level,” said Mrs. Organek. “I’m excited to return to working with younger students and continue the progress Wilson has made in improving student achievement.” Wilson is a Priority School, a designation based on low scores over three years on reading and math NECAP assessment tests.  Priority Schools receive federal funding and resources to support initiatives that address academic improvement.  Mrs. Organek is credited with helping Southside recently meet the criteria to exit Priority School status. She became principal at Southside last fall, having previously served as assistant principal at Cawley Middle School in Hooksett for two years, and Middle S...

Manchester schools love opportunities to partner with community organizations to enhance students' learning. Read about Henry Wilson Elementary School's  planting project !

The search has begun to find new leaders to succeed the retiring principals of Henry Wilson School and Highland-Goffe's Falls Elementary School. Your opinion is valuable! Please take a short survey about the qualities you would like to see in the next principals. We greatly appreciate your input. The surveys can be found on each school's home page: Henry Wilson:  wilson.mansd.org Highland-Goffe's Falls:  highland.mansd.org