Learn about recent news and upcoming events

On October 10, 2013  Dr. Debra Livingston presented a proposal for Manchester Academic Standards to the Manchester School District Board of School Committee. The purpose of this presentation was to: Listen  and hear  comments, questions, and concerns Defer standardized assessments decision Provide clarity about “Informational Text” Propose a shift to Manchester Academic Standards This document can be found on the district web site at www.mansd.org . Look in the upper left for Quick Links > Manchester Academic Standards.

Bullying - and cyberbullying - hurt! Common Sense Media provides free resources for administrators, teachers, parents and kids and teens. Please visit http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators  for professional development, digital citizenship, and family resources. Cyberbullying Toolkit: Teachers can download a free toolkit to help students learn how to standup when they see cyberbullying occur. Age appropraite resources are provided for elementary, middle and high school!   http://www.commonsensemedia.org/educators/cyberbullying-toolkit?utm_source=2013_10_Newsletter_2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

Southern New Hampshire Services, Manchester's newest education and job training program for 18-24 year old students who are looking to complete their high school diploma, is now taking applications for their innovative, paid training/education program in Manchester. YouthBuild specializes in transferring skills in the construction trades to students who work together to build affordable housing in the community, and students earn high school credit while doing it. Students in YouthBuild also receive a small stipend while participating. The program is funded though a U.S. Department of Labor grant and partnered with the City of Manchester, Manchester Community College, Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority, Manchester Community Resource Center, the Office of Senator Jeanne Shaheen, and local developer Anagnost Companies. For more information call 935-7463 or email  cfrederick@snhs.org . Visit  Southern New Hampshire Services on the web:  http://www.snhs.org...

EPSOM NH:   On Tuesday, September 3 rd , 2013, while schools were bustling with activity getting ready for the first day back, the NRRA School Recycling CLUB staff, NH the Beautiful (NHtB) board members, and City of Manchester and school employees were adding to the hubbub by placing 400 brand new recycling bins in every classroom at Central High School, Hillside Middle School and Weston Elementary School. Having brand new blue recycling bins in every classroom and office area, to coincide with blue toters now being used by the city for recycling, is just the first step of several in this pilot recycling program.    Central, Hillside and Weston volunteered to be part of the pilot program that will be conducted over the next school year.  The overall goal is to help implement a more efficient and sustainable recycling program in each school.  This program will help increase recycling and reduce waste, thereby decreasing disposal costs for the school district....

David Ryan returns to Manchester as its next Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction after serving as principal of Nashua High School North since 2006 where he was recognized as the 2012 Charles A.Napoli New Hampshire State Principal of the Year and one of three 2013 NASSP/MetLife National Principal of the Year Finalists. As a 2009 Phi Delta Kappa Emerging Leader Ryan led his school through its first New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation, reduced it failure and drop out rates significantly, and increased the number of students enrolling in two and four year colleges upon graduation. Ryan served as an assistant principal at Manchester High School Central from 2000-2006, is a member of the National Principals Advisory Panel for the College Board and sits on the Advisory Board of the School of Education at Southern New Hampshire University. He holds the Ed.S. in Education Administration from the University of New Hampshire, the M.Ed. in School Leade...

Manchester Public Schools Welcome Students Back on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Please note school hours for preschool, elementary and middle school students have changed. Our school calendar has also changed from a 180 day school year to a 175 day school year. School calendars will be distributed to all students. Should you not receive a school calendar please visit the District website at  www.mansd.org/calendar  or request one from your child’s school. For your child’s safety please ensure that your child does not arrive at school prior to the arrival time indicated below: Elementary Schools  8:10 a.m.  Arrival Time  8:20 a.m.  Instruction Begins/Late Bell  2:50 p.m.    Dismissal AM Kindergarten  8:10 a.m.   Arrival Time  8:20 a.m.   Instruction Begins/Late Bell  11:05 a.m.  Dismissal PM Kindergarten  11:55 p.m.  Arrival Time  12:05 p.m.  Instruction Begins/L...

The new Student Accident Medical Insurance Protection brochure can be found online. This brochure contains the enrollment form and instructions for completion and submission. It will also contain a claim form so that parents who enroll their child can access the form at any time. Please direct all inquiries in regard to insurance coverage directly to the insurance provider.  The brochure can be found in the "Quick Links" "For Parents" or "For Students" on the left side bar of the school district web site at www.mansd.org . Look for  Student Accident Medical Insurance .