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The nomination deadline for outstanding elementary, grades K-6, mathematics and science (including computer science) teachers has been extended to  April 15, 2014 . The PAEMST are the nation's highest honors for K-12 teachers of mathematics and science.  Awardees serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities, and leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.  Since 1983, more than 4,200 teachers have been recognized for their contributions in the classroom and to their profession.  If you know great teachers, nominate them to join this prestigious network of professionals.  The nomination form should be completed early enough to ensure that the nominated teacher is given enough time to thoroughly prepare an application that reflects exemplary teaching prior to the application deadline. Applications are due by May 15, 2014 . For more information, visit  www.education.nh.gov  or contact Jiffi Rainie at (603)...

On March 24 Dr. Debra Livingston presented  School Boundaries Realignment  proposal to the Board of School Committee. This presentation can be found at:   https://docs.google.com/a/mansd.org/presentation/d/1Bi8rxFiRSMpfPaAQ1CMjlSvd1501XcXvpiihc29Edxo/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=60000#slide=id.p14

On March 24 Dr. Debra Livingston presented the  Manchester School District Superintendent's Proposed Budget  for Fiscal Year 2015 to the Board of School Committee. This presentation can  be found at www.mansd.org under the Quick Links menu on the left under Reports & Documents.

The UNH STEM Discovery Lab was created in response to the growing need for STEM educated graduates. The STEM Discovery Lab is a challenging, hands-on learning community where K-12 students and their teachers engage in the authentic integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and language arts through a research-based curriculum. READ MORE!

Students from the Manchester School of Technology are celebrating their medal-worthy accomplishments at the SkillsUSA New Hampshire Leadership competition this month. MST received three gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals in the categories of customer service, esthetics, job interview, job skills demonstration, and prepared speech. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving high school and college students who are enrolled in vocational training programs. MST sent a team to the state contest on  March 14 at the Seacoast School of Technology. The gold medal winners who earned the privilege of representing New Hampshire at the SkillsUSA National Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Missouri are: Cosmetology: Lemsy Esquivel Memorial High School/MST         Manchester Esthetics Team: Kendra Gahara Central High School/MST Manchester Katharine Zaremba Central High School/MST Candia Customer Service: Ashle...

The world's largest anti-bullying sign was created and displayed in the Las Vegas desert this past weekend -- and Manchester was part of it! Thousands of our students proudly sent their messages of encouragement on pieces of red paper that were included in the giant X constructed by volunteers rallied by New Hampshire's own Justin Spencer and his Legacy X organization. Watch the video  HERE .

Manchester School District is presenting its  preliminary FY2015 budget  to the Board of School Committee on Monday, March 24. Also next week, the Board of School Committee will be hold a public hearing to hear comments from the community regarding the budget.  The hearing will be held in the Aldermanic Chambers of City Hall (3rd Floor) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.