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The May edition of MSD Messages is now available.

AutoFair Automotive Group​, NBT Bank​, New Hampshire Fisher Cats​ mascot Fungo, Mayor Gatsas and Dr. Livingston visited Central, Memorial and West high schools this morning to draw names of students who are finalists in the running to win a new car! This is the fourth year “Make the Grade” will award a 2015 Hyundai Velostar donated by AutoFair to a junior or senior high school student who earns Honor Roll status the first, second and third quarters of the academic year. Out of more than 500 eligible entries, today, four names were drawn at random at each school. Those 12 students will attend the New Hampshire Fisher Cats game on June 5, when they will each receive a key and hope the one they hold starts the car. Good luck to: Fernando Tovar-Marques, Memorial junior Emily Bourque, Memorial senior Amanda Ouellette, Memorial senior Briana Drouin, Memorial junior Sultan Akhter, Central junior Anthony Kokoszka, Central junior Lamienne Faverdieu, Central senior Zachary Marti...

Manchester Memorial High School art teacher Lori Sweeney attended a National Art Education Association leadership conference in New Mexico and secured a grant from the internationally recognized education foundation, The Da Vinci Initiative , which works with art teachers from around the world to bring skill-based art education methods into K-12 classrooms. Lori Sweeney Jane Tentas With support from principal Arthur Adamakos, two other Memorial High School art teachers -- Jane Tentas and Marcia Fanaras Zito -- joined Sweeny to help orchestrate a two-day professional development workshop led by the well-known Boston School-style artist, Paul Ingbretson. He taught 20 art teachers from New Hampshire and Maine realism skills they could take back to their students. Marcia Fanaras Zito The retreat was held at Maine College of Art which also provided instrumental support for this program.

The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is planning its third class of Educator Leadership, and the 2015-16 application is now available! Teachers, guidance counselors, subject area specialists, and others from the elementary, middle and high schools in Manchester are invited to apply for Educator Leadership. Graduates of the Educator Leadership inaugural class of 2015 The program creates closer alignment between business and education so that educators walk away with practical applications and a stronger understanding of where industry sectors are going and the knowledge necessary to better prepare students for careers in high growth industries.  Educator Leadership begins in October with a total of 8 sessions held from 3:30-5:45 p.m. in October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May. Each session focuses on a new industry with presentations by business leaders through lectures and discussions during on-site visits. Go online for more informati...

Last month we told you about Project PLAY NH, a non-profit organization founded by Central High School senior Kate Aiken and two friends from Bedford High School and Trinity High School. Together, they created Project PLAY to sponsor kids in greater Manchester who don't have the financial resources to play team sports. Local recreational teams, such as soccer and Little League, require registration fees. There's also equipment that families are required to provide on their own. When they can't afford it, Project PLAY can lend a hand. NECN took notice and featured Project PLAY in its "Making the Grade" segment. Take a look!

Schools across the city observed Memorial Day in various ways -- from outdoor ceremonies and musical tributes, to inviting special guest speakers to share their stories and remind our students about why we remember. Scroll down for photos. Smyth Road Elementary School Middle School at Parkside   Webster Elementary School Hillside Middle School Green Acres Elementary School McLaughlin Middle School Highland-Goffe's Falls Elementary School Wilson Elementary School McDonough Elementary School Weston Elementary School

Central High School's Student Council is looking for support for its 3rd annual Central Runs charity event!  You can sponsor a student runner, donate to the event, or volunteer to work along the route. Just contact Jeff Howe by calling Central High School or emailing jhowe@mansd.org. All proceeds from the run will benefit  The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester , which provides services to many Central students and their families. Students can register to participate at school.