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Gail Dubois, a paraprofessional at Highland-Goffe's Falls Elementary School, is a 2017-2018 "LifeChanger of the Year," as named by National Life Group.  Dubois received the award at a surprise ceremony during school-wide assembly. The prize includes $3,000 to be split between a $1,500 individual cash award and a $1,500 donation to her school. Dubois was selected as a LifeChanger of the Year winner out of more than 825 teachers, administrators and school district employees nominated for the award from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. She was nominated by principal Susan Matthews for her many contributions to the students and atmosphere of the school. Dubois trains an English Cream Golden Retriever named Remington, who she brings to Highland-Goffe's Falls with her every Friday to serve as a therapy dog. Each week, Dubois and Remington travel throughout the school visiting students and staff who need a little extra love and care. They have helped a litt...

Manchester Memorial senior Madison Elgner is one of only 6 students from New Hampshire to be awarded a National Gold Key in the Scholastic Art Awards competition. She received the honor in the design category for a piece called "Bert McCracken."  Madison also received the National Silver Key in photography for "Fake."  There were over 2500 entries in this year's New Hampshire regional Scholastic Art Awards competition from all over the state, about 235 of which received a regional Gold Key. All regional Gold Keys are sent to NYC for national adjudication. 19 works from NH received National Silver Keys, only 6 received National Gold Keys.  Madison will receive her Gold Key award at a ceremony at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June. Only National Gold Key winners are invited to the ceremony.  In addition to the ceremony at Carnegie Hall there is an exhibition of all Gold Key winning works at the Parson's New School in New York. 

Congratulations to the high school seniors recently named scholar athletes by the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association! Students qualify for nomination by their schools based on criteria that includes a minimum B+ GPA, participation in at least two NHIAA-recognized varsity sports, and being a positive role model who participates in community service.   West Dominic Girard McKenzie Asprey  Lejla Hodzic  Favour Alejo  Memorial Lan Bui Melanie Presseau Sydney Robinson Zoe Stamoulis Hannah Trottier Gresham Connors Eric Langley Connor Lyons Jordan Trombly Central Abigail Conrad Gabriella Leonard Victoria Roy Morgan Tanguay Nathan Duplessis Matthew Gilroy Connor Hamel Devin Jones Declan Knieriem Aiden McGahey Andy Vo

Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse is helping us raise funds for our 2018 Booked for Summer literacy activities. Please join us at Shorty’s on Bicentennial Drive in Manchester on THURSDAY, MARCH 15 from 11:30 am until closing. Dine in or take out lunch or dinner, and Shorty's very generous Fair Share program will give Booked for Summer 15% of the total sales! Please be sure to tell your server that you’re there to support Manchester School District.

Manchester's elementary schools will be accepting registrations for kindergarten and new first grade students in April.  Students currently attending MSD's pre-school programs do not have to register for kindergarten at their neighborhood school ; those records will be transferred.  Not sure which is your neighborhood school?  Find it HERE . The dates and times for children and parents to register in person at each school are listed below .  Please note that one evening date and time has been scheduled, and students across the city can register there, regardless of their home school.   Teachers will be on hand during daytime hours to give your child a literacy screening, which is a simple tool that asks your child to complete some kindergarten and first grade level tasks.  No appointment is necessary.  The required forms are available for download .  Filling them out before your registration day will save you time. Please be aware tha...

Please note changes below from the original schedule of redistricting forums. Two have been postponed for weather and added later this month. There also is a new time for the forum at Wilson Elementary School, a change from an evening forum to an afternoon session before dismissal.