Superintendent says staff prepared for ‘increased ICE presence’ as rumors of schools being targeted circulate

read more…: Superintendent says staff prepared for ‘increased ICE presence’ as rumors of schools being targeted circulate

On Wednesday night, Manchester School District Superintendent Jennifer Chmiel sent a message to staff regarding reports of heightened U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city earlier in the day as well as potentially on Thursday.

Volunteers seek to emulate MLK Jr’s values with Day of Service event during upcoming MLK Jr Community Celebration

read more…: Volunteers seek to emulate MLK Jr’s values with Day of Service event during upcoming MLK Jr Community Celebration

In addition to the music, discussion panels and honors to be awarded at the New Hampshire Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition Community Celebration being held once again on the birthday of the civil rights leader, this year’s community celebration will also hold a day of service mirroring the values King held during his life.

Aldermanic committee gets first look at mayor’s proposed efficiency reforms this week

read more…: Aldermanic committee gets first look at mayor’s proposed efficiency reforms this week

On Inauguration Day, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais provided an outline on how he hopes to increase financial transparency and efficiency in the upcoming term. This week, he provided more details on how he hopes to work with the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen to make that happen.

School board and Parks division reach tentative agreement on facility-sharing arrangement

read more…: School board and Parks division reach tentative agreement on facility-sharing arrangement

The Manchester School District and the City of Manchester Department of Public Works Parks and Recreation Division are expecting to test a new partnership that help both groups as well as students and other community members gain access to new recreational programs.

Manchester Board of School Committee Vice Chair Jim O'Connell

School District independent audit memorandum gets support

read more…: School District independent audit memorandum gets support

As the budget season for Fiscal Year 2026 begins to come into focus, a memorandum of understanding between the Manchester School District and the City of Manchester for an independent efficiency audit was recommended by the Manchester Board of School Committee’s Finance Committee on Wednesday night, part of a larger initiative by Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais to proactively find budgetary efficiencies in local government budgets.

School board agrees short-term high school footprint changes would not be beneficial

read more…: School board agrees short-term high school footprint changes would not be beneficial

For years, there have been rumors that the Manchester School District would somehow realign the city’s public high school students away from its long-standing configuration. In their first regular meeting of 2026, the Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) held another discussion looking at just such a realignment that recommended no immediate action.

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