Manchester School District recently announced that 47 students representing four schools will have entries in the 2025 New Hampshire Scholastic Art Awards. A special exhibition and reception was held March 20 at the District Welcome Center.
As the Manchester School District’s leadership prepares its proposed budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year, Manchester School District Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Chmiel feels ready that plans are in place to help the district meet its financial needs whatever may arise.
In a flip-flop that was as unsurprising as it was disingenuous, Mayor Jay Ruais ditched his opposition to building a new Beech Street School, enabling the $80-plus million project to move forward.
West High School recently announced a list of 118 students who earned second-quarter honor roll status.
In an 8-6 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BMA) accepted an agreement that will allow the paused new Beech Street Elementary School project to proceed once again.
Mayor Jay Ruais on Wednesday issued a summary of events leading up to the Tuesday night vote along with a statement
In her prepared remarks, Gov. Kelly Ayotte on Thursday reflected on how a life of service can make all the difference and how, through strong leadership over the past eight years, New Hampshire has become even stronger.
The statistics overall were underwhelming, with Manchester students coming in roughly around half of the state average. However, that fact belies progress made across the board on the tests in Manchester, with ELA and math test scores climbing or remaining steady in all elementary and middle school grades compared to just after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
On a 7-3 vote, the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen allowed the Manchester School District to accept a supplemental appropriation of $6,517,315 toward their Fiscal Year 2025 budget on Wednesday night.
On Tuesday, the Manchester School District announced the resignation of Tina Philibotte, who held the role of Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice.
As Manchester School District’s schools opened their doors last month, the District also opened a new Welcome Center for families, located in the heart of the city.
The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld the Manchester School District’s policy concerning transgender students, which includes referring to them by their requested names and pronouns and maintaining student privacy when appropriate.
Should high school students be able to use phones in Manchester’s public schools? That’s one of the topics expected to be under discussion during Monday’s Board of School Committee (BOSC) Meeting.
Starting Monday, July 8, children in Manchester will have another option to get free, nutritious meals. Manchester School District is taking part in the USDA’s SUN Meals program, offering breakfast and lunch at numerous schools around the city.
Manchester Proud (MP) is excited to announce the new leadership team of Debby Miller and Aimee Kereage as Co-Directors. Debby and Aimee will report to the Champion’s Council (Manchester Proud’s Board) continuing the momentum that Manchester Proud has built up over the past 6 years under Barry Brensinger’s leadership. Barry has made the decision to step down from his leadership role to enjoy retirement, he will remain a member of the Council and involved in MP’s work.
Manchester School District announced on June 28 that Kelly Williams has been named the new principal at McLaughlin Middle School. Williams’ selection was approved by the Board of School Committee at its meeting Monday night.
Are you ready? Are you all set? Because it’s time to go back to school. Classes for students begin Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.
Imagine a classroom where the sky’s the limit; a classroom immersed in the natural world where daily assignments require you to examine a starfish in the palm of your hand or explore the organisms coexisting in a single intertidal pool by reaching in and pulling out a giant snail, a tiny crab or a burrowing barnacle.
It was all fun and games, as it should be for kids teetering on the edge of 10. Still, there was a hint of sadness in their eyes when asked if they were ready for next year, which means stepping up to middle school at Southside.
The community is invited to take part in a series of community forums on long-term planning for Manchester School District facilities. Four separate forums are scheduled, starting this Tuesday, Oct. 19.