15 area students awarded Freese Brothers Big Band Scholarships
read more…: 15 area students awarded Freese Brothers Big Band ScholarshipsStudents from Amherst, Bedford, Bow, Concord, Hillsboro, Manchester, Strafford, Wolfeboro honored.
Education
School Committee un-tables contentious issues
read more…: School Committee un-tables contentious issuesWith the Fiscal Year 2027 Manchester School District Budget yet to be determined, the Manchester Board of School Committee took time during their May 26, 2026 meeting to revisit two heated topics tabled from earlier this month as well as other topics.
NH shines at Destination Imagination Global Finals; Concord’s ‘Mustang Bandits’ are 9th in the world
read more…: NH shines at Destination Imagination Global Finals; Concord’s ‘Mustang Bandits’ are 9th in the worldStudents from Concord, NH, finished top-10 in the world in the secondary Level Scientific Challenge at the 2026 Destination Imagination Global finals. Team “Mustang Bandits” captured ninth place in the world on the global stage.
School Committee tables action on open enrollment policy
read more…: School Committee tables action on open enrollment policyWhile the mandate to do whatever possible to retain staff positions was the top focal point at the May 11th, 2026 Manchester Board of School Committee meeting, there was another topic just as contentious that would have dominated attention on almost any other meeting night.
Spark Academy reaches Vex Robotics World Championship
read more…: Spark Academy reaches Vex Robotics World ChampionshipRecently, Spark Academy’s Team B, a.k.a. “Hello Kitty,” competed in the Vex Robotics Championship in Saint Louis, facing off against 860 teams across 46 different countries.
Teacher layoffs, bus fees, sports cuts: Manchester School budget debate intensifies
read more…: Teacher layoffs, bus fees, sports cuts: Manchester School budget debate intensifiesAs projections over the Manchester School District’s financial future come into focus, the Manchester Board of School Committee made several decisions during their May 11, 2026 meeting impacting ongoing deliberations over the district’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
School Board preview: A schedule paradox, movie limitations and graduation changes
read more…: School Board preview: A schedule paradox, movie limitations and graduation changesThe Manchester Board of School Committee will meet on May 11, 2026. Here’s a preview of what’s expected to be discussed.
Middle school secured, 5th-grader removed after found with ‘unloaded weapon’ in backpack
read more…: Middle school secured, 5th-grader removed after found with ‘unloaded weapon’ in backpackMcLaughlin Middle School was placed on a brief “stay in place” while police responded to a report of an “unloaded firearm” found in a fifth-graders backpack.
The Soapbox: State aid cap aimed at Manchester must end
read more…: The Soapbox: State aid cap aimed at Manchester must endManchester is approaching a fiscal inflection point and residents deserve to understand exactly why. Decisions being made in Concord are directly shaping the budget challenges our city now faces, and unless we act with urgency, those challenges will only deepen.
Coach Ryan Day returns to Manchester speaking on mental health issues facing kids today
read more…: Coach Ryan Day returns to Manchester speaking on mental health issues facing kids todayOhio State Football Head Coach Ryan Day returned to his hometown in Manchester Friday morning to speak to students about the importance of mental health and what they need to do in order to stay aware and active in a digital world full of stress and anxiety.
Green Acres educator named among semi-finalists for NH’s 2027 Teacher of the Year
read more…: Green Acres educator named among semi-finalists for NH’s 2027 Teacher of the YearThe New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to announce the 11 semi-finalists for the 2027 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The teachers were selected from a total of 124 nominees and 51 applicants.
April 27: Automated Manufacturing job fair at Manchester Community College
read more…: April 27: Automated Manufacturing job fair at Manchester Community CollegeDozens of company representatives and recruiters from New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine will be on campus April 27 as part of the Automated Manufacturing Job Fair.
The Foundation for NH Community Colleges awards record 1,650 scholarships totaling $1.1 million
read more…: The Foundation for NH Community Colleges awards record 1,650 scholarships totaling $1.1 millionThe Foundation for New Hampshire Community Colleges (The Foundation), a charitable organization dedicated to supporting NH’s seven community colleges, awarded a record-breaking 1,650 scholarships totaling $1.1 million during the 2025–26 academic year. This represents the highest number of scholarships awarded in the organization’s 25-year history.
Ayotte, Ruais visit The Founders Academy for John Stark Day Celebration
read more…: Ayotte, Ruais visit The Founders Academy for John Stark Day CelebrationThe Founders Academy on April 13 celebrated the life of General John Stark with a school-wide assembly that included special guests Governor Ayotte, Manchester Mayor Ruais, NH Education Commissioner Catilin Davis, and members of The Founders Academy Board of Trustees. General John Stark is New Hampshire’s best-known Revolutionary War soldier and coined the state’s motto, “Live free or die: death is not the worst of evils.”
Budget hearing dominated by residents seeking increased funding in proposed FY’ 27 budgets
read more…: Budget hearing dominated by residents seeking increased funding in proposed FY’ 27 budgetsOver four dozen people provided testimony over more than three hours on Tuesday night as the Manchester Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 budgets for the City of Manchester and Manchester School District.
Aramark gets narrow recommendation for new Manchester schools contract after “reset” promise
read more…: Aramark gets narrow recommendation for new Manchester schools contract after “reset” promiseThe Manchester Board of School Committee’s Committee on Finance and Facilities narrowly recommended a new Fiscal Year 2027 contract with Aramark during their April 8, 2026 meeting after promises of a “reset” in terms of communications and expectations.
School board preview: Parent survey, health plans, CHAOS praise
read more…: School board preview: Parent survey, health plans, CHAOS praiseWhile the mandatory public hearing for the annual City and School budgets, occurring at 6 p.m. on Tuesday inside the auditorium of Manchester Memorial High School, is the focal point of this week in Manchester municipal governance, the Board of School Committee will also be holding a meeting a day earlier. Here’s a look at some things the Board of School Committee will be taking a look at during this meeting.
Bedford Academy earns global recognition for FIRST program, ready for
read more…: Bedford Academy earns global recognition for FIRST program, ready forIt is one of 15 schools from the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Turkey recognized in this way for its commitment to expanding access to
The Soapbox: HB 1793 puts Manchester campuses – and lives – at risk
read more…: The Soapbox: HB 1793 puts Manchester campuses – and lives – at riskHB 1793 would prohibit public colleges and universities from setting any rules governing firearms or even non-lethal weapons on campus. That means no local policies. No safety protocols. No ability to respond to the specific needs of a campus community.
Encore: Founders Academy Theatre troupe to compete at NHETG state festival
read more…: Encore: Founders Academy Theatre troupe to compete at NHETG state festivalFounders competed against five other local schools at the competition and were one of three schools selected to move on to the state festival in Gilford, NH on April 10th and 11th. Also moving on from that competition are Kingswood and Salem.