Schools

Mascenic School District: Kelly back at high school as principal

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NEW IPSWICH — After a year away, former Assistant Principal Tom Kelly will be returning to Mascenic High School — this time as principal. Following a closed session of the School Board on Monday night, the board voted to offer the principal position to Kelly, according to School Board Chair Jeff Salmonson. Kelly’s former positions within the school district weighed heavily in his favor, putting him over the top of … 0

Mascenic School District: Half of $800K surplus returning to taxpayers

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NEW IPSWICH — The Mascenic School Board will be spending $146,000 of its anticipated $800,000 surplus on district improvements. The district is also planning to set aside at least 1.25 percent of the fiscal value of the 2012-2013 school year, about $82,000, for emergencies. Even after the district spends $85,000 from the unexpended fund balance on various warrant article items approved at the … 0

Mascenic School District: Automotive students take first place

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Duncan Fafard, left, and Peter Somero, with their instructor Vinny Fittante, center, watching alongside several Mascenic team supporters, demonstrated a well-orchestrated game plan to correctly diagnose and repair a deliberately “bugged” 2013 Ford Focus SE at Ford AAA Auto Skills competition that took place in Epping at the New England Dragway recently. They … 0

Temple: Scholar to discuss Civil War home front

Monday, April 15, 2013

The Temple Historical Society’s spring meeting will feature Dartmouth professor emeritus and Civil War scholar Jere Daniell on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall. In his talk, “New Hampshire Towns and the Civil War,” Daniell will focus on the homefront, not the fighting. Daniell will describe … 0

Wilton: Pine Hill school  gets $500 donation

Monday, April 15, 2013

Sanford Temperature Control of Milford has named The Pine Hill Waldorf School Center of Wilton as the March recipient of their Sanford community Commitment $500 charitable donation. Sanford program will donate $500 each month in 2013 to nonprofit organizations, for a total of $6,000 in community donations this … 0

2nd Conant Destination Imagination team goes to globals

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

JAFFREY — Two local Destination Imagination teams are headed to the global competition in May — or is it three? Following the N.H. state D-I competition in Salem this past Saturday , the first- and second-place finishers in … 0

RINDGE: FPU’s annual weeklong showcase starts Monday

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Franklin Pierce University will hold its Academic Showcase on its Rindge campus April 15 to 19. The showcase is comprised of several sessions on a wide range of topics held each day at various locations around campus. A full schedule, including a brief description of topics and where … 0

Gun safety class offered April 16 in Rindge

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

A free, two-hour gun safety class and demonstration will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Rindge Recreation Department on Wellington Rd. The class will offer instruction in the proper handling and storage of firearms and is cosponsored by the Rindge Police Department and Rindge Crime Watch. … 0

CONVAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: A taste of what it takes

Monday, April 8, 2013

PETERBOROUGH — “We’ll make a few gallons today,” Ben Fisk said on Wednesday, as he poured a container of sap into a tub of maple syrup boiling furiously outside the back door of Peterborough Elementary School. “This is … 0

Destination Imagination teams move on to global competition

Monday, April 8, 2013

Destination reached. Two of the area’s Destination Imagination teams qualified on Saturday to represent New Hampshire in the organization’s global competition in Tennessee next month. Rindge Memorial School and Conant High School will each be looking to raise … 0

Cobb Meadow School, Dublin, holding open house April 12

Monday, April 8, 2013

Cobb Meadow School, a Waldorf preschool and kindergarten, is holding an open house on Friday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. All families are invited to join in for circle time, snack and outdoor play, and meet lead teacher, … 0

Two ConVal High School students selected for All Star Company

Monday, April 8, 2013

ConVal High School participated in the New Hampshire Educational Theatre Guild State Drama Festival held at Kingswood Performing Arts Center in Wolfeboro on April 5 and 6. Although not chosen to go to the New England festival, two Lockerbie cast members were singled out for their acting and … 0

ConVal softball players making a difference at PES

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Most high school students can’t wait for the end of the school day. But each Thursday afternoon, members of the ConVal softball team look forward to finishing their final class for a different reason. That’s because it’s time … 0