Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Published: 8/22/2023 12:06:10 PM
Modified: 8/22/2023 12:05:59 PM
On Tuesday morning, incoming Wilton-Lyndeborough middle-schoolers got their first real look at the hallways of their new school, as they transition from fifth grade to sixth.
For an hour, the new sixth-graders took part in a step-up day, where they had the chance to receive their schedules, walk around the school, find their classrooms, meet their teachers and receive their locker combinations. They were followed by the ninth-graders transitioning to high school.
“Everyone is excited and inspired,” said Superintendent Peter Weaver, of the WLC staff. “We have our veteran teachers, as well as some young, energized staff who are ready for the year.”
Weaver said he saw that energy reflected in the students who were visiting the school for step-up day.
“They’re all excited to meet their teachers and see their friends again, and get started,” Weaver said.
The coming year will see a total of 286 students in the Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle High School, including both middle- and high-school populations. This years graduating class is smaller than the school’s average, at only 27 students.
The middle school is still in the process of filling its teacher roster, with math and science positions currently vacant. According to new Principal Tom Ronning, an offer is expected to be made to a candidate for one of the positions before the start of the school year, and a plan is in place to cover both subjects with existing teachers if a permanent hire is not in place by the start of school next week.
School starts for all Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle High School students on Monday.
Ashley Saari can be reached at 603-924-7172, Ext. 244, or asaari@ledgertranscript.com. She’s on X @AshleySaariMLT.