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There is no school next week – February 27 through March 3 – for February vacation. Have a happy, safe break and we'll see you back on Monday, March 6.
There is a two-hour delay for Manchester School District on Friday, February 24, due to icy road conditions. There is no morning pre-kindergarten. Under a two-hour delay, schools open two hours later than normal. Please be cautious getting into school today.
There is no school Thursday in Manchester School District due to the winter storm. There is no remote learning. All activities and athletics are canceled on Thursday.
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We've got some new artists in residence at the District Office! Our stairwell artwork has been updated with some amazing work from the Mustangs of McDonough Elementary! Thank you to art teacher Mr. Ford and the talented artists at McDonough for sharing.
Reminder: Schools are closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents Day holiday. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 21. Enjoy the long weekend!
There is a public hearing on the 2023/2024 school district budget at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at City Hall. You can read a message on the proposed budget from Superintendent Gillis here: https://www.mansd.org/article/1007078.
Did you know you can get support with the cost of school breakfast and lunch? Free or reduced cost meals are available – you can find out if you qualify by filling out an application online today at www.myschoolapps.com.
The McDonough Elementary Student Council hosted their annual Mr. D Change Drive Challenge and they collected $1,000! The top earning classes won a mustang cookie decorating contest and the second place winners won a dance party with Mr. D (aka, Principal DiBenedetto).
Did we mention that, since the students blew through their goal of collecting 50 lbs of coins, Mr. D had to dress up as a rodeo clown for the dance party? Great job, Mustangs, and thanks to Mr. D for being a good sport.
As part of a unit on kindness, 4th grade is collecting unopened bags and cans of dog & cat food for the Manchester Animal Shelter.
We will be collecting items between February 13th - 17th!
The results are in! Mrs. DaRosa's Kindergarten Class and Mrs. Accorto's Third Grade Class brought in the most pounds of coins and won a cookie decorating party! Check out the "Our School" page of our website to see more photos!
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This week is National Crossing Guard Appreciation Week! Through hot and cold, sun and snow, these dedicated District employees are there to help get students safely to school every day. We hope you'll join us in saying thank you this week.
We are always seeking crossing guards to join the team – you can read more about it and apply here: http://bit.ly/3YFs4L0.
All Manchester School District athletics and activities scheduled for Saturday, February 4, are canceled due to the extreme cold. Please use caution if you must go outside.
There is no school Friday in Manchester School District due to extremely cold temperatures. There is no remote learning.
Temperatures will already be dangerously low in the morning, but will drop significantly throughout the day. The temperature at dismissal is expected to be around 5 degrees with a wind chill of negative-15 degrees. In these conditions, frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes. This is simply too cold for students who walk home.
The extreme cold is expected to extend into the weekend. Please remember to take these basic precautions if you must go outside:
- Dress in layers with a warm coat
- Wear a winter hat, gloves and face covering
- Limit time outside as much as possible
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Don't forget to send in your coins for the Mr. D Change Drive Challenge to support Student Council! Classes that bring in the most pounds of change win a prize! Who doesn't want to see Mr. D do the Macarena while wearing a horse costume, a wig, a crown, and clown make up?! The contest ends February 3!
The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to 676 Island Pond Road in Manchester this Friday, February 3, from 11 am-1 pm (while supplies last). Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.
Friday, February 3 – Manchester
Time: 11 am-1 pm (while supplies last)
Address: Comcast, 676 Island Pond Rd, Manchester, NH (Please enter from E. Industrial Park Dr) *Generously sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire
There is no school in Manchester School District on Monday, January 23, due to the snowstorm. There is no remote learning.
