Contoocook Valley Regional School District -

LNA Graduation In The ConVal Library Juanita Durgin, American Red Cross instructor for the Nurse Assistant Training Program, conducts the graduation ceremony in the library. The Nurse Assistant Training Program includes theory and clinic components as well as two-year CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Into The Holiday Break With A Family Sing-A-Long Antrim Elementary School kicked off the holiday break with an all-school family sing-a-long!
HES Students Create Holiday Crafts Hancock Elementary School students work to create beautiful holiday crafts for their families.
PES Students Create Gingerbread Houses At Peterborough Elementary School, Mrs. Christensen's Kindergarten class was busy making gingerbread houses.
Snow Much Fun! Students at Francestown Elementary School enjoy playing in the new snow.
ConVal NHS Chapter Inducts New Members The ConVal Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its new members on December 4, 2019. The National Honor Society is a nationwide organization for high school students. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

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Happy Holidays!



There is no time like the holidays to work with children. Even our oldest students get excited about the holiday. While our younger students anticipate the magic associated with the season, many of our oldest students anticipate the break and the additional time spent skiing, snowboarding, or simply spending time with family and friends and, of course, sleeping in.



As I reflect on another calendar year passing, I am able to appreciate how fortunate we are as a community. We have so many things in our District to be proud of, but recently as I was walking through our hallways here at the SAU, I was overcome by the incredible generosity of our District. There were so many donations for families in need that it was difficult to get down the hall! We easily had 500 winter coats, not to mention boots, snow pants, clothes for all ages, and toys and toys and toys and toys. Thank you to all who donated to help our local families provide a wonderful holiday for our students.



Two Super Quick Surveys



Calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year



I would like to ask you to complete this brief survey to give me direct feedback about the school calendar. Just click here to participate. This will enable me to look at some themes and come up with some specific options for the calendar. I will let you know what I learn in my next post!



Communication and Engagement



Last year, I hosted Superintendent Brown Bag Lunches. Unfortunately, attendance was low and while I appreciated and learned a lot from the people I met with, I am hoping that you will complete this quick survey regarding ways that you would like to communicate and engage with the District by clicking here.



Wishing you a peaceful, safe, and joyful holiday season!



Best,







Kimberly Rizzo Saunders

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Congratulations to senior Justin Kiblin who has been invited to compete in the NH Auto Dealers’ Association applied competition in January. 



Justin, a second-year Auto Program student under Vinnie Fittante at Mascenic, is one of the top 10 automotive students in the state. 



Congratulations, Justin!

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Congratulations to ConVal High School Junior Sarah Hull who has been accepted as a Senate Page for Senator Jeanne Shaheen in Washington, D.C.  Hull will head to Washington in late January and will stay in D.C. until June, attending school and working as a Page in the United States Senate. 



The Senate Page Program is a great opportunity for high school students to get involved in government service, see the legislative process in action, and experience life in our nation's capital. 



Living away from home and attending school with students from around the country allows Pages to experience a myriad of new ideas, perspectives, and issues. As students work with some of the nation's most prominent leaders and witness the political process firsthand, they learn from many interesting and challenging experiences.



There are thirty Page positions available each semester to serve the one hundred Members of the Senate. Because of the number of interested students, the selection process is very competitive.



For more on the Page program, please visit the websites for either Senator Jeanne Shaheen or Senator Maggie Hassan.

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We have experienced some challenging events in our communities recently and our children are hearing things they don't understand.



Join Carol Lunan of The Grapevine and Lesley Moenter of the ConVal School District on Friday, November 22nd, from 6:30 to 8:00 at Antrim Elementary School to discuss how we support and talk to our children during tough times, while dealing with our own responses.

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As I reflect on another calendar year passing, I am able to appreciate how fortunate we are as a community. We have so many things in our District to be proud of, but recently as I was walking through our hallways here at the SAU, I was overcome by the incredible generosity of our District. There were so many donations for families in need that it was difficult to get down the hall! We easily had 500 winter coats, not to mention boots, snow pants, clothes for all ages, and toys and toys and toys and toys. Thank you to all who donated to help our local families provide a wonderful holiday for our students.



Two Super Quick Surveys



Calendar for the 2020-2021 School Year



I would like to ask you to complete this brief survey to give me direct feedback about the school calendar. Just click here to participate. This will enable me to look at some themes and come up with some specific options for the calendar. I will let you know what I learn in my next post!



Communication and Engagement



Last year, I hosted Superintendent Brown Bag Lunches. Unfortunately, attendance was low and while I appreciated and learned a lot from the people I met with, I am hoping that you will complete this quick survey regarding ways that you would like to communicate and engage with the District by clicking here.



Wishing you a peaceful, safe, and joyful holiday season!



Best,







Kimberly Rizzo Saunders

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Learning about pollinators in 2nd grade!

(Greenfield Elementary School)

Mrs. Aborn’s 2nd graders are learning about pollinators with our Harris Center educator, John Benjamin.

Read More: Learning about pollinators in 2nd grade!

All-school Morning Meeting Fun!

(Greenfield Elementary School)

GES staff & students come together every Friday for a whole school Morning Meeting followed by a fun game. This week we played Rock, Paper, Scissor!

Read More: All-school Morning Meeting Fun!

End of Semester Exam Schedule

(ConVal Regional High School)

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Block 1 Exams     7:45-9:15
Break                   9:15-9:45
Block 2 Exams    9:45-11:15

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Block 3 Exams     7:45-9:15
Break                   9:15-9:45
Block 4 Exams    9:45-11:15

Friday, January 24, 2020

Make-up exams will be held by arrangement with individual teachers.

Buses will leave school at 11:20 am on a modified late bus schedule.

Read More: End of Semester Exam Schedule

Update From The Education Committee

(ConVal School Board)

In keeping with the multiple action steps outlined in the District’s Strategic Plan, the Education Committee has been actively involved in guiding and monitoring the curriculum renewal cycle, program development, instructional practices, and professional development which provide our students with high-quality programs of instruction which promote their individual academic achievement and success and our staff with the professional development needed to enhance their teaching skills.

Read More: ConVal NHS Chapter Inducts New Members

Read More: Update From The Education Committee

Upcoming Events

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January Saturday

Monadnock Valley Music Festival

8:00 am

(From: CVHS)

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January Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — No School

(From: CVHS)

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January Tuesday

Policy Committee Mtg. @ SAU

6:00 pm

(From: SCHOOLBOARD)

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January Tuesday

School Board Mtg. @ SAU

7:00 pm

(From: SCHOOLBOARD)

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January Wednesday

Exams Block 1

7:45 am

(From: CVHS)

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January Wednesday

Exams Block 2

9:45 am

(From: CVHS)