Author: Helfried

ConVal Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders wishes to provide the following statement regarding the charter school opening in Peterborough.

“We are pleased to welcome Lionheart Academy to the greater ConVal community this fall, and are committed to fulfilling our statutory obligations in support of students who will be attending.

“I am aware of some conversation among our stakeholders regarding ConVal’s responsibility to Lionheart and its students,

Read More: Superintendent Addresses ConVal Obligations To New Charter School

On August 25, Dr. Kimberly Rizzo Saunders gave the opening presentation for the 2022-2023 school year on the stadium field at ConVal Regional High School. The theme of her speech were the 13 years that the children of the ConVal communities spend as students in district schools.

“In those 2,340 days,” Dr. Saunders remarked,

Read More: “2,340 School Days” Theme Of Opening Day Speech

Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the ConVal School District wish to share important information ahead of the first day of the 2022-23 school year.

Students return to school on Wednesday, August 31.

Parents can view information about their child’s bus routes, including pick-up times and locations, here.

Families new to the District who have not yet enrolled their students should contact Kate Wasserloos at 603-924-3336,

Read More: ConVal School District Shares Important Information

Good Evening,

By now many of you have heard about the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. We are writing to you this evening to let you know that we recognize that our students, staff, and parents may be apprehensive about coming to school following this event.

Please know we will be sure to have a larger adult presence at pickup and dropoff.

Read More: Superintendent’s Statement On The Tragedy In Uvalde, Texas

ConVal High School students represented the CTE Video Department at the New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival in Manchester on May 22.

“I am proud to announce,” said Digital Photo & Video teacher Lance Levesque, “that ConVal took home first place with the best in show student film.  Congratulations to the best student filmmaker in the state of New Hampshire,

Read More: ConVal Senior Wins Top Prize At New Hampshire High School Short Film Festival

Under bright sunny skies, the Peterborough Children and the Arts Festival celebrated a triumphant return after a two-year, COVID-caused absence. The event provides opportunities for every student — from public, private, and homeschooled groups — to showcase their talents within the context of professional local artists who perform and share their craft.

This year’s theme was “Bugs,

Read More: Children And The Arts Festival Features ConVal Schools

The registration process will begin shortly for the Preschool for All Programming. We are asking that you call now to get a spot on the waitlist; placements will be made by the end of April.

Children must be three prior to September 30, 2022

The three year old program is provided 3 half-days per week.

Read More: ConVal School District Preschool For All Programming

The ConVal School District Special Education Department is holding their annual  Preschool Child Check for 3 and 4 year old children for children living in Antrim, Bennington, Dublin, Francestown, Greenfield, Hancock, Peterborough, Sharon, Temple.

The purpose of the screening is to identify 3-4 year old children who need further evaluation for consideration of special education services. 

Read More: ConVal School District Preschool Child Check

Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and School Board Chair Tim Theberge wish to thank voters in the nine towns that comprise the district for their support in passing the district’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget and a series of warrant articles yesterday.

“Taken together, the budget and warrant articles advanced by the board and approved by voters represent a strong commitment by the district to support students of all ages through robust programming,

Read More: School Board And Administration Thank Voters For Budget Vote

Please click here to see the official ConVal Budget Vote results.

Read More: March 8, 2022 ConVal Budget Vote Results