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Superintendent Update - January 3

Families, Staff, & Community -

This message includes:

  • Alvirne Course Selection Night Jan. 14
  • Parent Internet Safety Night Jan. 15
  • Palmer Center at Alvirne Open House Jan. 22
  • Substitute Positions Open in the District
  • Where to Find Information in the District
  • This Past Week at Hudson School District
  • Calendar Reminders

Alvirne Course Selection Night Jan. 14

Alvirne's course selection night for the 2025-26 academic year is coming up on January 14 at the high school. Parents can find out about the course request process with Alvirne school counselors in an informational meeting setting. Parents of prospective ninth graders will have a time slot of 5-6:30 pm, while parents of incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th graders will meet from 7-8 pm.


Any questions about the event can be directed to Alvirne Counseling Admin Assistant, Cici Schaefer at aschaefer@sau81.org and more info for the counseling department can be found at sau81.org/ahs/schoolcounseling

Parent Internet Safety Night Jan. 15

The Hudson Police Department will be hosting a Parent Internet Safety Night coming up on Jan. 15 at 6 pm at the Hudson Memorial School Library. The event will aim to help parents learn tips to keep their children out of danger on the internet.

Palmer Center at Alvirne Open House Jan. 22

The Palmer Center at Alvirne High School will be hosting a CTE Open House event coming up on January 22nd from 5:30-7:30 pm. There will be teachers and the CTE Ambassadors in attendance to answer any questions and show prospective students around the building. If you're interested in learning more about the Palmer Center and their offerings, you can visit their website here.

Substitute Positions Open in the District

We're currently looking for some wonderful community members to join our team as substitute teachers! There are open positions at all grade levels, and you can find out more and apply at sau81.org/careers.


You can also sort through all of our current openings by clicking the link.

Where to Find Information in the District

This Past Week at Hudson School District

Students at Alvirne have been enjoying the brand-new renovations that were recently completed at Checkers Kitchen. Improvements include new appliances, flooring, serving areas, and a walk-in fridge.

On December 28, the Alvirne Hiking Club reached the summit of its first 4,000-footer when it got to the top of Mount Pierce.

Hudson Memorial School honored their November Triple Crown winners just before the holiday break.

Calendar Reminders

2025-01-06 (Mon)

i-ready testing - reading [Hills Garrison Elementary School]

AHS-Mock Trial Club [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

AHS - LEO Club Meeting [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

AHS-Art Club [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

HMS A - Girls Basketball vs. Merrimack (H) [Hudson Memorial School Athletics] — 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

HMS A - Wrestling @ Pelham (A) [Hudson Memorial School Athletics] — 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

HMS A - Boys Basketball vs. Merrimack (H) [Hudson Memorial School Athletics] — 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

HSB - Hudson School Board [School Board] — 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm


2025-01-07 (Tue)

i-ready testing - reading [Hills Garrison Elementary School]

iReady Reading Winter [Hudson Memorial School]

AHS- Yearbook Club Meeting [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

AHS-Intramurals [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

AHS-Book Club [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

AHS-GSA Club [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

AHS - Model UN Meeting [Alvirne High School] — 2:20 pm - 3:15 pm


2025-01-08 (Wed)

i-ready testing - reading [Hills Garrison Elementary School]

PTO Meeting [Hills Garrison Elementary School] — 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


2025-01-09 (Thu)

i-ready testing - reading [Hills Garrison Elementary School]

iReady Math Winter [Hudson Memorial School]

AHS-Balloon Twisters & Decorators Club [Alvirne High School] — 10:15 am - 10:45 am

AHS- Yearbook Club Meeting [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

AHS - JEDI Club [Alvirne High School] — 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

AHS-Studio 19 Meeting [Alvirne High School] — 2:20 pm - 3:20 pm

AHS-Robotics Club [Alvirne High School] — 2:20 pm - 3:30 pm


2025-01-10 (Fri)

i-ready testing - reading [Hills Garrison Elementary School]

Hawaiian Shirt Day [Hills Garrison Elementary School]

HMS A - Wrestling Home vs. Bedford [Hudson Memorial School Athletics] — 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

HMS A - Boys Basketball @ Pennichuck (A) [Hudson Memorial School Athletics] — 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

HMS A - Girls Basketball @ Pennichuck (A) [Hudson Memorial School Athletics] — 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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