The Souhegan Scoop

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and while here at Souhegan we were excited to celebrate our fabulous faculty, in the spirit of our community we also took great pride in honoring all our school employees—from paraprofessionals to kitchen staff—who work tirelessly every day in service of our students and their families.

What made this week especially meaningful was the way our entire community showed up to join in the celebration. The PTSA, the Souhegan Cooperative School Board, and local businesses like The Black Forest, Moulton’s, and Aroma Joe’s helped make our staff feel recognized and valued. And of course, our students played a major role. We collected over 600 notes from students expressing their gratitude and admiration for the difference our staff has made in their lives.

It was the perfect way to kick off what is truly a season of celebration, with so many exciting events ahead—Prom, Division I Roundtables, awards nights, spring concerts, and of course, graduation. We’re grateful for the community we’ve built and look forward to finishing the year strong, together.

Warmly,

Dana

Additional event information is available via this interactive Trumba calendar. Click here for the official SAU 39 school year calendar. Additional event information is available via this interactive Trumba calendar.

We are proud to announce that Kasen Fox, a senior at Souhegan High School, has been selected as a recipient of a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship—one of the most prestigious academic honors awarded to high school students in the United States.

These scholarships are awarded to only about 2,500 students nationwide—fewer than 1% of all high school seniors—and represent the highest level of recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Winners are selected from a pool of over 15,000 Finalists based on academic excellence, leadership, service, and potential for future success. Kasen earned this distinction after being named a Semifinalist (an honor achieved by only 16,000 students nationwide) and advancing through a highly competitive application process.

This past Monday was the final Saber Spotlight of the school year — stay tuned for class-specific updates as we wrap up the school year! Check out the slides here!

🎉 This week on Community Council, we held elections for next year’s executive positions—congrats to our newly elected leaders!

✨ Clerk: Lucas Steckbeck
✨ Treasurer: Grayson Daly
✨ Communicator: Maya Gascoyne
✨ SAC Chair: Violet Quesnel
✨ Vice SAC Chair: Logan St. Denis

We’re excited for what’s ahead! Our next meeting is Monday, 5/12 at 3:05 PM in the Info Center. All are welcome!

✨ Souhegan High School’s Starry Night Prom is happening on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Sheraton Nashua! ✨

🎟️ Tickets: $75 each

💲Payment: Cash, check, card, or Apple Pay
🛍️ Where: The Scratching Post
🗓️ When: Available for purchase from May 5–14 during lunch & advisory

Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door.

Let's make it a night to remember! 💛🖤

At this month's Saber Spotlight, we recognized one Saber from each grade who goes above and beyond in our school community. These students:

🐾 Embody the values in our mission statement
🐾 Display respect, trust, and courage in all they do
🐾 Truly "live the six"
🐾 Show consistent kindness and respect to both teachers and peers

Let’s give a huge shoutout to March's honorees:

⭐ Grade 9: Hunter Robinson

⭐ Grade 10: Dylan Walker

⭐ Grade 11: Sam Hogan

⭐ Grade 12: Maya Bagshaw

Invitations for this year’s Underclassmen Academic and Book Awards Ceremony were mailed on April 25. If you received an invitation, it means your student has been selected to receive either an academic award or a Book Award and will be recognized at the ceremony. If you haven’t already, don’t forget to RSVP by Monday, May 12 using the QR code on your invitation! Please note that Book Awards are specifically for Juniors.

We look forward to celebrating and honoring our outstanding students!

Author & Illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka is coming to Souhegan!

On May 16, National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Jarrett J. Krosoczka will spend the day at Souhegan High School leading assemblies, writing sessions, and illustration workshops. Known for his inspiring storytelling and engaging visuals, Krosoczka will share his creative journey, discuss the power of storytelling, and encourage students to explore their own creativity. Click here for all the details!

Any student wishing to register for an exclusive illustration workshop with Krosoczka May 16 can do so here. All 10th and 11th graders will attend Krosoczka’s keynote. Seniors who would like to attend the keynote session can register here. All freshmen will participate in writing workshops with Krosozka during his visit.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

Come check out the pop-up affirmation station in the Info Center! Write and submit a positive affirmation for inclusion in resilience-themed gift bags for peers and get a raffle ticket for our end of May drawing!

Join us in the Info Center on May 20 & 22 for Comic Con, a celebration of Level Up with Your Library!, our summer reading partnership with Amherst Town Library. Enjoy student art, cosplay, games, interactive stations, raffles, and awesome prizes—including trips to Boda Borg, Level 99, and local gift cards! Read all the details here!

Level Up with Your Library! will run June 16-August 9 at Amherst Town Library. Learn more about program registration here.

In an effort to tie up some loose ends before the end of the year, we encourage students to stop by the Info Center and make sure they know what is currently on their library account. Please encourage students to check their emails for overdue notices. While students may need some texts through finals, we encourage them to return any library materials or instructional texts they are no longer using and pay for any lost materials. Senior library accounts must be clear before seniors can receive caps and gowns.

Lost or damaged materials can be paid for via cash, check (made out to “SHS Student Activities Fund” and dropped off at the Info Center), or credit card. To pay via credit card, please use this link to pay with MySchoolBucks, specifying the student’s name when paying.

Thank you!

Click here to view available community service opportunities!

All students at SHS are required to complete community service hours in order to graduate. Information about the community service requirement as well as instructions for submitting hours can be found on our website.

SAU 39 Student Art Show: Community Connections

Come show your support for incredible local student artists (Grades K–12)!

🗓 Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Amherst Town Library

Can’t make it to the reception? No worries! The artwork will be on display during regular library hours through May 28th.

Flume: The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz

Isinglass: Attack of the Black Rectangles by Amy Sarig King

Thanks to all who voted! Come in and see the new nominees on display in the Teen Space! We've got your next read!

Stay up to date on important info, upcoming events, college & career resources, wellness tips, and more—all in one place!

🔗 Check it out now: May Student Services Newsletter

From the PTSA -

Ordering begins May 5th!

Show your pride for the Class of 2025 🎓
🛒 Order here

As we approach the end of the year, we’ve compiled everything you need to know about graduation and senior events into one convenient document. From the graduation ceremony and cap & gown distribution to Senior Week activities and laptop return details, this guide has it all.

Click the link below to review key dates, expectations, and event information. The document includes hyperlinks for easy access and will be updated regularly, so please check back often.

Stay informed, stay organized, and let’s finish the year strong!

👉 Class of 2025 EOY Information

📆: Senior Project Presentation Schedule

Students who did not pass will need to finish their project and meet the expectations communicated by the panel. Once they have passed, they will be able to present their Public Exhibition between June 2 and 6. Results of this panel meeting can be found on PowerSchool, and mentors will be communicating more details directly to families if a student received an NP. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s mentor as well as Ryan Lemieux and Kathy Maddock.

We are looking forward to witnessing the culmination of this exciting work from our seniors during their public exhibitions!

Meet the wonderful and talented staff members of SHS!

Audra Saunders

What is your role at Souhegan?

Media Arts Teacher, I teach Video Production classes and Senior Film Seminar. I am also coach Swim Team and I am advisor to The Claw student news broadcast

How long have you been with Souhegan?

3 years

What do you love about your job?

I love teaching media arts in high school because it allows me to help students find their voices through creative expression. Media arts gives students the tools to tell their own stories- whether through film, photography, or digital design- and I love watching them gain confidence as they realize the power of their ideas. It's incredibly rewarding to guide them in developing both technical skills and critical thinking, and to see them collaborate, experiment, and grow as artists and individuals. Every project brings fresh energy, and I'm constantly inspired by my students creativity and curiosity.

What do you like to do outside of work?

If you were given one wish what would it be?

I'd wish for one moment of absolute peace that I could return to whenever I needed it.

Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?

Make art like no one's watching - and then let them.

Souhegan Baseball delivered undefeated Hollis-Brookline their first loss of the season with an impressive 4-1 victory! Way to go, Sabers — that was a big one! 🔥

All four of our incredible equestrian team members—Brooke, Callie, Meels, and Merrie Frances—have qualified for the NHHSET State Championships on Sunday, May 18th!

We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and talent. Way to represent, Sabers! 💛🖤

Join us in celebrating an incredible milestone—Everett Boyer hit his 500th kill on Monday night! 🔥

Huge congratulations to Everett on this amazing achievement. Be sure to come out and cheer on our Sabers Volleyball team as they continue their season! 💛🖤

The Souhegan High School Robotics Team finished their best season in recent years, placing 30th of 191 teams in all of New England. The team competed in 3 events this season, culminating at the New England District Championship in Springfield Massachusetts. This year the team won two different awards for their robot design and creativity, demonstrating their professional approach to their creative design. Notably, they had one of the top ten highest penalty free match scores, of over 16,700 matches played in the world, with a score of 225 points.

Great job on a fantastic season!

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