The Souhegan Scoop

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.

While juniors take the PSAT on Wednesday, 10/9, our freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will have the opportunity to engage in learning activities that are tailored to them. More information about these schedules will be shared next week.

• 9th grade will follow an altered schedule and attend their team classes
• 10th grade will attend their humanities class and participate in Advisory-centered activities
• 12th grade will participate in their annual class hike
  

Sign ups for this year’s Parent Teacher Conferences will begin next Friday, October 11 and will close at 11:59pm on Thursday, October 31. Specific instructions on how to sign up will be shared via a letter to all families next week and will also be posted in next week’s Souhegan Scoop.

Honors Challenge enrollment has officially started! Teachers have shared information about course-specific Honors Challenges over the last few weeks. We recommend that students and parents review this information together to make an informed decision about which Honors Challenges would be best for this school year. Both students and parents must formally enroll via PowerSchool. Please review the explanatory letter that was sent two weeks ago, also linked here, for information about our Honors Challenge and how to enroll. Enrollment will be available until 10/11.

Souhegan was fortunate to return, with several students, to NH Construction Career Days at the New Boston Fairgrounds on September 27th. Students, accompanied by counselors Erin Perry and Kara Claridge, as well as Student Learning Coordinator Matt McDonald, had the opportunity to explore possible career paths in both the construction and transportation industries through hands-on exhibits and educational resources. Students operated heavy equipment, had a chance to try welding, and check out several other options in the trades. Any Seniors who missed the opportunity to attend, and are interested in going into the workforce right after high school, can connect with Matt McDonald in the Learning Commons or a counselor to help you get in touch with employers from the event.

Mark your calendars, Sabers! The next Saber Spotlight is happening on Monday, October 7, during advisory.

The October Student Services Newsletter is now available!

Dive in for the latest on:

• Dual Enrollment Deadlines
• College Board Login Assistance
• AP Exam Registration
• PSAT info
• Personalized Success Planning
• Financial Aid Night
• College Applications & Upcoming College Visits

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.

Click here to view available community service opportunities!

Get ready for a spine-chilling, heart-pounding night of Halloween fun! Join us for a Minute to Win It game night, where you'll test your skills and have a BOO-tiful time with friends! Register here!

New Hampshire Scholars is a state initiative that encourages students to take a rigorous course of study in high school. Based on a student's course of study, they can be recognized in the Core Distinction, STEM, Arts, STEAM, or Career Pathways. In order to be recognized as a New Hampshire Scholar, students must submit this NH Scholars Four-Year Planner with their indicated pathway to their school counselor.

Please see the deadline below:
Students should submit the planner no later than December 6th. Students that want “NH Scholar” reflected on their transcript for early action deadlines should get the form to their school counselor as soon as possible and no later than the gold form deadline for their school.

Upload only one photo to the provided link: https://photos.jostens.com/CEGJDN

Senior Recognition Ads are due 2/6/25.

ORDER YOUR 2025 12TH GRADE PARENT AD

Parents, now is a great time to secure your Senior Ad and celebrate your graduate as they move on from Souhegan. While not required, these ads are a thoughtful way to recognize your student's achievements. The link above will guide you through the simple process of creating your ad, from layout to content.

Meet the wonderful and talented staff members of SHS!

Steve Dreher

What is your role at Souhegan?

English Teacher

How long have you been with Souhegan?

The school year will be my 28th.

What do you love about your job?

I love that it's new every day. You can read the same piece of literature with different classes, and they will have completely different reactions and insights. So I guess that's the main thing - after all these years I'm still surprised at least a couple times a week.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I love building stuff, I really like to play the guitar, I like going for early morning runs, but definitely being a dad for the past 23 years has been the highlight!

If you were given one wish what would it be?

My first wish would be a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, my second, world peace.

Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?

"There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." From Hamlet, by Shakespeare

Yearbook prices are going up on 10/11!

You can also order the 24-25 yearbook and prior years on MySchoolBucks!

The Souhegan Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) supports Souhegan students. Think of the PTSA like a booster club for all things high school, not a specific sport or club. The PTSA collaborates with school administration and staff to provide input on various matters affecting students and families, along with funding. Interested in becoming a member? Click here!

Keep yourself informed of initiatives as the year progresses by following the account: Souhegan PTSA

Attention Souhegan parents! Join the Amherst PTSA for Safety Night on Tuesday, October 8 at the Amherst Middle School.

Website: https://www.sau39.org/shs
Location: 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 673-9940
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/souheganhs
Twitter: @SouheganHS