The Souhegan Scoop
May 24, 2024
Upcoming Events
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.
Division 1 Roundtables
Sophomores and their advisors have begun Division 1 Roundtables. This culminating event of the Division 1 graduation requirement is a chance for students, families, and staff to come together and celebrate the learning sophomores have engaged in so far in their high school journey. Each sophomore is joined by their advisor, a peer advocate, family members, and a faculty second to listen to the student's reflections on their school experience thus far, engage in a dialogue, and offer commendations and recommendations for the future. These roundtables will run through the end of the school year. As always, we look forward to welcoming families into our building to celebrate our incredible students!
Community-Wide Announcements & Reminders
Memorial Day Parade
All are welcome to attend Amherst's Memorial Day Parade on Friday, May 24 starting at 5:30PM!
School Highlights
Underclassmen Academic and Junior Book Awards
Freshmen BBQ
Freshmen Leadership hosted their annual Freshmen BBQ during the extended lunch and Advisory period on Thursday, the first day of Senior Projects. They prepared and served hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and desserts to over 150 people, all with smiles on their faces. Special thanks to Tony Doucet for securing the food and being our grill master!
Saber Spotlight
The next Saber Spotlight will be Monday, June 3rd.
Click here to view slides from the Saber Spotlight that was held on Monday, 5/13.
Student Services
May Newsletter
Please find the May Student Services newsletter here. Highlights include: SAT Weekend Test Info; Senior Info for Requesting Final Transcripts to Colleges & Updating Post-Grad Plans; May Mental Health Awareness Month; PSAT 10 Follow Up Resources; Recommendation Letters & Counselor Meetings for Juniors.
Senior Year Notes
End of Year Information
Seniors and their families should be sure to review all of the end of year information that was shared via email on May 10. This document is updated frequently and includes important information regarding:
Raffle: Reserved Seats and Parking (SHS Baboosic Lake Rowing Club Fundraiser)
Financial obligation verification
Voter Registration
Cap & Gown Distribution
Graduation Walk
Yearbook Distribution
Senior Breakfast & Slideshow
Class Trip
Graduation Rehearsal
Senior BBQ
New this year for seniors - voter registration! We're pleased to announce that we'll have a voter registration table available for seniors, courtesy of both Mont Vernon and Amherst, on June 11th, the same day you pick up your cap and gown. As long as you turn 18 before the elections, you're eligible to register to vote. Here's what you'll need to bring:
Proof of identity (such as a driver's license or student ID with your date of birth)
Proof of citizenship (passport or birth certificate)
Proof of residence (your driver's license with your address will suffice)
Representatives from both towns will be present to assist you and answer any questions you may have. They'll also be able to provide you with absentee ballots if you wish to use one after registering.
Class of 2024 dues are $50 and should be paid prior by June 1. Dues go towards the senior breakfast, BBQ, and offsetting the cost of the senior class trip. Dues can be paid by cash, check (made out to Souhegan Activities fund and "Senior dues" in the memo line), or by card on MySchoolBucks.
Senior Project
PTSA-sponsored Project Graduation 2024
Get ready for a night of celebration at Project Graduation! This event is exclusively for seniors and will take place on June 14th from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM at Souhegan. Entertainment for the night will include a hypnotist, and dinner & dessert will be served. Please complete and return your permission slip promptly to secure your spot at this special event. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Senior Class Trip
The senior class is going to Six Flags for the class trip on Thursday 6/13!!! Click here for more info.
Personalized Class of 2024 Banners & Yard Signs
Annual Baboosic Lake Rowing Club Raffle
Community News
Community Service Opportunities
Click here to view available community service opportunities!
Get To Know SHS!
Meet the wonderful and talented staff members of SHS!
Katie Herdlein
What is your role at Souhegan?
Living Systems Science Teacher
How long have you been with Souhegan?
2 Years
What do you love about your job?
I love working with the students - that is the best part of my job! Seeing them get excited about a lab, or finally understand a difficult topic is what I look forward to each day. A close second would be the community of people that I get to work with every day. I am so grateful for the support system that is here for both students and staff. We work each day to build each other up, and I think this is something that sets SHS apart from other schools.
What do you like to do outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and hiking with my dogs. I also enjoy any chance to get creative and tap into my artistic side, whether it is helping a friend with a project or taking some time to draw or paint.
If you were given one wish what would it be?
My wish is that everyone has a place where they feel safe, whether that be at school, at home, or with a person that supports them.
Community Council
Community Council will continue discussing the Rank by Request Proposal. As you may be aware, Souhegan is an unranked school, although we do have a valedictorian, salutatorian, and Latin honors. This new proposal would allow any senior after awards night to ask their counselor for their class rank; this would make us a ranked school. The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 28 from 3:05-3:45 in the Info Center all are welcome to attend. Click here to review meeting minutes to follow along with the conversation.
The final Class Forums of the year will take place on May 30 (grades 9&10) and 31 (grades 11&12) during Advisory.
Community Council Community Member Representatives
The Souhegan Cooperative School District is accepting applications for Community Member Representatives for Souhegan High School Community Council.
Community Council is comprised of elected students, community members, school board, and faculty/staff of Souhegan High School. It is tasked with considering and ruling on proposals regarding student life, school initiatives, disciplinary procedure, grading procedure, and any other matter of importance to the school community. Community Council operates as a link between students, the community, the school board, and the faculty and staff of the school.
Community Council meets as a body at Souhegan High School every Monday at 3:00pm for about 45 minutes. On the first Monday of the month, Community Council meets in the evening starting at 5:00pm.
The time period for reaching out to the community asking for interested candidates has changed to the Spring so new members are aligned with the start of Community Council leadership. Also, as an effort to work together as a committee, the community members will serve two year terms. For this process, we are looking for two community members from Amherst and one community member from Mont Vernon.
If you are interested in serving on Community Council, please submit a letter of intent to:
Chelsea Borden (Executive Assistant) cborden@sau39.org
or by mail: 1 School Street, Amherst, NH, 03031
Letters are due no later than June 1, 2024
Saber Nation
Yearbook Club
Yearbooks can now be reserved using myschoolbucks.com!
Don’t miss out on all of the memories from the 2024 school year! Yearbook distribution will begin in June, reserve your copy today using this link or QR code!!
Interact Club
Souhegan Interact is hosting a gift card drive with the International Institute of New England in order to help refugees and immigrants that are in our community. The International Institute of New England works to create opportunities for refugees and immigrants to succeed through resettlement, education, career advancement and pathways to citizenship. They also have programs to help parents, adults and kids in many different aspects, from after school care to having volunteers who are willing to drive people to their appointments. Something as simple as a gift card can make it possible for groceries to cost a little less or to buy their kids some new clothes. Thank you so much for being willing to give! Gift cards can be brought into student services and given to Lynda or Michelle!
PTSA
The PTSA is coming back! In partnership with the Souhegan administration, the role of PTSA is being revived. The focus for the remainder of the 23/24 school year is Staff Appreciation Week (completed 5/6-5/10) and Project Graduation (6/14)- both events that have been organized by PTSA in the past.
Project Graduation
The annual Project Graduation event takes place on graduation night, 6/14. Help is needed for planning and on the day of the event.
Help celebrate Souhegan Seniors by following this link:
https://forms.gle/UmGDAcB6K7SwbNPa8
Membership
There will be a membership drive in August with annual student registration, as the membership year ends June 30th.
If you’d like to be an official member between now and 6/30/24, follow this link:
Adult Membership https://buy.stripe.com/7sI5mc3Pxb5be8EcMS
Staff or Student Membership https://buy.stripe.com/4gw6qg71Jgpv0hOcMT
Athletics
Contact us!
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