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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.

As we settle into the start of the new school year, I want to emphasize a key priority for this year: advancing the stewardship of our mission statement. At Souhegan, we are committed to fostering a community of learners rooted in respect, trust, and courage, engaging all members—students, staff, families, and community partners—in meaningful governance.

One essential way we can live up to this mission is through the practice of civil discourse. Civil discourse—the ability to engage in respectful, thoughtful conversations even when we disagree—aligns with the values that Souhegan upholds. By teaching and modeling civil discourse, we strengthen our ability to navigate diverse perspectives, build empathy, and collaborate to solve problems. All of these skills are crucial in our classrooms, our school community, and society as a whole.

Next week, our Community Council’s grade-level representatives will lead Class Forums. Forums are a vital part of our effort to foster collaborative conversations and civil discourse, aligning with Souhegan’s values of respect, trust, and courage.

These forums aim to:

• Encourage active student participation
• Empower students to share their opinions and concerns
• Serve as a feedback mechanism for school proposals
• Foster community through collaboration
• Develop students’ analytical and problem-solving skills
• Build trust by involving students in decision-making

These opportunities for civil discourse will strengthen our community and ensure every voice is valued. I encourage everyone to engage in these important conversations, speak with courage, listen respectfully, and contribute to our collective success.

Together, through open and respectful communication and collaboration we can continue to cultivate a thriving, inclusive community of learners.

Best,

Dana

We're pleased to announce that we'll have a voter registration table available for students, courtesy of both Mont Vernon and Amherst, on Tuesday, September 24 on Club Day during lunch and advisory.

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.

Ethics Forum is hosting the annual SHS Homecoming Dance in conjunction with this year’s Clause for a Cause event.

When: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Where: Souhegan High School

Time: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Ticket Info: Tickets are on sale for $15 at the Claws for a Cause table outside Robin’s office. No tickets will be sold at the door. If you're bringing an outside guest, please obtain a permission form from Student Services and return it by 3:00 PM on Friday, September 27. Guests without a signed slip will not be allowed entry.

A letter was sent out to all students and families today about this year’s Honors Challenge. Teachers will be reviewing Honors Challenge guidelines in their courses over the next week, and the PowerSchool form will be available by 3:00pm next Friday, 9/27. For more information, you can also review the letter here.

Check out the slides from the first Saber Spotlight of the 2024-2025 school year, held on Monday, September 16!

The next Saber Spotlight will be held on Monday, October 7.

All Juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 9th. Like the PSAT 10 that students took in the spring, it is a digital exam administered through the BlueBook app. A communication will be going out directly to 11th grade students and parents early next week with more information regarding the PSAT.

In the meantime, here is some important information:

• Digital Readiness Check: Wed. Sept. 25th, during Advisory (Students should remember to bring their device - students that will need to borrow a device can borrow one to complete the readiness check)
• Tech Troubleshooting: Thur. Sept. 26th, students that have any technical issues during the readiness check can drop in to the Info Center during lunch/advisory to address the issues.
• Oct. 9th: Students take the PSAT.

Here is a link to the PSAT Student Guide with more information. Students have access to full length practice tests in the Bluebook App., and the Khan Academy has official digital SAT prep resources available free to all students.

YouthwellNH, a non-profit focused on supporting initiatives for youth mental health, will be hosting a 3 part series focused on positive youth mental health in our area. The three part series centers around the impact of screens on youth mental health, and includes the screening of the films Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age, Elementary School Edition and Screenagers: The Next Chapter, as well as an expert-led panel discussion. The first event is next Thursday, Sept. 26 in Nashua. Please see the flier for more details and register via the QR code:

Student Services is publishing monthly newsletters for the 2024-2025 school year!

September's highlights include:

💡 Suicide Prevention Month Resources
🩺 Telehealth Access at Souhegan
🎓 College Admissions Visit Schedule

📅 Key info for seniors: SAT/ACT Dates, College Essay Support, Service Academy info, Drop-in Application Support, and more!
🔗 Don't miss out—click here to stay informed!

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!

Looking for a great read this fall? Grab your library card and check this out!

The Grandest Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Seven tickets. An island of dreams. The chance of a lifetime. Welcome to the Grandest Game, an annual competition run by billionaire Avery Grambs and the four infamous Hawthorne brothers, whose family fortune she inherited. Designed to give anyone a shot at fame and fortune, this year's game requires one of seven golden tickets to enter. With millions on the line, those seven players will do whatever it takes to win. Some of the players are in it for the money. Some for power. Some for reasons all their own. Every single one of them has secrets. Amidst it all is Grayson Hawthorne, tasked with a vital role in this year's game. But as tensions rise and the mind-bending challenges push the players to their limits--physically, mentally, and emotionally--it soon becomes clear that not everyone is playing by the rules.

Whitewater Rafting anyone? Click here for more info!

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 start planning your Senior Ad! While these ads are not mandatory, they offer a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your student's accomplishments and send them off with well wishes. The link above will guide you through the layout and content creation process step by step.

Meet the wonderful and talented staff members of SHS!

Kristin Yeaton

What is your role at Souhegan?

I am the Humanities Domain Leader, and I teach two English classes.

How long have you been with Souhegan?

This is my first year at Souhegan, and I am so happy to be here!

What do you love about your job?

My favorite part of my new job is that I get to work with both students and teachers. My passion for teaching is fueled by creating new and engaging lessons, which I can do for the First Year Writing Intensive, and I love talking to teachers about teaching!

What do you like to do outside of work?

Outside of work, I love being with my family. I have two daughters, a husband, and two dogs that look like mini-horses! I also love hot power yoga, reading, gardening, traveling, and working on puzzles.

If you were given one wish what would it be?

If I could have one wish, I would want everyone in the world to know kindness and love. And...I'd like to travel the whole world to witness it.

This week on council we elected our At Large Representatives, Ella Normandin, Violet Quesnel, Enzo Calory, Sarah Lizotte, Gideon Allen, Jacob Emerson, Lily Kuzsma, Sam Hogan, Sam Black, and Rhys Macdonald. We also elected our School Board Representative for this year, Maya Gascoyne. Our next meeting will be Monday, 9/23 at 3:00 in the Infocenter where we will continue preperation for Class Forums.

Our link to order is LIVE!!!

This is the lowest price of the year so order your 24-25 yearbook today! You can also order the 24-25 yearbook and prior years on MySchoolBucks!

Claws for a Cause week is September 23-27! 🐾

🚨 Looking for Mentors!

Mentors are the life blood of the SHS Robotics Team. Our team of mentors is driven by an all volunteer core of professionals. Without adequate Mentor support, the burden unfairly falls on too few, and disappoints student expectations. Team 138 Entropy is in need of engineering mentors. We are looking for engineering professionals to graciously volunteer their time as student mentors to share their expertise and experiences in designing a robot to compete in FIRST Robotics Competitions. In particular, but not limited to, the team is in desperate need of mechanical engineers with design and rapid prototyping experience. Come help make a difference in young people's future and be part of the fun! Interested individuals, please contact Joe Caraccio (jacaraccio@gmail.com or (603) 620-1488) or Steve Wall (steven.r.wall@gmail.com or (603) 440-9942) for more information.

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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!

The turf field allows for lots of games to be played on Calvetti Field with the concession stand nearby. PTSA will run the concession stand at various games, as long as volunteer power comes through. Funds raised go toward Project Graduation and PTSA scholarships and events.

Sign up here to be contacted directly about concession needs.

To support through Amazon Wishlist.

Email SouheganPTSA@gmail.com directly with any questions.

Purchase gift cards for your regular purchases and a percentage will be given to the PTSA from the companies. Click here!

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

Hello, Sabers! Picture day for our teams is October 3. Attached is the unique order code and is exclusively for preorders. This code will expire at midnight on picture day which is also indicated on the notice. Families who miss the pre order deadline will have another opportunity to order when they receive their student’s proof photo, approximately 4-5 weeks after picture day. Pictures will be taken outside the Main Entrance, by the bus loop, in the stone amphitheater.

The schedule is as follows:

2:45 - Pep Band

3:00 - Unified Soccer

3:15 - Bass Fishing

3:30 - Cross Country

3:45 - Girls’ Soccer

4:00 - Boys’ Soccer

4:15 - Cheer

4:30 - Girls’ Volleyball

4:45 - Field Hockey

5:00 - Football

Website: https://www.sau39.org/shs
Location: 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 673-9940
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