The Souhegan Scoop
May 31, 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!
Final Exams (Grades 9-11)
Final Exams for underclassmen will take place from Friday, June 14th- Wednesday, June 19th. Each day we will hold two exams with a break in between. Teachers will be available in the afternoon to provide extra help and facilitate Division 1 Roundtables. All students are expected to attend their final exam period unless they have a Saber Flex, Academic Support, or Math Support class that period. Please note also that, as final grades are due from teachers the morning of June 20th, there is no grace period or re-assessment window for these final assignments. See below for a more detailed schedule.
Student Missing Final Exams
Per our school policy: “Generally, absences other than for illness during the school year are strongly discouraged. The school principal or their designee may, however, grant special approval of absence for family vacations, provided written approval is given at least two weeks in advance.” That being stated, if advance notice is provided, outlined below are our procedures for students rescheduling final exams.
During final exam days (June 14th-19th), we run two exams a day: one from 8:30 to 10:15 and another from 10:45-12:30.
When students require a make-up exam, they need to communicate and work with their teacher(s) to find a time that is mutually agreeable.
Students can potentially schedule a make-up exam during a Saber Flex period, an Academic Support period, or otherwise free period if they have off or open campus.
Additionally, students may schedule no more than one make-up exam during the afternoon of final exam days (12:30-3:30pm). Students may take no more than 3 exams a day in total.
School counselors are available to assist with making a plan and coordinating with teachers, and students are encouraged to meet with them if they need assistance.
Should no mutually agreeable time for a rescheduled exam be identified, students will have to come into school during the summer to complete their final, and they will receive an Incomplete as their course score until the final is scored. Additionally, teachers may not be available to come to school to score the final until August.
School Highlights
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.
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.
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!
Joseph Cooper
What is your role at Souhegan?
Information Technology
How long have you been with Souhegan?
3 Years
What do you love about your job?
I love the energy the building brings to the staff and students. There is an overwhelming sense of belonging in this community that you don't find anywhere else!
What do you like to do outside of work?
Create Music, Disc Golf, Piano, Coaching Esports
If you were given one wish what would it be?
I would wish to just be able to support the people I love.
Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?
Do not go gentle into that good night.Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Community Council
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 copies can still be reserved two ways:
1. You can reserve your copy using myschoolbucks.com!
2. Check in with Kelli Bailey Lazarte in the Main office with cash or a check for $95 made out to the Student Activities Fund, with Yearbook on the memo line.
*Yearbook distribution will start on 6/11 for Seniors during the Senior Breakfast. All underclassmen with reserved copies will be able to pick their books up during lunch and advisory starting 6/12. Any remaining books will be sold first come first serve starting 6/13.
Reserve your copy today using the following link or QR code!!
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
3rd Annual Saber Golf Tournament
We are excited to invite you to join us for the 3rd Annual Saber Golf Tournament, taking place on June 28th. This event promises to be a fantastic day filled with golf, camaraderie, and fun, all in support of our high school football team.
We would be honored to have your support - whether through a Hole Sponsorship, a donation for our raffle, or signing up to play. Your contribution will directly benefit our team and help us continue to provide opportunities for our student-athletes to excel both on and off the field.
For more details about sponsorship opportunities and how you can get involved, please see the tournament information link. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information.
Thank you for considering our invitation and for your continued support of the Saber Football Team. We truly appreciate it.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing you on the golf course!
Warm regards,
The Saber Football Booster Club
Nonprofit Tax ID #27-1370998
Track & Field
Samantha Swanbon raced to 3rd place in the 1600M and then closed with an outstanding kick to place 2nd in the 800M at the Division II Track and Field State Championships on Friday evening at Oyster River High School! The 4x800M Relay team of Grace Kennedy, Maddy Mooney, Brighton Smith and Anna Brammer-DePuy raced to their fastest time of the season by over 10 seconds (10:55) to capture 6th place and score a point for Souhegan! Emma Tapley and Dylan Walker each matched their personal bests of 8 feet in the Pole Vault, with Emma placing in a tie for 6th, and Dylan placing 8th, based on misses. Also turning in season bests were the 4x100M Relay Team of Anora Swanson, Alayna Ek, Aryana Ghosh, and Zendaya Beamer, as they were clocked at 54.19 (10th place), and the 4x400M Relay Team of Anna Brammer-Depuy, Maddy Mooney, Emma Tapley, and Samantha Swanbon ( 4:37.33, 11th place).
- Coach Jeff Wilson
Cole Henderson blew away the field in the 110M Hurdles (15.71), and Brody Smith and Owen Pisinski both notched 2nd places in the 400M (50.64) (#3 All time SHS!), and Pole Vault (12'0") respectively, to lead the Sabers scoring at the State Meet on Friday evening! Souhegan scored a total of 38 points to place 8th in the team scoring. Finley Irvine came up big in the 800M run as he captured 4th in 2:03, and Owen Stine closed strong in the 3200M to take 5th. The Sabers 4x100M Relay team of Henderson, Smith, Carson Behn and John Katsel raced to a new school record of 44.09! Despite their fast time, they placed 6th in an incredible race where the top 6 teams ran faster than last year's first place team! Sixth place finishes were also grabbed by Henderson in the 300M Hurdles, John Katsel in the Long Jump, and the 4x400M Relay team of Smith, Irvine, Ben Gaudet, and Taloosh Anderson.
Cole Henderson was also honored just prior to the meet as he was named to the Coaches All State Team!
- Coach Jeff Wilson
Tennis
Congrats to these Sabers!! These ladies had a great season finishing as the second seed at the conclusion of the regular season. They finished the team tournament as runner up after a hard fought battle!
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