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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.

MS1 has officially closed and progress reports will be available on PowerSchool at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, 11/14. This interim period allows teachers to finalize grades and students may see some course score changes as the most recent assignments of the reporting period are entered into PowerSchool. Remember, course scores are rolling, and the progress report reflects learning progress up to that date, while final scores will be communicated on transcripts. Students who have enrolled in the Honors Challenge will see a “HP” designation with those courses on MS1 progress reports.

Additionally, at the end of each reporting period (November, January, April), students with off-campus privileges and their parents will be notified of any changes to their status based on academic performance and adherence to the student handbook.

We are seeking 2 additional community panel members for Senior Project this year. If you choose to volunteer, it is essential that you can attend all three panel meetings, as well as the final presentations.

Important Dates:

• Meeting #1: December 4th and 5th, 3:10 - 4:10 PM

• Meeting #2: February 6th, 3:10 - 4:30 PM

• Meeting #3: March 27th, 3:10 - 4:30 PM

• Meeting #4: May 8th, 3:10 - 4:30 PM

• Senior Project Public Exhibitions: May 29th and 30th, 8:30 AM - 2:45 PM

More information is available here.

If you’re interested in joining our community this year as a community member, please contact our Senior Project Coordinators, Kathy Maddock (kmaddock@sau39.org) & Ryan Lemieux (rlemieux@sau39.org)

YouthwellNH, is a non-profit focused on supporting initiatives for youth mental health.

Get ready for a show,
Where Seuss and Shakespeare steal the glow!
The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet—
A twist on the tale that you won’t forget!

On November 14th, 15th, and 16th,
At 7 PM, come see what’s in the mix!
Love, drama, and rhymes galore,
This Seuss-inspired play will leave you wanting more!

Tickets are selling, don’t delay,
At the school store or online today!
So grab your friends, and come on by,
For a night of fun and a laugh-filled high!

Don’t miss out, mark your date,
This play is sure to be first-rate!

Tickets available at souhegantheatre.ludus.com, or grab them at the school store and at the door!

On October 24th, students traveled to the intertidal zone at Odiorne Point State Park to collect data on the number of invasive crab species found at the rocky shore. Due to warmer winters, scientists are seeing an increase in the number of invasive crabs in the Gulf of Maine because the crabs are able to survive the less harsh winters, creating new challenges for our native species. Our Souhegan students collected important data on behalf of scientists at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute to contribute to our understanding of the impact these species are having on the ecosystem. This year, students only found two native crabs out of the 30 quadrat sites that were sampled. In addition to the crabs, students also discovered lobsters, shrimp, sea urchins and rock gunnels during their intertidal exploration. The trip was also intended to spark curiosity about other intertidal species; when they return to the rocky shore in the spring, they will collect data to explore their own inquiry questions. Great work by our Souhegan Marine Scientists!

Reach out to Jenny Deenik (jdeenik@sau39.org) or Julianne Mueller-Northcott (jmueller-northcott@sau39.org) with any questions!

There's still time to sign up for the trip to France and Switzerland over April vacation 2025! Please see Jessica Minott (jminott@sau39.org) or Wendy Sue Williams (wwilliams@sau39.org) for more information.

Souhegan is participating in Apply NH Day this Tuesday, November 12!

Seniors have the opportunity to:

• Apply to NH Colleges and Universities for free (application fee waived)

• Be entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship that will be awarded to one of our students that submits an application with us on Tuesday.

To participate, students have to sign up for a meeting time with us in Student Services, submit an application that day to any college/university, and complete a quick check out in order to be eligible. We will have a counselor and a volunteer from Granite Edvance here to assist students with submitting their applications, and answer questions. If you've been putting off applying or getting started, this is a great motivator to make some progress!

Please stop by Student Services to sign up for a time if you want to participate!

Reminder, the AP Exam Registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 13th. In order to register for AP Exams, students must:

1. Join the MyAP Classroom using the join code provided by their teacher

2. Submit payment via My School Bucks or Check (made payable to Souhegan High School with AP Exam in the memo). The fee for AP Exams is $99 per exam. Students that qualify for free or reduced lunch may qualify for a reduced or waived exam fee, but should reach out to Tim Cotreau directly in Student Services.

Students that do not register on time will be subject to a late registration fee. If there are any questions, please reach out to your student’s AP Teacher or their school counselor.

The November Student Services Newsletter is now available!

This month’s student services newsletter includes:

Apply NH Details (12th Grade); Accessing PSAT Results (11th); Enrichment Program Information, such as St. Paul’s Advanced Studies Program (10th & 11th) and Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar (10th); Mid-semester Grade Info and Cell Phone Addiction Info/Links.

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!

Folded Book Turkey Craft

Monday, November 11

1pm-2:30pm

Register

Grab a friend and come in on this no school day to make a turkey out of a book! We'll supply the materials and instructions!

Seniors were paired with mentors last week, and by now should have met with their mentor at least once. During these first few meetings seniors will be discussing their ideas for a topic, and formulating their essential questions. Once these are established, seniors will begin listing all the tasks that they will need to accomplish in order to complete their project, and determining preliminary due dates for these tasks.

This year Senior Project will be listed as a course in PowerSchool for all seniors. A P/NP (pass/ no pass) will be entered after each panel meeting. Students will not see a score for Senior Project on MS1 progress reports as the first panel meeting is in December.

Meet the wonderful and talented staff members of SHS!

Michael Estabrook

What is your role at Souhegan?

Spanish Teacher

How long have you been with Souhegan?

4 years as a student and 5 months as a teacher!

What do you love about your job?

The best part of my job is being able to connect with my students and coworkers. Whether it is asking about their sports or hobbies, or just saying hello in the hallways, those moments are always my favorite parts of the day.

What do you like to do outside of work?

I enjoy spending time with friends and family, watching the Bruins and Manchester City, being outside in nature, and watching and reviewing movies of any kind.

If you were given one wish what would it be?

I wish I could teleport to any country I wanted to without spending a dime. Starting with Vietnam and Thailand.

Do you have a favorite quote or mantra?

“Whether you think you can or think you can't -- you're right” - Henry Ford.

This week on council we did not meet because of Parent Conferences. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, 11/12 at 3:00 in the Info Center, where we will continue our discussion of the appeal of the Rank by Request Proposal.

Click here to purchase your 2025 yearbook today!

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

The Souhegan Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is dedicated to supporting all Souhegan students. Think of us as a booster club for the entire high school experience, collaborating with school administration and staff to address matters that impact students and families.

Buy a gift card! - Money goes to Souhegan students!

The Souhegan PTSA is utilizing a passive fundraiser this year- called RaiseRight. You connect your bank account (or credit card) to the app and purchase gift cards for regular purchases (or as gifts). When you buy the gift card, companies give a kickback to the PTSA. Participation can make this fundraiser a huge success.

Download the RaiseRight App or go online: https://www.raiseright.com/

Enrollment Code: X1SLUER9WCDI

Stay Connected

Follow our Facebook page, Souhegan PTSA, to stay informed about our initiatives throughout the year.

Become a Member

Join us and make a difference! Sign up for PTSA membership here: Membership Form.

Email List

Want to stay in the loop? Email us at SouheganPTSA@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list!

Are you ready for Football playoffs?! If not, then get ready! Saturday @ 12pm your Sabers Football team hosts their Quarter-Finals playoff game against John Stark HS on Calvetti Field! Admission is $7 for Adults, and $5 for Students/Seniors. Buy tickets here.

Winter Sports registration is now open. Please log into PowerSchool, click forms on the left, then SHS Athletic Registration-Winter. User Fees are paid through MySchoolBucks. There is not an invoice created for user fees. To find your fee, once logged into My School Bucks, please click stores, then show all. This will bring in the full menu of winter sports to choose from.

Start dates for each sport are as follows:

• Basketball: 12/2
• Bowling: 11/18
• Gymnastics: 11/25
• Ice Hockey: 12/2
• Indoor Track: 12/2
• Alpine Ski: 11/25
• Nordic Ski: 12/9
• Swimming: 11/18
• Wrestling 11/18
• Unified Basketball: 12/16

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