February 2024 Newsletter

We are excited to announce that Elizabeth Pyle, a senior who is currently at the top of her class, has been named a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship.

Graduation for the Class of 2024 will be on Friday, June 7 at 6:30 on the Hugo Bolin football field. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be inside the Recreation gymnasium.

Tickets are now on sale for the Spaulding High School production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella! Find tickets and show times at SpauldingMusic.com.

The Art Department is very proud of their students. For the 2023-2024 Scholastic Art Competition season, our students won in every category: Gold Keys, Silver Keys, and Honorable Mentions. There were over 134 pieces submitted and 46 of the pieces received awards, including Senior Portfolios. There will be an Award Ceremony at Pinkerton Academy on Sunday February 11th, where keys and awards will be passed out and all of the winners from the state of New Hampshire are on display. We will then hold an in-house ceremony on Thursday February 15th in the Media Center during B Block to celebrate our winners and participants. The artwork will remain in the Media Center for a couple of days so make sure to check it out! Our students create some amazing work

Spaulding High School's Model United Nations team held a practice conference at City Hall, honing their diplomatic skills and simulating real-world scenarios. The team engaged in passionate debates and strategic negotiations to refine their understanding of global issues. The culmination of their efforts was a meticulously organized conference, impeccably chaired by the adept Julia McCarthy. As the conference chair, Julia skillfully navigated the discussions, fostering an environment of collaboration and critical thinking among participants who were able to pass three resolutions in a single day. The Spaulding MUN team's experience at City Hall not only strengthened their diplomatic prowess but also instilled a sense of camaraderie and dedication within the team, setting the stage for future success at upcoming events at both UNH and Dartmouth this spring.

• Basketball boys and girls programs have had nominations for Athlete of the Week for Seacoast Online. The boys program is currently in the mix for a postseason berth. Marcel Rose was the only sophomore in the state to be named to the all underclassmen team games at the conclusion of the season.

• Unified Basketball wrapped up their season finishing on a high note with a win on Senior Day and finished the season above .500.

• For Bowling, Ben Promerleau and Gavin Bailey are getting ready for the individual state championship meet this Saturday.

• Rachel Baughman finished 3rd with her bar routine at the NHIAA gymnastics championship meet last weekend.

• Ice Hockey is currently in the postseason tournament with 2 games left to play. They have had players nominated for Seacoast Online player of the week.

• Indoor Track athlete Chris Santana finished 4th in the Long Jump with 21' 4.5" at the NHIAA championships. This is 1 inch behind Ryan Lane's school record. Chris qualified for the New England Champs in Boston on March 2nd.

• Our girls ski program finished 16th at the NHIAA ski championships on Monday. The boys finished in 15th place.

• Spirit continues to compete during basketball games and has had a great deal of partnership with the RMS spirit program.

• Swimming news... Ben Brown and Maxinne Cardenas competed in the NHIAA swim championships. Ben Brown got 3rd in the 100 Butterfly and 7th in the 100 freestyle. Maxinne Cederas got 5th in the 100 Breaststroke and 7th in the 50 freestyle.

• Wrestling finished with a 12-1 record this season. They competed at the NHIAA State Championship this past weekend. Spaulding finished 3rd out of 11 teams. We brought 12 wrestlers and 11 placed top 6 in their weight class.

• 113lbs Trey Wiley - 2nd

• 120lbs Noah Jackson - 2nd place

• 126lbs Collin Jacques - 4th place

• 132lbs Dylan Gravallese - 4th place

• 138lbs Jayden Deal - 6th place

• 144lbs Cole Colon - 3rd place

• 150lbs Noah Lallas - 3rd place

• 165lbs Jack Morgan - 4th place

• 175lbs Sawyer Goodwin - 2nd place

• 190lbs Mat Bowley - 5th place

• 215lbs Evan Couture - 4th place

• 285lbs Wesley Chesser - 3rd place

• Wrestlers who placed top 5 in their weight class have qualified for the Meet of Champions (MOC) next weekend.

• FANTASTIC winter season! We are very proud of our athletes.

Our SALT students joined RMS for a joint school initiative in which both schools played a game of crab soccer.

They participated in a "Choose Love" event on Valentine's Day. The group greeted elementary students as they arrived at school to spread love and cheer and model positive behaviors.

SALT hosted our winter Pep Rally last Friday where we celebrated our winter student-athletes with contests and a faculty basketball game. Congrats to the SENIORS for winning!

The group has numerous events scheduled for March and are excited about making an impact in their community including participating in Read Across America Week, the Waypoint Sleep Out, and several other activities.

Students continue to work on exploring pathways using Xello, a career and college readiness platform. The new topics covered were:

Getting Experience (volunteering, community service, part-time jobs)

Workplace Skills and Attitudes

Entrepreneurial Skills

Defining Success. T

he Senior Portfolio, a graduation requirement, was also presented to our senior class. The Senior Portfolio must be completed in Xello by April 1st. Looking ahead in March, our Freshman class will participate in Freshman Pathways Day, where students will be participating in field trips to explore different career paths! More information will be shared with parents of Freshman students soon.

As we launch into the second half of the year, we have students participating in internships in the following areas:

Frisbie Memorial Hospital

Wentworth Douglass Hospital

City of Rochester Planning Board.

Students are also participating in Work-Based Learning ELOs at:

Connelly Auto

Bayhead Products

JR Heald Builders

Midas

Rochester Child Care

All students are encouraged to continue to check their Xello Messages for upcoming opportunities!

This year, our testing procedures are shifting towards digital assessments for the PSAT10, SAT, and NHSAS Science exams. This year's PSAT10 and SAT exams will be conducted digitally, utilizing student-issued devices. Here's what you need to know to help your student prepare:

• Testing Details: Sophomores will take the Digital PSAT10 and juniors will take the mandatory Digital SAT during the school day on March 27th. Timely arrival and preparation are key for success.

Juniors will also be scheduled to take the online NHSAS Science assessment during the school day on either May 1st or 2nd.

For juniors, please note the SAT and NHSAS Science exam are mandatory state assessments.

• Device Usage: Students will be using their school-issued device for PSAT10 and SAT testing. Ensure your student's school-issued device is ready for testing—charged and in good condition—for a smooth experience.

• Preparation: Encourage your student to familiarize themselves with the digital testing platform using available practice tests and resources. Prep materials for the PSAT10 and SAT can be found on the College Board website. https://www.collegeboard.org/

Prep materials for the NHSAS Science exam can be found on the NHDOE website. https://nh.portal.cambiumast.com/families.html

We urge guardians to offer their student support and encouragement for these assessments. Together, we can ensure a successful testing experience for all students.

For any questions or concerns, reach out to the main office.

This February, we are spotlighting the amazing opportunities and pathways that CTE offers students. As part of our CTE Month festivities, we're thrilled to announce our "I Applied to CTE Day," where nearly 300 enthusiastic students have applied to explore the 16 diverse programs available at our CTE center. From healthcare to engineering, restaurant management to computer science, there's something for everyone to discover and pursue their passions. We're also gearing up for a Career-Inspired Spirit Week, not just at the high school, but across our entire district, from kindergarten to 12th grade. It's a chance for students of all ages to get inspired, explore different career paths, and ignite their imaginations for the future!

Registration is coming up! Did you know that students in high school can earn college credit? We have over 38 courses that offer college credit at the same time students are earning high school credit. The cost is $150.00 per course. Many courses are free, falling into the STEM category. For those courses that are not STEM, the district pays $100.00 out of the $150.00. Many students leave Spaulding high school with a number of college credits earned, saving time and money as they move into their next journey.

Our Engineering Program was awarded $12,570.00 in Federal Perkins funds for MakerBot 3D Printing Certification activities. Students will now have the opportunity to earn Industry Recognized Credentials in high school, boosting resumes for career and post-secondary opportunities.

Students from Rochester Middle School and Paul School have enjoyed Career Technical Education (CTE) Tours in the past couple of months. They learned about CTE benefits and opportunities. We reviewed the 43 programs available in the Tri-City. Our amazing CTE Ambassadors showed students around and answered all of their questions.