News & Announcements

for KRHS

Important Dates For October & November

October 5: Homecoming Dance 6-9:00pm

October 10: School Board Meeting 6:30pm

October 10: PSATs for 9th, 10th, & 11th grades

October 10: 12th Grade Independent Work Day-See letter for details

October 11: No School (Teacher Work Day)

October 14: No School (Holiday Observed)

October 24: School Board Meeting 6:30pm

October 30: Picture Retakes

November 1: Last Day of Quarter

November 4: Flu Shots for Students

November 7: School Board Meeting 6:30pm

November 8: Veterans Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30

November 8-10: Fall Musical

November 14: Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-8:00PM

November 14: Financial Aid Night 6-7:00PM

November 15: Senior Portraits Due

November 21: School Board Meeting 6:30pm

November 27 - 29: No School / Thanksgiving Recess

News and Announcements

Important NEASC Survey for Families

The NEASC Commission on Public Schools, one of three commissions within NEASC, accredits and supports public elementary, middle, and high schools, and career and technical schools/centers throughout the six states of New England. With a structured, ongoing cycle of self-reflection, peer review, school improvement, and monitoring, NEASC assists schools in ensuring that all students experience a high-quality education.

As part of an ongoing 10-year accreditation cycle, families are being asked to help Kearsarge Regional High School reflect on our practices by providing survey feedback. This process of self-reflection provides for continuous reassessment in light of both changing school and community needs and advances in pedagogy and school administration/organization.

You can find more information on NEASC on the Resources for Public Schools page.

Below is the link to the family survey. There is no password protection for the survey. Anyone with the link can complete the survey. Once someone begins the survey, they must complete the entire survey in one session. If they leave the survey, they will lose all their progress and be required to start from the beginning.

If you have already complete this survey, there is no need to complete it again.

This survey will be emailed to families directly in a few weeks.

Course Competencies and Grading Information

Please follow the link HERE to review KRHS information on course competencies, grading information, and viewing grades in Powerschool. This link is available on the website by clicking on "about us" > "competencies".

Parent Teacher / Open House

Please mark your calendars for the upcoming parent-teacher conference evening on November 14th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM More information will be sent out very soon, as well as instructions as to how to sign up using PTC Wizard

New FORD Tech Opportunity for KRHS Students

KRHS has officially been accepted into the Ford ACE tech training program. Our students will now have the opportunity to complete Ford tech training (typically only offered through regional tech centers) through an Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) here at KRHS. Below is a link for more information on the program. We will be rolling this out to students in the coming weeks.

https://www.newfordtech.com/Programs/ACE

Counseling Dept News

Counseling caseloads have changed for the 24-25 school year. Your student's counselor is assigned by your last name:

A-K -- Mrs. Kristine Turcotte kturcotte@kearsarge.org

L-Z -- Mrs. Becky Schrader rschrader@kearsarge.org

Dates to Remember

October 4: 10:30am Admissions representative from Hobart and William Smith College in counseling center
October 9: 12:30pm Admissions representative from Champlain College in the counseling center
October 10: PSATs for all 9th, 10th, & 11th grade students
October 15: 12:45pm Admissions representative from Endicott College in counseling center
November 7: 9:15am-10:00am Info session during flex with St. Paul's representatives for summer program
November 14: 6:00-7:00pm Granite Edvance presents in person Financial Aid Night in the KRHS Library

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Advanced Studies Program at St. Paul's for summer 2025

The fully residential ASP is built to evoke the academic community of a college. Students, interns and faculty study, eat, play and live together in single-sex dormitories. The program makes use of virtually every facility at the School, from the Astronomy Center and the Engineering Lab to Orhstrom Library and the Athletic and Fitness Center. This depth of shared experience — with students invited from over 80 high schools across the state — allows for academic experimentation, personal growth and connecting with the natural world throughout the 2,000 acres of the grounds. Graduates of the ASP know that as they look ahead to their life after high school they are prepared academically and socially to excel in college. https://www.sps.edu/asp-summer

November 7: 9:15am-10:00am Info session during flex with St. Paul's representatives for summer program (please sign up in adaptive scheduler under Mrs Schrader)

Information session and tour of the ASP facilities at St. Paul’s School

325 Pleasant St, Concord, NH

Saturday, November 16, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

RSVP to asp@sps.edu.

Zoom general ASP program information session:

Monday, December 9, 6:30-7:15. Registration required.

https://sps.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MfD1ccIGR0KQQpUVqAxGkQ

Chalk The Walk

KRHS Students Chalked the Walk event in honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This activity was designed to help to spread messages of hope, kindness, and support for those who may be struggling. Chalk the Walk occurred each Friday in September.

If you or someone you know needs support, you can call/text 988 at anytime- day or night. You can also explore helpful resources by visiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s website: https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources/.

Thank you again for helping to raise awareness and create a more supportive community.

Free Yoga on Monday's For Students!

Please reach out if you would like to join yoga after school starting Monday the 30th.

Must have a consent form to participate that was emailed out previously. If you need a printed copy, please stop into the counseling office. All abilities and skill levels are welcome!

PSAT Letter 2024 FALL

PSAT's Are Scheduled for October 10 for all Students in Grades 9, 10 and 11

All Kearsarge Regional High School students in grades nine (9), ten (10), and eleven (11) will be taking the PSAT 9, or PSAT/NMSQT in school Thursday, October 10th. Grade twelve (12) students who have not submitted a completed Capstone Proposal Letter, due October 4th, must be in school to complete their proposal on Thursday, October 10th. This test will take approximately three hours. Students will finish for the day at approximately 11:30 AM.

The PSAT is a digital test and only school-issued Chromebooks may be used. Let the school counseling office know if you need to borrow a device ASAP. Students should also bring a scientific or graphing calculator. Cell phone and/or smartwatch use will not be permitted. There will be short breaks and bringing a snack and a water bottle from home is also suggested.

The PSAT is the official practice exam for the SAT and it measures the skills and knowledge that research has shown are the most essential for college and/or career readiness and success. The Reading Test measures comprehension and reasoning skills and focuses on close reading of passages in a wide array of subject areas. The Writing and Language Test measures a range of skills including command of evidence, expression of ideas, and the use of standard English conventions in grammar and punctuation. The Mathematics Test covers a range of math practices, with an emphasis on problem-solving, modeling, using tools strategically, and using algebraic structure.

All students who are testing may be dismissed from the school following testing if they have permission from a parent or guardian. Testing sessions will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Students should plan to arrive at school at their normal time. Students will not be admitted late or dismissed during testing sessions. According to the guidelines set by the College Board, should a student miss a portion of the testing session, the results will be considered invalid.

Buses will run at their normal times on this day both in the morning and the afternoon. Buses will arrive at KRHS and depart on the normal schedule. If you would like to dismiss your child after the exam ends, please send them with a dismissal form.

Grade twelve (12) students that have completed their proposal will check in with their advisors prior to PSAT day about their plan for Senior Activities on PSAT day. Senior Project and Community Service hours are two activities that should be prioritized on this day. Should all these activities be up to date, post-secondary planning/applications/visits can be made.

Homecoming Dance

The Student Council is excited to announce the Homecoming Dance to be held on Saturday, October 5th, from 6- 9 p.m. This will be a semi-formal dance with the theme of "City at Night."

Tickets will be available the week of the dance, Wed/Thurs/Fri during lunch waves at a cost of $10. They may also be purchased at the door for $15.

Save the Date!

Beauty and The Beast will be performed at the KRHS Auditorium beginning Friday November 8th.

KRHS Student Handbook 2024-2025

The 2024-2025 student handbook is available. Please remember to review the handbook with your family. The Student Handbook can be found on the KRHS website or by clicking here.

Senior Information & Graduate Porfolio

Seniors should use the website and google classroom to locate up to date Graduate Portfolio information. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Geraghty in the main office.

Upcoming Due Dates:

October 4, 2024 - Capstone Proposal Letter is due, submitted in Google Classroom. Any students that have not submitted their proposal letter will be expected to be in school on October 10th to complete their proposal.

October 18, 2024 - Mentor Write-Up is due, submitted to Google Classroom

KRHS Standard of Dress Reminder

We ask for your partnership in reinforcing the KRHS standard of dress

Minimum Requirements:

1. Students must wear standard articles of clothing to include tops and bottoms, or their equivalent one-piece option as well as footwear.
2. Clothing must cover areas from one armpit across to the other armpit, down to approximately 2 to 3 inches in length from the top of the upper thighs. Tops must have shoulder straps or sleeves. Rips or tears in clothing must be outside the areas required to be covered.
3. Shoes must be worn at all times and should be safe for the school environment.
4. Clothing that covers undergarments must be opaque and undergarments may not be worn as outerwear.
5. Headwear may be worn provided it does not interfere with learning or interpersonal communication.
6. Sunglasses may not be worn inside the building unless directed by a medical professional and coordinated through the school nurse or administration.
7. Specialized courses and/or activities may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.

Additional Requirements:

1. Clothing may not depict, display, imply, advertise, or advocate illegal, violent, vulgar, obscene, or lewd conduct, weapons, or the use of alcohol, nicotine, marijuana or other controlled substances.

9. Clothing may not state, imply, display, or depict speech/imagery targeting or discriminating against groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or any other protected classification.

10. Clothing and accessories that endanger student or staff safety may not be worn.

11. Apparel, jewelry, accessories, tattoos, or manner of grooming that, by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute, denotes membership in a gang that advocates illegal or disruptive behavior is prohibited.

Other News

Mindfulness Exercise from the Social Work Office: Gratitute

Gratitude is a powerful way to shift your mindset from what's lacking to what's abundant in your life. Regularly practicing gratitude can enhance your mood, reduce stress, and improve overall well-being. Encouraging students to reflect on what they are thankful for can help them develop a positive outlook, even in challenging times.

Technique: The Gratitude Journal
This week, try keeping a gratitude journal. At the start or end of each day, write down three things you’re grateful for. These can be as simple as a sunny day, a friendly conversation, or a good meal. Encourage students to do the same, perhaps as a daily or weekly classroom activity. Reflecting on these moments of gratitude can help you (and your students) start the day with a positive mindset.

Athletic Boosters Volunteers Needed

The KRHS Athletic Boosters would love to have the Snack Shack in full operation for all our Soccer and Football home games this season.

We are looking for crock pot donations, grill masters, cashiers as well as gate fee collectors. Please sign up here so we can keep track. Thanks in advance for your support! Go Cougars!

Free Flu Shots for Students: November 4

The students' clinic is on November 4, starting at 9:30 am. All students must have a signed consent to receive a free flu shot. Consents are available in the nurses' office or the main office. More information to come!

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