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Updates from Principal Langille

Dear KRHS Family!

Happy October, Fall weather is creeping in! I don’t know about you, but I had a blast with all the homecoming activities! I was exhausted on Sunday afterward, but it was all well worth the fun! It was nice to see some old faces and some new ones; thank you for introducing yourself, saying hi, and even Happy Homecoming when you saw me walking about. I am so humbled that our student clubs and government groups pulled in around $10,000 in donations through their booths…THANK YOU! And many, many thanks to our parent/guardian/family volunteers that stepped up to provide their time, cooking/sales experience, generators, gas, store runs, goodies, and donated supplies; Thank you for the Cougar Love!

We had two exciting events/opportunities enrich our lives this past September. One was a live theatrical musical experience from the New London Barn Playhouse called Jason and the Argonauts. The other experience we had was a workshop for our music students with the trio Take 3 and an evening concert that had our band students join the trio on stage for a closing number that they only got to practice for 1 hour. It was phenomenal! Many thanks to the Summer Music Associates and their collaboration and coordination with Band Director Sean Anderson for bringing this unique opportunity to our students!

In October we have another, not to miss, unique concert opportunity for not only our students, but our full community as well. The Center for the Arts is collaborating with us to bring the band, Dallas Brass here for a day workshop and evening concert on October 19th, at 7:00pm. This show is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30pm.

We are seeing a quick uptick in Covid cases in the area, and in our schools. I share this to be transparent and also to encourage each of us to take any precautions we feel comfortable doing so, but especially staying home when feeling ill. Masking symptoms with medication is dangerous for everyone here. We will miss you when you are not here and we will be glad we can give you a hug and be close when you return.

Stay in contact whenever you have a question or concern, but also when you want to share some good news. You are respected, loved, and cared for! Go spread the Cougar Love and Support!

Kind regards,

Charles Langille Jr., KRHS Principal

Important Dates For October and November

October 6: Student Flu Clinic

October 6: 6:30PM School Board Meeting

October 7: No School/Staff Professional Development

October 10: No School/Columbus Day

October 11: 6:30PM Financial Aid Night in the RC

October 12: PSAT's for all students in grades 9, 10, & 11

October 19: 7:00PM Dallas Brass Concert (free)

October 20: 6:30PM School Board Meeting

October 21: School Picture Retakes

October 22: Semi Formal Dance

November 3: 6:30PM School Board Meeting

November 4: End of Quarter 1

November 10: Veterans Day Breakfast

November 10: 7:00 PM Fall Musical

November 11: No School / Veterans Day

November 11: 2:00 PM Fall Musical

November 12: 7:00 PM Fall Musical

November 17: 6:30PM School Board Meeting

November 21: Early Release for students

November 21: Parent Teacher Conferences

November 22: Early Release for students

November 22: Parent Teacher Conferences

November 23 - 25: Thanksgiving Recess

News and Announcments

Important Attendance Updates!

Families must submit written documentation for any school absence stating the reason for the absence. You can just send the email and avoid needing to call in. Just remember to email before 8:00 am to avoid attendance calls. Emails to hsattendance@kearsarge.org are the fastest and easiest way. Please see the student handbook for a list of excused absences. All absences that exceed three consecutive days must be excused by a medical professional.

Reminder! Picture Retake Day is Friday, October 21st

Save the Date!

Mama Mia will be performed at the KRHS Auditorium on November 10th, 11th, and 12th!

Thanksgiving and/or Christmas Help

The Lake Sunapee VNA is offering Thanksgiving Food Baskets and the Kearsarge Kids Program

(young kids, teens, and parents are always included) again this year.

If you (or anyone you know) are in need of a little bit of extra help at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas time, please contact the health office at 603-927-2310 or email Carrie Guerrette, Nurse Assistant, at cguerrette@kearsarge.org

This year's deadline for BOTH applications is

October 24th!

Class of 2023 Updates

Project proposals are due to advisors by October 7th. Seniors missing this deadline are required to be in school on October 12th, PSAT day to finish them.

Senior portraits are due no later than November 18th to Mrs. Valerio (NValerio@kearsarge.org)

Don't forget about your 20-hours of community service needed for graduation!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will include student participation this year and be held either in person or through zoom, your choice, on November 21st and 22nd beginning at 12:00pm (noon). More information to come!

Hispanic Heritage Month

This month-long celebration takes place from September 15th to October 15th. The month was set aside to honor the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The library has been celebrating this month with special displays of Hispanic and Latinx books, artwork, famous Hispanic and Latinx people and inventions. Make sure to come in and check it all out!

School Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are no longer offered at no cost. Please make sure students have a positive balance in their account prior to purchasing breakfast or lunch. Remember that If a student chooses not to take a fruit or a vegetable as a part of their meal, then that "meal" does not qualify as a full meal under the USDA guidelines that govern the program and is no longer eligible to be served at a reduced rate. In this case, the "meal" becomes a la carte, and any items taken will be charged to the student at a la carte prices. Lunch is available for $3.50, and breakfast for $2.00. Lunch menus and free/reduced-cost applications can be found HERE. Remember, applications that are completed and filed, regardless off help offered, help our school district gain federal funds to offset your tax dollars. Everyone is encouraged to fill out the form.

Winter Athletics

The Winter Athletic Season will begin in November:

November 14: Wrestling & Swimming

November 21: Alpine Skiing & Girls & Boys Basketball

November 28: Girls & Boys Ice Hockey & Indoor Track

December 5: Nordic Skiing

Please visit our athletic page at https://www.kearsarge.org/high-school/krhs-athletics for more information and updates.

PSAT Day October 12th

A letter was mailed to families outlining the PSAT schedule for October 12th. All students in grades 9, 10 and 11 will be participating in PSATs. If you would like your child to be dismissed when they are finished please fill out and sign and return the form attached to the letter. Seniors that do not have a completed Senior Project Proposal, must attend school on PSAT day and meet with their Advisor. All Seniors need to check in with their advisors prior to PSAT day about their plan to complete Senior Project Activities. Senior Project and Community Service hours should be prioritized on PSAT Day.

Semi Formal Dance

We have rescheduled our Homecoming Semi Formal Dance to October 22nd. The dance will run 7pm-10pm at KRHS. More information on ticket sales will be coming. Guest forms may be picked up in the main office. All guests must be of high school age.

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