Important Attendance and Tardiness Reminders

Families must provide notification for any school absence stating the reason for the absence.  Please call 603-927-2302 or email hsattendance@kearsarge.org.  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.  

Students who are tardy to school and/or class will receive two verbal warnings.  The third unexcused tardy will result in a 30-minute after-school detention. Please notify the main office for any extenuating circumstances.  

KRHS Student Margaret Rivard to Swim English Channel

Margaret Rivard and family will be traveling to England where Margret will be attempting to swim the English Channel!  Margret is swimming TODAY/TONIGHT starting at 9:30PM EST through tomorrow.  The swim is expected to last over 13 hours.   The Channel boat captain, using the safety boat "Rowena" will be following along.  You can track Margaret at the link below!

The tracker link below will be active during her swim so that she can be followed. Margret will be raising money for swim safety awareness and drowning prevention.

Margret has been training extensively, for years and is very excited for this attempt. If successful, she will achieve the elusive and very competitive Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.

Margart's tracker link can be found here.  Good luck Margaret!  

From The KRHS School Social Worker:  Ms. Palmer

Dear Kearsarge Regional High School Community,

Congratulations on completing the first week of school! As we move into this new year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the importance of fostering resilience and well-being within our children, our families, and ourselves. This first week can be filled with excitement, fear, nervousness, and everything in between. While this year is guaranteed to bring both challenges and moments of celebration, together we can create an environment that supports the growth, development, and mental health of our high school community.

We have all heard the saying, “Parenting doesn't come with a handbook," which is absolutely true. However, I’d like to introduce you to the concept of the 5 Protective Factors, which serve as pillars in building a strong foundation for our students, families, and community. These Protective Factors are shown to increase resilience, health and well-being of children.

1. Parental Resilience: With parenting comes stress. Parental resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful situations or moments. Modeling resilience to our children shows them that being able to withstand adversity is possible! By nurturing your own resilience, you are demonstrating the strength needed to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger.

2. Social Connections: Parenting is not meant to be done in isolation. Friends, family, neighbors, and community members who offer emotional support, help solve problems, offer advice, and provide concrete support are essential, not only in times of crisis. Finding a "village" in a rural community like ours can be challenging. Please reach out to me or others within your community to discover opportunities to connect.

3. Concrete Supports in Times of Need: There are moments in our lives when we have the capacity to give to others. However, when a crisis arises, we may find ourselves needing support. Basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare are essential for families to thrive. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require a confidential conversation about local agencies that can offer assistance.

4. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: Information about child development can come from various sources: the internet, family members, and personal upbringing. Accurate information about child development and expectations at each stage has been proven to help parents view their children more positively. If you need assistance finding accurate and reputable information on child or adolescent development, please don't hesitate to reach out.

5. Social and Emotional Competence of Children: A child's or adolescent's ability to interact with others, regulate their behavior, and communicate effectively can impact family relationships and stress levels. Identifying when your child is struggling with social and emotional development and working to help them acquire skills (sometimes with a School Social Worker or other mental health professional) will result in improved academic performance, healthier behaviors, more positive peer interactions, and an increased ability to cope with stress.

Understanding these protective factors provides parents with a framework to reflect on their own family situations, identify strengths, and recognize areas where more support may be needed. As your School Social Worker, I am here as a resource not only for your children but also for your family. If any of these protective factors stand out as having room for growth, I would love to engage in a confidential conversation about ways I can support you and your family.

For more information on the 5 protective factors, please visit: https://cssp.org/resource/core-meanings-of-the-strengthening-families-protective-factors/

Sincerely,

Samantha Palmer

KRSD School Social Worker

spalmer@kearsarge.org

Senior Privileges

Seniors who have a study hall may use Senior Privileges to sign themselves out of school and leave the KRHS campus during that time. Senior Privilege forms can be obtained in the main office and require a parent/guardian signature before being approved by KRHS Administration.   Seniors may not sign out for lunch unless there is a study hall abutting the lunch period.  Seniors must attend FLEX period.

Responsible Use Agreement for Technology  

Parents are asked to sign the Responsible Use Policy Agreement (RUP) each school year in order to promote continued awareness regarding the expectations of responsible use of technology by all students in our district.  

Parents should also review the one-to-one guidelines for the use of Chromebooks.  These rules and regulations are to ensure that students and their parents/guardians are aware of the responsibilities involved with the use of a district-owned Chromebook. In general, this requires efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of all technology resources. Violations of these rules and guidelines will result in administrative review and potential discipline.  Chromebooks and district technology accounts are District property, and as such, may be subject to inspection at any time.  Appendix D is a document that is specific to the expectations for the care of the district-issued Chromebook.  Parents sign this agreement each school year in the forms section of PowerSchool. 

Please be sure to log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account to access ALL necessary paperwork to begin the 2023 school year!