Counseling & Student Services
Meet The Counseling Team
Justin Carloni
Counseling Coordinator
692-2431 Ext 1308
jcarloni@sau56.org
Kathleen Mahoney
Support Counselor
692-2431 Ext 1308
kmahoney@sau56.org
George Heilshorn
School Counselor
692-2431 Ext 1309
gheilshorn@sau56.org
Sarah Keefe
Social Worker
692-4411 Ext 230
skeefe@sau56.org
Christine Reusch Registrar
692-2431 Ext 1311
creusch@sau56.org
Scheduling and Academic Information
-Course Selection Info for Current 8th Graders
-Course Selection Info for Current Juniors
-Course Selection Info for Current Sophomores
-Course Selection info for Current Freshmen
Parent and Student Handbook 2023-24
School and Community Resources
Somersworth Community Health Center(SCHC)
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Provide support/education/advocacy to families and students struggling with mental health
Plato Access and Links (Only viewable for SHS students)
Hi-Set Enrollment Process and Flowchart
FAFSA Application - Federal Student Aid
College and State Testing Exams
SAT (School Day SAT for Juniors is on March 27, 2024)
SHS Counseling News
Summer School 2024 info (factsheet):
Summer School Coordinator: Dan Burtis dburtis@sau56.org
Dates: Mon-Thurs 8-noon July 8th -July 25th
SAT School Day for Juniors- 24/25 School Year
SAT Coordinator- Justin Carloni - jcarloni@sau56.org
SSD Coordinator- TBD
Advanced Placement- 24/25 School Year
AP Coordinator- Justin Carloni - jcarloni@sau56.org
SSD Coordinator- TBD
PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors- 24/25 School Year
SAT Coordinator- Justin Carloni - jcarloni@sau56.org
SSD Coordinator- TBD
PSAT 10 for Sophomores- March 27, 2024- PSAT
Coordinator- George Heilshorn - gheilshorn@sau56.org
SSD Coordinator- TBD
Learn about understanding your test scores here
Download bluebook at home and practice for the SAT
504 Contact Information
George Heilshorn- 504 case manager 24/25 school year gheilshorn@sau56.org
Kathy Mahoney- 504 case manager 24/25 school year kmahoney@sau56.org
Education News
February 2024- FAFSA issues lead to delays NPR
February 2024- SAT test optional status in jeopardy?
Grading Information
Any completed and active term grades are always available on our PowerSchool Parent portal. If you need help setting up your account, please call 603-692-2431
Somersworth High School uses a weighted grading system allowing students to be rewarded proportionately for the amount of work required for each course level.
26 credits are required for graduation.
View our 24/25 School Profile here
Career and Technical Education
Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Tips - Dos and Don'ts for Scholarship hunting.
23/24 Scholarship Listings/application portal (24/25 local scholarship portal will be available in February 2025)
Scholarship Search Engines - For national scholarships
Scholarships for NH Residents - New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
Red Sox Service Scholarship (1000.00) Deadline April 12th
Granite Edvance (NH Non-Profit College assistance)
College Resources (cont.)
Net Price Calculator for college
Class Presentations
Counseling Department Freshman Presentation YOG 2027
Welcome Freshmen, Class of 2028 Video Presentation
Community College, Trade School and Career Information
Trade School and Career Resources
Community College System of NH
Career Exploration -O-net online
Naval Shipyard's Paid Skilled Trade Training Program
Student Employment opportunities
Naval Shipyard's Paid Skilled Trade Training Program