The Souhegan Scoop

The Souhegan Scoop is our weekly newsletter, delivered every Friday, to keep families informed and connected. Each edition includes important updates, reminders, and celebrations of the great things happening in our community.

If you’re viewing on a computer, you can use the table of contents on the left to quickly jump to this week’s topics. On a phone or tablet, simply scroll to see all of the week’s updates.

We’re glad you’re here, and thank you for reading and staying engaged with life at Souhegan!

We are so excited to welcome you back to Souhegan! Our first-floor core areas look wonderful with fresh paint, and they’ll look even better once filled with the energy of our students.

Below you’ll find important information for the first days of school, including the schedule and our expectations around personal communication devices. I know some of you may feel anxious about this change or have questions. Please know that we are ready to welcome you and provide support. While it may take some time to adjust to our new device-free culture, we are confident in our collective ability to adapt and grow. Together, we will build an even stronger community, rooted in personal connection.

I can’t wait to see you all on Tuesday!

Warmly,

Dana

The first days of school are designed to warmly welcome students while setting a clear, consistent foundation for the year ahead.

Tuesday, August 27 (First Day Back – Non-Color Day)

Students have heard and will hear a unified message about expectations and consequences through multiple channels: our Welcome Back letter, the Souhegan Scoop, social media, morning announcements, advisor conversations, and an end-of-day assembly. This day is about building relationships, clarifying expectations, and aligning as a community. All personal communication devices, regardless of what mode they are in, should remain at home or off and away for the day.

Wednesday, August 28 (First Gold Day)

Beginning Wednesday, the School Board’s Policy JICJ on personal electronic devices will move into full implementation at Souhegan. This means the expectations, consequences, and procedures outlined in our Student Handbook will be applied consistently across classrooms and campus spaces.

Why This Matters

We know that navigating a shift in community expectations can be challenging at first. Success depends on all of us being aligned with students, staff, and families working together. We are confident in our community’s support for this important initiative, and we believe it will strengthen our learning environment and culture in the long run.

As part of this alignment, we ask families: please review the expectations and consequences together with your students. This shared understanding helps set students up for success and ensures we begin the year with clarity and consistency. Thank you so much for your partnership!

👉 Read the full policy and Souhegan’s implementation on page 34 in the Student Handbook

Below are schedules for both the first day and the first few weeks of school. Please note that Tuesday, September 2 is the first day for all students. Students will receive a copy of their printed schedule in Advisory on the first day of school.

First Day Advisory Locations

Here’s a look at the start of the 2025–2026 school year schedule! Mark your calendars for important dates, including the first day of school on September 2, early release on September 17 (see schedule here), picture day on September 19, and Claws for a Cause Week beginning September 15.

School Calendar

Click here for the official SAU 39 school year calendar. Additional event information is available via this interactive Trumba calendar.

Welcome Back Letter

On August 25, we sent our Welcome Back Letter to all students and families with important information to help you prepare for the 2025–2026 school year. Thank you for taking the time to review this essential “start of the year” resource together.

👉 Read the Welcome Back Letter here

The Souhegan Ethics Forum is excited to present Claws for a Cause, our annual homecoming celebration happening this year from September 15–20. This spirited, week-long event brings the Souhegan community together through school pride, fun activities, and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Students can get involved by purchasing a Claws for a Cause T-shirt to wear on Friday, cheering on our teams at home athletic events throughout the week, and participating in advisory and after-school activities. The celebration builds up to the Friday night football game and the much-anticipated Homecoming Dance on Saturday.

More than just a celebration, Claws for a Cause reflects Souhegan’s mission to be active stewards of family, nation, and globe. Each year, the Ethics Forum selects charitable organizations to support, using this week to raise both awareness and funds for these important causes.

Let’s come together as Sabers to celebrate, connect, and create positive change!

Excited for Fall Athletics!

The fall athletic season is officially underway, and we couldn't be more excited! Stay connected with our teams and come out to support them at their upcoming competitions. Click the Athletics Calendar link below for the full event calendar and be a part of the action this season! 👇

ATHLETICS CALENDAR

ATHLETICS HOMEPAGE