October 2025 MRMHS Newsletter

Oct 15 - HS Juniors - PSATs
Oct 20 – Senior Photos Due
Oct 29 – Quarter 1 Ends
Oct 30 – Quarter 2 Begins
Oct 30 – Key Club/Red Cross Blood Drive (9:00–2:00)
Oct 31 – MTC Halloween Parade (9:15–9:45)

Nov 1 - Husky Pup Youth Clinic

Nov 4 - Teacher Workshop Day (No School)

Come cheer on our student-athletes and show your school spirit. Be sure to check out the MRMHS Athletics Calendar for the most updated dates throughout the year!

As we move into October, students are now well into their classes, and the pace of learning is picking up. This is an important time to stay on top of assignments and develop good academic habits. We encourage all students to check Alma regularly for grades and feedback, follow up on any missed or late work, and take the initiative to check in with teachers if they are struggling with a concept or need extra support. Building these habits will help set the tone for a successful year.

Correction: High School Juniors PSATs: Our Juniors will be completing the Fall PSAT assessment this month. We strongly encourage students to take this seriously, as the results not only prepare them for future SATs but also highlight their strengths and areas for growth, which will guide teachers in supporting their learning. A strong performance on the PSATs is also an opportunity to earn a National Merit Scholarship, potentially!

Family-Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 9th and 10th. You should have, or will soon, hear from your child’s teachers regarding the opportunity to sign up for these events. If you have not, please contact your child’s teachers directly or reach out to their assistant principal.

The partnership between home and school is essential for student success. I strongly encourage you to attend these conferences so we can work together to best support your child’s needs.

Best wishes for continued partnership and success at MRMHS!

Brett Gottheimer

Principal

Monadnock Regional Middle High School

October 6–11, 2025

Each day features a new theme, exciting events, and plenty of opportunities to cheer on our teams. Let’s make this Homecoming one to remember!

• Mon, Oct 6 – Tropical Day 🌺
  Kick off the week in your brightest island gear! The SALT & Band will visit our elementary schools to invite students to the Bike Parade 🚲.
  Home Games:
  • 3:30 PM – Girls MS Soccer vs Keene B
  • 4:00 PM – Boys Varsity Soccer vs Sunapee
  • 4:45 PM – Boys MS Soccer vs Keene B
  
  

• Tue, Oct 7 – USA Day 🇺🇸
  Red, White, & WOOF! Show off your Husky patriotism with all things stars and stripes.
  
  

• Wed, Oct 8 – Dress as Your Teacher 👩‍🏫
  Bring out your best teacher impersonation—whether it’s their iconic outfit, accessories, or mannerisms, have some fun with it!
  
  

• Thu, Oct 9 – Jersey Day 🏈
  Rep your favorite sport, team, or Husky gear!
  • 1:30–2:30 PM – Pep Rally: Bring the energy and help us fire up for the big weekend!
  • 4:00 PM – MS Field Hockey vs Bellows Falls
  • 7:00 PM – Powder Puff Game (Juniors vs. Seniors girls’ flag football)
  
  

• Fri, Oct 10 – Homecoming Dance 💃
  Dress to impress and celebrate with friends at the Homecoming Dance! The King & Queen will be crowned 👑.
  Under the Lights Home Games:
  • 5:00 PM – Girls Varsity Soccer vs Sanborn
  • 6:30 PM – Boys Varsity Soccer vs Holy Family Academy
  
  

• Sat, Oct 11 – HOMECOMING DAY 🎉
  The biggest day of the week—parade, festivities, and a full lineup of Husky athletics!
  • 9:00 AM – MS Football vs Laconia
  • 12:00 PM – Homecoming Parade (line up at Post Office by 11:30)
  • 12:30 PM – Community Festivities: vendors, baked goods, games, activities, and the Kona Ice Truck 🍧
  • 2:30 PM – Varsity Field Hockey vs Sanborn
  • 6:30 PM – Varsity Football vs Stevens
  🎨 Theme: BLACK OUT! Wear all black and get LOUD in the stands! 🖤🔥

Rules Regarding When to Keep Your Child Home

As a reminder, if your child has a stomach bug (vomiting or diarrhea), please keep them home from school for at least 24 hours after symptoms have stopped. The same goes for fevers. Students need to be fever-free for 24 hours without medicine before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of germs and keeps everyone at school healthier! Thank you so much.

Sincerely,
Lisa Brooks, RN
MRMHS School Nurse

School pictures retakes will be taken November 5th. All students who missed the original date need to get their pictures taken for their student IDs even if pictures are not being purchased.

When families receive the initial proof, it will include a code specific to the student. If a student didn’t take a photo on the original Picture Day, they will receive their code after Retake Day instead.

Our Middle and High school students have started a chess club in the Library on Thursdays. We have partnered with Granite Gambit and Chesskid to offer both in person and online training, as well as competitive game play. This week the players learned formal notation and practiced marking each move to review their game. We meet from 2:30 to 4pm, and have plenty of time for snack, quick challenges, lessons and full on competitive games! All students are

welcome!

Mrs. Wiley & Mr. Speiss!

Enjoy some photos of the work being done in Ms. Condap’s Life Choices class!

It is important for high school students to stay on top of checking their email! This is an important habit to work on this year! So much important information will come out this way, and it is an essential life skill to have after high school.

Here are some upcoming events and things to be aware of with the college and career planning process.

Apply NH Day is on Thursday, October 9th. Students can apply with support to any NH school for free. This is in partnership with Granite Edvance, we are so excited to offer this opportunity for students at Monadnock!

Apply NH is New Hampshire's statewide campaign run by Granite Edvance, which encourages and supports high school seniors in applying to college. Students can apply to any NH college or university for free with the assistance of a counselor. Students who participate are also eligible for a $500 scholarship. Interested seniors can sign up today!

A busy first full month for all of us here at Monadnock! Currently, the middle school has just ended the first round of VEX classes and students are starting their second round of VEX choices.

The schedule for middle school has changed this year and students will have core academic time in the mornings and now in the afternoons. This transition will help support students as they will eventually transition into high school and need to be used to having academic courses at all different times of the day.

Middle school is a minefield of hormones, new experiences, and self-discovery. Here are 5 tips for parents :

1. Provide study support - a quiet workspace, homework routine, and show interest in their homework - but avoid micromanaging! Mistakes are part of learning.

2. Build organization skills - these do not come naturally! Model using Google apps, a planner, a calendar, or other tool to help your child develop organizational skills.

3. Communicate with the school - Parent-teacher conferences are 10/9 & 10/10 if you can attend that would be awesome, if not reach out to your child’s teachers to check in on their progress. Also please check your emails for announcements and communications about what is happening here at school.

4. Foster open communication with your student - listen without judgement. Normalize their feelings and exhibit empathy, if there is anything you are concerned about please feel free to reach out to the school counseling department.

5. Teach self-advocacy - encourage your child to speak with teachers or school staff about concerns or things they need support with. They should be the first person responsible for their education, but be waiting in the wings to step in if they need you to.

I am excited to work with the middle school this year and look forward to supporting your students in their education!

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Be looking for an ALMA email from a team representative with an invitation to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences. They will be held the late afternoon into the evening of October 9th and the morning of October 10th. Please contact your child’s team contact person if you have any questions.

Water Team: Jan Firmin: jfirmin@mrsd.org

Fire Team: Allison Robinson: arobinson@mrsd.org

Earth Team: Jen O’Donnell: jodonnell@mrsd.org

💻 TEAM WEBSITES 💻

🌊 Water Team

🔥 Fire Team

🌎 Earth Team

📸 PICTURE RETAKES 📸

School pictures retakes will be taken November 5th. All students who missed the original date need to get their pictures taken for their student IDs even if pictures are not being purchased.

When families receive the initial proof, it will include a code specific to the student. If a student didn’t take a photo on the original Picture Day, they will receive their code after Retake Day instead.

🎉 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH 🎉

Each month, every team selects one 7th grade and one 8th grade student who best exemplifies Husky PRIDE.
PRIDE stands for Perseverance, Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, and Empathy.

For September, we are proud to recognize the following students:

• Team Earth

  • 7th Grade: Leilla Bernard

  • 8th Grade: Emma Simonds

• Team Fire

  • 7th Grade: Tammy Timmons

  • 8th Grade: Harper Gomarlo

• Team Water

  • 7th Grade: Brielle Duda

  • 8th Grade: Aubree Lewis
    
    

👏 Congratulations to all of our Huskies who demonstrate PRIDE every day!

Beyond the Bell has begun! There are 4 pm late buses on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. If students stay on Wednesday or Friday, they need to be picked up at 4 pm.

➡️ To sign up, please complete this Google Form.

⭐ All MS student-athletes are expected to sign up for Beyond the Bell for supervision between dismissal and practice. They will be released 15 minutes before practice to change. A snack will be provided.

Weekly Activities

• Monday – Fishing Club or Jewelry Club

• Tuesday – What’s Cookin’?

• Wednesday – E-Sports

• Thursday – Husky Headlines or Competitive Chess

• Friday – The Hang Out or Leadership

Free and Reduced Lunch Form

More Information Regarding Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Contact Beth Cox, Director of Nutrition Services, with any questions