August 2026 MRMHS Newsletter

Bus Route Infromation from First Student

August 25th

• Soft Opening Appointments

August 26th

• First Day of School
• Quarter 1 Begins

September 7th

• No School (Labor Day)

September 8th

• No School (Staff Workshop/State Primary Election Day)

September 14th

• Picture Day

September 16th

• Local Colleges Mini Fair

October 12th

• No School

Dear MRMHS Students and Families:

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year at Monadnock Regional Middle High School! As I begin my second year as principal, I am grateful for the relationships we built during my first year at MRMHS. I greatly appreciated the support, encouragement, and partnership I received from our students, staff, families, and community and I look forward to building upon that foundation as we have another year together.

A reminder of some helpful links to start the year:

• MRMHS Student & Family Handbook
• MRMHS Facebook Page
• MRMHS Website
• MRMHS Athletics

Welcoming New Faces

We will welcome several new faces to MRMHS this year, with some additional hiring and new staff members still coming on board. Each new member of our team brings different experiences, strengths, and ideas, and we are excited for the contributions they will make to our school community.

In particular, I am pleased to welcome Ms. Staci Willbarger as our new Middle School Assistant Principal. We are excited to have Ms. Willbarger join the MRMHS administrative team and look forward to our students, families, and staff having opportunities to get to know her.

Please be sure to follow the Monadnock Regional Middle High School Facebook page and watch for additional messages directly from our staff. We will continue introducing and celebrating the newest members of our MRMHS team as they come on board.

Huskies show PRIDE!

As we begin the new school year, we have much to do - and much to be excited about! One initiative you will see throughout the year is the rollout of “Huskies Show PRIDE!” which will bring our schoolwide values of Perseverance, Responsibility, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy to life through visual displays and clear behavioral and academic expectations.

Beginning the Year Together

The beginning of a new school year always brings excitement, but it also requires some adjustment as students settle into their schedules, meet new teachers, and become familiar with new routines. This is especially true for our incoming seventh-grade students and other students who are new to MRMHS.

We ask for everyone’s patience and flexibility during the opening weeks as we work through questions and make any necessary adjustments.

Families should continue to watch for communications from the school and individual staff members containing important information about schedules, soft-opening appointments. Students or families with questions about schedules should contact their school counselor.

Communication and partnership between home and school are essential to a successful year. Please make sure the school has your most current contact information and continue to monitor your email for newsletters, reminders, and other updates. We also encourage families to reach out when questions or concerns arise so we can work together to support our students.

Brett Gottheimer
Principal
Monadnock Regional Middle High 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!

Be sure to check out our Monadnock Huskies Athletics Facebook page— and give it a follow to stay connected:

👉 Monadnock Huskies Athletics Facebook: Facebook Page
👉 Game and Practice schedules: https://arbiterlive.com/School/Calendar/14955

Our Athletic Trainer, Dana Dearborn, works directly with high school athletes and partners with Cheshire Medical Center’s orthopedics department. Students should check in with their coach and the Athletic Trainer regarding injuries. Referrals can often be scheduled within 48 hours.

🐾 MRRMHS Athletics – August Update

🐾 Welcome Back, Huskies!

We’re excited to welcome our Husky student-athletes back for another great year of athletics!

High school fall sports officially begin August 17, and middle school sports will begin on the first day of school. Whether you’re a returning student-athlete or thinking about trying a sport for the first time, we hope you’ll get involved!

Why Join a School Sport?

Being part of a team is a great way to:

• Make new friends and build connections

• Stay active and healthy

• Build confidence, leadership, and teamwork skills

• Learn how to work toward goals and overcome challenges

• Be part of your school community!
  
  

Come join the Husky Pack!

We’d love to see you out there and we hope to see our families and community members supporting our student-athletes throughout the season!

🏃 Register for Athletics: https://monadnockregionalschools-nh.finalforms.com/
🌐 Visit the NEW Athletics Website: https://monadnockathletics.arbiterwebsites.com

📆 Mark your calendars for 2026 Homecoming Weekend! Homecoming Week will take place the week of September 21st, leading up to a full day of Husky events, including the parade, soccer, field hockey, and football games on Saturday, September 26th! We hope to see our students, families, and community out celebrating and supporting our Huskies! 🐾

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Whether you’re interested in coaching, volunteering, supporting a team, or helping Husky Athletics in another way, reach out to the Athletic Director, Shannon Topa, to learn how you can get involved!

Go Huskies! 💚🤍

Shannon Topa
Athletic Director
Monadnock Regional Middle High School

MRMHS is preparing for an important milestone in our school’s accreditation process. On October 1, MRMHS will welcome a visiting committee from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) for our Collaborative Conference Visit. This visit occurs in the eighth year of the ten-year accreditation cycle and helps prepare us for our full decennial accreditation visit in two years.

This work has already been a significant community effort. Throughout the past year, staff, students, and families have contributed through surveys, reflection, evidence collection, and committee work. Together, we have developed an approximately 80-page self-reflection report that will be shared with the visiting committee. During the October visit, committee members will also meet with and interview various staff members, students, and families.

The visit will be a major focus as we begin the year, but it is also an exciting opportunity to reflect on our strengths, identify areas for continued growth, and help shape the future of MRMHS. We look forward to sharing more information as the visit approaches.

As we prepare for the start of the school year, I’d like to share a few important reminders from the Health Office:

Tdap Vaccination Requirement

Vaccination records or an exemption form are required for middle school students. Families may submit an exemption form instead, but it is important that I receive one of these two documents. You may fax the paperwork to me at 603-355-1209, or call if you need an exemption form. State law requires students to have a Tdap vaccine, typically given around age 11 or 12.

This requirement also follows CDC guidelines for school-mandated vaccinations. Please be sure to send me a copy of your child’s most recent physical that shows the Tdap. I’ve noticed that some students who are otherwise up to date on their vaccines are still missing this one.

If your child requires medication during the school day, please fax a copy of the medication orders to the Health Office. Having these in advance allows me to enter them into our system before the first day of school.

Thank you for your help in making sure our students have a healthy and smooth start to the year!

Lisa Brooks, RN
MRMHS School Nurse
603-903-6701

lbrooks@mrsd.org

Students and families have been emailed information about registering for a student parking spot.

If you participate in a school sport, you already have a FinalForms account. Please use your existing login information. Once your account has been confirmed, select Activities and complete the Parking Application, which will be available beginning Monday, August 17 for Seniors and August 24th for Juniors.

Registration Instructions

View the FinalForms Registration Instructions

Required Documents

Please be prepared to upload:

• A copy of your driver’s license
• Your vehicle registration
• Proof of insurance
  
  

Painting Your Parking Spot?

If you plan to paint your parking spot, please submit your design idea for approval before you begin painting.

Becky Russell

High School Assistant Principal

rrussell@mrsd.org

The School Counseling department is happy to welcome Monadnock families back for the 26-27 school year! We hope that summer was a time of fun and relaxation for families and that everyone is energized to come back to school! Wherever you are in your journey, transitioning to 9th grade to the last first day of school as a senior, the school counseling department is a resource that can assist students with planning their next steps in high school and beyond. If you have any concerns or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Samantha Sestito - High School Last Names A-K ssestito@mrsd.org

Bethany Maynard - High School Last Names L-Z bmaynard@mrsd.org

Elizabeth Motta - High School At-Risk Counselor emotta@mrsd.org

Cheryl Costa - Middle School At-Risk Counselor ccosta@mrsd.org

Laura Weiderman - Acting Middle School Counselor, Director of School Counseling lweiderman@mrsd.org

Karin Willson - Registrar, School Counseling Administrative Assistant kwillson@mrsd.org

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