May 2026 MRMHS Newsletter

May 4

• NHS Bake Sale (All Day – runs all week)
• NHS Pop-Up Thrift Store (All Day – runs all week)
• College Success Webinar (6:00–7:15 PM)

May 12

• MS New Hampshire SAS Testing – Grades 7 & 8 Reading
• VEX 7 Ends
  

May 13

• VEX 8 Begins
  
  

• MS Testing – Writing
  
  

May 15

• Progress Reports Close
• Parent Night Out Fundraiser (6:00–8:30 PM)
  
  

May 18

May 19

• MS Testing – Math (All Day)
• Choir Concert (6:00–7:00 PM)
  
  

May 20

• NH SAS Science Testing (Grade 11)

May 21

• MS Science Testing (Grade 8)
  
  

May 22

• No School – Teacher Workshop Day
• Progress Reports Mailed
  
  

May 25

• No School – Memorial Day

May 29

• Cap & Gown Distribution Begins
• HS Concert & Jazz Band (6:00–8:30 PM)
  
  

May 30

• Prom (7:00–10:00 PM)

June 4

• 7th Grade Step-Up Night (incoming 6th grade students and families)
  

June 8

• Top 10 Announced / Senior Banquet

June 10

• Seniors Last Day
• Awards Night (6:00–9:00 PM)
  
  

June 11

• Last Day of Late Bus

June 12

• 6th Grade Promotion (district wide)
• Graduation Rehearsal
• Senior Breakfast (9:00 AM)
  
  

June 13

• Graduation (10:00 AM)

June 15

• 7th Grade Step Up Day (current 6th grade students)
• Note: MRMHS Students only will have a Half Day - this is not district wide
  
  

June 16

• Last Day of School (Early Release)
• MS Field Day

Below is a link to key end-of-year dates. More details will be added as they’re finalized, so please check back regularly to stay up to date on all the events wrapping up the year.

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): New Facebook Page!
👉 Game schedules: https://monadnockathletics.com

🏆 Come Cheer On the Huskies!

We encourage families and community members to come out and support our athletes. Let’s fill the stands and show our Husky pride this winter!

Go Huskies! 🐺💙

Any middle school student with practice after 2:45 PM must be signed up for Beyond the Bell. Students report there after school and are dismissed 15 minutes before practice.

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.

High School

• Baseball (Varsity & JV)

• Softball (Varsity & JV)

• Track & Field

• Boys & Girls Lacrosse (Co-op with Keene; KHS is lead school)

• Boys & Girls Tennis

Middle School

• Baseball (Grades 7–8)

• Softball (Grades 7–8)

• Track & Field (Grades 5–8)

🔗 Important Websites

• Monadnockathletics.com – Up-to-date schedules

• Facebook: Monadnock Huskies Athletics & Monadnock Regional Middle High School

• NHIAA.org – Varsity standings and state information

Shannon Topa

MRMHS Athletic Director

Welcome back from April Break!

From here on out, the pace really picks up and it feels like a sprint to the end of the year. There is a lot to look forward to as we celebrate our middle and high school students, and especially our seniors as they move toward graduation.

At the same time, this is not when we ease up. Nearly 60 students will be taking AP exams in the coming weeks. Our middle school students in science, math, and ELA and juniors for science, will be completing state assessments. Across all grades, classes are building toward final projects, presentations, concerts, and other culminating work that reflects a lot of effort over the course of the year.

This is also a time to lean into perseverance. Finishing strong means sticking with things even when you’re tired, staying focused during a test or project, and not letting up just because the end is getting closer. How students approach these final weeks matters.

We are continuing to emphasize a few core expectations. Staying engaged in class and mentally present. Making the most of instructional time by limiting time out of class. Using respectful and appropriate language with both peers and adults. These are things that help keep our classrooms focused and positive for everyone.

As always, we appreciate your partnership. Reinforcing these expectations at home around effort, perseverance, engagement, and respect makes a real difference

Brett Gottheimer
Principal
Monadnock Regional Middle High School

Yearbooks can still be purchased but will be delivered to home not school.

Spring is here! With the change of season, we are seeing more students experiencing seasonal allergies. Common symptoms include sneezing, running or stuffy nose, itchy or watery eyes, and fatigue. To help manage symptoms, you may consider keeping windows closed on high pollen days, having your child shower and change clothing after being outdoors, and using over-the-counter medications as recommended by your healthcare provider. As outdoor activities and sports increase, please remind students to stay well-hydrated, warm up before exercise, and use appropriate protective gear to help prevent injuries. Taking breaks when needed and listening to their bodies is also important. Wishing you and your family a health, safe, and active spring!

Sincerely,

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

The Monadnock Regional High School Key Club, along with the Red Cross of New Hampshire, held another successful blood drive this week. One of the best ways to encourage young donors to give the gift of life is to hold blood drives at schools where they are comfortable. This can lead to future donations to help their community. One donation can save up to 3 lives, so if you can, donate today! Thank you Key Club for running another successful drive!

Yard sign ordering (deadline coming up May 3rd!)

Amazon Wish List links:

Volunteer forms to support Project Grad

Springtime brings gatherings, events, and fun activities for high school students. The weather gets warm, there is a lot more to do outside, and often, a lot less supervision. How can you help your teen reduce the chances that they will use drugs or alcohol?

Friends and peers are important to teens, and while parents think that their teens value their friends more than their parents, studies have shown that this is not true. Your opinion and insight do matter, even if it is met with resistance and eye rolling.

According to the Parens Translational Research Center, there are 6 ways to reduce the chance your teenage child will drink, use drugs, or engage in risky behavior.

1. Build a warm and supportive relationship with your child.

2. Be a good role model when it comes to drinking, taking medication, and handling stress.

3. Know your child’s risk level.

4. Know your child’s friends.

5. Monitor, supervise, and set boundaries. Hold to them.

6. Have ongoing conversations and provide information about drugs and alcohol - including vapes.

This might sound straightforward, but follow-through and consistency are key. Know where your teen is, who they are with, and what they are supposed to be doing. This is especially important if there is a family history of addiction or drug use.

If you are concerned about drug and alcohol use issues, please check out this resource: 6 Parenting Practices That Help Reduce the Chances Your Child Will Develop a Drug or Alcohol Problem.

Interested in getting ahead, trying some college classes, or earning college credit at a discounted rate?

Check out the Early College Program at River Valley Community College for summer classes!

Their summer course catalog is filled with options students can take for free (first two courses) or a discounted rate $115!

Available to all students who might be interested! See Ms. Clyde or your school counselor!

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