Fred C. Underhill School
August 31, 2026
Happy New School Year!
Dear Underhill Parents/Guardians,
Welcome to a fantastic new school year! I hope your summer was filled with rest, fun, and wonderful memories with loved ones. As the principal, nothing brings me greater joy than seeing our hallways filled once again with the bright smiles and energy of our students.
We firmly believe that educating a child is a team effort. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and your active presence in our school community makes all the difference. Whether you join the Hooksett Parent-Teacher Association, volunteer at events, or read with your child, your involvement creates an enriching environment where our students truly thrive.
At Underhill School, we strive to build a school culture rooted in kindness and mutual respect. We want every child, parent, and staff member to feel welcomed, heard, and valued the moment they step through our doors.
Please take a few moments to review the information below. Your child will be bringing home some forms for you to review and/or complete. Please return completed forms by September 18, 2026.
Lastly, thank you for your ongoing partnership and trust. By working together, we can make this year an exceptional experience for every student.
Sincerely,
Principal Loi
School Hours
Teachers are on duty beginning at 8:40 AM each morning. Children should not be dropped off in the school building, or on the school grounds before 8:40 am. The gate to the parent-drop-off loop closes at 8:55 AM. Students are considered tardy if they arrive after 9:00 am. They need to be escorted to the main office by a parent to be checked in by office staff.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms by 9:00 AM and to remain in school until dismissal time, which is 3:15 PM.
Parent Pick Up ends at 3:30 PM. Bus dismissal occurs between 3:15 PM and 3:40 PM.
For children in the preschool program: The morning session for 3 year olds is from 9:15 AM to 11:30 AM. The afternoon session for 4 year olds is from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM.
Student Dismissal
Students will not be dismissed to anyone except his/her parents/legal guardians or the people listed on the emergency form unless the school receives notification from the parent/guardian stating the name of the person and the relationship. Underhill School uses a software based dismissal program named “Pick Up Patrol”, which allows parents/guardians the ability to change or update their child’s dismissal via email or smartphone. For safety and security reasons, children leaving school other than at assigned times, leaving early, or by assigned transportation must be dismissed from the office. All changes made through Pick Up Patrol must be done by 2:15pm.
Parking
Our parking lot has been designed to route traffic entering and leaving the school parking lots. Please park in the designated Visitor’s Parking Lot on the far side of the school next to the gym Please do not park in the smaller parking lot adjacent to Sherwood Drive between 7:30-9:30 AM and 2:00-4:00 PM. That area is used as overflow for Parent/Drop-off and Pick-up. You will get blocked in by other vehicles. The Parent Pick-Up and Drop-Off route goes through this parking lot.
Do not park in the horseshoe in front of the school. This area is designated for buses, emergency vehicles, and preschool drop-off and pick-up.
Please drive carefully and follow the traffic pattern.
School Nutrition Program
Student Information and Emergency Contacts
Students newly enrolled this school year do not have to complete the re-registration.
The School District uses Bright Arrow as our school wide/district wide notification system. If you are not receiving notifications, please contact the school for assistance. You may also opt-in to the Bright Arrow Text notifications by sending a text message with the word "Yes" to 79041. Once you enter "Yes", you will be enrolled in the text messaging system.
Lost and Found
School Cancellations and Delays
Information on school cancellation announcements are included in the Parent-Student Handbook which can be accessed on our school’s website. You will also receive voice, email,and or text alerts through the Bright Arrow notification system.
Parent-Student Handbook
Cell Phones/Personal Communication Devices
New Hampshire State Law HB2 and Hooksett School District Policy JICJ prohibits unauthorized student use of personal communication devices (i.e. cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, and any non-district provided internet or cellular-capable device) throughout the school day, which is considered “bell-to-bell”. Students are encouraged to leave their personal devices at home, however, if a student brings a personal device to school, the device must be turned off and stored in a location designated by the school. The District will not be responsible for loss, damage, or theft of any personal communication device brought to the school. Please refer to the Parent-Student Handbook for additional information including the discipline progression.
Safety Information
Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Bus Routes
Click on the button below for the most up to date bus routes.
Upcoming Events
August 31 -- First Day of School K-8
September 4 -- No School
September 7 -- Labor Day - No School
September 8 -- First Day of Preschool
September 14 -- Hooksett PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM at Underhill School
September 15 -- Hooksett School Board Meeting - 6:00 PM at Cawley Middle School
September 19 -- Hooksett Old Home Day
October 2 -- Professional Development Day - No School for Students
October 5 -- School Picture Day
October 5 -- Hooksett PTA Meeting - 7:00 PM at Underhill School
October 12 -- Columbus Day - No School
October 13 -- Kindergarten Open House (6-7 PM), Book Fair and PTA Ice Cream Social (6-7:30 PM)
October 14 -- Grade 1 Open House (6-7 PM), Book Fair and PTA Ice Cream Social (6-7:30 PM)
October 15 -- Grade 2 Open House (6-7 PM), Book Fair and PTA Ice Cream Social (6-7:30 PM)
October 15 -- Mid-Trimester 1 Progress Reports Go Home
*Dates and events are subject to change.
Hooksett School District Calendar
Click on the button below for the 2026-2027 School District Calendar.