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

Final exams for grades 9-11 will begin on Monday, 6/15. School will begin at 8:30am and buses will run at 12:45pm. Should students need to make up an exam, we encourage them to do so between 12:45-3:30pm. Please note that Academic Support, Alt Support, Saber Flex, and Math Support classes will not meet for a final exam block during finals week. See below for more information about absences for final exams.

The daily schedule for exams is as follows:

8:30 - 10:15am: Exam

10:15 - 10:45am: Brunch

10:45am - 12:30pm: Exam

6/15: Periods 1 & 2

6/16: Periods 3 & 4

6/17: Periods 5 & 6

6/18: Periods 7 & 8 (last day for students)

As we approach the end of the school year, we’d like to remind parents of our absence policy (JH), especially as final exams (June 15-18) approach.

• Absence Approval Process: For any planned absence (other than illness), written approval must be obtained from the principal at least two weeks in advance. This includes family vacations, personal events, or other reasons. To request approval, please submit a written explanation to the principal, who will determine if the absence is excused.

• Excused Absences: Excused absences include illness, recovery from an accident, court attendance, medical appointments, death in the immediate family, religious holidays, and mental health concerns. Supporting documentation may be required.

• Final Exams: If your child will miss any exam days, upon approval, the school counselor will coordinate with the student and teachers to develop a plan for makeup work. Any work that cannot be completed by June 18 may need to be finished over the summer.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Students: Are you interested in enrolling in Personal Finance and earning your .5 required credit over the summer? Pending sufficient enrollment, we will be offering a summer Personal Finance class this summer! The class will run July 6-31, Monday-Thursday, from 10:00am-12:00pm. More detailed information will be provided next week!

As the school year wraps up, our seniors have put together an incredible season finale of The Claw. Tune in to see:

• Class of 2026 Wisdom: Reflection and advice from our graduating seniors.
  
• Fang Fest Fashion: A look back at the best-dressed moments from Fang Fest.
  
• Bloopers & Behind-the-Scenes: The funniest unscripted moments from the crew this year.
  
• Retiring Teacher Interviews: Dedicated segments with our retiring staff as they say goodbye to the community.

I’m happy to announce that we are adopting a new communications platform called ParentSquare. We are moving to ParentSquare for ease of use and for a consistent K-12 experience for families.

All district and school announcements and newsletters will be through ParentSquare beginning on July 1st. We will no longer be using S’more, Bloomz, or School Messenger for those one-way communications. We will continue to use email as our primary two-way communication tool.

You will receive an invitation to join ParentSquare on Monday, June 8th. When you receive that invitation, please click the link to activate your account. It will take less than a minute. You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS and Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.

With ParentSquare, you’ll be able to:

• Receive all district, school, and classroom posts via email, text, or app.

• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events.

• Easily sign up to volunteer and send items.

• Use the app to get all district, school, and classroom posts in one place.

Starting in August, teachers will be trained on ParentSquare. Clark-Wilkins and Mont Vernon Village School teachers will have the option to use ParentSquare as a two-way communication tool like they do now with Bloomz. AMS and SHS teachers will continue to use email as the two-way communication tool.

Please keep an eye out for the invitation to join ParentSquare on Monday, June 8th. If you have any questions, please reach out to your school Principal.

Click here to view available community service opportunities!

All students at SHS are required to complete community service hours in order to graduate. Information about the community service requirement as well as instructions for submitting hours can be found on our website.

Summer can be especially challenging for families when school is out and access to school meals is limited. End 68 Hours of Hunger Amherst & Mont Vernon is here to help by providing free monthly distribution boxes of non-perishable food to local families with children in need.

There are no income requirements, and the sign-up process is quick and confidential. Families can pick up food each month at either Amherst Town Library or SHARE Outreach in Milford.

Together, we can help ensure that children in our community have access to nutritious food all summer long. To learn more or sign up, please email Krystal Gendreau at mailto:kgendreau@sau39.org

Summer Reading Program at The Amherst Town Library

Get ready to kick off summer with a little creativity and a lot of growth! Join us for our Teen Summer Reading Program launch: Plant a Seed, Read. Celebrate the start of a new reading season by decorating your Pom Pom Plant to take home and admire all summer long.

Whether you love books, crafts, or just hanging out with friends, this is a great way to dig into the season ahead. We’ll have all the supplies you need—just bring your imagination! Light refreshments will be provided.

Can't make it to the launch event? Come to the library any time we're open on or after June 15 to register! This program is for ages 11-18.

Summer Reads are here!

Vacationship Oh My Affogato!

by Daphne Ang and Donna Ghorbanpoor

The summer before she starts college, eighteen-year-old Soraya travels to the Amalfi Coast with her friends, planning to win over her situationship, Wes, only to discover that vacation and romances do not always go according to plan.

Congratulations to our seniors for their wonderful work on their senior projects! Last Thursday and Friday they put their work on display and were articulate in explaining and demonstrating their research questions, their research, and the application of their research. Our school was abuzz with anticipation and excitement from seniors, underclass students, parents, and community members. A big thanks to everyone involved with the senior project process, especially our community members who served as panel members for this year-long process!

📅 Tuesday, June 9 | 🕠 5:30 PM | 📍Theatre

We're looking forward to recognizing student achievements in academics, athletics, NH Scholars, and community scholarships. The night will wrap up with the exciting announcement of this year’s Valedictorian and Salutatorian!

Next week is SENIOR WEEK, and it's packed with fun events and important moments you won’t want to miss. Be sure to check out the schedule and stay in the loop!

Seniors should arrive to school in the morning next week by the time indicated in the calendar below. Also, please note that attendance at all graduation rehearsals is required for all seniors participating in the graduation ceremony on 6/12.

Let’s go, Class of 2026 — the countdown is ON! 🎓

Graduation will take place on Thursday, June 12 at 5:30 PM on Calvetti Field. Seniors should arrive by 4:00 PM, and gates for guests will open at 4:30 PM. If you are unable to attend in person, a live stream of the ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM.

Important information regarding parking, seating, accessibility accommodations, photography, the rain plan, and more can be found in the Graduation Information Guide below:

📄 Graduation Information Guide

Any updates or changes to the ceremony will be communicated through School Messenger and posted on the Souhegan website.

The baseball team took down Coe-Brown on their way to the Quarter-finals. They will play against the top seeded Hollis-Brookline Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon.

After a dominant season, the girls tennis team made a push to the finals led by senior captain and standout Callie Perrin. Taking on the Portsmouth Clippers, they were defeated by a tight margin of 5-4. Congratulations on an outstanding season and good luck to those competing in individuals over the weekend!

Congratulations to our Unified Track team on a great performance at the Unified State Track Meet!

Competing against 15 teams from across the state, our athletes represented Souhegan with determination and pride.

• Stella Theriault placed 5th in the 200M

• Our 4x200 relay team also earned a 5th-place finish

Way to go, Sabers! We're proud of all of your hard work and accomplishments!

The Sabers rolled through the quarter-final round, besting Bishop Guertin 11-2! They play in the semi-final game against Pinkerton on Saturday, good luck Sabers!

The Sabers boys volleyball team took down a tough opponent to get their playoff run going! Down 2-1, the Sabers stormed back to take the last two sets and win 3-2! Great win Sabers, they will play next round against top seeded Salem.

Despite the rain, cold, and windy conditions on Saturday in Londonderry, the Sabers had some outstanding performances en-route to scoring 64 points, to place 3rd at the NHIAA DII Championships!

John Katsel led the way for the Sabers as he garnered 20 points by winning both the Triple Jump - 43' 11" ( A New School Record!) and Long Jump - 20' 9.25"! John also teamed up with Ryan Stone, Ryland Raudelunas, and Brody Smith to capture 2nd in the 4x100M Relay.

Brody Smith also scored big for the Sabers as he raced to 2nd place in the 100M in 11.07, and 2nd in the 200M Dash in 22.48. Along with a strong closing leg in the aforementioned 4x100, Brody also teamed up with Tom Arnoldy, Lucas Steckbeck, and Arron Coleman in the 4x400M Relay as they ran their fastest time of the season - 3:34.76 - good for 4th place.

The Sabers 4x800M Relay Team of Tom Arnoldy, Drew Rigaut, Logan St. Denis, and Aaron Coleman raced to 2nd place in 8:35.56 to earn 8 point for the team.

Ryan Stone captured 3rd in the Long Jump with a leap of 18' 6" despite the sloppy conditions.

Points were also scored by Taven Beamer in the high jump as he leapt from the puddles over the bar at 5'4" - good for a tie at 4th place!, and Drew Rigaut in the 800M as he captured 6th with a time of 2:04.00.

Coe-Brown took home the team title with 94 points, followed by Hanover with 78 points.

The Souhegan Girls Track and Field Team raced, jumped, and threw their way through the cold, wind and rain on Saturday to finish 10th of 16 teams at the DII State Meet.

The Sabers scored 13 points as Illari Pendleton, Brynn Siska, Lucy Densmore and Sammy Swanbon started off with the first race on the track finishing 4th in the 4x800M Relay with their fastest time of the season - 11:00.12.

Sammy came back later in the meet to race to 4th place in the individual 800M in a fast 2:23.82 time! The Girls 4x100M Relay

Team of 4 juniors - Alayna Ek, Zendaya Beamer, Aryana Ghosh and Ava Fisher won their section by a huge margin and placed 5th overall in 53.71 seconds!

Over 6 hours after arriving at the meet (due to a delayed start to PV) Dylan Walker was finally able to compete, and she soared over the bar at 7' 0" to tie for 4th place.

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Thursday, June 25th at Souhegan Woods Golf Course.

All proceeds will benefit the Souhegan Football and Baseball teams.

The Spring Athletics Season is in full swing. Don’t miss a game, match, or meet! Come out and support our Sabers! View the schedule below down 👇

Website: https://www.sau39.org/shs
Location: 412 Boston Post Road, Amherst, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 673-9940
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/souheganhs