Superintendent Update February 2026

Dear Lebanon Community,

As February begins and the days get incrementally longer, I want to thank our community for your continued support. Across the state, public schools are navigating a range of financial realities as communities prepare for March elections. In Lebanon, conversations have been guided by our strategic plan and a shared commitment to providing students with meaningful learning experiences that help them think critically, communicate effectively, act responsibly, and build empathy and resilience.

As we look ahead, we remain focused on thoughtful planning, transparency, and collaboration, with students at the center of every decision. I am grateful for the partnership with our families, staff, and community members, and for your ongoing commitment to supporting our schools and students.

Thank you for your continued involvement in the Lebanon School District.

Sincerely,

Amy Allen

Superintendent

Celebrating critical & creative thinkers, local and global citizens, and demonstrated empathy & resilience

Lily Scott is a 3rd grader at Hanover Street School whose courage and resilience inspire us all. Lily was recently nominated by her care team at Boston Children’s Hospital for Make-A-Wish, a well-deserved honor. Her dream is to ride a horse on the beach, and on her 10th birthday, Lily will travel to Turks and Caicos to make that dream come true. We are so proud of Lily and wish her a truly magical adventure!

A teacher at HSS sent in the following: "I would like to nominate Saanvi Shetye. She is an unbelievable reader! On a school day, she reads 2-3 chapter books. On a day when she isn’t at school, she can read up to 15 chapter books a day! It’s astounding!" Good job, Saanvi! We're so impressed with your love of books.

Know a student who deserves a shoutout? Email Amy Allen (aallen@sau88.net) to let her know!

Lebanon Teachers: Growing, Leading, and Inspiring

An administrator at LMS sent in the following shout-out: "Ms. Bailey Gibbons is a dedicated, compassionate paraeducator who is always a positive and inspiring presence at LMS. She works tirelessly each day to help students see the best in themselves, while pushing them to reach their full potential. She mainly works with 5th grade students. Some students in upper grades get to choose positive rewards when they have good behavior. Several of these students request to go visit with Ms. Gibbons or to go on a walk with her as their reward. She shows such excitement in seeing these students, and I can tell it makes their days. In the classroom, she gets to know her students so that she can best serve them. She brings such positivity for students and staff alike, and we are grateful to have her at LMS!"

Know a staff member who deserves a shoutout? Email Amy Allen (aallen@sau88.net) to let her know!

We are pleased to announce that the School Board recently approved the school district's new mission statement, which reflects the Lebanon School District’s unwavering commitment to every student, every day. Rooted in our Vision of a Learner, it captures our belief that success means more than academic achievement—it means developing the whole child.

Across our four schools, students are encouraged to challenge themselves, grow with confidence, and build the skills they need to thrive. By fostering critical thinking, effective communication, responsible decision-making, and empathy, we prepare learners for meaningful participation in their communities and the wider world.

Lebanon has a scheduled municipal (town) election on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, including the vote on the Lebanon School District warrant and the election of school district officers. This is the official date for municipal and town elections across New Hampshire, including Lebanon. For more information about the election, including registration and polling places, click here.

The School Board has approved the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The calendar is also available on our website as a PDF.

If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2026, they are eligible to attend Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. To start the enrollment process, click here.

Please be sure students are dressed warmly for cold mornings, bus stops, and recess. Students generally go outside for recess unless it's below 10 degrees. For additional winter gear, reach out to your students' specific school administrator. For snow day and delay calls, check WMUR’s School Closings, WCAX, and the SAU 88 website for updates. You will also get school phone, text and email communications via SchoolMessenger.

• Wednesday, February 11: School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the LMS Cafeteria
• Monday, February 16, Presidents' Day No School
• Wednesday, February 18: School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the LMS Cafeteria
• February 23- February 27 February Vacation No School
• Tuesday, March 10: Election Day 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

• Sundays, February 1 - February 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am Little Longhorns Basketball Skills Development at the CCBA. Pre-k - Grade 4. $45 members/$55 non-members. More info here.
• Friday, February 6: S'more Ice Skating Party 6 PM to 8 PM. Pat Walsh Park, Bank Street Ext, Lebanon. Free! There are ice skates to borrow for those who are interested.
• Saturday, February 7: Dartmouth Athletics hosts National Girls and Women in Sports Day Clinic, 11 am - 12:15 pm. The multi-sport clinic will be held in Leverone Field House, is free for youth 12 and younger, and will feature stations from a variety of Dartmouth women's teams. Register here.
• Friday, February 13: 6:30- 8:00 pm CCBA's Family Valentine's Day Dance at the CCB (1 Campbell Street). Free, but register here.
• Saturday, February 14: Pokémon Go Birding! 10 am -2 pm Vermont Institute of Natural Science. VINS is teeming with real-life Pokémon, frolicking about feeders and chattering in the trees. In participation with the Great Backyard Bird Count, learn to count and identify these real life Pokémon. Participation is included with General Admission. More information here.
• Saturday, February 14: HopStop Family Celebration Lunar New Year Dragon Dance. 11 am. Top of the Hop, Dartmouth College, Hanover. Free.
• Applications for the Upper Valley High School Trail Corps are now open! Students must be 14 years old and have completed the 8th grade. More information and applications are here.
• Saturday, February 28 and Sunday, March 1, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Red Cross Babysitting Course for ages 11-1 4 at the CCBA. You must attend both days! Sign up here. $110 members//$120 non-members.
• Beginning Monday, March 9, Youth Yoga at the CCBA 4:15 - 4:45 PM for ages 5-10. $40 member/ $50 Non-member. Call (603) 448-6477 for more info and to sign up.

  
  

Open SAU88 positions here.