Birch Hill Elementary School

September 2026

Dear Birch Hill Families,

I am so happy and proud to be joining the vibrant Birch Hill Elementary School community as your new principal. As we awaken from the summer and our students, staff, and families return to school, the building truly comes to life again—with the energy, excitement, laughter, and learning that make Birch Hill such a special place.

I am looking forward to getting to know our students and families and becoming an active part of this wonderful community. There are many opportunities for families to be involved in the life of our school and in the education of your child, and I hope you will take advantage of those opportunities throughout the year.

Together, we can continue to build a school community where every child feels welcomed, valued, supported, and encouraged to do their very best. I am excited for the year ahead and look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

Welcome back, Birch Hill Lions! I can't wait to meet you all!

Chris McCallum
Principal, Birch Hill Elementary School

As we approach September 11, we take a moment to remember and honor the lives lost and all those affected by the tragic events of 9/11. We also recognize the courage of the first responders and countless individuals who came together to help others. May we continue to teach our children the importance of kindness, compassion, unity, and caring for one another.

It's opening night for the Patriots on Wednesday, September 9. Students and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite NFL team gear to school!

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

We are excited to invite all Birch Hill families to our Open House! Students are encouraged to bring their parents and guardians to school to meet their teachers and learn more about the year ahead.

This is intended to be an informal opportunity to visit classrooms and connect with teachers. If you would like to have a more detailed or formal conversation with a teacher or staff member, please arrange a separate appointment.

Open House Schedule

Grades K–2 Families: 5:30–6:00 p.m.

Grades 3–5 Families: 6:00–6:30 p.m.

Unified Arts & Specialists: Available in the cafeteria from 5:45–6:15 p.m.

Come Meet the New Principal! Be sure to stop by the cafeteria to say hello and meet Birch Hill's new principal!

We can't wait to welcome our Birch Hill families!

Birch Hill Cross Country is already underway, but it’s not too late to join the team! Open to students in Grades 2–5, the program is part of the Nashua Elementary School PAL Cross Country program and provides a fun opportunity for students to stay active, build their running skills, and be part of a supportive team.

Practices are held at Birch Hill every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:25–4:15 p.m., with races scheduled at Nashua High School North later this fall.

Interested students and families are encouraged to register and join us! The program also relies on parent volunteers to help during practices and race days, and additional coaches are always welcome. Come run with the Birch Hill Lions—it’s not too late to be part of the team!

• Here is the flyer (in English, Spanish, and Portuguese)
• Here is the direct registration link

Nashua High School South is looking for elementary students from across the district to play Munchkins in its February 2027 production of The Wizard of Oz. The high school students are excited to work with younger performers and are hoping to cast 50-60 elementary students.

Audition Information

• Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
• Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

• Location: Nashua High School South Auditorium

The production will take place February 12-14, 2027. Participation is open to all district elementary students, and families do not need previous theater experience to participate.

For additional details and audition information, families can visit the production website: Wizard of Oz Information Page.

Please contact Sarah Evans evanss@nashua.edu, Choral Director at Nashua High School South, with any questions.

The safety of our students is everyone’s responsibility. We ask families to please take a few minutes to remind children that riding the bus safely means following the bus driver's directions, remaining seated, keeping hands and objects to themselves, using appropriate language, and treating others with kindness and respect.

A school bus is an extension of the school day, and the same expectations for safe, respectful, and responsible behavior apply. When students make good choices on the bus, they help ensure that every Birch Hill Lion arrives at school—and home—safely.

I wanted to let you know about two unexpected fire drills that took place at Birch Hill Elementary School last week.

While these drills were not originally planned, they provided our students and staff with an opportunity to practice our safety procedures. Everyone responded appropriately, and we are proud of how our students and staff safely and calmly followed directions.

Safety drills are an important part of helping us ensure that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency. We appreciate our students for their cooperation and our staff for helping ensure that the drills were conducted safely.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in keeping Birch Hill Elementary School a safe place for all students.

Birch Hill families are invited to enroll their children in the 21st Century Extended Day Program, beginning September 9! This program provides students with additional opportunities for enrichment, learning, activities, and connection beyond the regular school day.

Families interested in enrolling can find more information and complete registration through the 21st Century Extended Day Program Enrollment Page. We hope to see many of our Birch Hill Lions participating!

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on the horizon! Please keep the following dates free on your calendar:

Thursday, November 5

Thursday, November 12

4:00–7:30 p.m.

More information, including scheduling details, will be shared with families as we get closer to the dates. We look forward to connecting with you!

Birch Hill Elementary School is currently seeking a Paraprofessional to join our school community.

If you are passionate about supporting students and making a difference every day, we would love to hear from you! Come join our amazing Birch Hill Lions!

• SEP 7 No School Labor Day

• SEP 8 No School Inservice Day

• SEP 16 Open House

• SEP 25 Cross Country Day 4:20pm

• SEP 30 Picture Day

• OCT 12 NO School Columbus Day