Welcome Back, SAU 50 Family Letter
August 18th, 2026
A quick "hello" before the school year begins!
Dear SAU 50 Families & Community,
As we countdown the final days of summer, please allow me to introduce myself and share how excited I am to join the incredible communities of Greenland, New Castle, Newington, and Rye.
My journey to SAU 50 has taken the scenic route. Originally from Connecticut, and with stops along the way in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, I made my way to Maine in 2015. For the past nine years, I have lived and worked in York, and now I make the twice-daily trip over the Piscataqua River into lovely Seacoast New Hampshire.
🔬A Science Teacher at Heart
I started my career as a high school science teacher, and that background still shapes everything I do as an educational leader. Science teaches us to experiment, take bold risks, embrace the chaos of the learning process, and stay organized and procedural along the way.
⚾ The "Mom" Lens
Outside of work, my most important title is Mom. My 10-year-old son keeps life exciting and gives me a real-time, direct pulse on what kids (and families!) are navigating today. That perspective keeps me focused on creating environments where our students feel welcomed, engaged, and supported.
🧭 Looking Ahead
My focus this year is simple: honoring the great work already happening here while actively building what comes next. This summer, our leadership team spent dedicated time recommitting to strategic planning and mapping out how we can best support our students and staff this year. Real progress happens together, and I am eager to hear your ideas, learn your stories, and partner with our community as we chart this next chapter.
Warmly,
Dr. Ellen Kaschuluk
Superintendent of Schools, SAU 50
New Doors & Exterior Plantings at RJH
New HVAC at GCS
New Doors at NPS
Life Skills Kitchen at RJH
Security Bollards & Perimeter Rocks at MHT
New Flooring at GCS
Fresh Sealcoat at NPS
Granite Curbing at RES
Thank you, Brian, and Your Team!
New Copiers Across the SAU
Saving Trees & Eliminating CO2 Emissions
Replacing the Core Switch
📱 Representing SAU 50 on the State Screen Time Task Force
The New Hampshire Department of Education recently launched a statewide School Screen Time Task Force to examine the role of digital devices in student learning, health, and well-being. We are proud to share that Michelle Pitts, Principal of Rye Elementary School, has been selected to serve on this panel. The task force will explore age-appropriate screen use, instructional benefits, and healthy learning environments. Please click here to learn more about the NHED School Screen Time Task Force. Individuals wishing to provide written comments to the task force may submit emails to submissions@doe.nh.gov.
Exploring New Castle Historical Society
Exploring Fort Stark
Exploring Tidepools
SAU 50 Bus Routes Are Now Available on the SAU 50 Website
Click here to see the bus routes and schedules!
And, don't forget to check out the directions on how to download and use the FirstView app.