Superintendent Update: May 2026

Good morning Lebanon School District Community,

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful spring break and came back feeling refreshed and ready for the final weeks of the 2025-2026 school year.

The days ahead are filled with the traditions that make this season so meaningful: middle school dances, prom, graduation, Step Up Day, Field Day, and Kindergarten celebrations, among many others. These are the moments students and families will carry with them long after the school year ends.

Thank you, as always, for your support and presence in schools. We are almost there!

In Partnership,

Amy Allen

Superintendent

A Mount Lebanon administrator sent in the following shout-out: Joshua is an active and enthusiastic participant in the 4th-grade leadership group, where he consistently demonstrates maturity, responsibility, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. He is known among students and staff alike for his kind and caring nature, and he has a special gift for making everyone around him feel welcomed and included. Most recently, during MLS's visit by Colombian singer Nidia Gongora and her band, Joshua helped translate her directions from Spanish, helping our entire school community enjoy the performance and participate fully in the fun! Thank you, Joshua!

Got a student to shout out? Email Amy Allen (aallen@sau88.net) to let her know!

A 3rd-grade parent sent in the following shoutout for Mrs. Couture: "Stepping into a brand-new community just two weeks before the school year began, Mrs. Couture has made her classroom feel like home to these kiddos. Despite moving across the country with two young kids and learning a new school, she continues to show up with warmth, patience, and genuine excitement for her students each and every day! She takes time to understand each child, meeting them where they are and helping them grow with confidence. Her welcoming classroom continues to grow confidence and curiosity in each student. Mrs. Couture's dedication does not go unnoticed. She makes learning fun and truly cares about each of their successes. Our school community is so lucky to have her—please thank her for all that she does!"

A HSS administrator sent in the following shout-out for Mr. McGuigan: "I would love to shout out our PE Teacher, Matt McGuigan. Although it is his first year at HSS, he is a veteran teacher and an absolute gem with our students. He is the first to jump in wherever needed and has gone above and beyond to support staff and students alike this year, far beyond the four walls of the gym. We are so very grateful to have him as such a wonderful role model and colleague. Go Matt!"

Shout out the staff member who brightens your/your child's day! Email Amy Allen (aallen@sau88.net) today!

Reed Ferland, a 2025 LHS grad and student at WPI, sent in the following shoutout about Bonnie Robinson's work on the Take Flight program: "I just wanted to thank you for all the work you did with the Take Flight program getting our names out of the hangar and into the professional world. I have accepted an internship at Edare this summer and I can confidently say that it would not have happened without all the work you did for us. So know that everything you do does not go unnoticed, and you have made an impact on my life which means so much to me." Congrats Reed, thank you Dr. Robinson!

For the third year in a row, our district has received a Best Communities for Music Education award from the non-profit, philanthropic organization supported by the National Association of Music Merchants. NAMM promotes active music-making, supports music education through grants and advocacy, and funds research on the benefits of music. From school sings in the elementary schools to early morning rock shows at LMS to professional level musicals from the thespians at LHS, music education is clearly woven into the fabric of who we are as a district! Thank you to all the students, staff, and families who make our music program what it is — your passion, dedication, and support are the reason we keep hitting all the right notes!

The Lebanon School District is pleased to welcome Lynn Lyons, a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist in Concord, New Hampshire with more than 35 years specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children. Lynn will be presenting on "What Parents Need to Know (and DO!) about Worry, Anxiety and Depression."

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Lebanon Middle School. This presentation is geared toward families with children in Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Free childcare will be available on-site (for Lebanon children 12 and under), courtesy of the Lebanon Middle School PTO and Lebanon High School Big Buddies Club.

Please register for this free event by May 1. Click here for more information, and to register.

The City of Lebanon and the Lebanon School District (SAU 88) invite community members to an upcoming listening session on the proposed Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH childcare center. The proposal includes constructing a new childcare facility on land adjacent to 20 Seminary Hill, funded through a combination of federal and state grants and private donations.

The listening session will be held at the SAU 88 Auditorium on May 18th from 6:00–7:30 PM. This session is an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share your feedback.

Submissions for the School District Logo are due by 11:59pm tonight! Click here for guidelines to submit your design.

The Hanover Street School PTO is working to raise $150,000 to build a new, modern playground structure designed to inspire imagination, encourage movement, and provide a safe place for every child.

Thanks to the generosity of the Jack & Dorothy Byrne Foundation, all gifts made before June 30, 2026 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000. So far, we have raised $26,637. Thank you to everyone who has donated and spread the word!

Donations can be made at GoFundMe by clicking here.All gifts made to the Lebanon Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (EIN: 02-0452890) are fully tax-deductible. To donate by check, please send to:

Hanover Street School: c/o PTO

193 Hanover St.

Lebanon, NH 03766

Make checks payable to Lebanon Elementary PTO (note Playground Fundraiser in the memo line). Questions? Please contact PTO President Katie Moulton (hanoverstreetschoolpto@gmail.com).

• Wednesday, May 6: What Parents Need to Know (and DO!) about Worry, Anxiety and Depression, presented by Lynn Lyons, free pizza starting at 5:30, presentation from 6-7:30 p.m. at LMS
• Wednesday, May 13: School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the LMS Cafeteria
• Monday, May 18: Community Listening Session for Boys and Girls Clubs Childcare Facility. 6:00 - 7:30 pm. SAU #88 Auditorium.
• Monday, May 25: Memorial Day No School
• Wednesday, May 27: School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the LMS Cafeteria
• Monday, June 1: LHS Senior Awards, 6:00 p.m. at Lebanon Opera House
• Thursday, June 4: LHS Graduation 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, June 5: 8th Grade Dinner/Dance 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Thursday, June 11: Last Day for students — Early Dismissal

Saturday, May 2: New York International Children's Film Festival; 11 am at Loew Auditorium, Hanover. Recommended for kids 5+; tickets and more information here.

Wednesday, May 6: Celebrate “Curb Your Car Day” in Colburn Park with light refreshments, bike checks by Omer & Bob’s, information, and good company. 7:00 - 9:00 am.

Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11: Tutti Frutti Productions: Hare and Tortoise; 4:00 pm (Sunday), 10:00 am (Monday). Lebanon Opera House. Recommended for kids 3+. Discounted tickets ($10) available for the Sunday show! Enter code TORTOISE10 at checkout. More info and tickets here.

May 14th - September 24th (Thursdays): Lebanon Farmer's Market. 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Colburn Park.

Saturday, May 16 - Sunday, May 17: UVMC Sing & Play Festival. Sing & Play Festival is an annual celebration of making music in our community – everyone is welcome! Come make music with us at events that are free and open to the public, and hear performances by students from Upper Valley Music Center. Free! More information here.

HopStop Family Show presents Mister Chris & Friends; 11 am at The Hop. Recommended for ages 3-8. Free. More info here.

Open SAU88 positions here.