BLACKHAWKS BULLETIN

7th Graders - Ready to serve our guests at the Spring Community Luncheon

8th graders serve lunch at their last class fundraiser before their trip! Thank you for supporting them throughout their efforts and a HUGE THANK YOU to their class advisors, Emily Marrazzo, Karry Smardon, and Beth Clifton!

MARCH

All students welcome to join one week or all four. The program is a half-day, four day per week program offering as follows:

Week #1: July 6-9

Week #2: July 13-16

Week #3: July 20 - 23

Week #4: 27 - 30.

We also offer a bus to MCC. Registration for the MCC program is through them.

"COLD" Options: (offered daily)

Assorted Pre-made Deli Sandwiches, ham and turkey. Sunbutter/Jelly sandwiches

Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Granola

Fresh Fruit and Veggie Bar with Dinner Roll

Yearbooks are now on sale through June 1st 2026. Please print this form out (or grab a form in the foyer in the office) and give it to the office with your check.

Checks should be made out to Plainfield School.

Memo: Yearbook (students name(s)

Do you know a grandparent or other family member who wants to spend more time with your child? Would you like to help out in your kids' classroom and learn who their classmates are?We are looking for volunteers for grades K-4. The Four Winds program at PES teaches about science through observing and playing in nature. Volunteers attend five training workshops and then go into the classroom to teach the kids what they learned. Examples of subjects we have learned include clouds, water, flowers, wind, insects, birds, and much more. Kids love seeing their family members in the classroom and always look forward to the fun lessons the Four Winds Institute plans.

If you are interested or know of a family member interested, please contact Kathleen Maslan.

The Plainfield School is seeking individuals who would be comfortable working with K-8th grade students in our building during the 2025-2026 school year. Applicants must be able to follow teacher substitute plans, be dependable, and enjoy working with children. If you are interested in applying, please contact Katie Lowery in the office at (603) 469-3250.

5th graders prepping salad mix-ins for the community dinner.

2025-2026 Lost and Found…please bookmark the link below for access to our lost and found site. We amass quite the collection over the course of the year! Items are kept in a nicely organized "display" of sorts in the lobby just past the lunch area on the right.

Step into the spotlight! We invite you to the Plainfield and Cornish Talent Show on April 9th, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM in the PES Gym.

Whether you’re a student or a teacher, we want to see your skills! Grab the mic for a solo performance or gather your crew for a group act. Acts should ideally run 4–6 minutes (8-minute maximum), and to ensure everyone is stage-ready, all acts must be reviewed by an adult before the show. Talent Show Sign Up Link

We would love to have as many folks as possible from town to participate in this wonderful inter-generational opportunity. Please share this info with a neighbor, family member, or a friend.

Please take note of the CPR and First Aid Offerings in the "From the Nurse" section above. It is an expectation that all contracted coaches here at PES have these certifications. Please reach out to the Athletic Director - pesathletics@plainfieldschool.org - for more information.

Current Coaches, please email both our School Nurse (schoolnurse@sau32.nh.gove) and our Athletic Director (pesathletics@plainfieldschool.org) to share a copy of your current certifications.

NOTE: Beginning in August, all contracts issued for coaching positions will require proof of up-to-date CPR and First Aid certifications at the time of signing. There are some funds available to support these training needs.

Thank you,

Audra Bucklin

Principa

Stella Smith, Brodi Blanchard, Blake LaHaye and Brady LaHaye lend their considerable talent to the Lebanon hockey program!

Come see the PES Middle School play, The Phantom Tollbooth by Susan Namus based on the book by Norton Juster! It is a wild adventure full of wacky characters at every turn and revels in wordplay and delights in the magic of the imagination. Our performances will be on Friday April 3rd at 7pm and Saturday April 4th at 2pm at the Plainfield Village Town Hall (1079 Route 12A). Reserve your tickets using the QR Code to the right, the form below, or by emailing dramaclubadvisor@plainfieldschool.org .

Are you looking for an April Break camp for your student? New England School of the Arts still has spots! Explore the world of everything LEGO and Robotics related! Students will work with a LEGO master to build a wide variety of models, think like engineers and produce the design, conception, and creation! Camp runs Monday April 20th-24th from 8am-4pm. Accepting campers aged 4-14 years old. Cost is $650 with financial aid available upon request. Learn more here: https://www.nesarts.org/about-springcamp [nesarts.org] and email cathyniboli@nesarts.org for more information!

Due to the federal government shutdown and the suspension of the SNAP food benefits the town of Plainfield’s Community Resource Room & Food Pantry is ready and available to assist Plainfield, Meriden & Cornish residents during this unsettling time.

If you are without transportation or can’t physically attend these special pick-up times, please reach out and we will try our best to arrange for a drop-off at your home.

The Community Food Pantry is located at the Christ Community Church, 1259 Route 12A in Plainfield. Across the street from the Plainfield Fire Station.

The Community Food Pantry's regular hours are the 1st Thursday, 3rd Friday & 3rd Saturday of each month from 9-10:30 a.m. During these times any residents needing to stretch their grocery budget from Plainfield, Meriden & Cornish can access food.

We are here to help during these challenging times. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Plainfield’s Community Resource Director, Stephanie Schell at cr.director@plainfieldnh.org or 1-603-469-3201.

If people would like to make monetary donations to

Our local community food pantry they may do so by sending a check to:

The Town of Plainfield

P.O. Box 380

Meriden, NH 03770

In the check memo write: Food Pantry

See below for a full list of upcoming events and ongoing resources in our community.

Fuel Assistance

Any Plainfield or Meriden resident requiring assistance for housing, heating fuel assistance, electricity assistance, medication assistance and or nutritional support from the Town should contact the Community Resource Director, Stephanie Schell. Contact information: 603-469-3201 or email sschell@plainfieldschool.org. All information is confidential.

Food Pantry

Residents of the Town of Plainfield can access the following local services.
Note: The food pantry and clothing swap rooms are located in the Christ Community Church on Route 12A (across from the Plainfield Fire Department). The Food Pantry is open the 1st Thursday and the 3rd Friday and Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and warmly welcomes all Town residents.

Free Clothing Rooms

The Christ Community Church has (2) very well organized rooms that contain FREE clothing for adults and children. All clothing is donated and in great condition. In addition to clothing there are also Free household items, toys & books as well. These rooms are open to the Public each Tuesday morning from 9-11 a.m.

Free Fresh Veggies & Fruit

Free fresh produce provided by Willing Hands: please check the Town calendar for dates and times.

It was quite a winter here at PES. The snow forts and sculptures were some of the best I've seen in my (almost) five years here! While we are a little sad to say goodbye to such a fun winter season, we are embracing mud season with fervor!

We hope to see you next winter our little Frosty Family!

Fight 68 Hours of Hunger Care Package Program: A box of nutritious food is delivered to your home each Wednesday afternoon to help fight hunger. The box contains a variety of foods for the entire family to help stretch your grocery budget.

Willing Hands – FREE Fresh veggies, fruit, milk, eggs, bread & proteins Every Wednesday from 11:45-12:15 p.m. Cornish Town Hall is located on the fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome!

Southwestern Community Services: Claremont NH

Providing Heating Fuel & Electrical Assistance. They also have Rental or Mortgage Assistance programs. Completed applications for eligibility are needed. These programs are open to all Sullivan County Residents please call 542-9528 for more information.

Listen Community Services:

Providing Plainfield Residents with Heating & Electrical Assistance, Food Pantry resources, Holiday Gift Baskets, School Supplies Drive, Community Dinners, Housing Helper Grants, Summer Camp Scholarships and Thrift Store Vouchers for clothing & furniture.

Located at 60 Hanover Street, Lebanon

Call for an appointment to discuss individual needs: 1-603-448-4553