The Pulse of the Pride - 5.15.2026
Lyme School Friends,
We have had another productive two weeks at our school. The middle school musical was tremendous and students clearly had fun putting on the show Alice in Wonderland Jr.! This week, we were working on completing our NH state testing in grades 3 through 8. Students were assessed in both ELA and math. 5th graders and 8th graders were also assessed in science.
Last Monday, we had a cool morning drop off with a hot air balloon flying by. Students were quite interested in this. We got this one shot before it landed.
Last Wednesday, the highlight of my day was when I was able to join a Lunch & Learn organized by Ms. Foxall and led by 7th graders. Maryam, Sol, Lincoln, and Alex presented the documentary project from ELA. Each one described a different aspect of the project, what they learned, and then showed their work. It was impressive how they demonstrated confidence, responded to questions, and exuded pride. If you are interested in attending a future Lunch & Learn, please reach out to Ms. Foxall efoxall@lymeschool.org.
Next week, our 8th graders are headed to Washington, DC and Gettysburg on their class trip. This will be a great opportunity to learn as well as celebrate their time at the Lyme School. It is hard to believe that these students will be finishing up their career here on June 18th. Please remember that I will be headed off with the 8th grade and Mr. Tomlinson, and Mrs. Foxall will be around if you need something.
Don't forget, we will have the May Pole on May 28th at 1:00 PM with a rain date of May 29th at 2:00 PM. This is always a fun tradition at our school.
Please remember that school is closed on May 28th. Have a wonderful long weekend! The next newsletter will hit your inbox on May 29th.
Thank you for your partnership and please reach out if you have questions.
Regards,
John P. D'Entremont, Principal
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month: You Belong Here
Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to highlight the vital role mental health plays in our lives. Often, people ask: "What exactly is mental health?"
When I speak with our younger students, I define it simply as:
Your ability to handle life’s ups and downs (big or small).
Being a good friend to YOURSELF.
Recognizing when things aren't working well and knowing how to ask for help.
Taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies! Whether a student is navigating daily stress or managing a diagnosed mental health disorder, our goal at Lyme School is to create a welcoming space where families can talk openly and access the resources they need.
Breaking the Stigma
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 adults in America lives with a mental illness. Despite how common this is, a stigma still exists that can make people feel isolated. This month is our opportunity to come together, share our stories, and prove that no one is alone.
Our Work in "Stanton Time"
Throughout the year, we use our time together to explore feelings and emotions. We focus on:
Identification: Naming our feelings to express them healthily.
Self-Compassion: Practicing empathy not just for others, but for ourselves.
The Power of Change: Remembering that all feelings are okay, and all feelings change.
Research shows that this type of early intervention is a powerful tool in supporting youth mental health. Our school remains a healthy, happy place to learn because we consistently remind our students, staff, and parents: You are ENOUGH, you are VALUED, and you BELONG.
We Are Here To Help
We are so grateful to have your family as part of the Lyme School Community. If you ever have concerns about your child’s mental health, please reach out to any staff member. We are here to provide a listening ear, resources, and support.
With care,
Mrs. Stanton
If you or your child are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest Emergency Room.
Lyme Police -
(603) 795-2047( if no answer, this line will connect to the Dispatch Center)
Dispatch Center: (603) 643-2222
24-hour Hotlines:
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
- New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point will activate West Central's Mobile Crisis Response Team 833-710-6477
- West Central Behavioral Health: 800-564-2578
- DHMC Psychiatric Emergencies: (800) 556-6249, press 7 (24 hours, 7 days a week)
- Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
- WISE - Sexual and Domestic Abuse Advocacy
24-Hour Crisis Line 866-348-9473 or
TEXT - 603-836-9472 to speak to advocate
Last week, the fourth grade spent two days diving into an immersive research project about Lyme History. Each student was assigned a place or event to research. They looked at primary sources, visited the Lyme Historical Society, and used books from Converse Free Library. Several community members joined our group to support their work. After they researched, they wrote a paragraph and designed a flag representing their place/event. You can see their combined work here in an ebook and flags will be on display this summer on the Common at the 250th celebration!
Great Stone Face Award Winner!
Isinglass Award Winner!
Archaeological Arachnids shined at the FIRST LEGO League World Championship
After months of hard work building and coding their robot, and consulting experts on their research project, nine Lyme middle school students had the honor of competing on a global stage. Last week, one of our two Lyme Lions Robotics teams took an incredible journey to the FIRST Lego League (FLL) World Championship in Houston, Texas.To put their achievement in perspective, this team was one of only 150 teams selected to compete in Houston, narrowed down from an original pool of over 35,000 teams worldwide.
While the team did not come home with a formal award this time, the experience of competing against the top 0.5% of robotics teams in the world was a victory in itself. Our students represented Lyme with sportsmanship, professionalism, and pride, gaining invaluable skills and making friends with peers from across the globe.
Simply reaching this level of competition is a monumental accomplishment for our small town, and we are so proud of everything they have achieved this season.
The team (aka the Archaeological Arachnids) are Madelyn, Lucia, Linnea, Alicia, Ansel, Alex, Oscar, Heath, and Atlas. Please join us in congratulating the team when you see them around school!
Go Lions!
Congratulations to the Alice and Wonderland Company!
We put on 3 amazing shows for the community last weekend. The Middle School worked incredibly hard to put on every aspect of this show. From props to set, backstage crew and tech, lobby crew, and of course the actors you saw on stage. Thank you to everyone who supported this event. To all parents and families who donated concessions, food for our cast party, and their time backstage, thank you immensely. Thank you for all your donations, they directly support the Drama Fund and allow us to keep performing for you!
Brand New Health Elective Begins!!
Coming off a highly successful performance of Alice in Wonderland by our middle school students, this week began our final elective session. Holistic Health and Wellness is a new elective being offered and given the number of students who signed up, it appears that our students value taking good care of themselves by balancing physical and mental health and working toward strategies of achieving and maintaining a state of homeostasis.
A mix of activities are being offered, such as getting out in nature, walkabouts, creating health snacks, Yoga, and remembering to take moments of gratitude to remember the good things that surround us.
To start each session, students will write at least three things that they are grateful for, Each student has a gratitude journal to write in and will then take home at the end of the school year, Research has shown that having an "attitude of gratitude", helps with seratonin and dopamine levels in the brain, that allow for positive feelings and emotions to be carried within oneself which then boosts self esteem.
I know I am grateful that our students prioritize their health and that I get to share time with them that gives us all a chance to do our best to keep our hearts, minds, and bodies in a free flow of good things.
Lyme School Apparel Store
The Lyme School Apparel Store has a variety of apparel and accessories all customizable with a variety of school logos. The Lyme School PTO earns 12% of all sales. Thank you for supporting our school and go Lions! #LYMESCHOOLROCKS
OUR VALUES
● Fairness ● Acceptance of Others ● Integrity ● Responsibility
● Perseverance ● Individuality ● Compassion ● Courage
John P. D'Entremont, Principal
Elise Foxall, Academic Director
Geoff Tomlinson, Student Services Director