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2006-2007 News Archives

School Year 06-07 News and Announcements Archive

Phone Problems

Due to the problems with telephone call quality at EHS, our Technology Services Department would like to inform you of the following: “With the move of the SAU Office, SPDC and Technology Services from 24 Front Street to 30 Linden Street there has been a noticeable impact on the VoIP telephone quality. In addition to the move, we have had several power outages impacting the entire network infrastructure. Currently we are working to restore everything. At this time we have also placed calls to our vendors and they have technicians trying to resolve the issue. Our suggestion at this time is to email our staff and educators in order to service your needs. We are working on a timely resolution and sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.”

NH Education Awards

The NH Excellence in Education Awards recognize three SAU 16 teachers for their exceptional service. The awards ceremony was held Saturday June 9th and the EHS Jazz band performed at the initial reception. View more info.

EHS Summer Reading List

The EHS English Department provides a list of recommended reading for students and adults - read pdf.

SAU Offices Relocate

The SAU #16 Offices will be closed on Monday, June 18th. The SAU Offices will be moving June 20-21 to their new location at the Tuck Learning Campus (TLC) at 30 Linden Street (old EHS). During this time, you may reach the switchboard at 775-8400.

EHS Report Cards next Friday

EHS report cards are anticipated to be mailed out next Friday, June 29, 2007.

EHS Closed Friday

EHS will be closed Friday June 22, 2007 due to a scheduled power outage. We will resume normal hours on Monday.

EHS Lost and Found

EHS has many items in the lost and found including athletic wear and gear. Please claim before the end of June or all materials will be donated to charity.

SAU Joint Chairs June Meeting Cancelled

The SAU Joint Chairs meeting previously scheduled in June conflicts with the SAU Offices move and has been cancelled.

Exeter Fun Run Photos

A photo story displays pictures from the Exeter Elementary Fun Run held in May 2007.

EHS Graduation Information

The pen and ink shown was drawn by senior A. Arkell to commemorate the first graduation at the new Exeter High School. EHS Commencement is at 5:30 on June 15, 2007. Please click on website for details.

Stratham Band Spring Recital

Thursday June 7th at 6:30pm the fourth and fifth grade students will perform. View more details (pdf).

COOP Board Meeting Time Change

The Coop board meeting on Tuesday May 22nd is going to start at 6:30pm instead of 7:00pm. View agenda.

EHS Cheerleading Meeting

The EHS Blue Hawk Cheerleading 2007 fall information meeting will be Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7pm in the high school cafeteria. Anyone interested in joining for the football season is encouraged to attend, including incoming freshmen. Parents are welcome. Please call Coach Amy Gentile (603-944-6731) or the high school athletic office with any questions.

EHS Pops Concert

The Exeter High School music department will be presenting it's annual POPS Concert on Tuesday, May 22, at 7:00 in the large gym at the high school. Featured in the performance will be the concert band, two jazz bands, chorus, select choir and honors choir performing some very entertaining music. Selections will include songs from Harry Potter, Count Basie, Charlie Daniels, All that Jazz and much more. Admission is FREE.

Superintendent Search Committee Input

The committee is seeking input on the Superintendent search. Contact information and public forums allow public to contact committee members. View more information by following Search Process link on right of this page.

Exeter Road Construction Update

The beginning of road excavation work is scheduled to start Monday May 7th on Water Street at Swasey Parkway. Bus routes have been altered and drivers should seek alternate routes. View more information.

Awards and Recognition

Several SAU 16 personnel have been recognized recently - see Awards page

Spring Band Concert

Wednesday May 16th, the combined bands of Kensington, East Kingston, Swasey and Newfields Elementary Schools and the CMS Sixth Grade Band will perform at CMS Auditorium at 7:00pm. View more information (pdf).

Small Business Showcase

Come to the Talbot Gym for a Small Business Showcase on Wednesday, May 16th from 3 to 7 PM. This free event with exhibitors, door prizes and hors d'oeuvres is open to the public, and is a collaboration between the SST Marketing students and the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce. View flyer (pdf).

EHS Baseball Boosters

Game at Manchester's stadium Sunday May 6, 2007. View details (pdf).

Jr. Prom Planning

Due to the rescheduled “College Planning Night for Juniors” on May 2, the next meeting of the Junior Prom Committee will be on Thursday, May 3 at 7:00 PM in Room A219. Additional meetings are planned for Wednesday, May 9 and Wednesday, May 16. View more Jr. Prom information.

EHS College Planning Night

The EHS Guidance Department will host a speaker from the Center for College Planning on Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Auditorium. This program is for parents of juniors and will include information about the college search process, SAT/ACT testing, and the admissions process.

SAU 16 Schools Updates

Swasey Central School does not have school today, Monday April 16th. The school is contacting parents and those students already on buses will be returned home.

EARLY RELEASE for ALL SAU 16 schools. The SAU Policy Committee is cancelled tonight. Adult Ed. classes cancelled tonight.

CMS Transition Activities

CMS has provided a schedule of orientation activities for 5th graders transitioning to CMS next year - view pdf.

LSS Presents Drama Show

The Lincoln Street Drama Club Presents Walt Disney's 101 Dalmations on Wed., April 18 and Thurs., April 19 at 6:30 PM in the Lincoln Street Cafeteria.

EHS College Night Postponed

The college planning program for parents scheduled for tonight, Thursday April 12th has been rescheduled for Wed. May 2, 2007 at 6:30 pm in EHS auditorium.

EHS Parent Advisory Group

The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 7 pm in the Roy Morrisette Room of EHS. The topic for this month will be curriculum - develop, add courses, change, and parent input.

EHS Guidance sponsors College Night

The Exeter High School Guidance Department will sponsor "College Night For Juniors" on Thursday, April 12th beginning at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. This evening is designed for parents of Students in the 11th grade. A representative from the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation will present an overview of the college search process.

Exeter Road Construction

A major water main construction project will begin on April 16th that will affect traffic flow on Water Street and Main Street. View more information.

Superintendent Search Committee

The SAU 16 Joint School Board is accepting letters of interest from the public for the Superintendent Search Committee. Applicants need to supply their name and town of residence, background information, why they would like to be on the committee and what they believe they'd contribute to the search and selection process. Applications can be submitted by email to Anne Marie Chesno by April 16, 2007.

EHS Athletics Thursday April 5th

Snowday schedule: V Softball is 3-5pm and V Baseball is 3-5pm at EHS. All other Athletic activities are cancelled.

EHS Block Scheduling Surveys

The EHS Block Scheduling Committee is reviewing our current model and is seeking input from students and parents. The online surveys will be open from 4/2/07 - 4/20/07. View survey information.

Last Day of School

The last day of school is now scheduled for Friday June 15th for all SAU 16 schools.

Electronics Recycling Fundraiser

Project Prom / Project Graduation is holding an electronics recycling event on Saturday April 14th 9:00am-1:00pm at the Exeter Town Hall. View more information.

EHS Committee Volunteers Sought

The EHS Mission Statement Committee and Attendance Committee is looking for more members from the community. We are just beginning to take a look at our current mission statement and attendance policy and want to involve the community. Next meetings are as follows: Attendance committee is 6 pm, 3/26 in the principal's conf room of EHS. The Mission Statement Committee is meeting on 3/29, 6:30 pm in the principal's conf room of EHS.

EHS Parent Advisory Group

The next Parent Advisory Group Meeting is Wednesday March 21st. Meeting starts at 6 pm in the library with a presentation on Dating Violence at 7 pm in the auditorium. All parents and students are welcome to attend.

Election Results

View results from Tuesday March 13, 2007 elections (ERCSD/Coop pdf). Newfields' results pdf.

Project Prom/Graduation Auction

There will be a Live and Silent Auction and Raffle held on Sunday March 11, from 12:00-5:00pm at the Exeter High School Cafeteria. Viewing will begin at 12:00pm and the auction begins at 1:00pm. There are many fantastic items available for bid including a 4-person hot tub, spa packages, hotel, dinner, and theater gift certificates, oriental rugs, furniture, electronics, dance lessons, and much more. For more information or if you would like to make a donation please contact Linda Coffey. Please join us and have some fun while contributing to this worthy cause!

G.B. eLearning Charter School Information

The Great Bay eLearning Charter School has scheduled two information sessions for parents of students interested in the school and its program offerings for the 2007-2008 school year. Both sessions will be held at the Great Bay eLearning Charter School at 56 Linden Street, Exeter. Wednesday, March 14 7:00-8:00 PM is for SAU 16 residents and Wednesday, March 28, 7:00-8:00 PM is for non-SAU 16 residents. The GBeCS staff will also have an information table at the EHS New Parent Information Night on March 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at EHS. For more information call us at 775-8638 or visit our website.

EHS New Parent Info. Night

Exeter High School will sponsor an informational program for parents of 8th grade students and parents of students who have never attended Exeter High School regarding registration for courses for the 2007-2008 school years. The program will be held on Wednesday evening, March 7th from 7:00-9:00pm in the EHS Auditorium. The program will be an overview of the registration course scheduling process for EHS. Learning Area Advisors will present information regarding course offerings and curriculum. All parents are welcome.

Stratham Annual Report

The Stratham Annual Town Report will not be mailed to residents this year as in the past. The Stratham Memorial School portion of that document is available on this website (pdf) under the Stratham School Board pages. Printed copies of this report are also available at the municipal building in Stratham and will be handed out at the School District Meeting.

Oklahoma! is coming to CMS

The musical, with over 120 students involved on stage and behind the scenes, is scheduled for Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m., Friday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 10th at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for students and are available at the door. We even have a few brave staff members making cameo appearances. Come on in for some fun and good music!

EHS Guidance Scholarship Information

The application for local scholarships will be available on March 5th to Exeter High seniors who are planning to further their education beyond high school. View more information and

scholarship listing.

SST Renovation Fact Sheet

The ERCSD deliberative session is Thursday February 8, 2007 in the Talbot Gym (old EHS/Tuck Learning Campus). View an SST Renovation Fact Sheet (pdf). Also see the proposed budget (pdf) and annual report (pdf).

EHS Parent Advisory Group

The next meeting of the Parent Advisory will be held on Wed. 2/21/07 beginning at 6 pm in the Roy Morrisette Alumni Room. This meeting will be brief due to the presentation on MySpace.com by Attorney Reams (his presentation will start at 7 pm in the auditorium). All EHS parents are welcome.

SAU Jt. Board Meetings

The SAU Joint Chairs meeting scheduled for this Wednesday, February 14, 2007 has been cancelled. The chairs will not meet again until after the March elections.

The SAU 16 Joint School Board Evaluation Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 19th at 7:00 PM at the Roy Morrisette Alumni Room of Exeter High School (315 Epping Road). This meeting convenes to a non-public session.

EHS hosts MySpace.com seminar

On Wednesday, 2/21/07, Exeter High School's Parent Advisory Group will be hosting a presentation on MySpace.com. The presentation will begin at 7 pm in the auditorium and will be given by County Attorney James Reams. Attorney Reams will educate parents and students about the exposure to risks when using this website. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. All High School parents and students are encouraged to attend.

EHS hosts Battle of the Bands

Friday, January 26th 6:30-10:00pm, the new EHS Auditorium will rock with seven local bands performing. This is a fundraiser for the HS band and cost is $8.00.

CMS Builders' Club Participates in Homeless Vigil

Wednesday, January 31, 2007, is the 18th Annual Homeless Vigil Candlelight Walk to benefit people in need throughout the Exeter and Seacoast area. Vouchers for candles can be redeemed at CMS, New Outlook Teen Center, PEA or the Exeter Town Hall ($2.00-$5.00 donation per candle - larger donations are accepted). The walk will begin at the Teen Center; proceed to Lincoln St., where they will meet members of the CMS Builders Club. The walk will then proceed to PEA, and conclude at the Exeter Town Hall, where there will speakers from local organizations speaking about homelessness in the Seacoast Area. Walk begins at 6:30 (New Teen Outlook Center) with the Program at the Town Hall 7:00-8:00.

Valentines Day Concert

Benefiting the Maria Pearl Miller Scholarship Foundation and hosted by choruses from EHS & CMS featuring World Class Tenor, Mr. John Sandor. Sunday, February 11, 2007 2:00 pm at the Exeter High School Auditorium. Cost is $12.00 adults and $8.00 students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased at EHS and CMS.

ERCSD Special Survey Committee Meeting

The meeting of the Special Survey Committee originally scheduled for Wednesday January 17th has been rescheduled for Wednesday January 24th at 7:00pm at the SAU office.

SAU Joint Chairs Meeting Canceled

The SAU Joint Chairs meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 17th at 5:00 PM has been canceled.

EHS Chorus Trip Fundraiser

The EHS Chorus is holding an Electronics Recycling Fundraiser on January 20th to support a spring trip to Florida. View more information.

EHS School Store

EHS has a school store - The Hawk's Nest - where you can buy all kinds of Blue Hawk clothing, gear and supplies. Check out the new Hawk's Nest website that some EHS students have designed and call (603) 395-2455 for more information.

ERCSD Board Meeting Location Change

Effective Thursday, January 11, 2007 all future ERCSD Board meetings will be held at the new Exeter High School (315 Epping Road) in the Roy Morrisette Alumni Room. Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:00 PM, the ERCSD Public Hearing on the FY 2008 Proposed Budget and Draft Warrant Articles, followed by the regular ERCSD Board Meeting, will be held at this new location.

CMS Drama Presents Oklahoma!

Rehearsals have begun and over 140 students are involved both onstage and behind the scenes. Performances are scheduled for March 8th @ 7pm, March 9th @ 7pm and March 10th @ 1pm. The production is being directed by Ms. Hammon and Ms. Ramsay with Mr. Kobb as Tech. Director and Ms. Legere as Set/Production Designer.

Lincoln Street Drama - Aladdin

The Lincoln Street School Fifth Grade Drama Club is presenting Disney's Aladdin Jr. with performances on Dec. 6 and 7th at 6:30 pm and Dec. 7 & 8 at 10 AM. Performances will be held in the LSS Cafeteria.

EHS Drama - Grease

The EHS Drama Club will be performing Grease on Friday December 8 at 7:00pm and Saturday December 9 at 7:00pm in the EHS Auditorium. Adults $2.00 and Students $1.00.

College Financial Aid

The FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is available in the EHS Guidance Office for seniors applying for financial aid for college. Students and parents can also submit their application via the internet by accessing the following website: www.fafsa.ed.gov. This form cannot be submitted until after January 1, 2007 but should be completed and sent as soon as possible in the month of January to satisfy the many February deadlines in financial aid. The Profile is also a financial aid process that some colleges require in addition to the FAFSA - Profile registrations are ongoing.

Holiday Pie Sale from The Pie Guy

Skip the baking this year and purchase fresh holiday pies for your December holiday parties to benefit Project Prom/Graduation Class of 2007! Order forms available in Lisa Healey's office at the EHS, or orders and questions directed to Pam at pambeau@comcast.net. Deadline to order is Wed, Dec 6. Pie pick-up at the EHS lobby 12/22 from 8 to 2 PM and later in day at 14 Cross Road, Exeter.

EHS Junior Testing NECAPs

EHS Juniors will be taking New England Common Assessment (NECAP) tests on November 14 and 15. These tests will eventually replace the 10th grade tests we have been used to for the last several years. On both days the tests will take approximately 3 hours. Test coordinator is Assistant Principal Carol Mastacouris.

Middle School Daily News

CMS is now posting CMS Daily News Announcements using their PowerSchool Daily Bulletin feature, as EHS has also provided. Use the News link on the left of this page to review these news pages on a regular basis.

Teacher Professional Development Opportunities

The SAU 16 Teacher Resources Prof. Dev. Opportunities is regularly updated with offerings so be sure to check out some great training and workshops.

Project Prom/Project Graduation Planning

Planning dates have been scheduled for Project Prom/Project Graduation meetings at Exeter High School on Thurs., Nov. 16th, Wed. Nov. 29th, and Wed. Dec. 13th. Meetings are at 6:30 pm in EHS Cafeteria. View Project Prom/Grad updates from EHS website under News section.

For Middle School Girls - Stop the Drama!

UNH Cooperative Extension and Greater Seacoast Girls Initiative is sponsoring a Gathering for Girls, grades 6-8 on Saturday Nov. 4 from 9-3:30. View flyer and registration form - pdf.

SAU 16 Newsletters

Periodic newsletters will be issued by SAU 16. The features in the newsletter are committed to sharing information with the communities for which SAU 16 serve. This issue will discuss the beginning of school, articles on the Great Bay eLearning Charter School, technology initiatives, the Exeter High School Alternative School and information regarding the contract extension and retirement date of school superintendent, Arthur Hanson. View Oct. 6 issue. View Oct. 19 issue on the Difficulties of School Closing Decisions. Note new link on left to News!

EHS Guidance-College Financial Aid Night

The EHS Guidance department will host a financial aid night on Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 6:30pm. Mike Spillane from the UNH Financial Aid Office will be the guest speaker.

Project Prom/Graduation Fundraiser - Electronics!

Donate to a great cause and properly recycle those old electronics. Saturday October 28 from 8am to 1pm at the Exeter Town Hall you have a chance to dispose of computer and household electronics for a reasonable fee. View more information.

UNH College Fair

The UNH college fair will be held Thursday September 28, 2006 from 7-9pm and Friday September 29, 2006 from 9-11:30am. View brochure and list of colleges attending - pdf. Parents and students should review the college section of the EHS Guidance website for more information.

EHS Guidance Career Testing

Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about their career strengths are encouraged to sign up for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery in the Guidance Office. This will be given Monday, October 2nd at 7:30 AM in classroom #1 in the Library and will run through period 5. Traditionally, the A.S.V.A.B. has been used for those students interested in the military. However, this can be a valuable tool for those upperclassmen who are undecided in their career path. If you have any questions, please talk with Mr. Hartranft in Guidance. Sign-ups will be limited to 15 students.

EHS Dedication and Open House

View Photos - Everyone is invited to attend the new Exeter High School Dedication and Open House on Sunday, September 24th. The dedication is open to the public and there will be building tours at 12:00 and 2:00. The dedication ceremony begins at 1:00 PM. View program announcement pdf.

Teacher of the Year

Carolyn Kelley, SST Biotechnology teacher, has been awarded this year's New Hampshire Teacher of the Year. Ms. Kelley has been teaching for nine years, the past five years at the Seacoast School of Technology. She was instrumental in designing the biotechnology program at the school. Under her leadership the biotechnology program has been inspirational to students across the region. Biotechnology has attracted students at all academic levels who want to pursue a career in the sciences. Carolyn has the ability to reach each of these students and she does not allow any of them to fall behind. In receiving this award, Ms. Kelley becomes New Hampshire’s candidate for National Teacher of the Year. View news articles.

Project Prom/Graduation

There will be a Project Prom/Project Graduation Meeting, Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in Room A219 on the second floor of the new high school. Any Senior Parent interested in assisting should attend this meeting. If you can not attend please contact Lisa Healey at 775-8407 or email.

CMS Open House Dates

-Grade 8 Open House - Thursday, September 14 - 6:30-8:00 PM (optional 6PM video in the Auditorium)
-Grade 6 Open House - Monday, September 18 - 6:30-8:00 PM (optional 6PM video in the Auditorium)
-Grade 7 Open House - Tuesday, September 19 - 6:30-8:00 PM (optional 6PM video in the Auditorium)

High School Guidance Night

The Guidance Department at Exeter High School will sponsor a Senior College Planning Night on Thursday, September 14, at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium at EHS. The program will focus on the college search process featuring guest speaker Mr. Jay Hauser from the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation. Parents are encouraged to attend this program with their child.

Stadium Dedication Friday night

Greg Kann, Chair of the Exeter Region Cooperative School Board, has announced that the dedication of the William Ball Stadium at the new Exeter High School, 315 Epping Road, Exeter will take place on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 6:45 PM at the Stadium. The dedication will be prior to the Exeter – Alvirne Football Game at 7:00 PM. The board is pleased to share that Governor John Lynch has agreed to say a few words and toss the coin for the opening of the game. As appreciation to all of the fans and community members for their support of the new high school and athletic complex, there will be no admission charged for the football game that evening.

SAU Joint Chairs Meeting Schedule

The Chairs Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 6, 5:00 PM in the SAU conference room.

EHS Receives Sportsmanship Award

NHIAA awarded EHS the 2005-06 Class L Sportsmanship Award. This is presented annually to a school who has demonstrated a high degree of sportsmanship throughout the year and this is the 5th time EHS has been the recipient.

Junior Prom Meetings

The meeting scheduled for Wed. Aug. 30th has been cancelled and the next meeting will be Wed. Sept. 13th at 7pm in the EHS cafeteria.

Bus Routes Posted

The new bus routes for 06-07 school year have been posted on this site under Schools --> Bus Routes link.

High School Dedications

Friday September 8th the new football stadium will be dedicated at 6:45 with a 7:00 game with Alvirne High. Sunday September 24th will be the high school open house and dedication from 12-3 when the public is invited to tour the new building.

Squamscott Community Commons to Purchase HS Annex

At last night's ERCSD Board meeting, the board unanimously approved the Purchase and Sales Agreement that was negotiated by the ERCSD negotiating team and Squamscott Community Commons (SCC). View the press release (pdf).

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