Personalization, Risk-Taking, Integrity, Discovery, and Empowerment

On May 12th, all juniors will participate in the Statewide Assessment for Science. NH law requires all districts to assess their students in the areas of Mathematics, Reading/Language Arts and Science. The juniors met the Math and Reading requirements through the SAT in April and will now complete the science assessment requirement through the Statewide Assessment System for Science. From the NH DOE website “State assessments are an important part of a student’s core educational program. They provide an evaluation of student mastery of content and skills in various academic areas, serve as one tool for measuring the degree to which students are on track to graduate high school and be college- and career ready, and help inform future instruction in the classroom. Along with student work on classroom assignments, projects, essays, and local assessments, state assessment results give teachers and you, the parents, important information about where students are on their path toward academic success.”

Similar to when the juniors completed the SAT, all students will use their chromebooks to complete the SAS testing. Students practiced on the testing platform on May 4th in the afternoon. On May 11th, they will be required to leave their chromebooks at school in order to ensure that they are all charged and fully prepared to be used for testing in the morning on the 12th. Most students will complete the testing within a 2 hour window of time and students will then be required to return to their regularly scheduled classes unless they have a dismissal note from their parent or guardian. Juniors who attend SST in the mid session will be excused from class on that day and Juniors who attend PM SST will attend class as regularly scheduled.

In order to help students prepare, please remind them to get a good night’s sleep the night before and eat a healthy breakfast. Parents may access training tests for the NH SAS by going to the portal at https://nh.portal.cambiumast.com/resources/

We are gathering information and input from our families as we plan to for the 2021-2022 school year. We are planning for a regular schedule with all in-person classes for our students following any guidelines that will be required this fall by NH DHHS and/or CDC and would like to gather your input as we work over the summer.

For this survey, please answer for each child in your household attending SRSD schools. You may complete the survey more than once.

The survey will close on Friday, May 14 at 11 AM.

Thank you!

The Junior Student Council has decided to not host a prom this year. Over the last 3 weeks, we have been selling tickets and have sold 5 tickets to 3 students. As a student council, we unanimously voted that hosting a prom would not make sense financially. We apologize that due to unforeseen COVID-related events, we were not able to provide a prom experience. We thank you all for understanding.

I had the pleasure of getting to know Emma last year when she was a Junior. She would often ask to do her work in my classroom when she needed a quiet place to focus. I quickly got to know the kind and caring individual she is. She’s quiet, friendly and extremely hard working. She is respected by both staff and her peers. I will always remember seeing Emma on the first day of school for staff, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Emma (and Lucas Hanson) have lead the Pledge on the first day back for staff, every year since they were in First Grade!! For me, it has been the highlight of my first day back in August!

Emma participated in student council, key club, and drama club during her freshman, sophomore, and junior years. In addition, she took take advantage of enrolling in Psychology and Chemistry at Northern Essex Community College campus during her Junior year. These courses will give her college credits while still enrolled in high school! Currently, Emma is enrolled in Senior Literature Running Start. These college credit courses will transfer to Montana State University where Emma will study to become a Registered Nurse!

Emma is currently a Licensed Nursing Assistant at Riverwoods Retirement Community in Exeter, NH. She is responsible for helping the residents with every day tasks like getting dressed and eating.

When Emma reflects on her high school career, her greatest memories “have been the late nights spent working on creating the banners and floats for homecoming and winter carnival. I truly loved getting to be apart in these activities.”

Outside of school Emma loves hiking, spending time outdoors in nature, meeting her friends for breakfast, and spending time at her family’s lake house.

Best of Luck Emma! We will surely miss you!

As I think about all I want to say about Amanda Wentworth, one moment really stands out in my mind that gets to the heart of who she is. It was a Holocaust Studies class, towards the beginning of the year. Though I had Amanda freshman year, some time had passed, so it was nice to have her back in the classroom. I gave students an assignment and asked them to reflect on an important memory to them. Many of the students chose memories of high school or their friends, of concerts or large events. Amanda, showing her true colors, reflected on a memory of her grandparents. The way she spoke about her family and the way she described this memory really brings me back to what I appreciate about Amanda. She is one of the most thoughtful and sincere people that I know (adults included). With Amanda, when you are in her circle, you know that you have someone that is in your corner, someone that you can rely on, and someone that truly cares about your life.

Amanda and I have had so many wonderful conversations, about family and her future, about history and the way the past impacts our world. When I asked Amanda what she would miss about Sanborn, she said “ Something I will miss about Sanborn is the teachers and staff. I've met some really incredible teachers over the past four years who have taught me so much and I'm extremely grateful for that. Just to name a few things I will miss from my teachers, although there are many; I will miss my laughs with Mr. Parsons, my heartfelt conversations with Mrs. Harbel, and Mrs. Davis helping me discover my confidence”. I really want you to know Amanda, that while we may have impacted you, you also have had an impact on us.

Mrs. Smith-Davis won’t forget you either! “Amanda is an incredibly kind, hard-working, bright, and talented young woman. I've had the pleasure of having her in class for all four years of high school and it has been wonderful to listen to her voice grow stronger each year and to watch her grow in her confidence. She's a valuable asset to our chorus and I'm really going to miss her next year! I'm sure with her work ethic, she'll succeed in whatever she chooses to pursue in life! Best wishes, Amanda!”

Amanda will be continuing her education through the University of New Hampshire. Right now, her world is wide open, being undeclared, though she is leaning towards something more creative like culinary arts, music, writing, or even voice acting (since according to her friends, she does some great impressions!). I know that Amanda will take life each day and live her best life. She said it best and I echo the advice back at you Amanda, “My one piece of advice, especially for the freshmen this year, is to enjoy every minute of your high school career. It may get challenging at times, but remember that it's only four years out of your whole life. So make the best of it! Get involved, meet new people, and learn as much as you can. It's what you're here for.” Enjoy life. Live it to its fullest. Push yourself to try new things. You are going to be amazing!

Max Lussier is an amazing student, athlete and member of our Sanborn community. Max not only works hard in the classroom and on the playing field, but he works hard giving back to his community through involvement in Key Club, NHS and taking time to help others on a daily basis. Max loves a challenge from designing logos in digital art, creating plyo boxes for the track team to pushing himself to learn new skills in the classroom. Max is also a student in athletics; always learning how to be better in his sport and is willing to share his knowledge with his peers. Max is a quiet leader--leading his peers by example on and off the field. Max recently broke the school pole record. Max vaulted 13'6" in a recent meet--the previous record was 11'6 by Paul Johnson in 2008. Max is not done setting records in this event.

Max is highly respected by his teachers; here is what a few of them have to say.

“It has been a pleasure to have Max as our NHS president this year. He helped rake 11 out of the 28 yards during our fall community service outreach! I miss having him in class, but have heard great remarks about his accomplishments in our upper level science and math courses. Onwards and upwards!” - Mrs Mulvey

Mrs. Mercedes has this to say: “Max is a great student that any teacher would love to have in class. I had the privilege of having Max in Spanish IV last year. He's a very dedicated student. He's always respectful and is committed to his goals. He's constantly challenging himself in class and in his academics. He sees Spanish as an opportunity to enrich himself and widen his world. He once said to me that it was the differences between languages that make them interesting. I enjoyed having him in class and wish him the best in life. Max also has won the Spanish department academic award two years in a row!”

Mr. Adams “Great student.. Loved him in my class. hardworking, polite and the model student at all times.”

Doc Young adds “I've gotten to know Max in two years of tough science and mathematics classes. He is quick of foot, on the field or track, and is also quick of mind with a multi-dimensional, projectile motion problem or when a 5-layer-deep equation in AP Calculus is on the paper in front of him. He is taking the tough classes now, and working hard at them, knowing that it will all help him in his coming college years. Chapeau, Max!!”

As Max transitions to Merrimack College we know there is no limit to what Max can do through his hard work and determination. Max will be missed in our Sanborn community.

Tyler. What is there to say about this guy? Tyler and I have spent many hours together, in class freshman year, during Holocaust Studies, after school studying, and this year when he pops in for help on English (or just to chat). He is someone that I see so much potential in and have pushed these past four years through struggles and successes. He is the person that when you first look at him, you may only see his funky colored hair (which is actually pretty normal right now), his shirts with the arms cut off, or the bright pink and purples of his wardrobe. The number of times that I told Tyler last year that I did NOT want to see belly buttons in my classroom (he would always complain how hot it was in my classroom) is definitely in the double digits. This always got everyone in the class laughing, something that Tyler has always been good at (for example, when I asked what advice he would leave, he told me that he would tell the football team to change the playbook, earning a laugh from me!).

Tyler’s humor and commitment to things he loves really came through when I asked staff for a blurb about him. Stephen McDonough sent me a photo of Tyler, bright shirt, sitting in the middle of where an engine should be in his car. He said, “Is a picture worth a thousand words? This was January 29th 2021. Tyler's attention can be all over the place but not this day, he was on a mission to remove this engine from our Ford Explorer. Totally focused in the zone moving forward piece by piece for hours.” To me, this picture sums up what is so special about Tyler. Here is he, getting things done, but in a way that only he would do them.

Over these last four years, Tyler has proven himself over and over as someone quite unforgettable. Tyler is a fierce friend, always standing up for those that he cares about. He is thoughtful and compassionate, able to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes. Tyler is also someone that can make me laugh and get off track with a good story, which although it isn’t always great for in the classroom, it is something I will miss about him. I have been lucky to get to know Tyler and see all of his different sides, earning his trust and respect through all of our ups and downs over the past four years.

Kerry Grella, science teacher chimes in that, “Tyler is a kid I am truly going to miss. He was so much fun to have in class all throughout his time here at Sanborn. This year, I don't have Tyler, but I still find him sitting in my biology class anyway, most unexpectedly! There are too many amazing memories of Tyler in my head and would never be able to select just one. Tyler, I wish you the best and I hope you come back to visit!”

After high school, Tyler is joining the Marines, with plans to begin boot camp in June (though he has already been training every week with a local group). I know that he will push himself, probably harder than his drill instructors will. Hopefully he can keep a straight face through it all. Just remember Tyler, push yourself and believe in yourself = we all do! You are going to do amazing things in this world!

Fran is the perfect combination of sassy, smart, and, at her core, deeply compassionate. She was the lightning rod of my overly-rambunctious Junior English class last year, and I could always count on her to sprinkle in just the right amount of snarky banter to help get the kids' attention back.

This year has not been easy, but it has been nice to see her pushing through the tough stuff and keeping her eyes on the great things she wants to do after Sanborn. Speaking of, she's planning to take a gap year before going on to get her degree and become a therapist, working with kids in her own private practice, if all goes well.

Some of my colleagues wanted to share their praise for Fran, so here goes:

Perennial favorite, John Croteau, says, "Fran has always been a kind, sensitive young lady who is concerned with her place in life. I've enjoyed chatting with her about life and the importance of being strong and resilient--which she definitely is."

Counseling Director, Heidi Leavitt, says, "I have been so impressed with her ability to face challenges and obstacles with fierce determination and hard work. No matter what else may be going on, Francesca always has a smile and a word of encouragement for her friends. Her innate sense of compassion and empathy for people facing adversity will help her tremendously in the field of psychology. I will miss our chats but I know she will be a tremendous asset to the children and adolescents she will be helping in the future."

Good luck with your path after Sanborn, Fran, and do stop by to visit someday!

Hannah Pivero is a fierce caretaker who makes sure that the people around her, especially her friends, are taken care of and know they are important. I met Hannah as a Sophomore and I can tell you that she was/is memorable. She is never shy about speaking her mind especially if she thinks someone has been wronged. Anyone who counts her among their friends is lucky to have her.

Hannah will tell you that high school wasn’t always easy for her but while here she has learned how to manage her emotions and has grown as a person. She credits Sanborn, among others, for pushing her outside of her comfort zone and helping her develop into a strong woman.

English teacher Aaron Cass has this to say of Hannah, ”Hannah is one smart cookie, and I know she's capable of great things after Sanborn. She has faced some tough times, and I admire her willingness to get back up and keep moving even when it isn't easy. Good luck, Hannah, and keep in touch.”

She is currently working as an aid at a nursing home and, in her free time, enjoys spending time with her friends and working on her art. Hannah’s future plans match perfectly with her personality and caring nature as she is planning to attend New England EMS Institute to become a paramedic.

Michelle Farrar, School Counselor has this to say about her, “Hannah is a kind, thoughtful, intelligent young lady, who excels in art classes.”

Math Teacher, Sam Parsons has this to say, “I first met Hannah during her sophomore year of high school. She was always fun to have in class and always had an interesting story to tell me every single day. This year I sadly haven't seen Hannah as much, but I always look forward to those moments. Hannah, I'm so proud of you for making it through high school, good luck!

Unfortunately, I haven’t had Hannah in class since her Sophomore year and I feel as if I have missed out seeing her become her best self. Though Hannah will miss Sanborn and the people she knows here, she is excited for the next chapter in her life and we are excited for her!

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Mackenzie over the past 3 years as a member of Sanborn Youth in Action. Through our meetings I have come to know Kenzie as a smart, kind, thoughtful individual who really wants to make a difference. In addition to all of those great qualities, she is also one of the funniest people (even if it is at my expense- iParty!) with a contagious laugh!

Mackenzie has made the most out of her time here at Sanborn, taking advantage of all the different opportunities presented to her. Academically, she has taken, and excelled, at many difficult courses. Mackenzie shared that math in particular is one of her favorites as it is a subject that comes naturally to her and all of her teachers have tried to make their classes fun. It seems as though Kenzie’s teachers feel the same towards her. Her junior year math teacher Mrs. Bradley said “Mackenzie is a ray of sunshine. I loved having her in Precalc. Her positive attitude will be greatly missed here at Sanborn!” Her teacher this year, Doc Young, added “Kenzie is a top-dog student in my Calculus Honors class, which is college-level math... Woot! She is also a pretty cool cat, which you would know if you've had the chance to chat with her. Kenzie is comforted by a giant, plastic cicada that hangs from my ceiling (don't judge)... Despite all her classes, StuCo activities, and working quite a bit, she also has time for her friends. And, for the record, she and her sister are not twins! (Just BFFs.)”

In addition to her classes, Mackenzie is also heavily involved in extracurricular activities such as Youth in Action, Life of a Student, Student Council, and National Honor Society. And to top it off- she also works 5 days a week- She says that she likes to stay busy! Student Council advisor Mrs. Boisvert had this to say: “I've never had MacKenzie in class, but she always would stop by my room and say hello. During her sophomore year, I had an activity with my classes of which she vicariously participated, and that made us both laugh. This year I was excited when her class voted her into the Student Council as their Honorary Member. I am now able to get to know her even better and have enjoyed the time she has been on the council. I will definitely miss her presence when she graduates!”

After graduation, Mackenzie plans to attend Curry College and study nursing. Her goal is to one day use her nursing degree to work with kids, possibly in pediatrics. I have no doubt that she will be successful in whatever path she chooses!

I have truly enjoyed getting to know Rowan for the last three years. They are one of the most remarkable students I've had in my 15 years of teaching. Their writing is intensely thoughtful and intricate, and hearing their perspective on the world is enlightening.

After Sanborn, Rowan intends to pursue their passion for writing in college, and hopefully someday write for TV shows, movies, or video games.

As much as I'd like to spend the rest of this Senior Spotlight gushing with praise for Rowan, a number of my colleagues wanted to do the same:

Case manager, Julie Healy, says, "Rowan is incredibly talented and cares deeply about the community, always advocating for the rights of others. They are the most gifted writer I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Their academic work is exemplary and a true gift to read. I know that Rowan will find their niche and bring passion and insight to any career path ahead."

Math teacher, Anne Black, says, "Rowan is an extremely talented mathematician and gifted problem solver. I wish Rowan the best of luck in life after Sanborn!" French teacher, Dee Hambucken, says, "Rowan has always impressed me with their thoughtful, inquisitive, wise, and kind manner in approaching classmates and conversations. I wish Rowan all of the best!"

Last but not least, Speech Language Pathologist, Kathleen Babcock, says, "Rowan speaks to others in a way that makes their listener feel good, even empowered. They are gracious, humble, and appreciative of those who have supported them over the years. They are an incredible writer and I have no doubt that we'll see some of their stories in print someday. I'm so excited for them to embark on the next chapter (pun intended) of their life!"

Rowan, it has been a pleasure getting to know you, and we all wish you the best after Sanborn.

I have known Riley since she was in my Freshmen Physical Science class. She is the very example of “great things come in small packages.” But don’t let her small frame fool you; she is one tough cookie- equal parts sugar and spice. She is incredibly bright and driven when it comes to all things she is passionate about. I asked Riley a few questions regarding her time at Sanborn and her future:

What do you plan on doing after high school?

“I plan on going to Florida Southern and I’m going to major in dance and business in hopes to one day open my own dance studio.”

If you could have any dream career, what would it be?

“Probably the one where you don't do anything, but you get lots of money.”

Do you have a favorite memory at Sanborn?

“Telling Bryanna all my boy problems in Chemistry class.”

Who were your favorite teachers and why?

“Ms. Grella- because she's my bestie and she is a girl boss!”

What advice would you give to next year's seniors?

“Apply to every single college that doesn't have an application fee.”

Brittany Lombardo says:

“Riley Cina is tenacious, determined, and above all else, self-aware. I have had the pleasure of working with Riley in several capacities throughout her 4 years, most notably being her time in Class Council. Since day 1 of freshman year, she dedicated herself to the success of her class! I will miss seeing her creativity on the homecoming and winter carnival stages. Her passion for creating and performing is obvious in everything she's done for her class. Despite the obstacles that have been thrown in the way of the class of 2021, Riley has maintained a level head and awareness to make the best of her senior year. I cannot wait to see what life after Sanborn has in store for her!”

Riley is an incredibly talented dancer, and any child that gets her as their future dance instructor will be very, very lucky! Riley you will be missed so much!!! We all wish you the best of luck in your VERY bright future!

Dear Parents & Guardians,

As a result of the pandemic, the school has developed modifications to several planned end of year senior events to ensure the health and safety of all. The following plans have been developed in collaboration with students, staff, and administrators based on currently-available state health and safety guidelines. As these guidelines are subject to change, so to are the school plans.

The plans were discussed at the 3/18/2021 school board meeting and ultimately received approval from the school board at their 4/7/2021 meeting.

Sanborn is committed to making every effort to ensure that graduates are honored and celebrated for their achievements in meaningful ways by our community. We are very proud of our Class of 2021 graduates!

The following is a list of school events and activities for the Class of 2021. Please know, this is not an all-inclusive list of end of year events. If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact Principal Brian M. Stack at bstack@sau17.net or (603) 642-3341.

Be Well,

-Brian Stack, Principal

Dear parents & guardians of the class of 2021,

Graduation  is just a few months away and what better way to celebrate than acknowledging your senior! The class is hosting a fundraiser selling yard signs. Many of you saw the signs last spring from the class of 2020 and we were excited to have the same opportunity for our graduates as well! I have attached a flier to this email for you to share with family and friends.

Please see the link and details for order below:

*Confirmed pick-up details to come at the close of the sales.

Sign up now to reserve your spot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSnTQxnjb0C6Cz7fhNf-qA4cz5xROTqJjZ-FNlg4I95_FTtg/viewform

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Gray at  bgray@sau17.net. 

The Sanborn Regional School District is planning to run a series of in-person summer enrichment camps for children of all ages. Camps provide an opportunity for children to learn new skills, explore a passion, and make new friends. Camps will follow current health and safety COVID guidelines and are open to students both in and out of the school district. Register early to secure your spot. Camps can only run if a minimum number of registrations are received. If camps need to be cancelled due to low enrollment, you will be notified on or before June 1 and be issued a full refund.

You can register for a camp using the button below:

The mission of the Sanborn Regional High School Parent Teacher Organization is to enhance and support the Sanborn Regional High School learning community of students, staff, and families of Fremont, Kingston, and Newton. This is accomplished through the following endeavors:

*Community Outreach *Teacher Involvement *Educational Programs *Civic Cooperation

*Volunteer Programs *Fundraising

If we all help a little it will be amazing how much we can accomplish as an organization.

We typically meet the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom

(check the Points of P.R.I.D.E. Newsletter or our FB page for any changes)

Thank you for taking the time to complete the membership form and become part of the SRHS PTO. Check us out on Facebook at Sanborn Regional High Scholl PTO.

If you have any questions or information you would like to share with our organization, please contact Alicia D’Antonio at tishiebell@yahoo.com.

Please join us for this important virtual screening on May 6^th.  Resilience is a documentary that delves into the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and a new movement to treat and prevent.

Please take a moment to read this public safety advisory. This is happening right here in Southern Rockingham County and youth are being targeted.

When you drop your unwanted clothing and shoes off in these bins, the SRHS PTO gets paid based on the weight of the clothing! This is a really easy way to help our school. All PTO proceeds go directly back to programming and scholarships that directly benefit our students. NOTE: Shoes must go in a separate bin.

Did you know? From April of 2015 - May 2017, this fundraiser has helped us raise nearly $2400.00 for the PTO. Help us double that number by sharing this opportunity with your friends, your family, and your neighbors!