Newport High School

The New Hampshire Department of Education wants to hear from staff, families, and community members in our school community. The 603 Bright Futures Survey now through April 28. This survey will gather actionable feedback around learning models, school climate, family and community engagement and other topics in order to understand the successes and challenges of the recent school year and plan for the upcoming school year. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/2914136/603_Bright_Futures_Survey.pdf

Child Find Developmental Screening Clinic April 20 and April 21, 2023 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/2891231/Child_Find_Poster_A__2023__2_.pdf

SAU 43, with the support and sponsorship of Youth Can, West Central Behavioral Health, Bar Harbour Bank and Trust, Claremont Savings Bank, Newport Opera House, Faith River Church, Sugar River Savings Bank, Universal Physical Therapy, Noise R Us Fireworks, and Heidi and Jeff North bring you a spectacular event featuring the founder of Choose Love, Scarlett Lewis and Recycled Percussion! This event will consist of 2 keynote presentations followed by a short performance from Recycled Percussion. This event on April 20th, at 5:45pm, is for Newport School District students, families, and staff. If you are interested please click on this link: https://forms.gle/XjEuGBBru1jYxZ6F8 Blast Away Bullying

Hi there! Can you blast this out everywhere please? SAU 43, with the support and sponsorship of Youth Can, West Central Behavioral Health, Bar Harbour Bank and Trust, Claremont Savings Bank, Newport Opera House, Faith River Church, Sugar River Savings Bank, Universal Physical Therapy, Noise R Us Fireworks, and Heidi and Jeff North bring you a spectacular event featuring the founder of Choose Love, Scarlett Lewis and Recycled Percussion! This event will consist of 2 keynote presentations followed by a short performance from Recycled Percussion. This event on April 20th, at 5:45pm, is for Newport School District students, families, and staff. If you are interested please click on this link: Blast Away Bullying

Vacancy on Newport School Board Newport Residents The Newport School Board is looking for a member to replace and serve out the term on the School Board seat formerly held by William Wilkinson. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest and respond to the four questions listed below on or before Monday, April 10, 2023. In an effort to get to know more about your interest in serving on the Newport School Board, could you please respond to the following four (4) questions: 1. What do you like best about the Newport School District? 2. Please describe your past involvement within the schools and/or school district. 3. How do you currently contribute in a positive way to the Newport School District? 4. What is your biggest concern about the Newport School District? How would you go about addressing your concerns? These documents must be sent to: Attention: Interim Superintendent Newport School District 86 North Main Street Newport NH 03773 or Email the above documents to dmagoon@sau43.org The School Board will set up interviews as part of their regular School Board Meeting on April 13, 2023

Practices Thursday March 23 MS Softball - 2:30-3:45 pm (High School Gym) MS Baseball - 3:45 - 5:00 pm (High School Gym) HS Baseball - 5:00-6:30 pm (High School Gym) HS Softball - 6:30-8:00 pm (High School Gym) HS Track - 5:00-6:30 pm (Richards School) Practices Friday March 24 HS Softball 4:00-5:30 pm (High School Gym) HS Baseball 5:30-7:00 pm (High School Gym) HS Track 5:00-6:30 pm (Richards School)

The dodgeball game scheduled for Friday, March 24, will be rescheduled to a date to be determined. Stay tuned!

Baseball and softball practice at the Wheeler Gym has been cancelled for today, Tuesday 3/21, and going forward. Wheeler Gym is closed indefinitely.  Stay tuned for a new schedule with times and locations.

The students of Newport High School and alumni have an amazing opportunity that consists of MANY local scholarships that amount to thousands of dollars in money to help our students fund college. We are now accepting applications for these scholarships. Contact the School Counseling Office for the application. In addition to this, you will need to email Mrs. Wilmot (nwilmot@sau43.org) or bring to the School Counseling Office the following supporting documents: 1. Copy of the Student Aid Report from FAFSA which shows your EFC. 2. Copy of the award letter from the college. 3. Alumni need to also provide a recent transcript. The deadline for applying is April 30, 2023

Thank you Newport Community, the School District Votes are in... https://5il.co/1quky

Good Morning Newport Community, This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to snow cleanup still underway, unsafe walking conditions, power outages, and buses and cars unable to drive on many roads, The Newport Schools will change from a delayed opening to a school closure on March 15. I apologize if this puts a burden on families, please know our goal is to ensure student and staff safety. Due to school closure, there will be no extracurricular activities. Thank you, please be safe, and have a fun snow day!

Good Evening Newport Community, This is Donna Magoon, Newport Interim Superintendent. Due to the road conditions and clean up needing to be completed, power outages, and forecasted winds for tonight into tomorrow morning, the Newport School District will be having a 2-hr delay on March 15. If we change from a 2-hour delay to a school closure, you will be notified. Thank you and please be safe.

Update - From the Newport School District Voting WILL take place tomorrow, March 14. A big storm is heading our way - just in time for School District Voting Day! In accordance with state law, since the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, residents can obtain an absentee ballot today. If you would like to obtain a School District absentee ballot, please get in touch with your SAU office directly at 603.865.9500 or you can stop by between the hours 8:00am and 5:00pm. Please know - This is for the School District Budget, not the Town Budget. Stay safe out there!

Tuesday night's high school winter sports potluck has been postponed to a date to be determined. Sorry for the inconvenience.

A big storm is heading our way - just in time for School District Voting Day! In accordance with state law, since the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, residents can obtain an absentee ballot today. If you would like to obtain a School District absentee ballot, please get in touch with your SAU office directly at 603.865.9500 or you can stop by between the hours 8:00am and 5:00pm. Please know - This is for the School District Budget, not the Town Budget. Stay safe out there!

School District Voting Day is Tuesday, March 14. All information regarding school district voting can be found on our webpage https://www.sau43.org/documents/school-board/budget%2Ffinance/budget-documents-2023-2024/400179 This has all documents - budget process from start to finish. Flyers are not put out by the school district, they are put out by Newport Residents. We only have 1 warrant article, which includes the support staff contract. As always, any questions please call any school, the SAU office or email me at dmagoon@sau43.org. Voting will take place at the Middle High School even if there is a snow storm. For information on an absentee ballot, please call the SAU office after 8:00am on Monday 603.865.9500.

We encourage all high school parents and guardians to check their email to view their student's most most recent transcript. We have also included a detailed overview to help you understand this valuable report. If you have any questions, please call the School Counseling Office at 603-865-9657.

Annual Dodgeball Tournament Student Council is excited to announce its annual dodgeball tournament! Teams of eight high school students with a faculty coach will compete for this year’s championship. The tournament will be held on Friday, March 24 at 6:00 pm. in Wheeler Gym. Spectators are welcome! Team rosters are due to Ms. Bilodeau or Ms. Sharp by March 17.

🏀DON'T FORGET!!🏀 Life of a Tiger is hosting a Student vs. Faculty basketball game on Friday, March 10th! Please join us in creating a fun event for our school and greater community. All are welcome! Admission💵: - Adults $2 - Students $1 Concessions available🍕🍿🍫🍬 Halftime Show featuring: - NHS student, Aidan Couitt 🎤🎶 - School Resource Officer, Detective Beaudet 🚔💪 50/50 Tickets🎟: - $1 for 1 ticket - $5 for 7 tickets *If you are playing or helping out, please arrive at 6:00pm. *If you are in Life of a Tiger, please arrive at 5:30pm. *All players must bring appropriate footwear that has not been worn outside.

🏀DON'T FORGET!!🏀 Life of a Tiger is hosting a student vs. faculty basketball game on Friday, March 10! Please join us in creating a fun event for our school and greater community. All are welcome! Admission💵: - Adults $2 - Students $1 Concessions available🍕🍿🍫🍬 Halftime show featuring: - NHS student, Aidan Couitt 🎤🎶 - School resource officer, Detective Beaudet 🚔💪 50/50 Tickets🎟: - $1 for 1 ticket - $5 for 7 tickets *If you are playing or helping out, please arrive at 6:00 pm. *If you are in Life of a Tiger, please arrive at 5:30 pm. *All players must bring appropriate footwear that has not been worn outside.