Heather McGrail and Dr. Jennifer Chmiel at the State of the District address

MANCHESTER, N.H.- Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jennifer Chmiel, in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Chamber and presented by Consigli, delivered her annual State of the Manchester School District address on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at French Hall. The event provided an update on the largest school district in the state, including improved state assessment scores, growing fine arts and athletics programs and ongoing Priority One projects.

Watch our 2026 State of the Manchester School District here:

Union Leader: 'Keep going, and keep getting better' - Manchester superintendent gives 'State of the District' address

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