There is a two-hour delay for Manchester School District on Wednesday, March 15, due to winter storm clean-up. This affects Kindergarten through Grade 12 and full-day pre-kindergarten. Morning pre-kindergarten is cancelled. Afternoon pre-kindergarten starts at regular time.
You can find detailed start times for each school level under a two-hour delay at https://www.mansd.org/page/school-closings-and-delays.
Please use caution traveling in the morning.
Due to the winter storm, Tuesday, March 14, will be a remote learning day for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. There is no pre-kindergarten on Tuesday. All after-school activities are cancelled on Tuesday.
Remote learning technical support will be available during the day Tuesday. To get support, you can call 603-413-3420 or email techsupport@mansd.org.
Three Important Updates from Parkside
1. 8th grade students are finalizing courses for next year this week on Aspen. Please consult with your student and their teachers regarding selections. The instructions for students, an informational slideshow and the course catalog are all below. All selections are due on Wednesday, March 8.
2. 3rd Quarter progress reports will be distributed to students on Tuesday, March 7. Please ask your student's teacher(s) directly if you have any questions about grades.
3. Manchester West Head Football Coach Andrew Provencher and staff will be visiting during the lunches on Tuesday, March 14th. They will be providing information for 8th graders interested in participating in freshman football at West and 5th, 6th and 7th graders looking to participate on the Parkside flag football team and/or register for youth tackle football. Flag football practices will begin in April. For additional information or to connect with Coach Provencher, feel free to email him at andrew.provencher@gmail.com.
Here is the link to the full update: https://www.smore.com/euzh4
Program flyer: NH Swim School presents Introduction to Swim Team this summer for middle and high school students. The program runs from July 3-August 10 at Livingston Park. Register online at www.manchesterswim.com.
There is no school next week – February 27 through March 3 – for February vacation. Have a happy, safe break and we'll see you back on Monday, March 6.
There is a two-hour delay for Manchester School District on Friday, February 24, due to icy road conditions. There is no morning pre-kindergarten. Under a two-hour delay, schools open two hours later than normal. Please be cautious getting into school today.
There is no school Thursday in Manchester School District due to the winter storm. There is no remote learning. All activities and athletics are canceled on Thursday.
Attention all 8th Graders! The time is here to select high school courses for next year! During this week, students will be picking classes online. Families, you can read more about the course selection process and find the course catalog at www.mansd.org/page/hs-course-selection
Parkside will be hosting a free Bingo Night for 5th and 6th graders and their families on Wednesday, February 22 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Admission and play is free. Snacks and drinks will be on sale for $1. Come and have fun!
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Reminder: Schools are closed on Monday, February 20, for the Presidents Day holiday. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 21. Enjoy the long weekend!
There is a public hearing on the 2023/2024 school district budget at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at City Hall. You can read a message on the proposed budget from Superintendent Gillis here: https://www.mansd.org/article/1007078.
Did you know you can get support with the cost of school breakfast and lunch? Free or reduced cost meals are available – you can find out if you qualify by filling out an application online today at www.myschoolapps.com.
Tonight (Thursday February 16) there is an iReady information session for all Parkside families from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Our instructional coaches will be presenting information and answering questions for families. City Year will be organizing fun learning games for students.
Reminder: There is an information session for all 8th grade families tonight (Monday February 13) at West High School at 6:00 PM. The information session will help families learn more about West and the high school course selection process.
This week is National Crossing Guard Appreciation Week! Through hot and cold, sun and snow, these dedicated District employees are there to help get students safely to school every day. We hope you'll join us in saying thank you this week.
We are always seeking crossing guards to join the team – you can read more about it and apply here: http://bit.ly/3YFs4L0.
All Manchester School District athletics and activities scheduled for Saturday, February 4, are canceled due to the extreme cold. Please use caution if you must go outside.
There is no school Friday in Manchester School District due to extremely cold temperatures. There is no remote learning.
Temperatures will already be dangerously low in the morning, but will drop significantly throughout the day. The temperature at dismissal is expected to be around 5 degrees with a wind chill of negative-15 degrees. In these conditions, frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes. This is simply too cold for students who walk home.
The extreme cold is expected to extend into the weekend. Please remember to take these basic precautions if you must go outside:
- Dress in layers with a warm coat
- Wear a winter hat, gloves and face covering
- Limit time outside as much as possible
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The NH Food Bank's drive-thru mobile food pantry is headed to 676 Island Pond Road in Manchester this Friday, February 3, from 11 am-1 pm (while supplies last). Households will receive an assortment of produce and shelf-stable items. We welcome anyone in need of food assistance to please join us.
Friday, February 3 – Manchester
Time: 11 am-1 pm (while supplies last)
Address: Comcast, 676 Island Pond Rd, Manchester, NH (Please enter from E. Industrial Park Dr) *Generously sponsored by Bank of New Hampshire
