Hey WMRHS! Want to level up your communication skills? Show your interest in a Sign Language course by emailing Mrs. Gross ( mgross@sau36.org ) by Dec. 20th! ✨
Get ready to cheer in style! 🎉 WMRHS December Athletic Theme Nights are here. Bring the glow, the snow, the PJs, or your ugliest sweater and join the fun! 🏀🤼♂️✨ Students—dress up for the theme of the night to get free admission!
Dear White Mountains Regional School District Community,
As winter weather returns to our beautiful region, I want to take a moment to share the considerations and processes involved in determining a two-hour delay or cancellation of school due to inclement weather. We understand the importance of ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and families while balancing the need to provide consistent learning opportunities. Our district covers a diverse geographical area with five distinct communities with varying elevations and weather patterns. This can result in significantly different road conditions across the district. For instance, while one area may experience light snowfall or clear skies, another might face icy roads or heavy snow accumulation. These variations require us to assess conditions across all district parts carefully.
Safety is always our top priority, and several factors go into our decision-making process:
1. Early Road Assessments: Starting as early as 3:00 a.m., district personnel and local highway crews evaluate road conditions firsthand. Their observations are critical in determining whether the roads are safe for buses, student drivers, and staff traveling from surrounding areas.
2. Consultations with Local Agencies: We work closely with town road agents, law enforcement, and weather services to gather the most accurate and up-to-date information about current and projected conditions.
3. Student Drivers and Staff Commutes: With many high school students driving themselves to school and staff commuting from significant distances, the safety of all travelers is a primary concern. Some of our staff members travel upwards of an hour to reach school, navigating various conditions.
4. Geographical Challenges: The unique terrain and differences in elevation throughout our district often create weather patterns that vary widely over short distances. A safe driveway in one town might lead to treacherous conditions just a few miles away.
Despite our best efforts to make timely decisions based on all available data, we recognize that weather conditions can change rapidly. We strive to notify families by 6:00 am to allow time for planning while ensuring that our decision is well-informed and prioritizes the safety of everyone in our school community. We ask for your understanding and patience as we navigate these decisions throughout the winter season. We know these delays and cancellations impact families, and we do not take these choices lightly. If conditions at your location remain concerning after a decision is made, we encourage you to exercise your discretion in keeping your child home for their safety.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation in keeping our students, staff, and community safe during the winter months.
Warm regards,
Robert Scott
Assistant Superintendent
Click here for full letter: https://5il.co/31pv1
Adventure awaits! 🏔️✨ Don’t miss out on $500 OFF your dream trip to Machu Picchu in April 2026! Sign up by November 30th with code BlackFriday25. Let’s make memories in Peru!✈️
Join on December 11th at 1:00pm for a free webinar featuring Dr. Crystal Collier & Jake White! 💡 Learn actionable strategies to help students build confidence, make healthy choices, and overcome peer pressure. 🧠📚 Let’s work together to empower the next generation! 💪
Register Here: https://operationparent.webinargeek.com/prevention-science-in-action-supporting-families-schools-in-raising-healthy-kids?cst=email&mc_cid=6509be34ee&mc_eid=aacdaa6436
Contact Ms. McKinnon for more info, resources, and support: kmckinnon@sau36.org
🎉 LAST CHANCE to grab your WMRHS Fall Fan Gear! Orders close this Sunday, November 24th—don’t miss out! Please note: all orders will be processed together after the sale closes and will take about three weeks to complete. No additional orders can be accepted after the deadline.
Shop now: https://wmrfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
What an incredible night at this year's Spartan Exhibition! From art to music and everything beyond, our Spartans showcased their amazing talents and hard work✨ A heartfelt thank you to the families and community for coming out to celebrate and support, as well as the teachers that put in the time to make it all possible—it wouldn’t have been the same without you! 💙👏
Thank you to everyone who helped make ‘Pie a Senior (or Teacher!)’ a smashing success! 🎉 From the organizers to the participants and all who donated, your support made this fundraiser a memorable (and messy) event! 🌟
Reminder:
Dear WMRSD Families,
As budget season is upon us, I would like to encourage you to attend the November 21, 2024 School Board meeting. Mark Manganiello, from the NHED Bureau of School Finance, will present these topics specifically for the towns of Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, Lancaster and Whitefield.
1. Adequacy formula changes
2. Enrollment decline counters with aid adjustments
3. Property growth and its effect on extraordinary needs grant
4. Free and Reduced meals eligibility and its effect on adequacy aid
5. Impact of property tax base and extraordinary needs grant
6. Confusions over how new valuations will impact property tax rates
School funding is complex, and this is an opportunity to ask clarifying questions to help you understand the state, local, and federal funding that affects your taxes! This meeting will be held at the Carroll Town Hall at 6:00 PM, November 21, 2024.
Best, Marion Anastasia, Superintendent, WMRSD
🌟 Join us TONIGHT at WMRHS for Spartan Exhibition Night! 🎭🔬✨ Explore the talents, trades, and creativity of our Spartans from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM—don’t miss out on the fun! 🎉
🎨✨ Explore Spartan talents at Exhibition Night! The school will have designated areas with a multitude of different student-led exhibits - dive into zones of creativity, community, and career paths 🛠️📚🎭. See you Wednesday, November 20th, 5:30–7:30 PM at WMRHS! 🌟
Reminder: Grab your fall fan gear before it’s gone – store closes Nov. 24th! 🎉 Also, Blackline Printing will be at the WMRHS Exhibition evening on Wed Nov 20th - they will have a limited amount of merchandise to purchase, so be sure to stop by!
Online store here: https://wmrfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
🎉Get ready to explore the bright minds of WMRHS at Spartan Exhibition Night! With over 50 student-led exhibits, our students are showcasing some incredible projects that span a wide array of subjects from art🎨 to science🔬 and beyond. Bring your family, friends, and community spirit—everyone’s welcome to celebrate talent, hard work, creativity, and learning together on November 20th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm! 📚💫
Light refreshments will be provided by Spartan Culinary & Hospitality!
Dear WMRSD Families,
As budget season is upon us, I would like to encourage you to attend the November 21, 2024 School Board meeting. Mark Manganiello, from the NHED Bureau of School Finance, will present these topics specifically for the towns of Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, Lancaster and Whitefield.
1. Adequacy formula changes
2. Enrollment decline counters with aid adjustments
3. Property growth and its effect on extraordinary needs grant
4. Free and Reduced meals eligibility and its effect on adequacy aid
5. Impact of property tax base and extraordinary needs grant
6. Confusions over how new valuations will impact property tax rates
School funding is complex, and this is an opportunity to ask clarifying questions to help you understand the state, local, and federal funding that affects your taxes!
This meeting will be held at the Carroll Town Hall at 6:00 PM, November 21, 2024.
Best,
Marion Anastasia, Superintendent, WMRSD
Show your Spartan spirit! Grab your fall fan gear before it’s gone – store closes Nov. 24th! 🎉
Shop here: https://wmrfall2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Fall Sports Stars! 🏆 Huge congrats to our talented athletes for their amazing achievements this season! Keep shining bright, Spartans! 💫
