EPPING — On Mon., September 23, Epping High School kicked off with an assembly officially informing the student body that Epping High had received national recognition from Special Olympics as a Unified Champion School®. This banner recognition for a school signifies that the school has demo…

PORTSMOUTH —What’s an IEP? How do I know if my child needs one? Does last year’s IEP still fit? Join this discussion to learn more about your basic rights and how you can become a more effective member of your child’s IEP team.

FRANKFORT, KY —The federal government may forgive all or part of teachers’ and nurses’ federal student loans if they meet certain requirements. The forgiveness options, according to KHEAA, include:

MANCHESTER —The Founders Academy, an open enrollment chartered public school for grades 6-12 at 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, is having an Admissions Information Night for prospective families on Tues., October 15 at 6:00 p.m. The evening's program includes presentations on the school's miss…

EXETER —On Fri., September 27, October 18 and November 15, respectively, the American Independence Museum in Exeter will host Homeschool Day: Colonial Living Days for homeschool students.

HAVERHILL, MA —Northern Essex Community College will hold an Open House on Sat., October 5, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on the Haverhill campus, 100 Elliot Street, starting outside the Sport & Fitness Center.

KINGSTON — I recently spoke to the students and parents at the Sanborn Regional School District Academic Awards night. I mentioned a great YouTube video called “Did you know?” and shared the following data:

KITTERY, MAINE — The Seacoast Wind Ensemble (SWE) is seeking new members to join the ensemble in the following sections: clarinet, percussion, baritone/euphonium, and bassoon. If you are an experienced musician in one of these sections, please consider joining! Rehearsals are held on Tuesday…

Shay Doucette of Newton recently attended Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, home of Space Camp®, Space Camp® Robotics™, Aviation Challenge®, U.S. Cyber Camp® and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center. This program is specifically designed for trainees who …

EXETER — Fall is a great time to pick up a new hobby, learn a new craft or develop and expand upon your current areas of interest. Exeter Adult Education offers many personal and professional development, technology training and home and craft courses that begin throughout the fall.

KINGSTON/NEWTON — Sanborn Regional High School held its annual Academic Awards Ceremony on September 11, 2019 to recognize honored students from the school year 2018-2019. Congratulations to all honored students!

EXETER —The Seacoast Artist Association scholarship committee is proud to present our first art exhibit featuring art teachers from local participating high schools! The show will be held at the Weston Gallery at the Lane Memorial Library in Hampton, October 3-30.

EAST KINGSTON — All East Kingston Seniors are invited for coffee, pastries and more on Wed., October 2 from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at East Kingston Elementary School. Meet Principal Steve Tullar, find out more about the wonderful school, and speak with School Board member Jamie Saucier. Learn why t…

HAVERHILL, MA — Individuals, who hold an associate degree or college credits and are interested in transferring to a four-year college or university, are invited to attend Northern Essex Community College’s Transfer Day held on both the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.

HAMPTON FALLS — Heronfield Academy will hold an Open House on October 16 and November 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

CONCORD —The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division for Public Health Services (DPHS) has released the following statement on letters sent to parents regarding testing for lead exposure:

LEE —The Seacoast Beekeepers Association will hold its 2019 fall bee school starting on Thurs., September 26. The topics of the six classes will include an introduction to beekeeping, the biology of bees and the functioning of a hive, the equipment needed to start and maintain a hive, the pr…

EXETER — It’s time to purchase your apple supplies again to support deserving Exeter area students in furthering their education! Rotarians of Exeter will be at the Exeter Bandstand on Fri., September 20 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. selling apples, apple turnovers, donuts and cider. This is a …

PLAISTOW —During the 2018–19 school year, along with other accomplished music students across the United States and overseas in military base schools, Justin Livingston from Timberlane Regional High School practiced with dedication to gain a chair or part in his local, district, and state mu…

The single most important factor influencing a child's early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home before beginning school.

HAVERHILL, MA — Lifelong Learning Intro to Genealogy Class on Wednesdays, October 2 through 23 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at Northern Essex in Haverhill, MA. Come learn how to research your family history using all resources, repositories, and online records. Doesn't include European researc…

MANCHESTER — Become a more effective media communicator and spokesperson!

MANCHESTER — Witness the wonders of a New Hampshire autumn through your camera with award-winning photographer Geoff Forester.

KINGSTON — The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. …

CONCORD — “He lives to learn,” wrote John Greenleaf Whittier in his poem “In School-days,” one of the thousands of classic poems students may choose to learn as part of the 2020 New Hampshire Poetry Out Loud program.

Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic and student affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Summer of 2019 term. Local students honored include: Zackary Dunham of Brentwood, Nachelle LaBrie of Danville,…

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CONCORD —Now through November 5, 2019, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for New Hampshire's top youth volunteers of the year.

EXETER — Fall is a great time to pick up a new hobby, learn a new craft or develop and expand upon your current areas of interest. Exeter Adult Education offers many personal and professional development, technology training and home and craft courses that begin throughout the fall.

KINGSTON — The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. …

CONCORD —The New Hampshire Department of Education recently released preliminary results from the 2019 statewide assessment. The assessment measures student proficiency in Math and English and Language Arts for grades 3-8 and Science for grades 5, 8, and 11. The SAT serves as the 11th grade …

KINGSTON — The American Library Association (ALA) announced that Kingston Community Library has been selected to participate in Libraries Lead with Digital Skills, an initiative of ALA and the Public Library Association (PLA), sponsored by Grow with Google, the tech company’s economic opport…

NEWMARKET —It’s back-to-school time in New Hampshire, and the NH-JAG program at Raymond High School is gearing up for another successful year.

KINGSTON — By now the children are back to School. We parents and grandparents want them to have a good education and learn social skills so their lives will be good.

DURHAM —Careers in nonprofit management offer more than just a paycheck—working for a cause has been shown to improve overall happiness and career satisfaction. Countless skills from the private sector can be honed and used for a greater purpose with a mission-driven career.

CONCORD — An ambitious and far-reaching awareness and fundraising campaign has been unveiled, designed to put New Hampshire on a new, more sustainable path where people and nature can thrive together. The $40 million “Future of Nature” campaign is being led by The Nature Conservancy in New H…

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NEWBURYPORT, MA —Ever wanted to try your hand at surfcasting from the Plum Island beach? Come join two local experts as they discuss the basics you’ll need to get started (or improve!). Topics will include what gear you will need, what to use for bait and lures, how to find a spot that may h…

EPPING — Epping Elementary School will start the school year on September 3 with its annual First Day of School Celebration for Grades 1-5. Parents, guardians and relatives of the students have been invited to join their children and the teachers and staff of Epping Elementary for a special …