May 12, 2021
Good Afternoon ConVal Community,
We were informed today of a case of COVID-19 at South Meadow School. We are actively working with and following guidelines from the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). NH DHHS has requested we provide contact information for anyone who has been identified as having had close contact (within 3 feet for a total of 10 cumulative minutes or more,
Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce that Timothy Conway has been selected as the new principal of ConVal School District’s South Meadow School.
“We are thrilled to welcome Tim into his new role as principal. He consistently goes above and beyond his regular responsibilities in efforts to make South Meadow School a better place for both students and faculty,”
Because current conditions did not allow for a regular 8th Grade Move-up Ceremony to take place, South Meadow School students, parents, teachers and staff celebrated the event with a drive-by.
The SMS 6th grade had an “Earth First” tree at the holiday trees in Peterborough this weekend. They won an award for “Best Tree Topper”!Â
The BrightBytes survey portal is now open for parents and we invite you to participate!
The BrightBytes survey asks questions that will deepen our understanding of how technology can benefit teaching and learning. At the schools with 1:1 Chromebooks, we use this information to inform our progress in establishing a blended learning environment at South Meadow School.
In the spring of 2016, NH Department of Environmental Services issued recommendations for voluntary testing of lead in drinking water at all schools and daycares. This action was in large part a result of lead toxicity to children from the water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
On February 8, 2018, Governor Sununu signed Senate Bill 247 Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program, provides kids and teens with free meals when school is out.
The program was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals and snacks to children nationwide.
Please note that all children who reside in the nine ConVal School District towns are eligible for this program and can access it at any of the locations listed below.
2018 AES ConVal Flyer SFS Program
2018 DCS ConVal Flyer SFS Program
2018 Pine View ConVal Flyer SFS Program
2018 Riverview ConVal Flyer SFS Program
Read More: Summer Meals For Kids And Teens In The ConVal District
Every March, all voters in the district are provided with the opportunity to vote on the budget for the following school year.
In addition, there are some items that frequently appear and require voter approval, including acceptance of the auditor reports, appropriation of funds for the various district trust funds, and School Board member salaries.
