SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT #58
Northumberland-Stark-Stratford
PUBLIC NOTICE
The school districts of SAU #58 announce the following details regarding the filing of candidates for public office. Information for the filing of candidates will be available in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 15 Preble Street, Groveton, NH 03582 (tel. 603-636-1437).
FILING OF CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE
Filing period: January 22, 2025 through January 31, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Northumberland - Positions open: Moderator, one 1-year term; Clerk, one 1-year term; Treasurer, one 1-year term; School Board, two 3-year terms.
Stark – Positions open: Moderator, one 1-year term; Clerk, one 1-year term; Treasurer, one 1-year term; School Board, one 3-year term.
Stratford – Positions open: Moderator, one 1-year term; Clerk, one 1-year term; Treasurer, one 1-year term; School Board, one 3-year term.
The SAU #58 school districts operate under the non-partisan ballot system for the election of school officials. Filing forms for candidates for Northumberland School District positions may be obtained at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools, 15 Preble Street, Groveton, NH; filing forms for Stark and Stratford positions should be obtained at the respective Town Clerks’ offices.
NOTICE: School district officers for all three districts are to be elected at the Town Meetings in the respective towns in accordance with the statutory election procedures adopted by the school districts.
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
Northumberland School District Annual Meeting Work Session
5:30pm - Groveton High School Cafeteria
1. Call to Order
2. Annual Meeting Work Session
3. Adjourn
4. ***agendas are drafts and subject to change
**REMINDER**
No School tomorrow Friday 17th, 2025 for Parent Teacher Conferences.
No School Monday 20th, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day.
We will welcome students back on Tuesday 21st, 2025.
Reminder: Northumberland School Board Meeting Tonight - January 14, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
The meeting is open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and participate in the discussion. If you wish to attend, please enter the building through the alley on Pleasant Street to access the cafeteria.
Livestream & Recordings: The meeting will also be available live on YouTube. Tonight's meeting and recordings of past meetings can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/@SAU58youtube/streams
Note: Questions or comments cannot be submitted online, so we encourage you to join us in person for full participation.
A list of current School Board members and a link to Agendas, Minutes, and Policies can be found here: https://www.sau58.org/page/northumberland.
The Community Builders Hub has been helping to convene partners to explore creative collaborations to help with issues of importance to community members, including the lack of childcare options in the area of northern Coos County, NH and northeastern Essex County, VT.
If your family is in need of childcare or after school care within the next year, please consider filling out this brief survey to help us determine the current needs of our communities. Real solutions are forming, but public input is needed to move things forward. Please submit responses via this form: https://forms.gle/ttG8bJ5SjMUVHj21A - by January 22, 2025.
Thank you for your time!
**REMINDER**
No School
December 23rd, 2024 through January 1st, 2025
We will welcome students back to school on January 2nd, 2025.
Happy Holidays
As we celebrate this festive season, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Groveton Elementary School is more than just a building – it’s a community built on kindness, teamwork, and the shared goal of nurturing our children to be their best selves.
This year, we’ve accomplished so much together. From the classrooms to the playground, from school events to community initiatives, your unwavering support has made a lasting impact. Thank you for showing up, for lifting one another, and for making Groveton Elementary a place where every child feels seen, supported, and valued.
As we step into a new year, let’s carry forward the spirit of togetherness and continue to grow as a community. I look forward to all the amazing things we’ll accomplish in 2025, hand in hand.
From my family to yours, I wish you a joyful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and warmth. Here’s to a bright and successful New Year!
Just a friendly reminder that Friday December 20th, 2024 is a full day of school.
No school December 23rd through January 1st, 2025.
We will welcome students back to school on January 2nd, 2025
Happy Holidays!
Reminder: School Funding Presentation: December 18, 2024 6:00 PM at Groveton High School
Mark Manganiello with the NH Bureau of School Finance will discuss the state education funding formula. Additionally, other areas relating to school finance such as school enrollment and property values trends will be discussed.
The meeting is open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and participate in the discussion. If you wish to attend, please enter the building through the alley on Pleasant Street to access the cafeteria.
Livestream & Recordings: The presentation will be streamed live on YouTube and a recorded version will be available for viewing at: https://www.youtube.com/@SAU58youtube
Note: Questions or comments cannot be submitted online, so we encourage you to join us in person for full participation.
**REMINDER**
GES Annual Holiday Concert Information
December 16th, 2024 at 5:30 pm Click
Here: https://5il.co/31pmr
**REMINDER**
Our annual Holiday Spirit Week at GES starts Monday December 16th.
Click Here for more information: https://5il.co/32i1h
School Funding Presentation: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00 at Groveton High School.
Mark Manganiello with the NH Bureau of School Finance will discuss the state education funding formula. Additionally, other areas relating to school finance such as school enrollment and property values trends will be discussed.
The meeting is open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and participate in the discussion. If you wish to attend, please enter the building through the alley on Pleasant Street to access the cafeteria.
Livestream & Recordings: The presentation will be streamed live on YouTube and a recorded version will be available for viewing at: https://www.youtube.com/@SAU58youtube.
Note: Questions or comments cannot be submitted online, so we encourage you to join us in person for full participation.
SAU #58 - Joint Board Meeting - Budget Hearing - December 10th, 2024 @ 6:30PM
The SAU #58 Joint Board will meet tonight (12/10/24) at 6:30 PM in the Groveton High School Cafeteria, located at 65 State Street.
The meeting is open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and participate in the discussion. If you wish to attend, please enter the building through the alley on Pleasant Street to access the cafeteria.
Reminder: Northumberland School Board Meeting Tonight - December 10th, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
The meeting is open to the public, and we encourage community members to attend and participate in the discussion. If you wish to attend, please enter the building through the alley on Pleasant Street to access the cafeteria.
Livestream & Recordings: The meeting will also be available live on YouTube, tonight's meeting and recordings of past meetings can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/@SAU58youtube.
Note: Questions or comments cannot be submitted online, so we encourage you to join us in person for full participation. A list of current School Board members and a link to Agendas, Minutes, and Policies can be found here: https://www.sau58.org/page/northumberland.
Get prepared for our annual Holiday Spirit Week at GES
Click Here for more information: https://5il.co/32i1h
This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming event. Do you want to understand how schools are funded? Please join us on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm at Groveton High School for a presentation on school finance. Mark Manganiello with the Bureau of School Finance within the New Hampshire Department of Education will discuss the state education funding formula, commonly known as ‘adequacy funding’, and how the formula impacts the districts within SAU 58. Additionally, other areas relating to school finance such as school enrollment and property values trends will be discussed. I hope to see you there!