Stark Village School

Monday, June 23, 2025 - SAU#58 Joint Board Board Special Meeting - The only business to occur shall be in non-public under RSA 91-A:3, II (a) (b) and (c)

Notice of Meeting - Stark Board of Education Meeting - Jun 19, 2025 - Stark Non-public Board meeting Subject - Non-public discussion of internal SAU matters. The board will convene on June 19, 2025 at Stark Village School, 1192 Stark Village Highway, Stark, NH at 4:30PM to discuss internal SAU matters.

What a day to 'launch' rockets! Students created them with construction paper and attached cardboard fins. It's safe to say we had a blast! This is a game of Eye Spy, if you look very closely you can see them flying high in the sky or in the launcher.

Join Our School Family at SAU#58 – Now Hiring for 2025-2026! ❤️🍎 At SAU#58, made of four wonderful schools, we believe our staff are more than educators- they are mentors, role models, and members of a deeply connected community. As we prepare for a new school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate those who have been part of our journey. Whether you’re continuing with us or moving on to new adventures, please know how deeply valued you are. Your passion and dedication have left a lasting impact on our students and school communities. As we say farewell to some beloved team members, we are also excited to welcome new faces who will help shape the future of our students and continue the spirit of our schools- strong relationships, meaningful support, and a dedication to student success. We’re currently hiring for the following positions and invite compassionate, driven individuals to apply and be part of something special: 📍 SAU 58 Central Office Payroll/Human Resources Clerk (ID#5195542) 📍 Groveton Middle/High School Physical Education Teacher (ID#510399) Middle/High School Principal (ID#5167605) Paraprofessional (ID#5170850) Middle School Science Teacher (ID#5203822) School Nurse (ID#5174875) 📍 Groveton Elementary School Anticipated Grant Funded Special Education Teacher (ID#5103951) Special Education Teacher (ID#5118263) First Grade Teacher (ID#5165781) Paraprofessional (ID#5170850) Long Term Sub for Art/Music/Chorus (ID#5192823) 📍 Stratford Public School School Counselor (ID#5043941) 📍 Stark Village School Upper Elementary Multi Level Classroom Teacher (ID#5024383) Lower Multi Level Classroom Teacher (ID#5133323) Part Time Custodian (ID#5035327) ⚽ Co-Curricular Openings – Help Us Build Team Spirit! Please contact Kelley Brown at k_brown@sau58.org if you’re interested in any of the following roles: Varsity Girls Soccer Coach Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Anticipated Middle School Co-Ed Soccer Coach For more information or to apply, please visit www.schoolspring.com and reference the Job ID listed above. All applications for these positions must go through SchoolSpring. ✨ District-wide substitutes are also needed! If you're interested in becoming a substitute and joining our amazing team, please contact Jo Robinson at 📧 j_robinson@sau58.org or call 📞 603-636-1437 to set up a time to fill out an application and start the process. Screen readable version: https://5il.co/3hx11

Hello SAU#58 Community! We have a Northumberland School Board Meeting. Public Hearing on the expenditure of retained fund balance. June 12th, 2025 at 5:30pm Location- Groveton High School Cafeteria Screen Readable Version: https://5il.co/3hqnt

Hello SAU#58 Community! We have a Northumberland School Board Meeting. Public Hearing on the expenditure of retained fund balance. June 12th, 2025 at 5:30pm Location- Groveton High School Cafeteria Screen Readable Version: https://5il.co/3hqnt

Hello Stark Community! We are posting about our School Board meeting coming up! Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Stark Village School - 5pm

Join Our School Family at SAU#58 – Now Hiring for 2025-2026! ❤️🍎 At SAU#58 made of 4 wonderful schools, we believe our staff are more than educators- they are mentors, role models, and members of a deeply connected community. As we prepare for a new school year, we want to take a moment to celebrate those who have been part of our journey. Whether you’re continuing with us or moving on to new adventures, please know how deeply valued you are. Your passion and dedication have left a lasting impact on our students and school communities. As we say farewell to some beloved team members, we are also excited to welcome new faces who will help shape the future of our students and continue the spirit of our schools- strong relationships, meaningful support, and a dedication to student success. We’re currently hiring for the following positions and invite compassionate, driven individuals to apply and be part of something special: 📍 Groveton Middle/High School Physical Education Teacher (ID#510399) Middle/High School Principal (ID#5167605) Paraprofessional (ID#5170850) 📍 Groveton Elementary School Anticipated Grant Funded Special Education Teacher (ID#5103951) Special Education Teacher (ID#5118263) First Grade Teacher (ID#5165781) Paraprofessional (ID#5170850) 📍 Stratford Public School School Counselor (ID#5043941) 📍 Stark Village School Upper Elementary Multi-Level Classroom Teacher (ID#5024383) Lower Multi-Level Classroom Teacher (ID#5133323) For more information or to apply, please visit www.schoolspring.com and reference the Job ID listed above. All applications for these positions must go through SchoolSpring. ✨ District-wide substitutes are also needed! If you're interested in becoming a substitute and joining our amazing team, please contact Jo Robinson at 📧 j_robinson@sau58.org or call 📞 603-636-1437 to set up a time to fill out an application and start the process. If you're ready to make a difference and join a team that supports, uplifts, and inspires—we would love to hear from you. 🌟 Screen Readable Version: https://5il.co/3gd3i

Reminder: SVS School Board meeting tonight at 5:00.

"Grit is that 'extra something' that separates the most successful people from the rest. It's the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel in order to stick with our dreams until they become a reality. " -Travis Bradberry Today, we saw the Starkies channeling grit in all its forms. Whether it was overcoming the fear of trusting the auto-belay, pushing past the point where they previously got stuck, or finally walking across the balance beam without holding anyone’s hand—no one gave up. They pushed through the tears, the knots in their stomachs, and the aches in their tired arms. Today, they tackled challenges.

Hello SAU#58 Community, We are pleased to announce the 2025-2026 School calendar has been approved! School websites have the updated calendar available for everyone to view. SAU#58 - NORTHUMBERLAND-STRATFORD-STARK 2025-2026 School Calendar (Approved 4/1/2025) Important dates: New Staff Orientation Day – Aug. 20 Professional Development – Aug. 21-22 First Day of School – Aug. 25 Early Dismissal – Aug. 28 No School – Aug. 29 Labor Day – Sept. 1 Professional Development – Oct. 10 Columbus Day – Oct. 13 Veteran’s Day – Nov. 11 Early Dismissal – Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Recess – Nov. 27-28 Early Dismissal – Dec. 23 Holiday Recess – Dec. 24 - Jan. 2 New Year’s Day – Jan. 1 MLK Jr. Civil Rights Day – Jan. 19 Parent Teacher Conference – Jan. 30 Early Release Day – Feb. 20 Winter Recess – Feb. 23-27 Early Release Day – March 20 Professional Development – March 23 Spring Recess – April 27-May 1 Early Release Day – May 22 Memorial Day – May 25 Groveton High School Graduation – June 5 Stark Graduation – June 8 Groveton Elementary School Celebration – June 9 Stratford Graduation – June 10 Last Day of School – June 11 Early Dismissal – June 11 Built-in Snow Days – June 12-30 National Independence Day – June 19

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Fluoride Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) Exceedance Public Water System Name: STARK VILLAGE SCH PWS ID: 2185010 We are required to monitor your drinking water for specific contaminants on a regular basis. Results of regular monitoring are an indicator of whether or not your drinking water meets health standards. Your drinking water test result is above the Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL) for the following: Fluoride 2.0 mg/L 2024 This is not an emergency. If it had been you would have been notified immediately. This is an alert about your drinking water and a cosmetic dental problem that might affect children under 9 years of age. At low levels, fluoride can help prevent cavities, but children drinking water containing more than 2.0 milligrams per liter (mg/L) of fluoride may develop cosmetic discoloration of their permanent teeth (dental fluorosis). Dental fluorosis, in its moderate or severe forms, may result in a brown staining and/or pitting of the permanent teeth. This problem occurs only in developing teeth, before they erupt from the gums. Children under nine should be provided with alternative sources of drinking water or water that has been treated to remove the fluoride to avoid the possibility of staining and pitting of their permanent teeth. You may also want to contact your dentist about proper use by young children of fluoride-containing products. Older children and adults may safely drink the water. Drinking water containing more than 4.0 mg/L of fluoride (the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s drinking water standard) can increase your risk of developing bone disease. Your drinking water does not contain more than 4.0 mg/L of fluoride, but we are required to notify you when we discover that fluoride levels in your drinking water exceed 2.0 mg/L because of this cosmetic dental problem. What should I do? Children under the age of nine (9) should use an alternative source of water that is low in fluoride. In addition, you may want to consult your dentist about whether to avoid dental products containing fluoride. Adults and children over age nine should consult their dentist or doctor and show him/her this notice to determine if an alternate source of water low in fluoride should be used. General health related questions may be directed to the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. Some home water treatment units are also available to remove fluoride from drinking water. To learn more about available home water treatment units, you may call NSF International at 1- 877-8-NSF-HELP A machine readable version of this notice can be found here: https://5il.co/3cic9

Good morning SAU #58 families & staff, Due to the weather comditions, there will be a two hour delay this morning, April 3, 2025.

Attached you will see the Notification Letter for Lead testing at SVS. We have removed access to the water fixture that didn't pass until we can replace and retest it.

The 5/6th class took a dip in the pool for their first trip to Evergreen. What most impressed us was the outpouring of support that peers had for each other. In order to swim in the deep end of the pool, students had to pass a swim test that involves swimming the length of the pool and then treading water for 45 seconds. This is daunting! However, we saw them cheering each other on, waiting with bated breath to see if they passed, and even volunteering to swim alongside them so they would be more comfortable! It was outstanding!

The second, third and fourth graders, experienced their first time at the rock climbing gym. They began with some free climbing to learn the rules and the basics. Then they completed a fun obstacle course that included a swing, balance beam and navigating the bottom of the wall. Then they were ready for the bigger climbs, the ones that require required them to learn how to put on harnesses. Understandably a few students were very nervous in the beginning however, because they practiced individual skills before the harder climbs they were more confident. Mrs. Jewell was so impressed by the teamwork, growth mindset and tenaciousness that she saw today!

Today was our first Evergreen Sports Center trip! The kindergarten/first graders found their inner balance, overcame obstacles and tumbled like pros! While some of our friends began the day in tears because they were nervous, with the support of their friends everyone was able to be successful!

We invited the Plymouth State University TIGER program to the school on 3/21. TIGER (Theatre, Integrating, Guidance, Education, Responsibility) is a musical theatre program designed to teach positive behavioral strategies for common challenges that young people face. We chose the “True Blue” show, which is "a musical journey exploring authenticity and standing up for what's right." This show helps students understand the importance of being true to themselves while supporting others. Throughout the show, students learned to use the acronym T.I.G.E.R. to Trust others, Include others, Give to others, Empower each other, and Respect each other.

SVS Families, Attached is our current Falcon News.