Applications are open for the September 2026 cohort of Youth Leadership Greater Manchester!
Open to Manchester you grades 10, 11 & 12
Open to Manchester you grades 10, 11 & 12
Check out the long-term facilities planning study report here!
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Manchester School District has set the schedule for its 2026 high school graduations. Ceremonies for all four of the District’s high schools will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the SNHU Arena in downtown Manchester.
West will kick off the graduation festivities, followed by Memorial, MST and Central. The times for each ceremony are as follows:
West: 8 a.m. start
Memorial: 10 a.m. start
Manchester School of Technology: 12:15 p.m. start
Central: 2 p.m. start
Families of graduating seniors will receive further details this spring.
West will kick off the graduation festivities, followed by Memorial, MST and Central. The times for each ceremony are as follows:
West: 8 a.m. start
Memorial: 10 a.m. start
Manchester School of Technology: 12:15 p.m. start
Central: 2 p.m. start
Families of graduating seniors will receive further details this spring.
Manchester Public Schools will be closed again tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 to allow for continued city snow removal efforts. All after school and evening activities are canceled.
The Board of School Committee meeting originally scheduled for Monday, January 26th at 6:30 has been postponed until Tuesday, January 27th at 6:30 due to the winter storm.
Manchester Proud's school resource guide is available digitally 🎉
Explore over 75 pages of community partners, resources, and more! ⭐
Available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili ❤️
Explore here: https://manchesterproud.org/school-year-2025-2026.../
Explore over 75 pages of community partners, resources, and more! ⭐
Available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swahili ❤️
Explore here: https://manchesterproud.org/school-year-2025-2026.../
All Manchester School District Public Schools will open 2 hours late today, Wednesday, January 7, 2026 due to the winter weather. Morning preschool is canceled. There is no morning 21st Century program. Please use caution when traveling to school this morning.
All Manchester School District Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, due to the winter weather. All after school and evening activities, including athletics and 21st Century, are canceled.
Manchester School District Winter Concerts
HIGH SCHOOLS
West
Dec. 11th 6:30 pm
Central
Dec. 16th 6:00 pm
Memorial
Dec. 11th 6:30 pm- Orchestra & Chorus
Dec. 16th 6:30 pm - Band & Jazz Band
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Hillside
Dec. 2nd 6:00 pm- 5th & 6th grades
Dec. 3rd 6:00 pm- 7th & 8th grades
ALL Hillside concerts are held at Central High
McLaughlin
Dec. 9th 6:00 pm- Band
Dec. 10th 6:00 pm- Orchestra
Dec. 11 6:00 pm- Chorus
Parkside
Dec. 9th 6:30 pm-5th & 6th grades
Dec. 10th 6:30 pm- 7th & 8th grades
Southside
Saturday, Dec. 13th
9 am- Band
11:30 am- Chorus
2:00 pm- Orchestra
Ward 1 Families (Webster, Smyth, Hillside, Central)
Join us for school updates, a family Q&A, student showcases, bookmobile, MSD Jobs and access to community resources.
Multilingual interpretation will be provided.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Manchester Masonic
Community Center
1505 Elm Street, Manchseter NH
The 2026-27 FAFSA Form is Live – Don’t Miss Out on Aid!
Dear Families,
We’re excited to share that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open at fafsa.gov.
Completing the FAFSA form is a key to accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. We strongly encourage all students to complete the form as soon as possible.
Start your FAFSA form now: FAFSA.gov The earlier you apply, the better your chances of maximizing aid.
Do you want to know more about the FAFSA? Sign up today for the Big Future FAFSA Night webinar on October 16th at 8:00 pm.
If you need help or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s school counselor.
Sincerely,
Joyce Lewis
Director of Comprehensive School Counseling
Dear Families,
We’re excited to share that the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now open at fafsa.gov.
Completing the FAFSA form is a key to accessing federal, state, and institutional financial aid that can help cover the cost of college or career training. We strongly encourage all students to complete the form as soon as possible.
Start your FAFSA form now: FAFSA.gov The earlier you apply, the better your chances of maximizing aid.
Do you want to know more about the FAFSA? Sign up today for the Big Future FAFSA Night webinar on October 16th at 8:00 pm.
If you need help or have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s school counselor.
Sincerely,
Joyce Lewis
Director of Comprehensive School Counseling
It's time to apply online at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ Applications are now being accepted for 2025/2026 Free or Reduced Price Meal. Completing an application takes less than 10 minutes. Only one application per household is needed.
NEW MEETING LOCATION:
The Finance and Facilities Meeting on
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6 pm will be held at
Manchester School District Office, 20 Hecker Street, 3rd Floor.
The Finance and Facilities Meeting on
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6 pm will be held at
Manchester School District Office, 20 Hecker Street, 3rd Floor.
Join us tomorrow for CelebratED 2025
Fresh Starts, Bright Futures: Welcome Back Manchester
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Victory Park, Manchester, NH
All families are welcome – come celebrate with us! We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit our website.
Fresh Starts, Bright Futures: Welcome Back Manchester
📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Victory Park, Manchester, NH
All families are welcome – come celebrate with us! We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, visit our website.
Cisco Duo Multifactor Authentication will be turned on over the next few days for all staff. Anyone having issues logging in should fill out this form so the IT Department can assist you in a timely manner.
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Manchester School District Middle School Families -
I'm Ryan Roth, your new Assistant Superintendent of Middle-Level Learning and Student Services, starting July 1, 2025. As we gear up for the 2025-26 school year, I’m excited to collaborate with you to make Hillside, McLaughlin, Parkside, and Southside Middle Schools places where every student thrives.
Join me at our Parent and Community Forums in July to share your ideas on academics, student support, and engagement:
McLaughlin: July 23, 4-5 pm, Library
Parkside: July 24, 3-4 pm, Library
Hillside: July 28, 3-4 pm, Library
Southside: July 29, 3-4 pm, Cafeteria
Share your thoughts early via our survey: https://forms.gle/3HmXJBTy4rKWmFsn9.
RSVP at: https://forms.gle/uRUqm6kL2RBDgtpa6
Together, we’ll ensure a strong start for our incoming 5th graders and current 6th-8th graders!
I'm Ryan Roth, your new Assistant Superintendent of Middle-Level Learning and Student Services, starting July 1, 2025. As we gear up for the 2025-26 school year, I’m excited to collaborate with you to make Hillside, McLaughlin, Parkside, and Southside Middle Schools places where every student thrives.
Join me at our Parent and Community Forums in July to share your ideas on academics, student support, and engagement:
McLaughlin: July 23, 4-5 pm, Library
Parkside: July 24, 3-4 pm, Library
Hillside: July 28, 3-4 pm, Library
Southside: July 29, 3-4 pm, Cafeteria
Share your thoughts early via our survey: https://forms.gle/3HmXJBTy4rKWmFsn9.
RSVP at: https://forms.gle/uRUqm6kL2RBDgtpa6
Together, we’ll ensure a strong start for our incoming 5th graders and current 6th-8th graders!
2025 Summer Food Program
Free meals for children are available at multiple locations across Manchester all summer long.
Reminder: There is no school next week, April 28-May 2, for April school vacation. Students will return to class on Monday, May 5.
Reminder: There is no school in Manchester School District this Monday, March 17, for a staff professional learning day.
Students will return to class on Tuesday, March 18.
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, February 17, for the Washington's Birthday Holiday. Students will return to class on Tuesday, February 18. We hope you have a good long weekend.
