Important Dates

• Wednesday, October 7 - Norwich School Board Meeting - MCS, 6:30PM
• Friday, October 9 - No School for all SAU 70 schools - Professional Development Day
• Monday, October 12 - No School for all SAU 70 schools - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day (NH/VT)
• Wednesday, October 14 - Hanover School Board Meeting - RAY, 7PM
• Monday, October 19 - SAU 70 School Board Meeting - HHS, 6PM - Public Meeting and Budget Adoption
• Tuesday, October 27 - Dresden School Board Meeting - HHS, 7PM

District Calendar

From Our Superintendent

Dear District Families, Teachers, and Staff:

We are off to a wonderful, positive start across all of our schools this year.  It has been an absolute joy to see our hallways and classrooms filled once again with the vibrant energy of our students.  I want to thank our dedicated staff, parents, and community members who worked so hard over the summer to prepare for a successful opening.

As we settle into the routine of the new school year, it is fitting to anchor ourselves in our shared purpose:

Our Mission

SAU 70 schools are an active learning community that provides broad academic and co-curricular programs. We engage students' minds, hearts, and voices so that they become educated, caring, and responsible adults.

Every lesson, activity, and interaction in our schools is designed to honor this commitment and ensure our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.  One way of fulfilling our Mission and Strategic Plan this year is through the launch of the Arts and Letters ELA program at both the Ray School and the Marion Cross School. This rich, content-based English Language Arts curriculum engages students with high-quality literature and writing prompts. We look forward to seeing how this program inspires curiosity and deepens learning across our elementary classrooms.

A way that you can help us support our mission is to get involved in our schools.  Strong schools rely on strong partnerships with caregivers and the broader community. Here are a few key ways you can get involved:

• Volunteer in Our Schools: We welcome caregivers to share their time and talents. Whether helping out in classrooms, libraries, or during special events, your presence makes a meaningful difference.

• Attend School Board Meetings: We invite you to join us at our monthly School Board meetings to stay informed and engaged in the district’s governance and decision-making processes.

• Join Our Team: We are actively hiring for vital roles in our district, particularly for Educational Assistants and custodians. If you or someone you know is interested in making a direct impact on our students and school community, please consider applying!

• Stay Informed regarding new legislation: As community members, please pay close attention to upcoming ballot information regarding local tax caps, as these measures directly impact  school budgeting.

Finally, each month this school year, I will highlight a department that works behind the scenes to keep SAU 70 running smoothly. This month, we recognize our outstanding Technology Department!  The Technology Department has been working hard to get the school year off to a good start by providing devices to students and staff, making sure our software is up to date and running properly, diagnosing network issues, and troubleshooting other problems as they arise. In addition to their daily support, The Technology Department has also been working on a draft AI Policy for staff around the thoughtful and responsible use of AI, and developing a Technology Walkthrough Tool that will be used to help gather data and  better understand how technology is being used to enhance classroom learning.  Thank you to our Technology Department for their hard work and commitment to supporting 21st century learning environments across SAU 70!

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, support, and dedication to our students. Together, we are looking forward to a productive, inspiring, and rewarding school year.

Warm regards,

Robin Steiner