The ConVal Performing Arts' production of "Disney Descendants" will be performed on Thursday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m., and on Friday, July 25, at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

"Disney Descendants" is a musical that takes place in Auradon, where Disney heroes live peacefully, while villains are banished to the Isle of the Lost.

Ben, the son of Belle and the Beast, offers a chance for redemption to four children of infamous villains — Mal (daughter of Maleficent), Evie (daughter of the Evil Queen), Jay (son of Jafar), and Carlos (son of Cruella De Vil) — by inviting them to attend Auradon Prep.

These four villain kids face the decision of whether to follow their parents' path or choose goodness.

Contact Elizabeth Moore (emoore@conval.edu) for details and tickets.

Emily Goodrich, a 10th grader from Mascenic Regional High School and a Careers in Education student at the Region 14 ATC, recently competed in the New Hampshire Educators Rising competition.

She entered with an original children’s book for Pre-K students titled Lacey’s Marvelous Adventure, which she wrote and illustrated. Emily used colored pencils for the illustrations. Emily placed 5th in the state. Her score was high enough to qualify her for the Educators Rising National Conference, taking place in Orlando, Florida, from June 26–29.

Emily aspires to become a preschool teacher. She shared that she wrote the book to be fun and engaging for young children, with the goal of inspiring them to play outside, use their imaginations, and express their creativity. The story also teaches important values like teamwork and friendship.

Each year, Educators Rising hosts a national conference to bring together students interested in the teaching profession along with their mentors. It’s a unique opportunity for young aspiring educators to: connect and learn in breakout sessions, network with peers and professionals from across the country, compete for national titles in a variety of education-focused events, and be inspired by keynote speakers who are leaders in the field of education.

"We’re incredibly proud of Emily and the work she’s done," said Sarah Grossi, who teaches two yearlong courses, one in Human Growth and Development, the other in Careers in Education. We will update this post after the conclusion of the conference.

Corrected web post (Jun 20, 2025):

Our school photographer Barksdale has uploaded Saturday's commencement pictures to their website. If you are interested in purchasing graduation photos, go to waldophotos.com/search/, click on the "Find an Event" link, use "CONVALHS25" as the join code, and then follow the site's instructions from there.

On Saturday, June 14, ConVal High School celebrated the 153 members of the Class of 2025 with its 54th commencement ceremony. Due to the rain, the event had to be held inside the MacGuire Gymnasium.

After welcoming students, families, members of the ConVal School Board and the Superintendent’s Office, faculty, school administrators, and staff, Principal Heather McKillop asked for a moment of silence to commemorate two students and a staff member who passed away during the school year. Her speech then traced the achievements of the Class of 2025, with each year expressing a theme for their growth.

The Valedictorian Speech was given by Isabelle Jobin, who expressed gratitude for the education that she had received at ConVal and the financial support from the ConVal communities that made it possible. Abigail Rodenhiser delivered the Salutatorian Speech and emphasized the growth that each and every member of the Class of 2025 has shown while at ConVal. Grace O’Brien was the student speaker who remarked how important it was to live in the moment and to appreciate how the influence of those around us is truly a gift.

Alexis Harris presented the Faculty and Staff Award to Kendrick Edwards who had been selected as the senior who in the collective opinion of the ConVal faculty and staff, best represents — in practice and intent — spirit, unselfishness, service, leadership, and accomplishment.

The Message to Seniors was delivered by Sherry Nixon who served as the attendance secretary at ConVal for the past two years and is retiring after serving the district for 31 years in a variety of roles. To the laughter of the audience, she reminisced that the excuses she heard of why students "were late, why they had to leave early, and why they were out of class" were the same excuses that she had used when she "went to high school in the dark ages."

After the diplomas and pins were jointly presented by Principal Heather McKillop and Superintendent Dr. Ann Forrest, the Farewell Address was delivered by Class President Liam Lambert who challenged his fellow graduates to "be bold, stay kind, and never forget that we have the power to shape the world around us."

Congratulations, Class of 2025, you will go on to do great things!

The ConVal High School graduation will be live-streamed on YouTube on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:00 am. To follow the event, go to www.youtube.com/c/ConValEvents and click on the "2025 June 14 ConVal High School Graduation" link.

Scholarship Awards Night at ConVal High School on June 11 was marked by exceptional generosity. More than $175,000 was awarded to seniors who are preparing for their post-secondary education pathways.

The single biggest donor this year was the Dollars for Scholars Foundation, which awarded a total of $90,000 to recipients. The Grimshaw-Gudewicz Scholarships totaled $15,000 for nine students, and the Dr. James W. Jameson Scholarships amounted to $14,000 for six awardees. Several scholarships were given in memory of students who passed away recently, including Timothy Donaruma and Angel St. Pierre.

Thank you to all the individual donors, families, businesses, and community partners who made this year's Scholarship Awards Night such a success!

Earlier this morning, ConVal High School honored the achievements of its students with the Annual Academic and Athletics Awards ceremony.

Abigail Rodenhiser was announced as this year's Salutatorian while Isabelle Jobin was named as the Valedictorian of the ConVal Class of 2025.

More than 100 awards and recognitions were handed out during the ceremony. For a list of awards and award recipients, please click here. For a slideshow of the students in alphabetical order and their respective awards, please click here.

Congratulations to sophomore Kierra DeLoria who is the recipient of a Certificate of Merit with High Honors in recognition of Excellence in Science and Mathematics, issued by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Since the Region 14 Applied Technology Center at ConVal currently does not offer an engineering track, DeLoria has been enrolled in a year-long Engineering Design class at the Applied Technology Center at Milford High School where she received the Certificate. This summer, she plans to complete an internship at Evari Thermal, a manufacturer of advanced compressor components, located in Peterborough.

The Society of Women Engineers is an international educational and service organization. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in the New York City, the Society is a major advocate for women in engeering and technology. SWE has over 47,000 members in nearly 100 professional sections, 300 collegiate sections, and 60 global affiliate groups throughout the world.