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As part of Open House, Principal McKillop met with ConVal school bus drivers in the library. Reflecting on her own experience with her bus driver as a very young student, she expressed appreciation for their central role in ConVal's positive school culture.

Bus drivers establish the first and last impression of the school day for students, provide a safe and reliable start to their daily education, foster a respectful atmosphere on the bus, and act as crucial resources for student well-being.

ConVal's school bus drivers embody a sense of a caring school community that extends beyond academics — thank you for all that you do!

The ConVal High School Fall Open House was held on Thursday, September 11. 137 families took the opportunity to connect with school counselors and administrators.

Families got to interact with classroom teachers, learn about their specific teaching styles, review the curriculum, understand classroom expectations, and get answers to questions.

Events like Open House are crucial building blocks in building a collaborative partnership that is crucial for student growth.

ConVal seniors proved themselves adaptable as they adjusted their dismissal routine during a staggered release on Thursday.

This was the first day that the NuKase electronic device management system was in place.

At the end of the school day, students had no problem getting their devices unlocked with Mr. Mudrick before heading to the buses.

NH Tackles Hunger is happening this month, and we are challenging TASC teams to see which TASC homeroom can collect the most non-perishable food donations. The TASC Homeroom that collects the most donations will receive a free pizza party!

According to the New Hampshire Food Bank, the following grocery items represent high-priority needs:

Fruits

• Canned tropical fruits (oranges, grapefruits, pineapples, mangoes, etc.)
• Canned apples, canned pears
• Canned stone fruits (apricots, peaches, cherries)
• Apple sauce

Vegetables

• Canned red/orange: peppers, carrots, beets, tomatoes, pumpkin
• Canned mushrooms
• Green: Canned asparagus, green beans, peas, artichokes, spinach
• Starchy: canned corn, potatoes

Protein

• Dried or canned beans (chickpeas, black beans, kidney beans, etc.)
• Dried or canned lentils
• Canned tuna or other canned fish
• Canned chicken
• Peanut and other nut butters
• Mixed nuts
• Whole Grains
• Brown or wild rice
• Quinoa
• Barley or farro
• Rolled oats
• Whole wheat pasta, crackers, oatmeal

Other

• Soup or broths (low sodium)
• Herbs and spices
• Sparkling water or seltzer
• Shelf-stable milk OR nondairy milk
• 100% fruit juice

Please remember that all food donations must be non-perishable items that are delivered in non-glass containers.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the ConVal High School Fall Open House on September 11!

The event will follow the following schedule:

• TASC Homeroom: 5:30 - 5:45 pm
• Block 1: 5:50 - 6:00 pm
• Block 3: 6:05 - 6:15 pm
• Block 4: 6:20 - 6:30 pm
• Block 2 and Block 2A: 6:35 - 6:45 pm
• Block 2B: 6:50 - 7:00 pm

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have.

Picture Day for ConVal Regional High School is September 16, 2025. Picture Day fosters a sense of community and provides professional pictures for the annual school yearbook. Students need IDs for various reasons, such as serving as proof of identity for work permits or to take the SAT, so please ensure that your child has their picture taken on picture day.

To order pictures:

1. Login at geskusprint.com
2. Enter the event code C9ZY72JL
3. Select your product
4. Check out

After the TASC Homeroom meeting on the first day of school, students at ConVal High School practiced a soft evacuation drill.

This exercise does not involve activating the emergency alarm systems but instructs students, teachers, and staff to assemble in pre-assigned places in the school parking lot.

The drill's purpose is to prepare building occupants for an organized evacuation in case of a real emergency, without creating a stressful scenario. The weather was perfect for this training exercise!