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News from the Nest: 3/30/25
Message from the Principal
Greetings from Bow High School. Last week was our district music concert and art show. Kudos to our talented musicians, artists, and their teachers for outstanding work. We have another opportunity to see our students perform this Wednesday for the Small Ensembles concert. I hope to see you all there!
On April 25th, the day before April vacation, BHS will be hosting a day of service and wellness activities. More information about this day will be forthcoming but we felt it was important for our students to have the opportunity to give back to a community that has been so supportive of the schools. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu once said, “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.”
It has been my experience that the last two months of school fly by fast. I encourage students to keep up on their school assignments and take advantage of the many opportunities for extra help that are offered. Please reach out any time if you have questions. Have a great week.
Busses and Driving
Starting Monday students who take the bus to Bow Memorial School will be picked up by the SAU entrance near the Pre-K play space. We are doing this to help with congestion in front of the building.
We are also asking that all drivers who come onto our campus pay attention and not pass a stopped school bus with its stop sign out. In addition to this being for the safety of our students it is also the law.
Student School Board Reps
Congratulations to freshman Ava Popielarz and sophomore Matthew Mampuzha who were selected to be the student representatives to the school board.
11th Grade College Planning Night Follow Up
A couple of weeks ago our School Counseling Department hosted information sessions for families of 11th grade students. Here is a link to information sent out by Kate Kulacz: 11th Grade College Planning.
Early College
Registration for Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 Early College Online courses is now open!
Important Dates:
What is Early College Online?
Early College Online, offered through the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), is a fully online dual credit program that allows high school students to earn both high school and college credit by taking community college courses.
This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself academically and gain valuable college experience while still in high school.
SAT Math Prep
As part of our continuing effort to help ensure that our students have opportunities to prepare for the SAT we are offering SAT Math prep 3/31, 4/1, and 4/3 from 7:30 to 8:15 in room 2214. This prep is open to any BHS student from grade 9-12.
*Hockey *
Congratulations to Owen Webber and Patrik Jurcins for being selected to represent New Hampshire in the NH/VT Make a Wish All-Star game!
FRC Team Update
FRC Team 8708 Ov3R1y K0Mp13X. Over the weekend they competed in their second District Event at UNH. Again they performed great and ended up as the 7th Alliance Captain. They made a massive improvement over their first Competition and it showed. They also won the Imagery Award and now have secured enough points to be in the top 96 teams in New England and attend the District Championships next week! This will be their 4th year in a row attending this event!
SAT Survey
Any and all students and staff who attended one of the Knower Academics SAT Prep sessions this week: please fill out THIS SURVEY to provide feedback. We would love to hear your thoughts!
Parking
Spring has just arrived and the snow has been melting all across campus (sort of). The conflict of not being able to park in assigned spots due to snow is quickly ending. This message is a reminder that students are only allowed to park in their designated parking spots in the student parking lots. Please do not park on the outdoor basketball courts, in visitor spaces, in no parking / lined off spaces or any other area that has not been designated as student parking. If you do not have an assigned parking space, you must park in 1 of 5 parallel spots designated in courts or in the dirt lot.
Message Regarding State Assessments for Juniors (April 9, 2025)
The School Counseling Department sent the following message to 11th grade students. Please reach out if you have any questions: Message to Juniors
In the Classroom
Students in Jon Cannon and Joy Dustin’s American Dream class have been learning about World War II and the impact that it had on the homefront. Each class period for the past couple of weeks they have done “culture blasts” where students learned about a different impact the war had on American culture. On Thursday students collaborated in small groups to create a presentation that showed the changes brought on by the war as well as aspects of culture that remained unimpacted. In addition to the content knowledge students gained they also practiced the transferable skills of collaboration, communication, and time management.
Athletic Schedule
Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website
Events this Week
Important Links
Websites
Social Media Accounts
News from the Nest: 3/23/25
News from the Nest: 3/16/25
Message from the Principal
Hello Everyone. Last week we were lucky to host a world class musician on our stage and this week we have more unique opportunities for BHS students. Wednesday is a Flex Day and this may be one of the most packed days we have had in a while. We will be offering SAT prep with all of our Juniors, we are hosting the Army National Guard’s Mission Day (we are one of only four schools in the country doing this), and teachers will be meeting with their students.
March is “Music in our School’s Month” and we are hosting the Large Group Festival on Saturday. Our band and chorus will both be performing and I have no doubt that it will be a fun, music-filled day. I encourage you to come out and see our own talented musicians as well as musicians from around the state.
I hope you have a great week.
Flex Day Emails
Over the next couple of days students will receive an email with their appointment times to meet with teachers on Wednesday. Please message me with any questions.
Alpine Skiing
Our Alpine Skiing Team had a very successful season and I am looking forward to recognizing all of the athletes at our Winter Sports Awards on Monday. One of our students, Madelyn Hebert, was selected to compete for the New Hampshire state team. The NH girls team won their event which brought together teams from as far away as Michigan and Virginia. Congratulations!
Thank you Bow and Dunbarton
Thank you to the members of the community who participated in the Dunbarton and Bow annual school meetings. It was great to see both current and former students participating in the process.
Help for Large Group Festival
BHS will be hosting the NHMEA Large Group Music Festival on Saturday, March 22. This event features high school bands and choirs from across the state, who will be performing pieces for adjudication by a panel of professional judges. We will be hosting 24 performing groups, with over 1000 student participants!
Volunteers and donations are needed to help this festival run smoothly.
Please click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EADA828A4FEC61-55143520-2025
Thank you so much for your assistance in making this festival a success!
Messages for Juniors and their Families
Juniors will be taking the SAT with writing prompt (the NH English and math tests) on Wednesday, April 9th, and the NHSAS (state science test) on Wednesday, May 21st. There is no need to register; all juniors are automatically registered as part of the mandated State Accountability Testing. A message about this can be found here: Message to 11th Grade.
MISSION DAY is Coming to Bow High School!
Get ready for an exclusive, hands-on experience like no other! On Wednesday, March 19th, the New Hampshire National Guard will bring Mission Day to Bow High School during our next FLEX Day. We are one of only four schools nationwide selected to host this cutting-edge event—don’t miss out!
What’s in Store?
The Logistics
Watch the two-minute video and learn more! Mission Day Video
Join us for this one-of-a-kind, immersive experience and see if you have what it takes to handle high-stakes rescue missions! Thank you for your support—see you at Mission Day!
Summer Competency Recovery
Summer Competency Recovery, for those who fail a required course, will be June 24th through June 27th. Recovery will take place in two sessions each day. Session 1 goes from 7:30 - 11:00 (Math). Session 2 goes from 11:30 - 3:00 (Science). Humanities will meet in either Session 1 or 2 depending on who has signed up. Students must attend each day, for the full length of time, to be able to recover their competencies and credit. Failure to be present for the duration makes them ineligible to receive credit and they will be required to repeat the course. Please note that this is a different program from previous years.
To be invited to attend recovery, a student must have earned a 60% or higher in the course. Not meeting this threshold will require retaking the course. Any exceptions to this must be approved by Academic Dean Svea Schreiner.
Student School Board Representatives
Students in grades 9-11 are invited to run for student school board representative. This is an excellent way to participate in local government and influence decisions impacting schools. Please click this link for more information: Student School Board Elections
Message from Bow PTO
Bow PTO invites you to join us at Speed Puzzling, a parent's night out on March 21st! Teams of up to 4 race to finish their 500 piece puzzle first. Join up with your friends, or come as spectators to cheer on your team! Cost is $40 per team. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. See sign up genius for more details!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EAFAE22A3FD0-55262628-speed
In the Classroom
On Thursday I had the opportunity to visit Jacob Ross’ Geometry class. One of the teaching strategies that many of our math teachers are employing is called “Building a Thinking Classroom”. When I visited I saw students up our of their seats at the whiteboard practicing problems. Students worked collaboratively to solve an equation while Mr. Ross was able to walk around the room to check in on student understanding. Next week, he will be showing his students how geometry and what they are learning in the classroom has a practical application in design and construction.
Athletic Schedule
Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website
Events this Week
Important Links
Websites
Social Media Accounts
News from the Nest: 3/9/25
Hello Everyone. Although last week was the first week back from vacation it was a busy one for students and staff. Many of our student-athletes were involved in playoff games, the cast and crew of “Mean Girls” were rehearsing music and choreography, and our robotics teams were gearing up for more competitions to name just a few. This week promises to be just as busy, highlighted by a visit from world renowned pianist Ilya Yakushev at our school meeting on Friday.
Please let me know if you need anything and have a great week.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
On Wednesday, March 12th, BHS students will be participating in the New Hampshire Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS is a survey of students in grades 9 through 12 that assesses priority health-risk behaviors, including (1) behaviors that result in unintentional injuries and violence; (2) tobacco use; (3) alcohol and other drug use; (4) sexual behaviors that could contribute to HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancies; (5) unhealthy dietary behaviors; (6) physical inactivity; and (7) risk behavior perception and family support.
According to the state, “the YRBS is an important tool for measuring the health of New Hampshire’s youth. The majority of New Hampshire public high schools have long recognized the value of YRBS data to monitor health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth in our state. This valid, longitudinal data is used to assess the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs and to procure additional funding for issues identified by the survey to best serve youth and communities across the state.”
If you do not want to have your student participate in the survey please have this form returned to their school counselor: YRBS Opt Out. Additionally, if a student starts the survey and decides not to finish it, they can end at any time. This survey is strictly confidential.
Messages for Juniors and their Families
This past week Juniors received a couple of messages. The first was about the required state testing (SATs) and can be read here: Message to 11th Grade. Juniors will take the SAT with the writing prompt (the NH English and math tests) on Wednesday, April 9th, and the NHSAS (state science test) on Wednesday, May 21st. There is no need to register; all juniors are automatically registered as part of the mandated State Accountability Testing.
The BHS Math Department will be offering another SAT Math Prep session during flex on Friday, 3/14, in room 2216. Everyone is welcome to join! Practice materials will be provided.
The second message came from the School Counseling Department inviting families to attend a College & Career Information night Thursday at 6:00PM: 11th Grade College & Career Night
MISSION DAY is Coming to Bow High School!
Get ready for an exclusive, hands-on experience like no other! On Wednesday, March 19th, the New Hampshire National Guard will bring Mission Day to Bow High School during our next FLEX Day. We are one of only four schools nationwide selected to host this cutting-edge event—don’t miss out!
What’s in Store?
The Logistics
Watch the two-minute video and learn more! Mission Day Video
Join us for this one-of-a-kind, immersive experience and see if you have what it takes to handle high-stakes rescue missions! Thank you for your support—see you at Mission Day!
Introduction to the College Process for 9th and 10th grade students
Our awesome School Counseling Department is hosting an information session on Tuesday for families of 9th and 10th grade students. Here is information on how to attend (virtually): Early College Planning
Summer Competency Recovery
Summer Competency Recovery, for those who fail a required course, will be June 24th through June 27th. Recovery will take place in two sessions each day. Session 1 goes from 7:30 - 11:00 (Math). Session 2 goes from 11:30 - 3:00 (Science). Humanities will meet in either Session 1 or 2 depending on who has signed up. Students must attend each day, for the full length of time, to be able to recover their competencies and credit. Failure to be present for the duration makes them ineligible to receive credit and they will be required to repeat the course. Please note that this is a different program from previous years.
To be invited to attend recovery, a student must have earned a 60% or higher in the course. Not meeting this threshold will require retaking the course. Any exceptions to this must be approved by Academic Dean Svea Schreiner.
Spring Athletic Eligibility
Before we know it, Spring Athletics will be starting up. Here is the link to register if you have not already done so: Athletics Registration. We will be doing an academic eligibility check for Spring Athletes on Friday, the 14th. Students need to be passing 4 credits to be eligible to participate.
BHS Students Earn #1 Seed in Financial Literacy Competition
Congratulations to our business students who qualified for the 2025 FinLit300 State Championship on April 2nd to be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. This is a great opportunity for our students; good luck!
IDs
Students, please remember to have your ID with you if you would like to exit the building for Open Campus. We require this to help keep the building safe.
Student School Board Representatives
Students in grades 9-11 are invited to run for student school board representative. This is an excellent way to participate in local government and influence decisions impacting schools. Please click this link for more information: Student School Board Elections
Babysitting on March 14th
In an effort to help families come out to the meeting on March 14th the Student Senate is offering babysitting at BHS. Please pass along the word to anyone with younger children. Thank you.
First Robotics Competition
Last weekend, FRC Team 8708 Ov3R1y K0Mp13X from the Dunbarton and Bow Robotics 4-H Club competed in their first event of the season at the Granite State District Competition. The team worked hard and played very competitively, finishing as the 8th-seed Alliance Captain and selecting two other teams to compete alongside them in the playoffs. They ended the event as the 5th-place alliance—a fantastic achievement!
In addition to their strong performance on the field, the team also impressed the judges, winning the Imagery Award for their outstanding design and team identity.
We are also excited to share that one of our students, Ben Watford, was recognized for leadership and has advanced in the Dean’s List Award process. They will compete at the District Championship for a chance to become a Dean’s List Finalist.
Students on the team are: Gabe Abberton, Allison Baier, Derek Baier, Madison Barrett, Leland Bourque, Carter Brennan, Ross Brennan, Teddy Hood, Brian Vance and Ben Watford
Message from Bow PTO
Bow PTO invites you to join us at Speed Puzzling, a parent's night out on March 21st! Teams of up to 4 race to finish their 500 piece puzzle first. Join up with your friends, or come as spectators to cheer on your team! Cost is $40 per team. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. See sign up genius for more details!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4EAFAE22A3FD0-55262628-speed
In the Classroom
One of the quirks of BHS is that the ventilation system in my office connects to the FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) classroom. For the past few days, around 10:45, the smell of warm cookies has been permeating my office. As is my obligation, I promptly walk to the classroom to ensure that everything is okay. This week students have been experimenting with different cookie recipes and the results have been very tasty! In “Introduction to Foods”, taught by Jill Pelletier, students gain hands-on experience in preparing and serving foods using a wide variety of ingredients and cooking methods. In addition to learning a valuable life skill students also applying measuring and math concepts in a practical setting. I am looking forward to future lessons the class will have on cakes and pastries.
Athletic Schedule
Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website
Events this Week
Important Links
Websites
Social Media Accounts
News from the Nest: 3/2/25
Hello Everyone. I hope that you all had a great February Break. This week many of our athletic teams will be involved in playoff games. I encourage you to head out to cheer on our Falcons as they compete over the coming two weeks.
Before we know it, Spring Athletics will be starting up. Here is the link to register if you have not already done so: Athletics Registration
Although it is over a month from now, on April 9th, our 11th grade students will be participating in required state testing. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks and how we can help support our students in performing their best.
Please let me know if you need anything and have a great week.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
On Wednesday, March 12th, BHS students will be participating in the New Hampshire Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS). The YRBS is a survey of students in grades 9 through 12 that assesses priority health-risk behaviors, including (1) behaviors that result in unintentional injuries and violence; (2) tobacco use; (3) alcohol and other drug use; (4) sexual behaviors that could contribute to HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases, and unintended pregnancies; (5) unhealthy dietary behaviors; (6) physical inactivity; and (7) risk behavior perception and family support.
According to the state, “the YRBS is an important tool for measuring the health of New Hampshire’s youth. The majority of New Hampshire public high schools have long recognized the value of YRBS data to monitor health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth in our state. This valid, longitudinal data is used to assess the effectiveness of prevention and intervention programs and to procure additional funding for issues identified by the survey to best serve youth and communities across the state.”
If you do not want to have your student participate in the survey please have this form returned to their school counselor: YRBS Opt Out. Additionally, if a student starts the survey and decides not to finish it, they can end at any time. This survey is strictly confidential.
March: Music in our Schools Month
The month of March is recognized as “music in our schools month”. We are fortunate that the communities of Bow and Dunbarton have been so supportive of our music and performing arts program and I am grateful for everything the Bow Pops does to provide our students with opportunities. On Friday, March 14th we will be hosting Pianist Ilya Yakushev. He is a world renowned musician and will be sharing his talents with us. On March 22nd Bow High School hosts NH Large Group Festival. Then, on March 26th, BHS hosts the annual district music concert. This is always a great event that showcases our musicians in each school. I am looking forward to seeing many of you at the upcoming concerts.
Parents and Guardians: Class of 2025
The week before February Break we hosted a brief meeting with family members of the Class of 2025. Here is a recording of that meeting: Class of 2025
Interact Events Coming Up
The BHS Interact Club has two events coming up to support the local organization Waypoint. First, they have bingo night on March 7th. There is no entry fee but they will be accepting donations to Waypoint. Interact will also be hosting the Waypoint sleepout on March 21, and will be accepting donations for that event as well. Please reach out with any questions.
National Honor Society Tutoring
NHS is offering tutoring for any students in need. If you would like to submit a tutoring request, please fill out this form:
https://forms.gle/oB6waYs6W5ErDxUx9
Student School Board Representatives
Students in grades 9-11 are invited to run for student school board representative. This is an excellent way to participate in local government and influence decisions impacting schools. Please click this link for more information: Student School Board Elections
SAT Preparation
The BHS Math Department will be offering another SAT math test practice session during flex this Friday, 3/7 in room 2216. A google classroom has been created and resources will be posted; for those that would like to participate, the join code is fv7xvi6. We are looking forward to having you with us!
Community Wellness Event
Please join families in SAU 67 at the Health and Wellness Fair on March 4th. Visit this link for more details: Event
In the Classroom
Prior to February Break, students in Ms. O’Brienhalla and Mrs. Pauley’s American Dream class were studying the rise of fascism in Nazi Germany during the 1930s. Students engaged in note taking and discussion on the steps that were taken to turn Germany from a democracy into a dictatorship. Among the elements that students learned about was how the aftermath of World War I and the effect of the Treaty of Versailles influenced events of the early 30s. As part of this unit of study students will see how the Great Depression impacted both domestic and global events.
Athletic Schedule
Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website
Events this Week
Important Links
Websites
Social Media Accounts
News from the Nest: 2/21/25
Hello Everyone. I am sending an abbreviated Friday version of “News from the Nest” as we head into February Break. Please reach out to me if there is anything you need and have a great break!
Music and the Arts
I am excited for Music in our School's Month coming in March. Next week I will highlight some specific events the school community is invited to attend. This includes an art show on March 26th prior to the district music concert. I think you will be impressed with the work of our students. Thank you to all of our district’s art teachers and especially Sarah Bragg and Sophia Tucker at BHS.
Class of 2025 Family Meeting
Here is a recording of the Class of 2025 Family Meeting we hosted on Tuesday that highlights upcoming Senior events: Class of 2025
There will also be updates and letters sent to Senior Families with all of the important dates and information as we get closer to the end of the year.
School Meeting
On Wednesday we had a school meeting in which Staff took on the Unified Basketball Team. Here is a photo album with highlights: February School Meeting
Athletic Success
A few of our athletic teams compete off campus so I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight two of them.
The BHS Swim Team competed in the State Tournament last weekend. Senior Lena Thompson was a 2 X state champion in the 100 fly and 100 free, subsequently setting new BHS records in both. Lena also swam a leg in both the 200 Medley, and 200 Free relays which placed 3rd, and the 4th respectively.
Other individual winners, Junior Emily Hou placed 6th in 100 breaststroke, Junior Sabine
Karanough 7th in backstroke & freshman Ava Popielarz placed 11th in both 100 free & 100 breast. Emily, Sabine and Ava comprised the other legs of the 200 Med. 200 free relays along with Lena.
The 400 relay team, consisting of Freshman Molly Key, Senior Olivia Shippos, Senior Anna Fellers and anchor, Senior Sabine Karanouh placed 4th in an epic race to reach the podium for the extra team points.
Bow finished 3rd in the state after the swim only portion, and ended up in 4th place overall after the diving scores were added in. BHS had only 7 swimmers at the state competition, and this was an amazing team performance!!!
In Nordic Skiing Jack Kohl is one of our tri-captains and leads the boys team. Jack has routinely been first to the finish line for our Bow skiers. He has excelled in both classic and skate disciplines.
Ashe McKeen is also one of our tri-captains and she has led the girls team. She sets the bar for the other girls to beat and has scored points for Bow in every race this season.
Makaylie Laws rounds out our tri-captain trio. Makaylie has also scored points for Bow in every race this season and often manages our waxing sessions.
Olivia Rodgers fills out our senior roster. New to nordic skiing and the team, Olivia has excelled and worked diligently to master the two very different disciplines. Olivia's strength is definitely the classic style and she came in first for Bow at our recent race in Hanover.
Congratulations to both our Swim and Nordic Skiing Teams!
Athletic Schedule
Below are the games scheduled for the week ahead (please confirm with your athlete as schedules do change). For up to date schedule information please visit the BHS Athletics Website
Events this Week
Important Links
Websites
Social Media Accounts
News from the Nest: 2/16/25
News from the Nest: 2/9/25
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