environment to become respectful, involved, and knowledgeable 21st century learners and citizens. EHS April News Notes:
EHS April News Notes: Quarter 3 date changes – Due to snow closures, EHS has adjusted the following Quarter 3 dates. Please mark your calendars. Q3 will now end on April 13th. Report cards will be mailed home on Thursday, April 16 th. Spring Sports tryouts at the high school have wrapped up; and we look forward to a strong showing from our baseball, softball, and track & field teams. The Spring Parent-Player Required Meeting is on Wednesday, April 8th, at 6:30pm in the MS Gym. The Epping School District recently adopted the Life of a Blue Devil program model to begin studying, training, and improving healthier lifestyles in our students, school and community. The program is a spin-off of the Life of an Athlete program that has been adopted by the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association. Their program is centered on Athletic Codes of Conduct, while Student Leadership, Engaging Coaches, Stakeholder Unity, and Pre-Season Meeting support the enforcement of athletic codes. Please stay tuned for more information regarding this extremely positive and cutting edge program for our students and community. Literacy Fair - The Epping School District will hold its first Literacy Fair on April 16th from 6:008:00 pm in various parts of Epping High School. The event is free of charge and will offer a variety of activities. Come meet authors, including Epping’s newest author, Corey Blanchard, as well as Stephanie Workman, Cynthia Neal, Steven Hobbs, Amy Ray, and Terri DeMitchell. Included in the event will be a book swap – bring a book; take a book. A poetry slam will take place throughout the evening. The Manchester Monarchs Hockey Organization, as well as representatives of the Rye Airfield Skate Park will present their reading challenge programs. Epping Elementary School students will have stories on display as well as bookmarks they have created. We are looking for donations of baked goods and if anyone is interested in participating in the event. Please feel free to contact Thelma Thompson at
[email protected] with any questions. Music News - Large Group Festival - Both the Epping High School Band and Chorus took part in the 2015 New Hampshire Music Educators Large Group Festival on Saturday, March 21 st at Plymouth Regional High School. Each ensemble performed three pieces of concert music before a panel of judges, receiving evaluation forms and verbal feedback in the form of a specialized private clinic. The groups also completed a sight-reading exercise to test their music literacy skills. Both groups did very well, with each earning two “A” and two “B” grades for their overall performances. All-State Music Festival - Freshman Brendan Sacco and Junior Katelyn Sable have been selected to participate in the 2015 New Hampshire Music Educators All-State Music Festival set to take place from April 16th-18th in Concord, New Hampshire. Hundreds of exemplary music students from all over the state will come together to rehearse and put on a superb concert in only two days, culminating with a performance at the Capitol Center for the Arts. Students work with esteemed professional conductors from around the region and take part in music experiences that further inspire them to musical excellence.
EHS Mission Statement The Epping High School community educates and empowers students within a safe environment to become respectful, involved, and knowledgeable 21st century learners and citizens.
Epping High School 21 Academy Street Epping, NH 03042
~~~ Principal Kyle Repucci Assistant Principal David Latchaw Athletic Director Larry Averill
~~~ Main Office Phone 603.679.5472 Main Office Fax 603.679.2966
Website www.sau14.org
All-Eastern Music Festival - Junior Katelyn Sable will take part in the 2015 National Association for Music Education All-Eastern Music Festival from April 9th-12th in Providence, Rhode Island. As a result of her high scores at last year’s All-State music festival, she was chosen as one of only 22 students to represent the state of New Hampshire at this prestigious music festival. The All-Eastern Music Festival includes more than 810 talented music students from Connecticut, Washington D.C., Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and American schools in Europe. Katelyn is a part of the 120 voice Honors Treble Voice Choir, which will perform at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence at 11 AM on Sunday, April 12th. This ensemble will work for three days prior to their performance under the direction and leadership of their conductor to prepare remarkably challenging music. Outing Club – The EHS Outing Club had another successful trip yesterday at the Exeter Rinks. Students and staff enjoyed time to bond outside of the classroom. Thank you to Larry Averill, Tyler Nekton, Kyle Repucci, & Ray Carrier for chaperoning this event.
EHS Mission Statement The Epping High School community educates and empowers students within a safe environment to become respectful, involved, and knowledgeable 21st century learners and citizens.
