The NH Department of Education has launched their 4th annual educational survey and are looking for your input! Here is your chance to voice your opinions!! The parent survey provides parents/caretakers of current NH students, preschool – 12th grade an opportunity to voice their feedback around remote learning, school climate, and their student’s academic and…
The world of education has its own language. Your child’s teacher may use terms that are well known in the school setting but may be new and confusing for parents. Parents should always feel comfortable asking their child’s teacher or principal to explain or define any unfamiliar terms. But knowing some basic terms can help…
Many families made significant financial sacrifices in order to allow their children to successfully continue on their pre-pandemic educational pathways or to access a new educational environment that met their needs. Sustaining these short-term sacrifices will be difficult. The YES! program will allow those families, and others whose educational pathways were disrupted, to keep their…
The Community Engagement and Communication Committee will be having a public forum & building tour on October 13, 2022, at 6:00 PM at Milford High School-Lecture Hall. Milford High School, the Applied Technology Center, and the early elementary school are identified as priority areas. A study done in 2020 found the buildings are outdated and…
Wishing everyone a smooth back-to-school transition! Here is the latest information from the Milford School District for the 2022-23 school year. FIRST DAY OF CLASSES August 31st is our school district’s First Day of classes! August 31 – First Day for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 September 1 – First Day for…
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is once again inviting educators and families to participate in their annual Week of the Young Child (WOYC) April 4 – April 8. Recognized in early childhood classrooms across the US, this annual event aims to raise awareness of the importance of positive, high-quality learning…
If your child is turning 5 by September 30 of this year it is time to get them registered for Kindergarten! It’s an exciting time in your child’s life but often one that comes with anxious feelings for your child about leaving home and making new friends, and fears for parents wondering if your child…
School boards from all around the country have been in the news this last year as tensions rise over pandemic policies, school funding, and a multitude of other issues that ultimately affect our kids and their education. But do you know much about what a school board does and why they matter? Click HERE for…
For the first time since 2004 the American Academy of Pediatrics and the CDC have changed the checklist of developmental milestones for infants and young children. Their hope in doing so is to encourage parents to seek early intervention screenings sooner when they notice delays in their child’s development. For more information on these changes…
Peabody Mill Environmental Center in Amherst is hosting a monthly series of “I Love Nature!” classes geared toward children, ages 3-6, and their caregivers. Participants will learn about all the fun and amazing things that can be found in the woods around us and explore different habitats. Each session includes a story and discussion time,…