Two 4th graders from Pierce School met with the Bennington Conservation Commission on Thursday, 11/21/24, along with their classroom teacher, Mrs. Germain. They made a request for support in purchasing a trail camera to observe mammals in the Bruce Edes Forest. Students shared that they would collect data and report back to the BCC in May with their findings. The BCC took a vote, and approved! Trail cameras are anticipated to be purchased in time for the student mammal project. Students are seeking additional opportunities in the community and within nature.

Please click here to read the November 22, 2024 issue, Pierce School Weekly Newsletter updates by Principal, Alisha Hansen-Proulx.

Pierce's second and third graders attended a field trip to the Currier Museum of Art on 11/13/24. Students had the opportunity to see priceless works by Picasso and take part in living installations while taking in the beauty.

Please click here to read the November 15, 2024 issue, Pierce School Weekly Newsletter updates by Principal, Alisha Hansen-Proulx.

3rd and 4th-grade students interested in the after-school Cornucopia Cooking Club began creating amazing treats this week! Their enthusiasm and dedication to the culinary arts are worthy of praise!

Please click here to read November 8, 2024, Pierce School Weekly Newsletter updates by Principal, Alisha Hansen-Proulx.

The Pierce School Swag store is officially open. If you would like to snag some Pierce swag for holiday giving. This is the sale for you!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are writing to let you know that Pierce Elementary School recently completed testing for lead in drinking water. This is part of an ongoing effort related to New Hampshire state law RSA 485:17-a, which requires schools and childcare facilities to test for lead in drinking water and to act when lead is found at levels at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). We continue to work with the New Hampshire state law to take appropriate action as necessary. The attached letter details the most recent report of water levels found at Pierce School.

We also want to share that the 5 faucets found to be above 5 ppb with lead levels were not used for drinking water, and are labeled as such. Our water drinking fountains were in compliance with state levels of drinking water on lead levels. Please click here to read the letter and report for more details.

All sample results and additional resources from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) can be viewed at gettheleadoutnh.org.

Students paraded through Bennington to display their costumes and Halloween spirit on Thursday, October 31st. Staff dressed up as Crayola crayons in spirit as well!

Please click here to read the November 1, 2024, Pierce School Weekly Newsletter updates by Principal, Alisha Hansen-Proulx.

A highlight of the week was an art class with Jeannie Connolly and Tina Kreibel from Children and the Arts. Students created beautiful parade-ready lanterns. The Lantern Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 6 pm. Please visit https://www.childrenandthearts.org/annual-lantern-festival for more information.

Please click here to read the October 25, 2024, Pierce School Weekly Newsletter updates by Principal, Alisha Hansen-Proulx.