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Apr 24, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
Literacy Month Comes to a Close
Literacy Month concludes at Pierce School after a month dedicated to celebrating every reading genre. Students enjoyed Spirit Week by taking their hats off to books, wearing green for Green Eggs and Ham, and dressing as favorite characters. They also wore crazy hair or clothes and finished the festivities cozying up around a campfire.

During the April 24 performance, Ms. Besson's kindergarten recited nursery rhymes while Mrs. Powell's class gave a dramatic retelling of Thumbelina. Mrs. Sutton's students showed beautiful artwork in a kamishibai box presentation and Mrs. Germain's class performed the Greek myth of King Midas. It was an amazing month for everyone.
Apr 24, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
April 24, 2026 "What's Bruin at Pierce School?"
Please see the "What's Bruin at Pierce School?" Newsletter by principal Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking the link.
Apr 17, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
A Month Long Celebration of Poetry
Poetry Month is coming to a close at Pierce School. Students spent the last five days sharing poetry they had written during lunch to a round of snaps instead of claps. Students from kindergarten to grade 4 showed their Black Bear courage sharing silly, serious, and rhyming poetry.

We also celebrated Poem in Your Pocket Day. Every student handpicked a poem written by another author to share in multigrade groups, practicing expression and fluency as they read. The goal was to read the poem to as many people as possible. I recommend my personal favorite, Your World by Georgia Douglas Johnson. We cannot wait to keep this amazing tradition alive next year.
Apr 17, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
April 10, 2026 "What's Bruin at Pierce School?"
Please see the "What's Bruin at Pierce School?" Newsletter by principal Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking the link.
Apr 10, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
Winners Announced
Congratulations Clara & Jayce for winning the Bennington Conservation Commission's Annual Earth Day sign contest! Look for their sign around town and be sure to take some time to Explore Bennington!
Apr 10, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
April 10, 2026 "What's Bruin at Pierce School?"
Please see the "What's Bruin at Pierce School?" Newsletter by principal Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking the link.
Apr 8, 2026 · Contoocook Valley School District
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is conducting its annual Parent Involvement survey for parents of students who receive special education services. This survey assesses how eﬀectively school districts engage families to improve services for children with disabilities.

Why should you take the survey?

Share your experience to strengthen parent-school partnerships.

Ensure your district and state hear what matters to families.

Higher participation means more accurate results.

This survey will only take a few minutes to complete.

Please complete one survey for each child you have receiving special education services. All responses are anonymous. Click here to display the survey QR code and take the survey.
Apr 3, 2026 · Pierce Elementary School
April 3, 2026 "What's Bruin at Pierce School?"
Please see the "What's Bruin at Pierce School?" Newsletter by principal Rachel Lunan-Hill by clicking the link.

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