Memorial High Manchester, NH News

Rising to the Challenge: Coaches give back through Manchester Little League's adaptive baseball program  Manchester Ink Link

Friends since their days playing baseball together at Memorial High School, Nick Sullivan, 20, Mason Gilmartin, 21, and Scott Clark, 20, are New Hampshire ...

NH Liquor Commission teaches Manchester students about impaired driving  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Over a thousand graduating students from Manchester's public high schools gathered outside SNHU Arena on Wednesday morning in ...

Video clip shows Memorial High School assault | Education  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — Another video featuring student-on-student violence in Manchester schools has emerged on social media, this one showing a Memorial High ...

Gun rumor at Memorial High prompts police to increase presence on Friday  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — Police will increase their presence at Memorial High School today after in-school violence on Tuesday led to a rumor that someone would ...

Fights at Memorial High School required police response five times Tuesday  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — Police responded to five calls during school hours at Memorial High School on Tuesday, sending four vehicles at one point to the high school.

NH Primary Source: Manchester Democrats chair Gene Martin running for city school board  WMUR Manchester

Veteran activist Gene Martin has spent much of his adult life working to get other Democrats elected. Now, he's making a bid himself for an important local office.

Memorial High School Honor Roll | Education  The Union Leader

PRINCIPAL'S LIST. GRADE 9: Carter Bailey, Hana Bean, Olivia Brown, McKenna Cantin, Mikalena Chamberlain, Aidan Connolly, August Connors, Allyson ...

Student, 16, faces weapon, assault charges after Memorial High School arrest  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — A 16-year-old student at Manchester's Memorial High School faces weapons, assault and other charges after his arrest at the school Tuesday ...

Making the rounds with Medical Matters: Help wanted, Blessings in a Backpack and more  Manchester Ink Link

Lots of health and wellness news in the Queen City and beyond, so let's jump right in. Help wanted. According to some estimates, there are more than 2,000 ...

Manchester high school graduation times announced  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — Manchester School District has announced that high school graduations will be held this year on June 15, 2019 at the SNHU Arena, 555 ...

Manchester Hockey Roos Summer Jump! Starts June 17th  Manchester Ink Link

The Manchester Hockey Roos program announces its 4th season of youth field hockey program this summer.

Parent Alert: 3 Open Houses open houses at Manchester high schools  Manchester Ink Link

Three of the high schools in Manchester are scheduled to host open house events from incoming students and families. Below is a list of events happening at ...

It's on: Memorial to host NH Destination Imagination regional tourney  Manchester Ink Link

Top-finishing teams in their Challenge and age level advance to the State Finals on March 30th in Nashua.

Queen City Kamikaze returns March 23 for pop-culture fanatics  Manchester Ink Link

The one-day pop-culture convention at Manchester Memorial High School will provide a venue for cosplayers, geeky swag vendors and gamers again on ...

Search underway for Manchester's next school superintendent  WMUR Manchester

The search is underway for Manchester's next superintendent of schools.

Three finalists for Manchester superintendent of schools revealed  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — Three finalists for superintendent of the state's largest school district have been announced, and the public will get the chance to meet them in ...

Keene vs. Manchester Memorial High School Football Highlights, 8/31/2018  The Keene Sentinel

Highlights from the August 31 high school football game between Keene High School and Manchester Memorial. Keene won, 18-14.

Open Letter from a Manchester teacher to the city: 'This is my rally cry'  Manchester Ink Link

This is an open letter to the city of Manchester and to all the people that live and work in this once great city. This is a call to arms. This is my rally cry. There are ...

Memorial Day 2019: Parade time, ceremony and other regional events  Manchester Ink Link

Memorial Day weekend is a time for family, fun and, most importantly, remembering those who served. In Manchester, the annual Memorial Day Parade is set for ...

A life cut short: Vigil at Memorial High School for Ian Jewell  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – Family, friends, and faculty gathered on Monday evening at Memorial High School for a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Ian Jewell, ...

Public forum highlights leadership qualities of school superintendent finalists  Manchester Ink Link

Three superintendent finalists appeared before an audience of about 150 residents -- parents, teachers, students, school administrators and school board ...

Manchester schools establishing their identities as Queen City Invitational opens  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — The Queen City Invitational Basketball Tournament will have a different feel to it this year. Well, that'll be the case on one half of the bracket at ...

Vargas presents preliminary school budget  Manchester Ink Link

A preliminary budget was presented to the Board of School Committee Tuesday.

Hudson police conclude no credible threat at local middle school  The Union Leader

Local police said they investigated a potential threat at Hudson Memorial School that came in via social media Thursday night and determined it to be ...

Manchester Proud fields questions, shares process and goals during public session  Manchester Ink Link

Adam Rubin, founder of 2Revolutions education design lab, left, and Barry Brensinger of Manchester Proud field questions from attendees during a Jan.

QCIBT: Central fights off Memorial, will play Exeter in final  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — Manchester Memorial boys' basketball coach Danny Bryson made it clear that he liked what he saw from his team Thursday night. As good as ...

Beyond the Stigma: Youth Summit tackles tough issues in Concord  The Union Leader

CONCORD — Anyone who harbors doubts about the younger generation — or the future of civil discourse, for that matter — should have gone to the ...

Meet the finalists May 15: Public Q&A with 3 finalists for superintendent of schools  Manchester Ink Link

From left, three finalists selected for consideration as the next MSD Superintendent are Jen Gillis, Amy Allen and John Goldstadt.

NHIAA Boys' Basketball: Central boys beat Memorial, stay hot  The Union Leader

The Manchester Central and Manchester Memorial boys' basketball teams are on two different paths as the Division I regular season enters its final month.

Paul Feely's City Hall: Vargas sees bright future for Manchester schools -- provided everyone learns to get along  The Union Leader

Outgoing Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bolgen Vargas hasn't responded to questions from the media surrounding his decision to resign.

Vargas resigns as Manchester School District Superintendent  Manchester Ink Link

Dr. Bolgen Vargas has given his 90-day notice that he is leaving the district.

Why is NH still waiting for a school-funding fix?  New Hampshire Business Review

Recently, reports of New Hampshire being in the top 10 states for personal income came out, repeating many recent years in which our state is among the ...

Student achievers from across the state descend on Fisher Cats Stadium for annual 'Scholars Day'  Manchester Ink Link

More than 5400 seniors from 84 high schools across the state celebrated NH Scholars Day Thursday at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium, the largest class of ...

Viral Snapchat Story threat makes it's way to @MHT  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – Manchester Police debunked a Snapchat story threat mistakenly thought to be made against Memorial High School Monday night, after ...

West High School placed in 'secure campus' over suspicious package  Manchester Ink Link

FOLLOW UP STORY – 4 P.M. – BOMB SQUAD: 'CRUDE EXPLOSIVE DEVISE' FOUND ON WEST STREET. UPDATE, 11:30 a.m. Manchester Police Capt.

Jan. 24 student art exhibit at West High School  Manchester Ink Link

A free art exhibit open to the public will celebrate the talents of students at Manchester High School West.

Nicholas Sacco, 24: Enjoyed the outdoors, had a passion for cars; beloved son, brother, grandson  Manchester Ink Link

A gathering will be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, from 3-6 p.m. at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, located at 243 Hanover St. Manchester.

Scholastic Art Awards: 11 Gold Key winners from Memorial, including 'Epidemic' photo essay  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – On Feb. 10 Xavier Rios will receive a Gold Key during the 20th Annual Scholastic Art Awards, part of a national arts and writing ...

Education funding debate is front and center across NH  Manchester Ink Link

The goal was to phase out the grants in 25 years, in theory, leaving individual school districts time to develop a way to locally fund their school districts. But the ...

Scene Setters: March 25, 2019 | Human Interest  The Union Leader

Jeanne Benjamin of Concord was all decked out and rooting for her son, Jacob Benjamin, of the Rochester Police Department during the 12th Annual CHaD ...

US News Best High Schools 2019: Bedford High School Makes List  Bedford, NH Patch

Bedford High School Makes Elite US News List - Bedford, NH - U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 Best High Schools list Tuesday. Here's how schools ...

City funding restores HOPE as community youth services program to reach at-risk kids  Manchester Ink Link

Tuesday marks another new beginning for the HOPE NH program, which is now funded by the Board of Aldermen as a youth services program. It will convene at ...

Manchester Not Alone in School Funding Woes  New Hampshire Public Radio

Amanda Cordier has been thinking about moving her kids out of the Manchester school district, but after a "Save our Schools" forum at Memorial High School.

Students and parents reunited at Hillside after tense stand-off near school  Manchester Ink Link

The scene at Hillside was chaotic, but most parents appeared calm – and appreciative – of school protocols and police caution that led to the unusual ...

Manchester, NH High School Students Attend Vigil for Classmate Killed Outside Hardware Store  NECN

The New Hampshire Attorney General's office has identified the victim who was fatally shot Sunday afternoon in a hardware store parking lot in Goffstown.

May 11 FUNDRIVE to support West High School music program  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – Spring cleaning? Bring your clothing donations to West High School this Saturday, May 11th to support our 2nd Annual FUNDRIVE to ...

One arrested after 'wanted person check' in Manchester  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER - A "wanted person check" Sunday evening led to a standoff with police outside a home near Memorial High School.

Candidates for Manchester School Superintendent Make Their Pitch to the Public  New Hampshire Public Radio

The Manchester City School District held a Q&A forum with superintendent candidates in their search for new school leadership on Wednesday. Parents,

On trial for attempted murder of officer in February, Heredia signs plea deal and walks free  The Union Leader

MANCHESTER — The defendant in the dating-cops case walked out of Hillsborough County Superior Court on Thursday, after accepting a plea bargain that ...

Pot prohibition supporters dominate Senate hearing on recreational cannabis for adults  The Union Leader

CONCORD — Quincy Roy, a sophomore at Manchester Memorial High School, could have been doing a lot of different things on the second day of the April ...

Teen with airsoft gun prompts school security alerts, police say  WMUR Manchester

A 16-year-old who pointed an airsoft gun out a car window in Manchester prompted schools in the area to secure their campuses, police said.

Hat in the Ring: Michael Porter running for Ward 8 Board of Aldermen  Manchester Ink Link

My name is Michael Porter and I am announcing my intention to run for Alderman in Ward 8.

Top art students earn awards | Education  The Union Leader

More than 200 students from grades 7 through 12 from schools across the state were awarded Gold Keys at a ceremony Sunday for their original artwork, ...

Granite State high school students gather to discuss problems, share solutions  WMUR Manchester

Hundreds of Granite State high school students are coming together this weekend for the 2019 Youth Summit.

Dupont Splash Pad opens May 24, kicking off the holiday weekend  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — Splash into Memorial Day weekend at the Dupont Splash Pad, scheduled to open Friday May 24 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for residents and ...

Did Girard violate district policy by contacting student via school email?  Manchester Ink Link

School board member Rich Girard is on the defense after an issue arose during the Nov. 13 school committee meeting raising the question of procedure in an ...

5 new sworn officers and 3 promotions for Manchester Police  Manchester Ink Link

Mayor Joyce Craig, left, addresses Manchester Police Department's newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony on March 4, 2019 at the MPAL Center.

NH Business Newsmakers: Lehmann joins Business and Industry Association  The Union Leader

CONCORD — The Business and Industry Association, New Hampshire's statewide chamber of commerce, hired Katherine Lehmann as its director of public ...

All That Jazz: Ensemble representing Manchester's 3 high schools May 14 at The Palace Theatre  Manchester Ink Link

Get jazzy with the best of Manchester's high school jazz musicians.

Estimate for new Manchester school drops $3.4 million  The Salem News

MANCHESTER — The cost for a proposed new Manchester Memorial Elementary School has been cut by $3.4 million.

Spark Academy info sessions: Enrollment open for NH's newest charter school  Manchester Ink Link

Applications for Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies public charter school are now open for New Hampshire high school students entering ninth grade ...

5 MHT students earn music education scholarships via Freese Brothers Big Band  Manchester Ink Link

The Freese Brothers Big Band has awarded scholarships that will enable nine talented high school musicians to attend summer music programs. A tenth student ...

Paul Feely's City Hall: Beaudry assures there's 'no conspiracy' in supt. search, despite Scannell's claims  The Union Leader

WHEN CITY school board members chose a consultant to led the search for a new superintendent, the vote was not without controversy — despite those same ...

Mark E. Riley, 56: Lifelong resident, master plumber, beloved by family  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — Mark E. Riley, 56, of Manchester, died unexpectedly on February 13, at his residence. He was born in Manchester on May 17, 1962, ...

Emily Karwacki Sheff, 39, Bedford | 40 Under Forty  The Union Leader

Partnership Liaison, Project REEP at Rivier University.

Choose Love: Free Community Wellness Dinner with guest speaker Scarlett Lewis  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – On Thursday, May 16, 2019, Manchester School District along with community partners will be hosting a FREE Community Wellness ...

State of Sports: New coach has Bedford wrestling trending up  The Union Leader

The prevailing opinion is that Bedford High School wins at everything, right?

NH Primary Source: Volinsky, Tobin to hold school funding forum in Manchester  WMUR Manchester

TWELFTH FORUM. Executive Councilor Andru Volinsky and attorney John Tobin will bring their statewide series of school funding forums to Manchester on ...

Democrats take control of NH Senate and House  The Union Leader

CONCORD — Only those backing proposed constitutional amendments and longtime incumbents in safe districts rested easy on a night when control of both ...

Dec. 11 reception for NH Printmakers, on display through Jan. 30 at Manchester City Hall gallery  Manchester Ink Link

Art on the Wall @CityHall: Celebrating the work of local printmakers, Dec. 11 0 Jan. 30.

Central High School takes traditional fundraising “To the Mats”  Manchester Ink Link

The Central High School Music Department is excited to announce they will be hosting a one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday February 2, from 10 a.m. – 4 ...

MPD mock-disaster training set for Oct. 8 at West High School  Manchester Ink Link

Don't panic. West High School will be the center of a mock-disaster training drill on Oct. 8.

Year in Photos: Memorable images from Union Leader photographers in 2018  The Union Leader

WITH 2018 behind us, here's a look back at some of the memorable scenes and moments captured by New Hampshire Union Leader photographers.

MLK Day: From the prodigious hilltops of NH, let your voice ring  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – The 2019 Martin Luther King Day celebration will be held on Monday, January 21, from 2-5 p.m., at Temple Adath Yeshurun, 152 Prospect ...

Public invited to swearing in ceremony for Congressman Pappas  Manchester Ink Link

The public is invited to attend the Jan. 5 swearing-in ceremony at Central High School.

Wednesday, January 24th: Granite State Great: Peter Perich  WMUR Manchester

Tonight, a "Granite State Great". Peter Perich started out as a water-boy at Manchester Memorial High School, since then he has worn many hats and his ...

Report: Minority, disabled kids suffer more from school suspensions, expulsions  The Union Leader

Students with disabilities and minority students are more likely than other pupils to face educationally disruptive, out-of-school suspensions, according to ...

Aldermen 'put to rest' any move to shut down Safe Station  Manchester Ink Link

On Tuesday night the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously in favor of supporting Safe Station. The vote was prompted by controversy stirred up by ...

Redistricting plan to be implemented in Manchester  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — Superintendent Dr. Bolgen Vargas and school district administrators are working to carry out the redistricting plan that was approved by ...

Letters: Good fences make good neighbors  Manchester Ink Link

At least that's the way the saying goes. And for years that was the case between the elderly residents of the Varney School Apartments and the Sacred Heart ...

Opponents to NH marijuana legalization show up in force at hearing  Concord Monitor

Two months ago, the prospect of marijuana legalization in New Hampshire seemed a distinct possibility. Citizens like the idea, with 68 percent supporting it in a ...

Aug. 19: Sunday's track & field meet is highlight of the NH Senior Games  Manchester Ink Link

More than 160 athletes from across New Hampshire, New England, and beyond will gather at the track facility at Memorial High School this Sunday for the 31st ...

Homeless Persons' Memorial Day vigil Dec. 20 in Veterans Park  Manchester Ink Link

A vigil at Veterans Park on Elm Street will include staff from Catholic Medical Center's Health Care for the Homeless, along with Mayor Joyce Craig, other ...

Signe McQuaid, 69: Heart of her family, a giver and doer, gone too soon  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — Signe Anderson McQuaid died at Community Hospice House in Merrimack on February 25, 2019, after living with metastatic breast ...

'Manchester Proud' Launches School Improvement Plan  New Hampshire Public Radio

A new coalition in Manchester is launching a community planning process for the city's public schools. The coalition - called Manchester Proud - is funded.

No crown for Miss NH Marisa Moorhouse, but she shines at Miss America pageant  Manchester Ink Link

Marisa Moorehouse, our Miss New Hampshire, didn't win the coveted Miss America crown during the Sept. 9 televised competition, but she sure represented the ...

Manchester Central falls to Littleton in hard-fought Granite State Challenge  Manchester Ink Link

DURHAM, NH – It was a David and Goliath battle! Littleton High School, with an enrollment of a little over 200 students, took down Manchester Central High ...

Scenes from Manchester Community College 2019 Commencement  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER NH — Manchester Community College celebrated its 73rd Commencement on May 22, recognizing graduates in a number of diverse ...

Richard Sardinha, 61: U.S. Marine, beloved father and grandfather  Manchester Ink Link

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Friday May 10, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a memorial *service* to follow from 1 to 1:30 p.m., both at ...

Blackbirds snap losing streak, top Manchester Memorial in season opener  The Keene Sentinel

Keene High senior quarterback Gabe Fletcher has endured a long journey to get back onto the gridiron, going through elbow surgery on his throwing arm that ...

NH Career Academy: Bridge for students to 'free' college and beyond  Manchester Ink Link

NH Career Academy is focused on bringing free post-secondary learning and career pathway opportunities to many Granite State students.

Foster mom says library policy prohibiting visits between foster kids and birth parents discriminatory  Manchester Ink Link

Library trustees are sympathetic about the state's need for visitation sites, but say they had to think about the safety of the general public and staff using the ...

William J. Thornton, 67: Loving son, brother, uncle and friend  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — William J. (Bill) Thornton, 67 of Manchester, died May 10, 2019 at Elliot Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manchester on ...

Report of gunshots at Green and Union streets investigated  Manchester Ink Link

Police recovered a single shell casing at the scene.

Andrew Scott Towne, 48: Fisherman and car enthusiast, loved spending time with family, his dog and co-workers  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH – Andrew Scott Towne, 48, of Manchester, passed away in Manchester on September 16, 2018. He was born in Manchester on April 27, ...

Robert 'Bobby' R. Rivard, 79: A life marked by dignity, humor, respect and, most of all, love  Manchester Ink Link

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Derryfield Country Club, 625 Mammoth Road, Manchester, NH.

Hundreds of high schoolers set to attend Youth Summit 2019  WMUR Manchester

Hundreds of teenagers from around the Granite State will gather Friday and Saturday to tackle issues their generation faces head-on.

Brian Lynch, 26: Beloved son and father, all heart, talented athlete, gone too soon  Manchester Ink Link

Calling hours are Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union St., Manchester.

Man with gun gets away with nothing from Uncle Bob's Market  Manchester Ink Link

MANCHESTER, NH — At approximately 8:15 p.m. on Jan. 12, 2019, officers responded to Uncle Bob's Market located at 435 Kelley St., for the report of an ...

Manchester woman takes home crown as Miss New Hampshire 2018  WMUR Manchester

It will be a night to remember for Marisa Moorhouse, 18, of Manchester after she was crowned Miss New Hampshire 2018.

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