May is Mental Health Awareness Month
MHAM was established in 1949 to help increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives. Over the past several years, we have seen a significant rise in youth mental health needs. At Souhegan, we have made a commitment to supporting our youth by openly discussing mental health topics, destigmatizing help seeking, and sharing resources. As a parent, it can be difficult to open up conversations about mental health. Please feel free to reach out to student services to discuss your student, or use these tip sheets as a guide.
Souhegan High School is Seeking host families for 15 days in October 2023.
For the first time since the Covid pandemic, Souhegan High School is welcoming German exchange students to our community. We have a 16-year history of hosting students from university prep high schools in the Mannheim region of Germany. This venture is in cooperation with Nashua High School. Students will arrive on October 14, 2023, and stay with host families until October 30, 2023. They will attend three days at the high school and spend the rest of their time touring points of interest and history in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Visiting students will need the following:
A Souhegan student to be their host
Accommodations to include a bed/bedroom and meals
Transportation to and from school during the two weeks
Evenings and weekends spent with a host family
Souhegan students are then welcome to visit families in Germany during the April vacation of 2024 but that is not required. This tradition of cultural exchange has led to wonderful experiences and lifetime friendships for many Souhegan alumni.
Attention Juniors and Parents:
There is a new requirement for New Hampshire students to graduate high school. For the Class of 2024 going forward, students will be required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver opting out. The waiver will be accessible throughout the fall. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form to apply for federal financial aid for college and/or training, including grants, work-study, and loans.
Please see this letter from the New Hampshire Higher Education Assistance Foundation (NHHEAF) that includes information and resources for students and parents. Souhegan will host a Financial Aid Night Presentation in early fall. NHHEAF representatives will present information about the FAFSA at that time. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact your counselor.
AMS HOME TRACK AND FIELD MEETS
Where: Events take place at the Calvetti Field - Souhegan
When: May 9, May 23 and the Championship on May 31
Meets typically run 2 to 3 hours
Contact: Karin Pariselli at kipariselli@gmail.com
AMHERST GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE ASSISTANCE (no plant knowledge necessary)
When: Friday, 5/12 (2:30 - 5pm at the Sterns Road Fire Dept) and/or Saturday, 5/13 (8am to 12pm at Wilkins School)
What: Loading and unloading plants
Contact: Patty at Heals74@gmail.com or call/text 603-930-8295
NEW MONT VERNON COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
When: Saturday, May 20, 8am To 3pm (entire block or partial)
Where: Mont Vernon
What: Looking for multiple volunteers assisting with the tie dye t-shirt table
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES (read entire post as there are several opportunities)
Interested in helping rescued dogs who will be trained to be veteran service dogs? Operation Delta Dog needs you! We are hosting our largest annual event called The Power of Ten- an anniversary fundraiser on Friday June 16th. at Nashua Country Club.
Various volunteer opportunities including:
1. Video editing- we are creating a video celebrating 10 years of service dogs and veterans. We need a few volunteers who are willing to work with us to craft a message that shows just how powerful service dogs can be for their veteran
2. Set up of the event space on 6/16 at NCC- 7am-12pm.
3. Evening of event 6/16-5:00pm-11pm at NCC. Various positions including silent auction staff, games, registration and more. Based on your skills, we will find you a spot.
4. Are you an artist, craftsperson or business owner who would like to donate an item or service? Do you babysit and want to donate hours? Fill out our online donation form here: https://operationdeltadog.org/10-year-celebration/
Can’t help with this specific event, we still need your help at our training center in Hollis. Please contact Emily Mangiaratti at emangiaratti@operationdeltadog.org or 603-921-5253
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT SUNRISE CHILDREN'S CENTER
Volunteer opportunities are available to high school students who are at least 14 years old and have an interest in helping out after Souhegan' s day ends.
Employment opportunities are available to high school students who are at least 16 years old and have an interest in Early Childhood Educations
If interested in either, please reach out to Molly Cummings at mcummings@rsec.org or stop by Sunrise Children's Center located at 94 NH-101A, Amherst.
The next presentation will be held on Monday, May 8.
Click here to view information from the latest presentation that was held on Monday, April 3.
Project Graduation
Tickets are now on sale for Project Graduation 2023! All attendees need to have a parent/guardian signature, even if they are 18. Tickets are $20 and can be paid in cash or a check made out to "SHS PTSA Proj Graduation". Forms and money can be turned in to Lynda Conley in Student Services.
