Message from Principal McKillop
Good Afternoon, Cougar Nation!
It is hard to believe this is the last newsletter of May. Our days and afternoons have been filled with opportunities to recognize and celebrate students. Please make sure to review the many events and student accomplishments in this newsletter.
This afternoon/early evening we will host the boys lacrosse senior game on campus, the Division II State track meet will be held at Oyster River, and tomorrow will be the annual spring craft fair in our gym from 9:00am-2:00pm. This Sunday, there will be a 5K walk/run for suicide prevention awareness. Registration begins at 8:00 am. As mentioned last week, although this is not a school-sponsored event, we support our students who have worked so hard to plan and organize this event. All proceeds will go to the Grapevine/Avenue A teen center for mental health awareness-related programs in our region. I plan to attend Sunday and hope to see anyone that can make it.
Have a wonderful long weekend. I look forward to welcoming our students back to campus on Tuesday.
Have a wonderful weekend, and GO COUGARS!
Best,
Heather
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Nico Colon Named Unified Sports Athlete Of The Year
Congratulations to Nico Colon who was named the Keene Sentinel Male Athlete of the Year for Unified Sports. Nico was recognized for his hard work and attitude this year on the soccer pitch, basketball court, and track. The picture below shows Nico waving to the home crowd after completing his signature move — "The Worm" — following a successful score on the Unified basketball court. Congratulations, Nico!
In the ConVal Class of 2023, 77 seniors qualified for New Hampshire Scholar designations by completing a defined, rigorous course of study over the four-year span of their high school career. 28 of these accomplished New Hampshire Scholars took a field trip to the New Hampshire Sports Dome in Milford on May 24 to participate in this year's Scholars Day festivities. The New Hampshire Scholars Initiative is an effort by area business and school volunteers to motivate high school students to achieve at the highest level. Congratulations, all!
To access the information about the CTE programs at the Region 14 Applied Technology Center, please click this link.
School Counseling Newsletter
For the May edition of the School Counseling newsletter which covers a variety of topics, from mental health awareness month to "I Decided Day" celebrations, please click here.
In a crisis? Text HOME to 741741
You can also reach out by typing @CrisisTextLine on Facebook Messenger.
The service is here for any type of crisis and is available 24/7 for high-quality, text-based mental health support.
A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.
Reach out to get the help you need.
Upcoming in Athletics and Co-curriculars:
Big News: Nico Colon was named the Keene Sentinel Male Athlete of the Year for Unified sports. Congratulations to Nico for his hard work and attitude this year on the soccer pitch, basketball court, and Track!!
Big News: Well, the 4 X 100 Boys Relay Team has done it again, and again. Jack Harris, Kendrick Edwards, Elliot Featherstone, and Anthony Cadwallader have now broken the school record for a third time this year. The 4 person crew will be bringing their talents to Oyster River today for the Division II State Track Meet.
May 26th: ConVal Boys Lacrosse will be celebrating their seniors in their last home games of their careers where they will host the Blackbirds of Keene.
May 26th: Division II State Track Meet will be held at Oyster River High School.
Post-Season:
Please visit nhiaa.org or visit our website for bracket information regarding the tournament. Brackets will be released by Monday.
Please visit our athletics website for a full listing of events.
Immersive Language Trip To Spain Planned For 2024
As an immersive language experience, the Spanish Department at ConVal Regional High School is in the early planning stages of a student trip to Spain in the spring of 2024. The tour is designed for students who are upper-level students (grades 10 and up) and have completed Spanish 2 by the end of fall semester 2023.
This will be a unique opportunity for students to explore the rich culture and history of this fascinating country. The tour will take them to the capital Madrid where they will witness the vibrant Spanish lifestyle firsthand while exploring the city's famous landmarks such as the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, and the Puerta del Sol. The trip will also include a tour of the Andalusia region in the south, where students will experience the enchanting beauty of historic towns such as Seville, Granada, Ronda, and the Pueblos Blancos, the white villages nestled among the hills in the Andalusian mountains. The tour will give students the chance to learn about the country's rich cultural heritage while practicing their Spanish skills and making unforgettable travel memories.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please attend an orientation session on June 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the ConVal library. Questions? Please contact Señora Pacheco-McMahon at vmcmahon@conval.edu.
