Pierce School is a community school serving Bennington, NH and is part of the ConVal School District.
Operating as usual
12/07/2022
ConVal School Board Finalizes Strategic Plan
https://convalnews.com/2022/12/07/conval-school-board-finalizes-strategic-plan/
ConVal School Board Finalizes Strategic Plan - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH – Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the ConVal School Board are pleased to announce that the District’s five-year Strategic Plan has been finalized. The plan was approved by the …
11/24/2022
Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ November 12, 2022 ~
11/24/2022
As we enter the holiday season, this principal's message will be full of thanks. I want to extend my gratitude for our community, large and small, both within the school building, the town as a whole and surrounding the Conval area. I am grateful for our staff, children and families. I am humbled whenever there are opportunities for families and the community to come together to support the children of our school; each person joins together to meet the needs and lift each other up. I am so fortunate to be part of such an amazing community. I have deep admiration for all of you.
During this holiday and everyday, I am reminded that working with people with each and every one of you is what makes my job great, and that's something for which I'm truly thankful.
I wish you all the best this Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful, relaxing holiday with friends and family.
Warmest regards,
Beth Gibney — Beth Gibney Principal
11/19/2022
Wreaths & Poinsettias By Pierce School PTO
11/17/2022
ConVal Community Forum Follow Up
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/17/conval-community-forum-follow-up/
ConVal Community Forum Follow Up - ConVal News The November 10 2022 Community forum was a success, There were great questions from both our in-house and live stream audiences and we thank all that participated. For those that …
11/10/2022
Come join us for a great community event!
11/08/2022
Pierce Elementary School Announces Successful Dash for Playground 5k
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/08/pierce-elementary-school-announces-successful-dash-for-playground-5k/
Pierce Elementary School Announces Successful Dash for Playground 5k - ConVal News BENNINGTON – Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Beth Gibney are pleased to share that Pierce Elementary School hosted a successful Dash for a Playground 5k last weekend. The Dash for …
11/08/2022
CONVAL COMMUNITY FORUM REMINDER
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/08/conval-community-forum-reminder/
CONVAL COMMUNITY FORUM REMINDER - ConVal News A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU TO INTERACT WITH YOUR SCHOOL BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION ConVal High School in the Lucy Hurlin Theater and via Live Stream on Thursday, November 10 at …
11/06/2022
It’s that time of year! Order your pointsettias and wreaths today. We had rave reviews on quality and size of the plants and wreaths last year. Looking forward to another bumper crop this year!
Wreaths & Poinsettias By Pierce School PTO
11/04/2022
ConVal School District to Hold Community Forum on Nov. 10
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/04/conval-school-district-to-hold-community-forum-on-nov-10/
ConVal School District to Hold Community Forum on Nov. 10 - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH – Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the ConVal School Board are pleased to share that the ConVal School District will hold a community forum and meet and greet next …
11/03/2022
Everything you wanted to know about the ConVal Community Forum on Nov. 10
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/03/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-the-conval-community-forum-on-nov-10/
Everything you wanted to know about the ConVal Community Forum on Nov. 10 - ConVal News EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CONVAL COMMUNITY FORUM CONVAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY FORUM ConVal High School in the Lucy Hurlin Theater. Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 6:30 …
11/03/2022
ConVal School District Invites Public Comments on Draft Strategic Plan
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/03/conval-school-district-invites-public-comments-on-draft-strategic-plan/
ConVal School District Invites Public Comments on Draft Strategic Plan - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH – Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and the ConVal School Board invite members of the community to offer feedback on the District’s draft strategic plan as it works to finalize …
11/01/2022
Pierce School Teacher Named Harris Center’s Educator of the Year
https://convalnews.com/2022/11/01/pierce-school-teacher-named-harris-centers-educator-of-the-year/
Pierce School Teacher Named Harris Center’s Educator of the Year - ConVal News BENNINGTON – Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to share that Pierce School teacher Jenn Sutton has been named the Educator of the Year by the Harris Center. Sutton, a …
10/31/2022
What a great day for a kid’s Dash!
10/28/2022
https://givebutter.com/PierceTurkeyRaffle
Pierce PTO Farm Fresh Turkey Raffle By Pierce School PTO
10/28/2022
Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ October 28, 2022 ~
10/28/2022
Pierce Elementary School to Host Inaugural ‘Dash for a Playground’ 5K
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/28/pierce-elementary-school-to-host-inaugural-dash-for-a-playground-5k/
Pierce Elementary School to Host Inaugural ‘Dash for a Playground’ 5K - ConVal News Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Beth Gibney invite community members to take part in Pierce Elementary School’s inaugural “Dash for a Playground” 5K this week, hosted by Pierce PTO. …
10/28/2022
Pierce PTO sponsored Turkey Raffle! Thank you L&L Ranch in Deering NH for your donation of two Farm Fresh Turkeys. Tickets $10 will be sold starting at the Dash for a Playground event Saturday October 29th at 9AM. Come support your community!
10/27/2022
ConVal Community Forum – Thursday, November 10, 2022
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/27/conval-community-forum-thursday-november-10-2022/
ConVal Community Forum – Thursday, November 10, 2022 - ConVal News Location – Lucy Hurlin Theater at ConVal High School and Live Stream As part of our continuing commitment to provide an open, transparent and informative dialogue with the ConVal community, …
10/24/2022
Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ October 24, 2022 ~
10/17/2022
The School Board is hosting a ConVal Community Forum on Nov. 10, and is asking community members to complete a survey with 2 questions about possible changes to upcoming forums.
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/17/conval-community-forum-4-on-november-10/
ConVal Community Forum 4 on November 10 - ConVal News Greetings ConVal Community; BACKGROUND Your ConVal School Board and Administration are pleased to be starting on organizing our plans for our next ConVal Community Forum. We are planning to hold …
10/17/2022
Fifteen ConVal High School Students Recognized for Performance on Advanced Placement Tests
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/17/fifteen-conval-high-school-students-recognized-for-performance-on-advanced-placement-tests/
Fifteen ConVal High School Students Recognized for Performance on Advanced Placement Tests - ConVal News Peterborough – Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Heather McKillop are pleased to announce that 15 ConVal High School students were recognized for their performance on the 2021-22 school year …
10/17/2022
South Meadow Girls Soccer Team to Hold Pink Game in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/17/south-meadow-girls-soccer-team-to-hold-pink-game-in-support-of-breast-cancer-awareness-month/
South Meadow Girls Soccer Team to Hold Pink Game in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH — Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Timothy Conway would like to invite community members to attend the South Meadow School Girls Soccer Team’s pink game, held in support …
10/16/2022
Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ October 16, 2022 ~
10/13/2022
Hello Antrim & Bennington. The MONADNOCK MOBILE FOOD PANTRY is coming next Monday, 10/17, 4pm - 6pm, to The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center! Don't miss out on FRESH VEGETABLES FROM TENNEY FARM, PET FOOD, boxed & canned food, baked goods, resources - how to sign up for SNAP/EBT, WIC, HEATING ASSISTANCE, GRANITE STATE MARKET MATCH (double your veg & fruit purchases) & more.
Friends of the James A. Tuttle Library
10/09/2022
Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ October 9, 2022 ~
10/07/2022
PETERBOROUGH - Principal Heather McKillop is pleased to share the results of two recent philanthropic efforts led by ConVal High School student athletes. Following its homecoming game on Friday, Sept. 16, where it hosted a local food drive as part of NH Tackles Hunger, the ConVal High School football team donated 1,840 pounds of nonperishable food items to the Peterborough Food Pantry....
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/07/conval-high-school-community-donates-nearly-2000-pounds-of-food-raises-money-for-breast-cancer-research/
ConVal High School Community Donates Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Food, Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH - Principal Heather McKillop is pleased to share the results of two recent philanthropic efforts led by ConVal High School student athletes.
10/03/2022
Thank you so much for this incredible service!
10/03/2022
PETERBOROUGH - Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Heather McKillop are pleased to share that two ConVal High School seniors have been named Commended Students for the 2023 National Merit Scholarship program. The students are Katherine Craig and Rachel Stajduhar. “These students have achieved academic excellence and we are honored to have them as a part of our school community,” said Superintendent Rizzo Saunders....
https://convalnews.com/2022/10/03/two-conval-regional-high-school-students-named-commended-students-for-2023-national-merit-scholarship-program/
Two ConVal Regional High School Students Named Commended Students for 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH - Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders and Principal Heather McKillop are pleased to share that two ConVal High School seniors have been named Commended Students for the 2023 National Merit Scholarship program.
09/27/2022
We want to say a special Thank You to a few local businesses who have been extremely generous in our fundraising initiatives as we work towards a new playground!
Monadnock Paper Mill and The Gilbert Verney Foundation for donations totaling $15,000. This is a tremendous donation we are so very grateful for!
Craig Electric, LLC
Bennington Men’s Softball League
Edmunds Ace Hardware
Rick and Diane’s Pizza
Blueberry Hill Designs
Common Place Eatery
Alberto’s Italian Restaurant
Every donation makes a difference and we are so grateful for your support!
We will be adding a banner at the school showcasing our fabulous sponsors so keep an eye out for that soon!
09/25/2022
Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ September 24, 2022 ~
09/22/2022
Thank you to all of those who participated in the Mums Fundraiser. The mums have arrived and are ready for pick up. Please stop by Pierce school today, Thursday 9/22 between 3:30 - 4:30 or tomorrow Friday, 9/23 from 3:30 - 4:30 to pick up your orders.
If you are unable to come during this time, please let us know and we can set up an alternative time.
Thanks again for your support!
09/14/2022
PETERBOROUGH 一Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce that the ConVal School District will be participating in the New Hampshire Tackles Hunger Food Drive. On Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. the ConVal High School football team will be playing its Homecoming game against Trinity High School. Food drive donations will be accepted during the game in collaboration with the NH Tackles Hunger Food Drive....
https://convalnews.com/2022/09/14/conval-school-district-to-participate-in-new-hampshire-tackles-hunger-food-drive/
ConVal School District to Participate in New Hampshire Tackles Hunger Food Drive - ConVal News PETERBOROUGH 一Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders is pleased to announce that the ConVal School District will be participating in the New Hampshire Tackles Hunger Food Drive.
09/11/2022
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Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ September 11, 2022 ~
09/09/2022
Dear Pierce Families,
We are excited to share that on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, there will be an all school field trip to Gould Hill Farm to pick apples, team build, and learn about apple orchards as well as enjoy the fall weather.
September 13th, 2022 is the State primary voting day. The town historically utilizes the school for voting and Pierce School carefully coordinates with the town to ensure that students remain safe and that their educational experience is not interrupted.
Some changes to the building structure for the day that are put into place:
A police officer is present for the school portion of the day.
Students remain in the classroom wing of the building, unless they are accompanied/supervised by a staff member.
Community members use the parking lot and enter/exit Pierce School through the doors leading directly into the multipurpose room.
Students eat lunch in their classrooms
While voting has historically taken place at Pierce while school is in session, we hear your concerns and therefore we have planned a fall, all school field trip which provides a shared experience to kick off the school year.
All students will arrive at school as usual. Following attendance and morning meeting, we will board the buses and travel to Gould Hill Farm in Contoocook, NH. Apple picking will be followed by a picnic lunch and ice cream. Students will then board the bus and travel to Barbara C Harris Center where we will spend the last two hours participating in team building and outdoor science activities. We will return to Pierce at 3:20 for dismissal as usual.
Students have three options for bag lunch while on the field trip: Turkey and cheese, ham and cheese, sunbutter and jelly students may bring their own lunch from home. Please complete the form, using this link, with your child's lunch choice.
Please complete the enclosed permission form and return form to school Monday. A paper copy has been provided in take home folders as well.
We are very excited for our all school field trip. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
Warmest regards,
Beth
Dear Pierce Families,
We are excited to share that on Tuesday, September 13th, 2022, there will be an all school field trip to Gould Hill Farm to pick apples, team build, and learn about apple orchards as well as enjoy the fall weather.
September 13th, 2022 is the State primary voting day. The town historically utilizes the school for voting and Pierce School carefully coordinates with the town to ensure that students remain safe and that their educational experience is not interrupted.
Some changes to the building structure for the day that are put into place:
A police officer is present for the school portion of the day.
Students remain in the classroom wing of the building, unless they are accompanied/supervised by a staff member.
Community members use the parking lot and enter/exit Pierce School through the doors leading directly into the multipurpose room.
Students eat lunch in their classrooms
While voting has historically taken place at Pierce while school is in session, we hear your concerns and therefore we have planned a fall, all school field trip which provides a shared experience to kick off the school year.
All students will arrive at school as usual. Following attendance and morning meeting, we will board the buses and travel to Gould Hill Farm in Contoocook, NH. Apple picking will be followed by a picnic lunch and ice cream. Students will then board the bus and travel to Barbara C Harris Center where we will spend the last two hours participating in team building and outdoor science activities. We will return to Pierce at 3:20 for dismissal as usual.
Students have three options for bag lunch while on the field trip: Turkey and cheese, ham and cheese, sunbutter and jelly students may bring their own lunch from home. Please complete the form, using this link, with your child's lunch choice.
Please complete the enclosed permission form and return form to school Monday. A paper copy has been provided in take home folders as well.
We are very excited for our all school field trip. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.
Warmest regards,
Beth Gibney - Principal
09/09/2022
Register today for the Dash for a Playground 5k fun run/walk! It will be an amazing community event.
Pierce School - Dash for a Playground! The Pierce School - Dash for a Playground! is on Saturday October 29, 2022.
09/02/2022
What an amazing first week!
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Bare Necessities Bare Necessities Pierce Newsletter ~ September 2, 2022 ~
08/31/2022
Happy First Day! Show us your first day of school pictures!
08/31/2022
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