Manchester High School - West

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2026 Graduation Date & Times Set Manchester School District has set the schedule for its 2026 high school graduations. Ceremonies fo...

The Hidden Gem Award celebrates the quiet, behind-the-scenes work of our school counselors, social workers, and SAP counselors. Through prevention, intervention, and everyday acts of care, these helpers make a powerful difference for students, often without recognition.

Each month, we’ll shine a light on one of these unsung heroes that strengthen our schools and supports our community in ways that truly matter.

This month we are proud to recognize Eli Glass, school counselor at West High School. Eli passionately serves his students and community. Nowhere is this more evident than in his work with the school food pantry. On Friday afternoons, Eli brings warmth and humanity to the space by playing guitar or ukulele for students and families, helping to lighten the mood as they access basic needs like food, clothing, and personal care items. His compassion, creativity, and commitment remind us that support is not just about resources, but about dignity, connection, and care. We are grateful for you, Eli.

West Community,

Per the Superintendent's Office Semester 2 will now begin on Monday, February 2nd (changed from Friday, January 30th). This is to allow alignment with the middle schools.

We will begin Semester 2 on a BLUE Day. All students need to know what their A(BLUE) class is SEMESTER 2 as Monday will be a Regular Bell Schedule. They will receive a copy of their Semester 2 schedule in Advisory on Monday which is after their A(BLUE) class. This will be explained in detail during Advisory the next three days.

Students should be completing any missing work that they owe so that it is ready to turn in when we resume on Wednesday. We would like to see our students finish strong as we close out Semester 1. Stay tuned for any more updates.

Wednesday, January 28th will be a WHITE Day.

We hope our families are staying safe, warm, but also enjoying the snow!

We Are...West High!

Interested in playing a winter sport? Of course you are! New athletes must create an account at Family ID before you register. https://hello.students.arbitersports.com/

We have sports for everyone:
Boys Basketball
Girls Ice Hockey
Girls Basketball cooperative team with Central
Cheerleading
Wrestling
Swimming
Boys Indoor Track
Girls Indoor Track
Unified Basketball
Boys Ice Hockey

Arbiter Registration Secure online registration and payment processing for all school and community programs with live support 7 days a week.

The first thing Jhystoni Rivera noticed when he opened the door to his freshman dorm room at the University of New Hampshire was how small it was. Then came another realization. The closet was huge — and it was his.

Rivera, 18, didn’t have much privacy or independence growing up in Manchester. Now, he would.

Rivera helped his mom raise his three younger brothers, Jericho, 12, Jerome, 10 and Jermanuel, 8. When she was working, he stayed with them after school. Dad wasn’t in the picture, so he was a father-figure of sorts: teaching them responsibility, coaching their football teams.

Rivera did all of this while also working as a licensed nursing assistant, leading his school wrestling team, and studying at Manchester's West High School.

“I just really needed to experience independence for a first, you know, because my whole life I've just been with all my brothers and my family all around me,” Rivera said. “And I just want to experience life by myself for a little bit.”

Rivera is the first in his family to head to college. The TRIO Scholars program at UNH, which helps first-generation and lower-income high school students prepare for college, worked with him during his years at West — where he graduated 13th in his class — and will continue meeting with him throughout college.

NH high school football right around the corner The high school football season is nearly here. To get you ready for kickoff, the Union Leader has a power-packed lineup in the coming days.

West Community,

We are about to begin a new school year. This promises to be a great school year with old traditions returning and new ones to be made!

Here are some important informational items that students and families need to know:

Join us for CelebratED 2025 - FREE RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES – YOU’RE INVITED!

Fresh Starts, Bright Futures: Welcome Back Manchester

📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025

🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Victory Park, Manchester, NH

Start the school year strong with CelebratED, Manchester Proud’s annual event dedicated to celebrating students and families across the city! This back-to-school celebration is designed to help students feel confident, prepared, and excited for the year ahead.

✨ Event Highlights Include:

✔️ Backpack and school supply distribution

✂️ Free haircuts and clothing closet

📝 Help with school registration

🤝 Family resource fair with community partners

🌍 Multilingual materials and interpretation services for accessibility

We expect to support over 1,000 Manchester students and their families! Celebrate ED 2025 continues our proud tradition of community collaboration and our commitment to the success and well-being of every child in Manchester.

All families are welcome – come celebrate with us! For more information, visit our website.

Registrations will take place at the event!

Important Registration Information

Kindergarten eligibility: Children must be at least 5 years old by September 30, 2025, to register for Kindergarten.

Families with Pre-K students: Contact Heather Herod at Child Find [email protected]

What to Bring for Student Registration for any age students entering the Manchester School System:

Proof of Age (birth certificate or passport)

(2) Proof of Residence (utility bills, lease agreement, or mortgage statement)

Physical and Immunization Records (required for all students)

Previous School Records (if applicable, including report cards or transcripts)

There will be transportation to CelebratEd from the West side.

Pick up at Parkside/Gossler 3:45, 4:30, 5:15, 6:00

Return to the West side from the Welcome Center 4:15, 5:00, 5:45, 6:30

STUDENT SCHEDULES and Schedule Changes: If students go to their ASPEN Portal they can see their current schedule and slate of teachers. There are still changes being made so that all student requests for classes are maximized. Students and families need to stay tuned for dates that schedule changes can be made IN PERSON. Any student who feels they would like to change their schedule should fill out this form: 2025-2026 Schedule Change Form

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION: If you are a student who is new to West or you are an upperclassmen who would like to help us with the event the date is Tuesday, August 26, 2025 from 12pm-1:30pm. Students will receive important information about our school and WEST GEAR to take home! Upperclassmen, please contact Mr. White if you wish to help with this event.

Stay tuned for more important information in the days to come. We look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow afternoon from 4pm-7pm at CelebratED!

WE ARE...WEST HIGH!

Principal Dichard

Welcome to West High School, home of the Blue Knights!

New student orientation is on Tuesday August 26th from 12:00 - 1:30 PM. If you are new to West, please show up to get a tour of the building and where your classes will be for day one. If you have questions please reach out to Mr. White.

We are excited to announce that we will be featured on NH High School Sports "The Season" this year! https://www.nh-highschoolsports.com/9sss-podcast/ninth-state-sports-show-football-edition-aug-19

Hey Blue Knights!
Let's celebrate!!
Lindsay St. Pierre was named to the D2 Girls Tennis 2nd Team All-State !!! Way to go Linds & great job Coach Wheeler !

We are proud of you Lindsay!