Last week, our third graders hosted a lively Motown concert featuring classic Motown favorites. The concert was a celebration of student learning and growth. The energy in the room was fantastic and students truly shined as they confidently celebrated Motown through music, technology, and art. Kudos to Mrs. Starck, Mrs. Shaw, and Mrs. McLaughlin. Bravo Gr 3- well done!
Mrs. Gordon's Gr 2 class read about how people express themselves through listening to music so students created recycled musical instruments and played them in a concert with Mrs. Starck in music class. So much musical fun!
Recently, our third graders started their Colonial America unit in Social Studies. Putting their learning into action, Gr 3 visited Strawberry Banke in Portsmouth where they toured colonial-era buildings and learned about colonial life including, homelife, games, architecture, tools, cooking, and chores! It was an informative, interactive visit!
Recently HCS celebrated Read Across America! This was a fun, creative way to incorporate daily reading and enjoy books together. Students loved the opportunity to read creatively, read together, read with stuffed animals, and read in different places!
Although many of us are dreaming of spring days, 4th grade math Ventures students are still embracing the snow! Over the last several weeks, these fourth grade students have investigated the science, math, and art behind snowflakes. They learned how to measure and classify the various types of angles that can be found in snowflakes and used charts and graphs to determine the shape of snowflakes based on humidity and temperature. This investigation culminated with an excursion outside to observe snowflakes close up. Hands-on investigations are SNOW much fun!
Our PE teachers, Mrs. Ingraham and Mrs. Arroyo are proud to announce the champions of the Double Dutch Jump Rope Competition for Grades 3 and 4!
Congratulations to:
Grade 3 - Brayden Ciulla - 136 & Natalie Houde - 94
Grade 4 - Will Merrow - 124 & Gianna Forbes - 165
Also Congratulations to Max Barnaby who raised over $555.00 for Jump Rope for Heart !
Congratulations to:
Grade 3 - Brayden Ciulla - 136 & Natalie Houde - 94
Grade 4 - Will Merrow - 124 & Gianna Forbes - 165
Also Congratulations to Max Barnaby who raised over $555.00 for Jump Rope for Heart !
Recently, our third graders received a visit from WMUR News 9 Weather’s Kevin Skarupa. Mr. Skarupa taught students all about weather forecasting, weather conditions, and how he broadcasts the daily weather. This visit coincided with the third grade’s study of weather. Our third graders even got a shout out on the morning news!
Recently, HCS celebrated an exciting milestone in the school year- the 100th Day of School! Students celebrated with 100-based/themed activities including math activities, writing games, and lots of excitement.
HCS is beginning to plan for the 2026-2027 school year. If you have a student who will be in kindergarten or preschool this fall, please fill out this survey. There will be a Kindergarten Parent Night on Thursday, February 19th at 6:00pm at the Hampstead Central School. There will be a Preschool Parent Night later in the spring.
https://forms.gle/hHf4WsJcBz6HWYsC7
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Cheney at 603-329-6326 x1104
Recently, the Central School received a kind donation of supplies for our Nurse's Office. Thank you very much to the Plaistow Area Chamber of Commerce for the donation! We appreciate it!
This week our Grade 3 students wrapped up their unit on Native Americans.
HCS Spirit Week is coming up next week! Join in on the fun!
Last Thursday our four graders held their annual holiday concert and art show at HCS. The evening was filled with beautifully sung seasonal songs and a student art gallery featuring Romero Britto-inspired self portraits. It was a great night to celebrate the arts at HCS. Thank you Mrs. Starck and Mrs. Shaw! Well done fourth graders...Bravo!
Recently, Mr. Remillard's middle school students came to meet with some of our preschoolers to design 3-D figures. In turn, the HMS students created the figures in wood and brought them back last week as a gift for their preschool buddies to paint. It was a fun, creative partnership activity between our middle schoolers and preschoolers.
To celebrate Thanksgiving, the hallways became alive with our own first-grade version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade called “Balloons Over Broadway.” Students designed their own balloon characters and proudly paraded around the school showcasing their creative and fun balloon designs. Following the parade was a spirited, Gr 1 performance of the Turkey Tango!
Our Kindergarteners also participated in the parade with their annual "Turkey Trot" in which they showcased the colorful turkeys. Students put a lot of time and creative detail into their turkey friends! Yesterday was a day of festive Thanksgiving fun throughout the school! Happy Thanksgiving from HCS!
Our Kindergarteners also participated in the parade with their annual "Turkey Trot" in which they showcased the colorful turkeys. Students put a lot of time and creative detail into their turkey friends! Yesterday was a day of festive Thanksgiving fun throughout the school! Happy Thanksgiving from HCS!
Congratulations to Kai Kirby and Julia Rogic! Grade 4 PE classes finished their unit on speed stacking. Kai and Julia were the fastest speed stackers in the fourth grade! Well done!
In recognition of World Diabetes Day, students in Mrs. Welvers' class turned out in blue on November 14th to recognize folks who live with diabetes. It was so wonderful for the students to come together as a class community to show their support!
Last week we opened our in-house postal service called Wee Deliver. We received a special visit from Jack Guyette and Teresa Pruett Sieg from the Hampstead Post Office and the East Hampstead Post Office. Students learned about the US Postal Service. They also learned how to write a letter using our Wee Deliver postal service and how to send messages to friends and staff. Our third and fourth grade students were also proudly sworn in as official Wee Deliver postal workers.
On Tuesday, members of the Salem Area Rotary Club came to deliver dictionaries to all our third grade students. We thank the Salem Area Rotary Club for visiting and for giving our third graders such a valuable learning resource. Thank you!
Last week, all third grade students had the opportunity to participate in Caine's Arcade, an interactive, collaborative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) project. Each small group collaborated on one arcade design. Over the course of several days, the students used the engineering design model to plan, build, revise and construct the games. The culminating day was our Day of Play when students were able to celebrate their accomplishments through a day of playing each other's games.
