Last week our fourth graders had the opportunity to visit the State House and the NH Historical Society Museum in Concord. Students visited the legislative chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate. While there, they met local lawmakers and debated a mock bill about adding an additional hour to the school day (it was voted down by the students!). Students also visited the governor’s office and the State House lobby featuring paintings of NH leaders and historical flags dating back to the Civil War. Across the street, students visited the NH Historical Society Museum where they explored numerous exhibits on the cultural history of New Hampshire. Students learned about the cog railway, NH’s indigenous past, antique artifacts, artwork, and colonial history. The fourth graders enjoyed their visit to Concord and gained a better understanding of NH history, culture, and government.
HCS Parents,
Please take a look at our Lost & Found table located outside the office while you are visiting for Conferences.
Thank you!
This past week our third graders had the opportunity to participate in Caine's Arcade, an interactive, collaborative STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) project where students grouped up, designed, constructed, tested, and played cardboard arcades. One design construction and collaboration were foci for this project. Students drafted and constructed creative and innovative designs and had fun through the learning, design, construction, and testing process. Thank you to Mrs. Wisecarver and the Gr 3 teachers. Well done Grade 3 students!
October fun in Third Grade Science: Students practiced making predictions and recording results while investigating what would happen to a piece of candy corn when it was submerged in hot water, soda, and vinegar.
HCS preschool students have been exploring the symbols of autumn. They have been learning about apples and pumpkins. They learned about different types of apples, how apples grow, and even how to make applesauce! Students also learned about pumpkins, how they are used, and how they grow. The preschoolers loved learning about these quintessential New England fall symbols.
During last week and this week, HCS students learned about Fire Safety. Through developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, students were introduced to the basics of fire safety and the role of firefighters as community helpers. Students in grades K-2 had the opportunity to meet our Hampstead firefighters and learn from them firsthand. Thank you to Mrs. Crisa for organizing this opportunity and a big thank you to Captain Dane and the Hampstead Fire Department for coming to visit us!
Over the summer, one of our fourth grade teachers, Mrs. Heather Burkett, was named a semi-finalist for the 2024 NH Teacher of the Year. She was one of 20 semi-finalists from around the state and had the opportunity to participate in the finalist round at the NH Dept. of Education in Concord. Though Mrs. Burkett was not ultimately named the NH Teacher of the Year, we applaud Heather for her dedication and hard work in the application and selection process and rounds. She worked very hard and represented HCS and the Hampstead School District well. We couldn’t be more proud of her! Thank you to all that have supported and encouraged Mrs. Burkett on her NHTOY journey.
Mrs. Whitehead’s class read Ten Timid Ghosts. After they read the story, students did a Haunted house STEM activity. Students had to build a haunted house for their their ghosts. Check out our awesome haunted houses!
Check out our second graders "spooky arrays!" #visualmath
Congratulations to Heather Burkett, one of our fourth grade teachers who was recently named a semi-finalist for the 2024 NH Teacher of the Year Award! Mrs. Burkett is one of 20 semi-finalists from an initial nominee pool of 92 educators from around the state. Mrs. Burkett will go on to the next round and present to the NH Dept. of Education in August. We are proud of Mrs. Burkett and wish her the best of luck in the next round! #hcshuskies
Today was the last day of school at HCS! We wish all the best to our fourth graders going on to Hampstead Middle School next year. Have a happy and safe summer! Thank you for a great school year! #hschuskies
Our first graders celebrated Flag Day today at HCS! First grade parents were treated to a great concert of patriotic music, songs, facts, and poems. The first graders also designed background artwork and showcased both their art and digital artwork at the celebration. A big thank you to the Grade 1 and UA Teams for organizing this event. Congratulations first graders on a job well done! #hcshuskies
Video of Tuesday night's school board meeting can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/akPazs55hOE
Due to technical difficulties the beginning can be difficult to hear.
Way to go HCS Student Council for coordinating the first ever HCS food drive to support our very own Hampstead School District Saltbox Pantry! Thank you to all students and families who participated in this food drive to pack our pantry. We appreciate your support! #hcshuskies
