New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News; Souhegan Makes Top 15

The rankings are based on 6 performance measures, including student achievement, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walmart In Amherst Provides Popsicles To Students At Clark-Wilkins Elementary School

Students and staff enjoyed refreshments on the last day of school, courtesy of Walmart.

5 Places In Amherst To Have A Special Back-To-School Dinner

These family-friendly restaurants are sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike!

5 Things To Do In Amherst Before The Kids Go Back To School

Make new memories, spend time as a family and check out all that our community has to offer before the end of summer.

Howell: The Difference Between 400% And 500% — Life Changing!!

Amherst educator: We're part of a group of families that barely doesn't qualify for an Education Freedom Account but would if raised.

Souhegan High School Beats Nashua South At ‘Granite State Challenge’

Souhegan moves to the quarterfinals to challenge Merrimack High after a 310 to 220 win during a tight game with Nashua.

Edelblut Issues Letter In Response To CDC's Coronavirus Vax Vote

A CDC panel has voted to add the COVID-19 vaccine to the recommended immunization schedule — but it will not impact New Hampshire.

Amherst Schools Host 3 Listening Sessions About Facilities Wednesday

SAU 39 hosts three listening sessions at various times during the day to discuss the district's long-term facility plans.

Embattled Amherst Music Teacher Surrenders Education Credential

After reaching an agreement, the NH Department of Education closed its case against Carl Benevides when he surrendered his credentials.

Anna Goulet Zimmerman Souhegan Cooperative School Board Candidate

The candidate explains why she is running for a three-year seat.

Daniel Veilleux, Souhegan Cooperative School Board Candidate

The candidate explains why he is running in 2022.

Amherst School Board Candidate Greg Fritz

The Amherst School Board candidate for a 3-year term explains why he is running.

Amherst School Board Candidate Jason White

The Amherst School Board candidate for a 3-year term explains why he is running.

Amherst Music Teacher 'Sickened' By Lack Of Due Process

Carl Benevides said an investigation of him is tied to his 1990s employment in Londonderry; he says nothing negative was found in his file.

Souhegan High School Music Teacher Placed On Leave

Carl Benevides is under investigation by the New Hampshire Department of Education, accused of inappropriate contact with a former student.

Amherst Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Amherst area high schools.

Amherst College Students Graduate, Receive Honors College

College students in town earn degrees and were named to Dean’s Lists recently.

Amherst College Students Graduate

Plus: Academic student accomplishments are also highlighted.

FAFSA Completions Down In NH: How Amherst Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Amherst area high schools.

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Amherst Patch.

2021 College Aid: How Amherst Area Compares In Application Rates

See how college aid applications changed for Amherst area high schools.

Amherst Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. See the data for Hillsborough County.

Handful Of States Require Full In-Person Learning — Including NH

After an executive order, New Hampshire is one of only a handful of states that are requiring some form of in-person learning.

Demers: New Hampshire Parents Need Education Freedom Accounts

In this opinion column, Andrew Demers of Respect NH says families should have access to educational opportunities that fit their needs.

Amherst School Superintendent Silent On Forsten Curriculum Job

Terri Forsten, who was fired after the Howie Leung-student rape investigation in Concord, was nominated, then unnominated for an admin job.

Londonderry Faces Souhegan High School On Granite State Challenge

On Saturday, Amherst and Mont Vernon students challenge Londonderry high schoolers on the latest edition of Granite State Challenge.

Amherst School District On A 2-Hour Delay

Amherst schools will be on a delay Tuesday.

Schools In Amherst Closed Due To Snowstorm

​Amherst schools will be closed on Monday due to the snowstorm.

Bullying In Amherst: Share Your Stories With Patch

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Patch is taking a look at the impact of bullying in Amherst.

Amherst School District: Important Dates To Know

Before heading back-to-school, here are some important dates families need to know for the 2019-2020 school year.

US News Best High Schools 2019: Souhegan Makes The List

Souhegan High School made the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools List for 2019.

Amherst Schools Closed Due To Snowstorm

Amherst schools were closed after the forecast called for a half-foot of snow.

Vista Learning Center receives high school accreditation

Both middle school and high school programs approved to help students with Specific Learning Disabilities

U.S. Department of Education visits The RSEC Academy

Special visit on September 11 featured a tour and roundtable discussions with teachers and students focused on “rethinking school”

Regional Services and Education Center Announces Q3 Honor Roll

Students from Longview School in Deerfield and The RSEC Academy in Amherst celebrate academic excellence

Amherst Colleges Join Green Power Initiative

Several local colleges announced plans to buy energy from a solar-power facility being built in Farmington, Maine. ​

Hampshire College Announces New President Miriam 'Mim' Nelson

Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, a prominent health and nutrition scholar was picked as the new Hampshire College president.

Congrats, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Alexakos of Amherst's Clark Wilkins Elementary School was recently honored with a 2019 Teacher of the Year nomination.

7 Teachers from Sunrise Children’s Center Earn New Credentials

Designation exemplifies commitment to early childhood learning and development

Souhegan High School​ Named 2018 Poetry Out Loud Champion​

Alana Hoskins​ has been named the NH State Council on the Arts ​poetry winner. Eleni Spiliotes from Holderness School is an alternate.