Students Build Confidence And Skills At Popsicle Bridge Competition

NHTI, Concord’s Community College, hosted the competition involving 43 high schools including Concord, Hopkinton, Milford, and Nashua South.

Gilford High Meets Tilton School On Granite State Challenge On NH PBS

The winner of the game will move on to the quarterfinals where they will meet the winner of the next Round One game.

Granite State Challenge 2025 To Feature 16 New Hampshire High Schools

Bow, Bedford, Hopkinton, Merrimack, Nashua, Portsmouth, Souhegan, Trinity, and 8 other schools will compete in the NH PBS quiz show in 2025.

SAU 8 Concord School Board Holds Yet Another Middle School Hearing

Board members will meet at Concord High School Wednesday to discuss building a new school on the current site for between $230M and $240M.

Concord School Board To Discuss Middle School Project Votes Wednesday

The SAU 8 board will discuss a special election for April or a November vote to construct new buildings at Broken Ground or the RMS site.

Penacook, Nashua, Milford Schools Are Finalists In STEM Competition

Merrimack Valley, Nashua South, Academy for Science and Design, Milford high schools win Samsung technology prize packs; compete for others.

Concord Police Investigating Overdose At Rundlett Middle School

A student was taken to Concord Hospital on Friday morning after a reported overdose; school superintendent defends lack of notification.

Concord School District Sees Some Student Assessment Improvements

The latest data for SAU 8 students shows increases in many grades between 2021-2024. But superintendent says there is room for growth, too.

Higgins: A Year In Review And What Comes Next

School Board Member: In a year fraught with middle school issues, the board was tasked with much other work and accomplished a lot.

Science Experiment Causes Alarm Activation, Evacuation At Concord High

Principal Herbert: Concord fire and rescue teams were sent to the school on Tuesday morning after detectors picked up ethanol vapors.

Higgins: The Concord Board Of Education Needs To Listen To The Public

SAU 8 board member: We should vote to halt the current middle school project and either renovate or build a new school at the current site.

​Concord, Wolfeboro Students Chosen For U.S. Senate Youth Program

William Brochu of Brewster Academy in Wolfeboro and Ryan Casey of Bishop Brady High School in Concord will be in Washington, DC, in March.

Concord Board Of Education To Hold Special Meeting On Dec. 4

Board members will discuss charter amendments approved by the voters on Election Day.

NHTI Women's Soccer Win YSCC Championship

After 90 minutes of regulation play and 30 minutes of overtime Sunday, the Lynx win the title on penalty kicks.

No Costumes At Concord School District Elementary Schools? Boo!

While middle- and high-schoolers can dress up as part of Spirit Week, younger kids cannot, even though there is no official policy.

Mattarazzo To Become New Athletics Director At Concord's NHTI

Mattarazzo will leave Bishop Brady High School, where she serves as its athletic director, media-comms coordinator, math-leadership teacher.

With New Hampshire At The Forefront, 'Hopeville' Inspires

Stronger Literacy Skills and Improved Reading Proficiencies

Sarah Sadowski, Concord Board Of Education Candidate

The candidate explains why she is running for one of three citywide SAU 8 school board seats.

6 Vie For 3 Citywide Concord Board Of Education Seats On Nov. 5: Watch

A new nearly $225M middle school, ballot questions, school quality, budgets, and other issues loom over the SAU 8 Concord School District.

Joseph Scroggins, Concord Board Of Education Candidate

The candidate explains why he is running for one of three citywide SAU 8 school board seats.

Mrs. Cowette Is ‘A Positive Role Model’: Concord Teacher Shout-Out

Concord NH Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

9 NH Colleges Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

Nine colleges in New Hampshire were ranked among the top ones in the country, according to new 2025 Best Colleges rankings released Tuesday.

Andrew Winters, Concord Board Of Education Candidate

The candidate explains why he is running for one of three citywide SAU 8 school board seats.

Convicted Rapist, Former Concord Teacher Indicted On 39 New Charges

Primo “Howie” Leung, a former high school teacher in jail in Massachusetts, has been indicted on new charges dating back to October 2014.

Concord ELL Teacher Henrey Is Now Considered Family: Shoutout

Concord NH Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Long-Time Concord School Board Member Last Candidate To File For 2024

Clint Cogswell, a former educator, administrator, and SAU 8 board of education member, files on the last day; hopes to play “peacemaker.”

CRTC Criminal Justice Educator Beaudoin Makes A Difference In Concord

Concord NH Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Former Concord Charter School Founder Pleads Guilty To Theft Charge

Stephanie Alicea of Boscawen spent federal money for Concord’s Capital City Public Charter School on gambling, trips, other personal items.

East Concord Elementary School Children Stranded Over Bus Time Snafu

Some Broken Ground students were left stranded Monday and Wednesday after their morning bus pickup times were shifted with limited notice.

2 File For Concord School Board; Incumbent Says She’s Running Again

Sarah Sadowski of East Concord and Joe Scroggins of the South End join race; Barbara Higgins declares intent to run again.

School Charter Reform Questions Hearing Shows Deep Divide In Concord

On Nov. 5, SAU 8 residents will have the chance to restore their voting rights concerning approval for school relocation and property sales.

Teacher Spotlight: Megan Shaw Makes A Difference In Concord

Concord NH Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Concord Attorney Files For School Board; 1 Incumbent Running Again

Andrew Winters, a long-time resident, filed to run for one of 3 citywide seats Friday; President Pamela Walsh confirms she will run again.

Concord School Charter Ballot Questions Hearing Held Monday: Follow-Up

A public hearing will be held at Concord High School Monday night; signups for three at-large SAU 8 board of education seats start Friday.

Some Assessment Scores Inch Closer to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Reading Proficiency Remains Substantially Stronger than Math Proficiency

Anti-East Concord Middle School Group Secures Ballot Access: Update

The school board meets Thursday night to discuss goals and whether to schedule a public hearing on the 2 SAU 8 charter amendment questions.

Incumbent Concord School Board Members On The Fence About Reelection

Bob Cotton, Barbara Higgins, and Pamela Walsh, all citywide candidates, are up for reelection in November; candidate signups begin Sept. 6.

Teacher Spotlight: Gloria Kaplan Makes A Difference In Epsom

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Concord School District Rehires Suspended Elementary School Teacher

Melissa Noyes, who relinquished her certification after violating the educator code of conduct, will return to the classroom this fall.

Concord School District Hosts Back To School Event Aug. 20

The district’s back-to-school family night will be held at Keach Park on Aug. 20.