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PARENT TESTIMONIALS
“SRS gave them the confidence to try new activities…because their time at SRS demonstrated that trying different things can be a very positive experience. Most importantly, SRS allowed them both to have a strong sense of self going into high school, along with a belief in demonstrating respect for all of their peers, regardless of how close or distant they were in their relationships to others.”
Maryellen and Craig R., Alumni Parents
“SRS has made it possible for us to be a full time working family and have our children thrive in a full school experience. The flexible hours and on-campus experiences combined with the great education and loving teachers it has been well beyond what we could have imagined. Shaker is a place that our children love to be and as parents we know when we drop them off they are safe and happy.
Tracey P., Current and Alumni Parent
“SRS does not just provide excellent academics, but a strong sense of community, as well. SRS is a family, so much so, that my two graduates have come back as camp counselors during summer camp. Another amazing strength of Shaker is all the opportunities and field trips offered outside of, or in support of, academics. Some of my kids’ greatest memories are the trips to D.C., AMC, leadership, etc. “
Erin L., Current and Alumni Parent
Get to know us on social media!
Students decorated this boulder with chalk paint on the last day of transition week and we love it! Thanks to teacher Tania Minery for sharing! 💙
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Some of the recent action on the Pre-Kindergarten playground! These students love to leap!
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Pre-Kindergarten students kicked off their first week by getting to know their classmates, teachers, and classrooms while settling into their daily routines. It’s been an exciting and eventful start! We’re thrilled for the new school year and can’t wait for all the exploration, learning, and fun ahead!
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We loved welcoming Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students to campus for our annual Meet and Greet yesterday! Families had the opportunity to meet teachers, set up student lockers, visit classrooms, and get acquainted with the SRS PTG before the first day of school on September 3. We are looking forward to a fantastic year!
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Thanks to Teacher Gina Paige for capturing this adorable shot of four of our Infant students lined up on the bikes. They`ll be zooming around the play yard before we know it!
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Just some Toddler 1 students out in the play yard being amazing! 💙
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LAST CALL FOR SPONSORS!
The first annual SRS Blue Heron Trifest is taking place on Sunday, September 8, for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students. All proceeds benefit the Robert S. Hicks Scholarship Fund, which strives to financially support families by making a Shaker Road School education more affordable. We are looking for a few more sponsors! Please contact the Main Office if you are interested: 603-224-0161. We need to hear from you TODAY, Monday, August 26!
This event is designed to be a fun, back-to-school, community event—there are no timing chips, awards, medals or spots on any podium—the goal is to get out, have fun, and perhaps “tri” something new!
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What an incredible summer it’s been! As we prepare to welcome our K-8 students back to campus on September 3, we’re reflecting on the amazing adventures we`ve had this summer. A big thank you to our campers, counselors, counselors-in-training, teachers, admin, and staff for making this summer unforgettable!
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We are so excited to welcome our Pre-Kindergarten students back to school tomorrow for a year full of learning, growing, playing, and making friends! Be sure to stop by the Pre-K photo booth to the left side of the 300 building for some first day photos! Tag us #srsfirstday2024
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One of the final dodgeball games of the Camp Shaker season! We`ll definitely miss these games!
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We`re incredibly grateful for our amazing SRS Summer Session staff! Some are here year-round and others just for the summer. Continuing with our "Get to Know Our Summer Session Staff" series, we are excited to highlight two more (year-round) superstars: Susan Vulgamore and Nikki Stuppard!
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Mini camper paper airplane fun!
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Meet two more of our SRS Summer Session superstars: Jacob Plante and Steph Newbery!
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It’s hard to believe this is our last week of Camp Shaker for the summer! We’re making the most of these final days, enjoying every moment of sunshine and fun. Here’s a glimpse of the Junior and Senior street hockey games from Olympics Week!
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We`ve got the best summer staff! Meet two more of our summer superstars in this "Meet Our Summer Session Staff" series: Rosie Curry and Dan Stickney!
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Counselor/Camper Soaking: Part 2
The final day of Olympics Week at Camp Shaker is a favorite and involves a camp-wide Fox and Hounds game. Counselors get a head start to go and hide in approved areas across the campus and soon after camper groups set out to find them. Afterwards, all the found counselors get pushed into the pool by the campers who found them for points that get figured into the team scores. Then, for fun, all the counselors picked a camper to push in.
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Counselor/Camper Soaking: Part 1
The final day of Olympics Week at Camp Shaker is a favorite and involves a camp-wide Fox and Hounds game. Counselors get a head start to go and hide in approved areas across the campus and soon after camper groups set out to find them. Afterwards, all the found counselors get pushed into the pool by the campers who found them for points that get figured into the team scores. Then, for fun, all the counselors picked a camper to push in. Stay tuned for the Part 2!
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We`re so grateful for our amazing summer staff! Meet two more of our summer superstars in this "Meet Our Summer Session Staff" series.
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Summer is a bustling time on campus, filled with Camp Shaker activities, maintenance projects, Infant/Toddler/Pre-K programming, tutoring sessions, music lessons, and preparations for the upcoming school year! In our "Meet Our Summer Session Staff" series, we`re spotlighting year-round and seasonal members who help keep everything running smoothly during the summer months. Today, we`re pleased to introduce you to two more members of our superstar staff: Kristyn LaRochelle and Matthew Hicks!
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We`re incredibly grateful for our amazing SRS Summer Session staff! Some are here year-round and others just for the summer. Continuing with our "Get to Know Our Summer Session Staff" series, we are excited to highlight two more superstars: Anya Orzechowski and Gina Paige!
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Upcoming Events
Labor Day – SRS Closed
September 2First Day of School (K-8)
September 3PTG Back-to-School Picnic
September 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Previous Blog Posts
Best Day Ever! Making Memories on Snow Days at SRS
Not all “snow days” are created equal. Public-school memories of snow days include an eager anticipation that began the night or even days before. How much snow will we get, and will it be enough for the superintendent to call off school? In the 70s and 80s, school...
2022 Scholastic Art Award Winners
Every fall, our Seventh and Eighth Grade students are invited to submit artwork to The Scholastic Art Awards of New Hampshire (SAANH). Approximately 2,500 works were submitted this year from across the state in 17 categories ranging from drawing and painting to...
The Power of Nature
“If you have ever gone to the woods with me, I must love you very much.”~ Mary Oliver When poet Mary Oliver describes her reasons for walking alone in the woods in "How I Go to the Woods," I understand. Few places are as calming and centering as nature—and meandering...
Fall Music Recital
The music department has been in full swing this fall! We are so excited to have returned to in-person private lessons and group ensembles. We currently have over 100 students taking music lessons with six teachers, who offer lessons on flute, clarinet, saxophone,...
The Return of Traditions
Late last week as I helped Student Government prepare for the annual Middle School Halloween dance, I paused and realized October was nearly over. Compared to last year, this is a positive change. The school year has returned to its typical active flow. Since opening...
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2023 Scholastic Art Awards
While most Middle School students were having a typical Tuesday, two students waited anxiously for the announcement of the winners of the 2023 Scholastic Art Awards. I received notification early before school started and couldn’t wait to see my Eighth Grade class to...