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Good afternoon,

April break is here, and whether you and your family are traveling, staying local, working, or resting for the week, I hope that you enjoy the time. 

Our School Counseling Department had this message to share.

As we head into the upcoming break, we want to remind families that mental health is just as important as physical health. Time away from school can be relaxing for some, but challenging for others. If your student is struggling emotionally, please know that support is available.

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a free, confidential resource available 24/7. Simply dial 988 to connect with a trained counselor who can help in times of stress, anxiety, or crisis.

For concerns related to substance use, the NH Addiction Crisis Line is also available 24/7 at 1-844-711-4357.

Let’s work together to support the well-being of all our students—during the school year and beyond.

See you in May!

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Weekly Highlights/Upcoming Events:

Day of Giving - May 7, 2025 Support the Pinkerton Fund through our 4th Annual Day of Giving! Day of Giving is Pinkerton Academy’s annual giving day, which supports the Pinkerton Fund. The Pinkerton Fund relies on the generosity and support of alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends to raise funds to provide our students with outstanding support and unique learning experiences, educational programs and initiatives beyond what tuition alone covers.  Donations, no matter the size, have an immediate impact for students today and are an investment in Pinkerton's future.

National Honor Society Spring Clean Out Drive - NHS is collecting secondhand clothes, household textiles, small household goods, and books/media. Items can be dropped off anytime in Room 430 or on the community collection day on Saturday, May 10th from 11-3 in the Senior Cafeteria (in the Spaulding Arts and Humanities Building). Click here for more information about donations. 

Tsienneto Road Work  - We have been notified of upcoming construction work planned for Tsienneto Road between Route 28 By-Pass and Route 102/Chester Road. The work starts next week and will continue throughout the summer. Below is the tentative schedule they shared.

• Irving Station to Lilly Lane - Thu 5/1/25 Mon 5/26/25*
• Lilly Lane to Barkland Drive - Tue 5/27/25 Thu 6/26/25*
• Barkland Drive to Scenic Drive - Fri 6/27/25 Thu 7/31/25*
• Scenic Drive to Route 102 - Fri 8/1/25 Thu 9/11/25*
• Scenic Drive Sewer Extension - Fri 9/12/25 Tue 9/16/25*

Project updates can be found on the town website at www.derrynh.gov. Any questions related to this project can be directed to the town office office by calling 603-432-6144 or emailing [email protected].

Weekly Shout Outs

SHOUT OUTS TO…

John Breda for all of the time and energy he has put into the PA community over the past few weeks from planning and organizing Astrothon to organizing and directing the faculty play.  He regularly goes above and beyond for both the students and his colleagues, but has even more these past few weeks. 

Kailey Johnson, Jay Gagnon, our SROs, Cindy Gilks, Joanna Dillon, Kathleen Albert and Luna for their support of our students every day, and especially today. 

Brianne Puls, my amazing administrative assistant (Linda D. 2.) for always going above and beyond 

A Special “Thank You” to All Our Employees - leading into Staff Appreciation Week from Dr. Powers

STUDENT SHOUT OUTS:

Karlee Collins - for winning the student handbook cover design contest. 

Respectfully,

Michael Perez
Associate Head of School

 @mrperez_pa

@MPerezAHOS
 

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