Newport athletes, please bring plenty of water to preseason practices. The water cannot be turned on at the football shack until the Newport Water Department installs a meter. It is scheduled to be done sometime next week.
High School Football
Equipment Handouts: August 12 & 13 at the high school gym from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 14 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM; August 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM;
August 17-21 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM; August 24-28 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
August 29: Jamboree at Fall Mountain TBD
First Varsity Game: September 5: Woodstock @ Newport 2:00 PM
High School & Middle School Field Hockey
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17-21 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
August 24-26 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
First Varsity Game: August 27: Newfound @ Newport 4:00 PM
High School Spirit
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 24-28 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
August 31-September 3 from 2:30-4:00 PM
First Game: September 5: Woodstock @ Newport 2:00 PM
High School Golf
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17 & 18 2:30 PM for driving range practice; August 19 & 20 3:00 PM to play course.
Meet all days in the clubhouse.
First Varsity Match: August 26 @ Newport Golf Club 3:30 PM
High School & Middle School Girls Soccer
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17-21 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM
First Varsity Game: August 28: Newport @ Colebrook 4:00 PM
High School & Middle School Boys Soccer
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17-20 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
First Varsity Game: August 28: Newport @ Colebrook 4:00 PM
Equipment Handouts: August 12 & 13 at the high school gym from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 14 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM; August 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 AM;
August 17-21 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM; August 24-28 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
August 29: Jamboree at Fall Mountain TBD
First Varsity Game: September 5: Woodstock @ Newport 2:00 PM
High School & Middle School Field Hockey
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17-21 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
August 24-26 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
First Varsity Game: August 27: Newfound @ Newport 4:00 PM
High School Spirit
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 24-28 from 2:30 - 4:00 PM
August 31-September 3 from 2:30-4:00 PM
First Game: September 5: Woodstock @ Newport 2:00 PM
High School Golf
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17 & 18 2:30 PM for driving range practice; August 19 & 20 3:00 PM to play course.
Meet all days in the clubhouse.
First Varsity Match: August 26 @ Newport Golf Club 3:30 PM
High School & Middle School Girls Soccer
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17-21 from 4:30 to 6:00 PM
First Varsity Game: August 28: Newport @ Colebrook 4:00 PM
High School & Middle School Boys Soccer
Preseason Practice Schedule: August 17-20 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
First Varsity Game: August 28: Newport @ Colebrook 4:00 PM
Hello Newport Families!
Submitting a Food Program (Free and Reduced Lunch) Application helps our schools secure critical funding for our students. Please fill out the form today!
www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Submitting a Food Program (Free and Reduced Lunch) Application helps our schools secure critical funding for our students. Please fill out the form today!
www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Back to school is exciting for some kids. For others, it's overwhelming.
If your child is struggling with school anxiety or avoidance, join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, and licensed therapist Chinwé Williams, LPC, for a free webinar on understanding what’s driving it — and what can help.
🏫 When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids
🗓 Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET
👉 Register here: https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries
If your child is struggling with school anxiety or avoidance, join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, and licensed therapist Chinwé Williams, LPC, for a free webinar on understanding what’s driving it — and what can help.
🏫 When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids
🗓 Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET
👉 Register here: https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries
Bass Fishing
There will be a bass fishing meeting Monday, August 10 at the high school at 5:00 p.m. Please meet Coach Dole in the parking lot.
The first night of preseason fishing will be Wednesday, August 12 at Dodge Pond in Lempster at 5:00 p.m. Dodge Pond is on Route 10 South: take a left on Mountain Road at the stop sign and the pond is a short distance on your right.
There will be a bass fishing meeting Monday, August 10 at the high school at 5:00 p.m. Please meet Coach Dole in the parking lot.
The first night of preseason fishing will be Wednesday, August 12 at Dodge Pond in Lempster at 5:00 p.m. Dodge Pond is on Route 10 South: take a left on Mountain Road at the stop sign and the pond is a short distance on your right.
High School Football
Equipment Handouts: August 12 & 13 at the high school gym from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Preseason Practice Schedule:
August 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
August 17-21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 24-28 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 29: Jamboree at Fall Mountain TBD
First Game:
September 5: Woodstock @ Newport 2:00 p.m.
Equipment Handouts: August 12 & 13 at the high school gym from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Preseason Practice Schedule:
August 14 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 15 from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
August 17-21 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 24-28 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
August 29: Jamboree at Fall Mountain TBD
First Game:
September 5: Woodstock @ Newport 2:00 p.m.
The Newport School Board will hold a Meeting August 13, 2026 5:30pm
SRVRTC
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH
SRVRTC
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH
Hello Newport Families!
Submitting a Food Program (Free and Reduced Lunch) Application helps our schools secure critical funding for our students. Please fill out the form today!
www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Submitting a Food Program (Free and Reduced Lunch) Application helps our schools secure critical funding for our students. Please fill out the form today!
www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Signups Are Open for Newport Middle and High School Fall Sports
Here is the link to the FinalForms Parent Playbook with instructions on how to sign up your children: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C-8ic9XbBjoKvfG7JOnfBWKZNM3Kx8lO/view?usp=drive_link
Please sign off on the documents and upload, drop off or fax (603-863-0887) a current, up-to-date physical.
Here is the link to the FinalForms Parent Playbook with instructions on how to sign up your children: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C-8ic9XbBjoKvfG7JOnfBWKZNM3Kx8lO/view?usp=drive_link
Please sign off on the documents and upload, drop off or fax (603-863-0887) a current, up-to-date physical.
NEW CTE PROGRAM!
Join the Newport School District Superintendent Search Committee
Newport School District is seeking one community member to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee.
Community involvement is an important part of this process, and we welcome an individual who is passionate about the future of our schools and students.
This Community Member will assist tasks associated with selection of the next Superintendent of Schools for SAU 43.
Please submit a letter of interest via email by August 4, 2026 to:
Melissa Mitchler: mmitchler@sau43.nh.gov
Paul Brown: pbrown@sau43.nh.gov
Newport School District is seeking one community member to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee.
Community involvement is an important part of this process, and we welcome an individual who is passionate about the future of our schools and students.
This Community Member will assist tasks associated with selection of the next Superintendent of Schools for SAU 43.
Please submit a letter of interest via email by August 4, 2026 to:
Melissa Mitchler: mmitchler@sau43.nh.gov
Paul Brown: pbrown@sau43.nh.gov
Join the Newport School District Facilities & Finance Committee
Community voices matter!
The Facilities and Finance Committee meets quarterly and we are looking for dedicated community members to join us. If you are interested in participating, please submit a brief letter of interest via email by August 7, 2026 to:
Kate O’Connor at koconnor@sau43.nh.gov
Community voices matter!
The Facilities and Finance Committee meets quarterly and we are looking for dedicated community members to join us. If you are interested in participating, please submit a brief letter of interest via email by August 7, 2026 to:
Kate O’Connor at koconnor@sau43.nh.gov
The Newport School Board will meet for a Retreat Meeting Saturday, July 25, 2026 at SRVRTC beginning at 9am.
Official Posting/Notice
The Newport School Board will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of Building Renovation Capital Fund request of up to $20,000 for Richards column repair.
A Regular School Board meeting will follow
Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:30pm
SRVRTC
243 North Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
603-865-9500
The public is encouraged to attend.
The Newport School Board will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of Building Renovation Capital Fund request of up to $20,000 for Richards column repair.
A Regular School Board meeting will follow
Thursday, July 23, 2026 5:30pm
SRVRTC
243 North Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
603-865-9500
The public is encouraged to attend.
Newport School District Superintendent Hiring Committee
July 22, 2026
3pm-5pm
Sugar River Valley Technical Center - Collaboration Center
July 22, 2026
3pm-5pm
Sugar River Valley Technical Center - Collaboration Center
Official Posting/Notice
Newport School Board will meet for a Non Meeting
Tuesday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm
SRVRTC Collaboration Center
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
Official Posting/Notice
Newport School Board Joint Meeting of
The Newport School Board and Newport Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
SRVRTC Collaboration Center
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
Newport School Board will meet for a Non Meeting
Tuesday, July 13, 2026 at 6:00pm
SRVRTC Collaboration Center
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
Official Posting/Notice
Newport School Board Joint Meeting of
The Newport School Board and Newport Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm
SRVRTC Collaboration Center
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
Newport High School Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of two varsity coaches for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year: Kevin Pollari is the new varsity football head coach and Ethan Houde is the new varsity golf head coach.
The Newport School Board will hold a Meeting July 9, 2026 5:30pm
SRVRTC
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH
SRVRTC
243 N. Main St.
Newport, NH
2026 Newport High School and Middle School Athletics Important Dates
The following must be completed before a student/athlete can participate. Student/athletes may observe practice for two days and then will be sent home until all items are completed and documented.
Please sign up on FinalForms – https://newport-nh.finalforms.com/
Parent/Guardian signs off on all forms
Student/Athlete signs off on all forms; MS student/athlete can only sign off on parent’s account
Current Physical – Either uploaded to FinalForms account, emailed to jmiller@sau43.nh.gov, faxed to the school at 603-863-0887 or given directly to athletic director Jeff Miller
Fall Sports First Day to Practice Dates (practice times TBA)
Bass Fishing (grades 9-12) – Aug. 10. Fish-off to determine six team slots will be held before August 24 so those who do not make the squad can join another fall sport if desired.
Cross Country (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Field Hockey (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Football (grades 9-12) – Aug. 14
Equipment handouts Aug. 10-13 TBA
Golf (grades 7-12) – Aug. 17 (school-owned clubs available)
Spirit (grades 6-12) – Aug. 24
Boys Soccer (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Girls Soccer (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Signups for middle school football are now with Newport Youth Football.
Impact Concussion Baseline Testing Dates – Aug. 18 & 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Student/Athletes due for updated baseline testing will be contacted in early August to schedule a slot. This is for grades 9-12 unless a MS student is playing up on a high school team.
For any questions or information please reach out to athletic director Jeff Miller at 603-865-9630 or jmiller@sau43.nh.gov
The following must be completed before a student/athlete can participate. Student/athletes may observe practice for two days and then will be sent home until all items are completed and documented.
Please sign up on FinalForms – https://newport-nh.finalforms.com/
Parent/Guardian signs off on all forms
Student/Athlete signs off on all forms; MS student/athlete can only sign off on parent’s account
Current Physical – Either uploaded to FinalForms account, emailed to jmiller@sau43.nh.gov, faxed to the school at 603-863-0887 or given directly to athletic director Jeff Miller
Fall Sports First Day to Practice Dates (practice times TBA)
Bass Fishing (grades 9-12) – Aug. 10. Fish-off to determine six team slots will be held before August 24 so those who do not make the squad can join another fall sport if desired.
Cross Country (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Field Hockey (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Football (grades 9-12) – Aug. 14
Equipment handouts Aug. 10-13 TBA
Golf (grades 7-12) – Aug. 17 (school-owned clubs available)
Spirit (grades 6-12) – Aug. 24
Boys Soccer (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Girls Soccer (grades 6-12) – Aug. 17
Signups for middle school football are now with Newport Youth Football.
Impact Concussion Baseline Testing Dates – Aug. 18 & 20 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Student/Athletes due for updated baseline testing will be contacted in early August to schedule a slot. This is for grades 9-12 unless a MS student is playing up on a high school team.
For any questions or information please reach out to athletic director Jeff Miller at 603-865-9630 or jmiller@sau43.nh.gov
Link to the high school quarter 4 honor roll:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZKqzlJuAqF2BaNNs3_xms200WOqcagE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ZKqzlJuAqF2BaNNs3_xms200WOqcagE/view?usp=sharing