You're Invited! Newport Middle High School Holiday Band Concert
Please join us for our Annual Holiday Band Concert on Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Concert begins at 6PM and is anticipated to go until 8PM
Located in the High School Gymnasium.
There will be NO Admission fee for this event
Staff Requests: If you need to leave early, please wait for a
musical piece to be completed & please leave food/drink outside of gymnasium.

The performance schedule will remain the same:
* Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will perform at 10:30 AM.
* 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will perform at 1:30 PM.
Both concerts will be held in the school gym, accessible through the gym entrance.
If you plan to pick up your child, please check in upon arrival; sign-out sheets will be available. Students will return to the gym to be reunited with their parent/guardian.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Mark your calendars for the Richards Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 17th!
Here's the performance schedule:
* Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will perform at 10:30 AM
* 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will perform at 1:30 PM
Both concerts will be held in the school gym, accessible through the gym entrance.
For those planning to pick up their child, please check in upon arrival – sign-out sheets will be available. Students will return to the gym to be reunited with their parent/guardian.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Newport Budget Advisory Committee (BAC)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
6:00PM
Newport Town Offices
Board of Selectmen Meeting Room
15 Sunapee St. ~ Newport, New Hampshire 03773
A quorum of the Newport School Board
&
representatives of the Newport School District will also be in attendance at this meeting.
Twas Just Before Christmas 4-7pm
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Visit Newport Opera House to get your free passport to Santa! Visit participating businesses on Main St. Once completed visit Santa at the Newport Opera House!
Please join in the Middle School Holiday Spirit Week FUN!
Monday, December 15, 2025 is Wear Green and... your Best Grinch face!
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 is Cane Lane - wear Red and White!
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 is Winter Cheer - wear your favorite headbands, hats, jewelry, socks, etc.!
Thursday, December 18, 2025 is Holiday Hydration - your hydration in anything but a water bottle!
Friday, December 19, 2025 is 'Twas the Night Before Vacation - wear winter PJ's and slippers/fuzzy socks!
Reminder that Friday, December 19, 2025 is an Early Release Day and also the Middle School Dance (permission slip required). See Middle School Student Council for additional information.

Newport High School families, we value your insight. As part of our ongoing effort to strengthen our programs and ensure every student is prepared for success after graduation, we are gathering feedback from families of recent NHS graduates.
Your perspective on how well your graduate was prepared for college, career, or other post-secondary pathways is incredibly important to us.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts using the link below. Your input will help us continue to improve the Newport High School experience for future Tigers.
https://forms.gle/UY5jzbgWtJm4bTaf7
Thank you for your partnership and support!

Middle School Sports Schedule for Week of December 1-5, 2025 is as follows:
Wrestling: Practice 6-7:30pm in the High School Gym on 12/2/2025 & 12/4/2025
Boys Basketball Practice: 4:30-6pm in the High School Gym on 12/2, 12/4, 12/5/2025
Girls Basketball Practice: 3-4:30pm in the High School Gym on 12/2, 12/4, 12/5/2025
Wrestling Coaches: Mr Shaughnessy & Mr Witham
Boys Basketball Coach: Mr Duffy
Girls Basketball Coaches: Ms Frank & Ms Brodeur-Fossa
More information to follow on Indoor Golf.
For any additional questions, call the Middle School Office (603) 865-9687.

JV Boys Basketball (Wheeler Gym)
Dec. 1: 3:00-4:30 pm
Dec. 2: 3:00-4:30 pm
Dec. 3: 3:00-4:30 pm
Dec. 4: 3:00-4:30 pm
Dec. 5: 3:00-4:30 pm
Varsity Boys Basketball (Wheeler Gym)
Dec. 1: 4:30-6:00 pm
Dec. 2: 4:30-6:00 pm
Dec. 3: 4:30-6:00 pm
Dec. 4: 4:30-6:00 pm
Dec. 5: 4:30-6:00 pm
Varsity Girls Basketball (Wheeler Gym)
Dec. 1: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 2: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 3: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 4: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 5: 6:00-7:30 pm
Alpine Skiing (High School)
Dec. 2: 5:30-6:30 pm
Dec. 4: 5:30-6:30 pm
Varsity Wrestling
Dec. 1: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 2: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 3: 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 4: 6:00-7:30 pm
Indoor Track
Dec. 1: 5:00-7:00 pm (Dartmouth); van leaves 4:15 pm
Dec. 2: 5:00-7:00 pm (Dartmouth); van leaves 4:15 pm
Dec. 3: 500-6:30 pm (weight room)
Dec. 4: 5:00-7:00 pm (Dartmouth); van leaves 4:15 pm
We have another amazing community event coming our way - Twas Just Before Christmas!
When: Saturday: December 13, 2025
What Time: 4pm-7pm
Where: Newport Opera House on Main Street
What is this annual event? Children will be picking up a passport and visiting local businesses to get stamps and then a photo with Santa at the Opera House. The SAU will have a table, at the Opera House, to greet families and give away coloring books, crayons, and/or school supplies.
Get ready for a magical night in downtown Newport!
Event by Newport Area Chamber of Commerce

Click link to view Newport Middle School Newsletter that recognizes it's Students that received High Honors (all A's) and Honors (all A's & B's) for Quarter One, grades 6, 7 and 8.
Congratulations!

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November 20, 2025
Dear Richards School Families,
This letter is to inform you that your child may have been exposed to Hand Foot and Mouth disease. HFMD is a common, mild, but contagious virus, and we want to inform you that we are currently experiencing cases at Richards School. The attached information, provided directly by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, outlines the symptoms and general guidance for families.
We are experiencing a significant increase in Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases throughout our building. Both students and staff members have contracted the virus, and we want to ensure you have the information needed to monitor your family's health and help prevent further spread.
Please know that we are taking proactive steps to keep our students and staff healthy. Our team is deep cleaning and blue-lighting all classrooms and throughout the entire building to help prevent further spread. Blue light cleaning uses visible light at specific wavelengths to kill bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms on surfaces by creating reactive oxygen species inside microbial cells, it's safe for continuous use around people.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at 603-865-9429
Thank you for your continued support.
We are proud to announce that Sutton Martzolf earned an award in the “What Winter Means to You” Art Contest for 6th grade, hosted by Mount Sunapee Resort. Her artwork was selected to be featured in the main lodge gallery to represent Newport Middle School, where it will be on public display.
Sutton attended the Artist Reception last Tuesday, where student artists were celebrated for their creativity and hard work. Her piece beautifully captured the spirit of winter and stood out for its thoughtful interpretation and craftsmanship.
Congratulations, Sutton, on this outstanding accomplishment! We are so proud of you and thrilled that your artwork is being shared with the community.


Come meet Author & Illustrator Marty Kelley at our Holiday Book Night on December 5th from 4:30-6 PM! Wrap a free book for your student and enjoy a delicious, free pizza dinner. This event is sponsored by CLiF.

