SAU 89 (Mason, NH) – Home of the Mason Mustangs

Dear Families,

Can you believe we only have six weeks of school left? Time has certainly flown by, and our classrooms are buzzing with the energy of a successful year coming to a close. As we head into this final stretch, we have a lot of important updates and celebrations to share with you.

Staff Appreciation Week

This week is Staff Appreciation Week! Our School Club has been working tirelessly behind the scenes planning a week full of surprises to honor our hardworking teachers and staff. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated team!

Staffing Updates

We want to share some news regarding our staff. Ashley Tousignant and Leah Hardwick will be moving on to new adventures at the end of this school year. We are so grateful for their dedication and the positive impact they’ve had on our students.

Please rest assured that we are already in the process of collecting applications, and interviews for these positions will begin soon.

Upcoming Events & Save the Dates

Family Night (Storybook Trail & Kona Ice): Thursday, May 21st, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM free Kona Ice for all MES students thanks to The Mason School Club. See attached flyer about the event and please take a moment to RSVP.
Step Up Day: Thursday, June 4th, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM grades PK-4. Students will have the chance to visit the next grade level and meet the teachers! 5th graders will visit Milford Middle School at 1pm on this day.
The Return of the Bike Rodeo: Wednesday, June 10th. The kids have been begging for its return, and we are so excited to bring this infamous event back to our school grounds!

Important Calendar Reminders

Please mark your calendars for these upcoming holidays and “no school” days:

Friday, May 22nd: No School
Monday, May 25th: No School (Memorial Day)

End-of-Year Testing

To measure the incredible growth our students have made this year, we will be conducting end-of-year assessments:

Grades 3–5: NHSAS Testing May 12th, 14th, 19th, and 27th (5th grade only)
Grades 1 & 2: NWEA Testing week of May 26th

End-of-Year Celebrations & Last Days

We are excited to honor our graduates and wrap up the year on a high note!

Event	Date	Time
Last Day for Preschool	Wednesday, June 10th	Normal Hours
Preschool Graduation	Thursday, June 11th	11:00 AM
5th Grade Graduation	Friday, June 12th	9:30 AM
Last Day of School (K-5)	Friday, June 12th	Normal Hours