Superintendent Update - April 3, 2026

Posted April 3, 2026

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New Hudson School District Strategic Plan
Karen Atherton Named School Nutrition Association State Director of the Year
Xploration STEM Camp is Back!
Tutor.com Information
Athletics this Week
Open Roles Around the District
Where to Find Information in the District
This Past Week at Hudson School District
Calendar Reminders

The Strategic Plan Committee recently completed the new strategic plan for the Hudson School District, and it is now posted on the district website. The document will serve as a guide for families, students, staff, and community members through 2030, and will be frequently reviewed each year. The plan in its entirety can be found on the district website at sau81.org/about/strategicplan.

Thank you to everyone who was instrumental in completing this document, including members of our Strategic Plan Committee, community members, families, and staff who provided feedback, and our students for their contributions throughout the plan. The strategic plan sets the direction, vision, and mission for the school district while serving as a roadmap towards measurable goals and outcomes. This document is foundational to preparing students for success in their educational and career pursuits.

Congratulations to the district Director of Food Services, Karen Atherton, who has been named the 2026 New Hampshire State Director of the Year, as announced by the School Nutrition Association! You can read more about the award and all that Karen has done for the district by reading the full article on our website.

Families of incoming first through sixth graders,

We are excited to announce that Xploration Summer STEM Camps are returning this summer! The camp fosters enrichment that inspires kids to design, create, and problem-solve using their critical thinking skills and teamwork. Each day will be filled with fun, hands-on learning, and creative free time.

Camps will run July 13-16 (incoming grades 1 + 2), July 20-23 (incoming grades 3 + 4), and July 27-30 (incoming grades 5 + 6). The camps will take place at Nottingham West Elementary School and are open to students who reside in Hudson. Each week costs $125 per student, and slots fill up quickly!

Registration is now scheduled to open the week before April vacation. Also, make sure to keep an eye out for more information in upcoming newsletters.

If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer St. Onge at jstonge@sau81.org.

Parents and students in grades 4-12 have free, 24/7 access to online tutoring and test prep through Tutor.com, part of a statewide partnership between the New Hampshire Department of Education and the service. The resource offers extensive support for various subjects and includes specialized SAT and ACT test preparation, which provides self-paced courses, practice tests, and one-on-one tutoring. Additionally, students can use the platform for on-demand homework help, drop-off essay reviews, and access other valuable academic tools.

Access to Tutor.com is available directly through students’ Backpack, making it easy to get help whenever it is needed.

To learn more about Tutor.com, please see the flyer below.

We're hiring for open roles around the district! Alvirne High School is searching for full-time paraeducators.

You can apply and view all of our open jobs at sau81.org/careers.

On Saturday, 75 K-12 students were at Hudson Memorial for the 2026 New Hampshire Chess Championships. As a team, HMS finished in second place, and Nottingham West Elementary put forward a fourth-place team performance.

A love of books goes far beyond the classroom for Hills Garrison Elementary School reading specialist, Ms. Ferrante! Check out the latest Faculty Q&A to read more about her growing online book review community and why she's passionate about her work with students.

Members of The Palmer Center at Alvirne's Air Force JROTC program recently traveled to Gettysburg and Philadelphia for a historic trip! The group's itinerary included the Gettysburg National Park Museum, a licensed battlefield tour, the Museum of the American Revolution, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the National Constitution Center.

The complete Hudson School District calendar, which includes all schools within the district, can be found here.

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