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Aug 21, 2026 · Contoocook Valley School District
Bus Routes for the 2026-2027 School Year
The following bus routes have been established by Student Transportation of America for the 2026-2027 school year:

BUS 1 ANTRIM, BUS 2 ANTRIM, BUS 3 ANTRIM, BUS 5 PETERBOROUGH, BUS 6 BENNINGTON, BUS 8 HANCOCK, BUS 10 GREENFIELD, BUS 11 HANCOCK, BUS 12 PETERBOROUGH, BUS 13 TEMPLE, BUS 15 TEMPLE, BUS 16 DUBLIN, BUS 17 DUBLIN, BUS 18 PETERBOROUGH, BUS 19 SHARON-PETERBOROUGH, BUS 20 BENNINGTON, BUS 22 FRANCESTOWN, BUS 23 FRANCESTOWN, BUS 24 GREENFIELD, BUS 25 PETERBOROUGH, BUS 26 PETERBOROUGH, BUS 46 CV SPED, BUS 47 CV - SMS SPED, BUS 49 - PES SPED, BUS 51 WC, BUS 52 CV - SPED, BUS 72 CROTCHED MNT

Please note that times will probably vary by a few minutes for the first week or two. Students should be out 5 minutes prior to their bus stop.

Questions? Please contact Student Transportation of America at (603) 924-9211.
Jul 3, 2026 · Francestown Elementary School
A Warm Welcome To The New FES Principal
Dear FES Families,

I hope this letter finds you enjoying a wonderful, relaxing summer break. As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, I am thrilled to introduce Francestown Elementary School’s new principal, Lauren Mann, who officially stepped into her role this week!

For many of you, Lauren’s name will be very familiar. For the past three years, she has served as an Elementary Math Specialist in the Timberlane School District. Prior to that, she spent five years as a teacher right here at FES, working with students across all grade levels from kindergarten through fourth grade. Because of this history, Lauren is incredibly familiar with the core values and traditions that make FES such a special place to learn and grow. Her firsthand experience with the FES community ensures a smooth, seamless, and exciting transition for our students, staff, and families alike.

In addition to her familiarity with FES, Lauren is a talented educator and leader. Throughout her career, she has consistently and actively sought out professional learning opportunities that have strengthened her knowledge and honed her skills. She earned her principal certification through New England College’s Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies and holds a Master’s in Literacy. She has also participated in multiple train-the-trainer programs that prepared her to lead numerous math and literacy trainings for fellow educators over the years.

At her core, Lauren is a community-oriented individual who believes that a school thrives best when there is a strong partnership between home and classroom. She is genuinely thrilled to rejoin the FES community and is looking forward to reconnecting with the families she remembers fondly. At the same time, she is equally eager to build strong, lasting connections with the families who have become part of the FES community since her time teaching here.

Please join me in giving Lauren a warm welcome back to the FES community. I have every confidence that under her dedicated leadership, Francestown Elementary will continue to be a nurturing environment where every student feels supported and inspired to learn.

Thank you for your partnership, support, and engagement.

Sincerely,

Ann E. Forrest, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools
Apr 8, 2026 · Contoocook Valley School District
Special Education Parent Involvement Survey
The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is conducting its annual Parent Involvement survey for parents of students who receive special education services. This survey assesses how eﬀectively school districts engage families to improve services for children with disabilities.

Why should you take the survey?

Share your experience to strengthen parent-school partnerships.

Ensure your district and state hear what matters to families.

Higher participation means more accurate results.

This survey will only take a few minutes to complete.

Please complete one survey for each child you have receiving special education services. All responses are anonymous. Click here to display the survey QR code and take the survey.
Feb 19, 2026 · Contoocook Valley School District
Community Forum
A community forum, sponsored by the ConVal School Board, was held on Wednesday, February 18.

For just over an hour, members of the school board and the district administration presented on a variety of topics that will come before voters in March. Chief among them were the budget and several warrant articles, including one on open enrollment and one on Francestown's re-proposed withdrawal from the ConVal cooperative school district.

In the photo, Business Manager Neal Cass gives a detailed explanation of the proposed budget, including the district assessment.

After the presentation, audience members and online viewers engaged in an hour-long question-and-answer period with school board members and administrators.

The YouTube video of the community forum, including the Q&A session, can be accessed here.
Feb 13, 2026 · Francestown Elementary School
Kindergarten Registration and Screening
Kindergarten registration and screening for the towns of Antrim, Bennington, Francestown, and Hancock will be held at Antrim Elementary School on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 8 am-3 pm. A snow date is available on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Pre-registration for this event is required. Please contact Melissa Magoon at mmagoon@conval.edu or (603) 924-7503 ext. 2032 to schedule an appointment time.

The child must be accompanied to the registration and screening by a parent or legal guardian and must be five years old by September 30, 2026.
Feb 7, 2026 · Francestown Elementary School
February 6, 2026
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Feb 7, 2026 · Francestown Elementary School
Winter Lunch Buddies
Winter definitely was part of the curriculum this week at Francestown Elementary! Students were so prepared for the cold weather that these two students went ahead and ate lunch in full winter gear! Let's go snow- we're ready!
Dec 19, 2025 · Francestown Elementary School
December 19, 2025
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