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OPEN ENROLLMENT EVENT FOR ALL PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS
When: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM
Location: James Mastricola Elementary School, 7 School Street, Merrimack, NH
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The NH SAS Family Portal is a secure online platform that allows parents and guardians to access their children's state assessment scores and reports. Click HERE for more information.
Access all of your student’s state and local assessment results in one place with Performance Matters, our new data portal now available through your existing PowerSchool account. Click HERE for more information.
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The English Language Proficiency Assessment ACCESS testing window is: 1/20-3/20
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MERRIMACK SCHOOL DISTRICT
FILING PERIOD FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES
The filing period for Merrimack School District Offices
will open on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8 AM and
will close on Friday March 6, 2026 at 5 PM.
Positions Open
One (1) member of the School Board, 3 year term
Two (2) members of the Planning & Building Committee, 3 year term
Four (4) members of the School District Budget Committee, 3 year term
One (1) member of the School District Budget Committee, 1 year term
Residents who are registered voters may file at the:
Office of the Superintendent
36 McElwain Street
Merrimack, NH 03054
Patricia Heinrich
School District Clerk
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LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
MERRIMACK SCHOOL DISTRICT
BUDGET COMMITTEE
The Merrimack School District Budget Committee will hold a Public Hearing to receive public input on the proposed 2026-2027 Merrimack School District budget on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Matthew Thornton Room at Merrimack Town Hall.
Members of the public wishing to submit written comments to the Committee should send an email to: MSDBudgetCom@sau26.org.
The snow/as needed date for the public hearing will be Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the cafeteria at Merrimack High School.
Stay involved in our district's future! View the upcoming schedule for our Budget Committee, including dates, times, and locations.
We invite community members to stay informed and engaged by attending our upcoming committee meetings. These sessions are vital to the district's ongoing planning and budget development processes.
February Budget Committee Meetings:
| Meeting: | Date: | Time: | Location: | Snow (if needed) Date: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Committee Meeting | 2/3/26 | 6:00 PM | Town Hall - Matthew Thornton Room | 2/6/26 |
| Budget Committee Meeting - Public Hearing | 2/10/26 | 6:30 PM | Town Hall - Matthew Thornton Room | 2/17/26 |
March Budget Committee Meetings:
| Meeting: | Date: | Time: | Location: | Snow (if needed) Date: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School District Deliberative Session | 3/3/26 | 7:00 PM | JMUES All-Purpose Room | 3/5/26 |
For full meeting schedules and meeting details, click on the direct links below:
Budget Committee Liaison Team Meetings
Planning & Building Committee Meetings
Stay Updated
For a full list of district events, board meetings, and school holidays, please visit our official calendar:
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The 2026-2027 budget process is now in motion. Stay informed by reviewing the latest administration budget requests, department-specific documents, and the detailed presentation from the December 1st Board meeting.
We encourage all community members to review the following resources to stay informed about the proposed funding for our schools and departments:
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Proposed Budget Overview: Visit the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Documents for a comprehensive look at the figures for all schools and district-wide departments.
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Detailed Documents: For a deep dive into the specific line items and data, you can access the full Budget Information Documents on Google Drive.
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Budget Presentation: Review the Administration Budget Request Presentation (Dated 12/1/2025) for a summary of the goals, challenges, and highlights of the 2026-2027 request.
District News
The Merrimack School District is dedicated to supporting every learner; explore our Child Find resources to learn how we identify and provide services for students who may require Special Education or Section 504 accommodations.
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