Newfound Area School District Explained

Newfound Area School District
Streetaddress:20 North Main Street
City:Bristol
State:New Hampshire
Zipcode:03222
Country:USA
Coordinates:43.5916°N -71.737°W
Superintendent:Paul Hoiriis
Grades:Pre-K  - 12
Communities:Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, and New Hampton, New Hampshire
Mascot:Bears
Colors: Green and White
Founded:1962
Enrollment:1,171 (2022-23)[1]

Newfound Area School District, sometimes referred to as School Administrative Unit 4 (SAU 4), is a cooperative school district comprising seven towns and spanning three counties in New Hampshire. Headquartered in Bristol, the district also includes the towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, and New Hampton.[2]

The district’s current superintendent, Paul Hoiriis,[3] has held the position since July 2024, taking over from interim superintendent, Steven Nilhas.[4]

School Board

The Newfound Area School Board comprises seven members, one representative from each town, who are elected district-wide by ballot on election day. Current members are Melissa Suckling of Danbury (Chair), Kimberly Bliss of Alexandria (Vice Chair), Dominic Halle of Bridgewater, Joseph Maloney of Bristol, William Jolly of Groton, Jennifer Larochelle of Hebron, and Fran Wendleboe of New Hampton.[5]

Schools

Secondary
Primary

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Newfound Area School District. National Center for Education Statistics. October 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: SAU 4. Newfound Area School District. 2024-10-03. - The list of towns in the district is at the bottom of the page.
  3. Web site: Message from the Superintendent. Newfound Area School District. 2024-10-03.
  4. Web site: Newfound Area School Board Minutes from June 10, 2024. Newfound Area School District. 2024-10-03.
  5. Web site: School Board Members. Newfound Area School District. 2024-10-03.