WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
2026-2027 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
FOR STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING PRESCHOOL IN SAU 36
If your child is going to be five years old on or before September 30, 2026, they are eligible to begin Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Kindergarten Registration is available electronically beginning on Monday, April 13, 2026 at www.sau36.org via the New Student Registration Link on the website. Registration should be completed no later than May 15, 2026. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lancaster or Whitefield School.
FOR CARROLL, DALTON, AND WHITEFIELD RESIDENTS
Your school is Whitefield School
FOR JEFFERSON AND LANCASTER RESIDENTS
Your School is Lancaster School
*If your student is already attending the PK 4 program in SAU 36, and will turn five on or before September 30, 2026- they do NOT need to register. We will automatically enroll them into Kindergarten.
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING/CHILD FIND
FOR STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY ATTENDING PRESCHOOL IN SAU 36
Screening of motor, speech, early academic, and social-emotional development for incoming kindergarteners will take place during the month of May. If you are registering your child for the 26-27 kindergarten class, please call LES or WES to set up an appointment for your child to attend the annual screening.
Students already attending the Pre-K 4 program will be screened during their regular day, and pre-school teachers will report those results to you.
For incoming Whitefield Kindergarteners, please set up an appointment by calling 603-837-3088 and plan to attend the screening at Whitefield Elementary School on May 11th.
For incoming Lancaster Kindergarteners, please set up an appointment by calling 603-788-4924 and plan to attend the screening at Lancaster Elementary School on May 18th.
Please allow approximately 90 minutes for the entire process to be completed.
Dear Families and Community Members,
We are pleased to invite you to a “Meet the Candidates” Night for the two finalists for the next Principal of White Mountains Regional Middle High School.
Location: White Mountains Regional High School Auditorium
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 4:15–5:30 PM
Your input is greatly valued as we move forward in selecting the next leader of our high school. We encourage all parents, guardians, and community members to attend.
The two finalists are:
• Stephanie Cameron, current Principal of Pittsburg
• Brandon Ray, current Principal of Profile
During the event, attendees will hear brief introductions from each candidate, learn about their educational beliefs and leadership philosophies, and participate in a short question-and-answer session.
This is an important opportunity to engage in the selection process and help shape the future of White Mountains Regional Middle High School. We hope you will join us and share your perspective.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our schools.
School Board Meeting to follow!
Please join us for the January 7, 2026 Budget Hearing & School Board Meeting at White Mountains Regional High School Auditorium. After the budget meeting, Mark Manganiello, from the NHED Bureau of School Finance, will present these topics specifically for the towns of Carroll, Dalton, Jefferson, Lancaster and Whitefield.
1. Adequacy formula changes
2. Enrollment decline counters with aid adjustments
3. Property growth and its effect on extraordinary needs grant
4. Free and Reduced meals eligibility and its effect on adequacy aid
5. Impact of property tax base and extraordinary needs grant
6. Confusions over how new valuations will impact property tax rates
School funding is complex, and this is an opportunity to ask clarifying questions to help you understand the state, local, and federal funding that affects your taxes!
See you there!
Happy New Year,
Marion
