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The mission of the Cooperative Middle School is to provide a challenging, safe and healthy learning environment designed to meet the social, emotional and intellectual needs of all students.

The Cooperative Middle School is located in Stratham, New Hampshire and is administered by the Exeter Region Cooperative School District which serves the towns of Brentwood, Exeter, East Kingston, Kensington, Newfields, and Stratham. The student population is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students from these six towns.

**Attendance:**

Please use [Pickup Patro](https://app.pickuppatrol.net/parents/)l or call: 603-775-8700, press 2 and leave the following info: **Student Name** and **reason for absence.**

Welcome...

New England League of Middle Schools has awarded CMS Eighth Grade Assistant Principal Melanie Faulkner with the A+ Administrator Award! NELMS seeks to honor administrators who value, understand, and support effective middle level education.

Criteria:

*   Understands how young adolescents learn

*   Champions middle level education by

    \- actively promoting middle level education

    \- building community support

    \- recognizing middle level as a distinct entity of education

*   Support and models effective middle level philosophy

*   Encourages professional development in middle level best practices

*   Provides leadership & supervision of effective instructional practices and student outcomes

SAU 16 - Exeter NH

Congratulations to Melanie Faulkner (CMS 8th Grade Assistant Principal) Recipient of the  NELMS A+ Administrator Award

Congratulations to Melanie Faulkner (CMS 8th Grade Assistant Principal)  - NELMS A+ Administrator Award Recipient

**Excursion Overview:**

Eighth-grade students will travel to GBR's boathouse at Jackson's Landing in Durham, NH. All students will receive instruction from qualified coaches on land, covering proper rowing techniques, equipment handling (boats and oars), and what to expect on the water. Boats will launch with a combination of students and GBR volunteers, ensuring that each boat includes experienced athletes and coxswains.

The majority of the time will be spent on the water, where students will first learn to row in pairs before gradually progressing to groups of 4–6, with the potential to row in an eight-person boat depending on the group's skill progression. Coaches will introduce fun challenges designed to emphasize teamwork, body awareness, and critical thinking skills to develop strategy.\
**Excursion Details:**

*   **Dates:** Friday, June 6th &  Monday, June 9th, 2025 (If interest exceeds 40 students, we will offer two separate excursion dates due to transportation capacity.)

*   **Departure Time:** 8:20 AM (Period 2)

*   **Return Time:** 1:20 PM (End of period 6)

*   **Lunch:** A designated lunch break will be provided. Students must bring their own lunch or request a bagged lunch from the school cafeteria.

*   **What to Bring? **A filled water bottle. Athletic attire and sneakers. Bring a change of clothes to leave at school in case a student gets wet.

*   **Waiver:** Great Bay Rowing will provide a liability waiver for parents/guardians to sign.

*   **Swim Test Waiver:** Parents/guardians must also sign a swim test waiver, acknowledging that their child meets the following requirements:

    *   The participant has demonstrated the ability to swim 100 yards and tread water or float for five minutes without a flotation device or external support.
    *   The participant completed the test wearing clothing similar to what they will wear while rowing (e.g., shirt, socks, shorts, or Lycra tights).

*   **Accessibility:** Transportation and adapted equipment will be provided for students requiring additional support services.

*   **Cost:** $0. Great Bay Rowing is volunteering its services to provide this exposure opportunity for CMS students.

**Commitment & Expectations:**

**This form is for serious inquiries only.** Students and parents/guardians are responsible for completing this form together. By completing the form, students acknowledge their commitment to attending this excursion. All participants must be in good academic standing, adhere to the CMS Code of Conduct & Behavior, and take responsibility for following up with their teachers regarding any missed assignments.

**Form Submission Deadline: 4/21/25**

**Additional Questions**

**CMS School Contact - **Eilleen Cuell [ecuell@sau16.org](http://ecuell@sau16.org/)

**Great Bay Rowing Director Contact- **Hallie Cheyne [gbrcoach@gmail.com](http://gbrcoach@gmail.com/)

[**Fill out the form!**](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OgEdrJlT6TNlwOXybGJjgoIxZTPOkrzXc2eKT5mO43I/preview)

Cooperative Middle School

GBR Rowing Excursion for 8th grade

[**Click Here!**](https://www.cognitoforms.com/CMSMusicBoosters2/CMSMusicBoosters2025CalendarRaffle)

Music Boosters Calendar Raffle!

Get ready for an exciting spring season! 

CMS offers a variety of sports for students in grades 6-8.

Spring Sport Offerings:

*   Boys Lacrosse (Grades 6-8)
*   Girls Lacrosse (Grades 6-8)
*   Softball (Grades 7-8) Try-out dates to be announced
*   Baseball (Grades 7-8) Try-out dates to be announced
*   Track & Field (Grades 6, 7 & 8)

Registration is now OPEN! Click [here](https://sausixteen-nh.finalforms.com/) to sign up.\
Deadline: March 24, 2025\
How to Register: Parents and students must create an account on Final Forms to complete registration.

Register Now for CMS Spring Sports!

INFO & TICKETS LINK [**HERE**](https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/cooperative-middle-school/game-of-tiaras?fbclid=IwY2xjawIfDcBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZiplthKvI_VfXsyxobgtzm0MJsfyMgJBgmHH2nlROPQQ1IGhyHKwsCuTg_aem\_258-D9sBJ3jVf2wdQItH0w)

Game of Tiaras Info & Tickets!

3 late buses will run from CMS to various locations throughout our district. Buses will depart CMS between 4:10 and 4:15. Buses may occasionally run late depending on circumstances beyond First Student's control.

Students will be required to sign in when they board the bus.

Students must be supervised by staff while at school awaiting the late bus. Supervision could include arranged after school help with a teacher or athletics coaches. Students may not stay after school without a purpose.

Bus stops are as follows:

**BUS 1**

Stratham Center@ top Bunker Hill

Newfields Store on Rte. 85

OLD Exeter HS/Gill St\
**BUS 2**

Firestation @ Court St. Exeter

Main St. School

Swasey Central in Brentwood\
**BUS 3**

Kensington Store on Rte. 150

E. Kingston Elem

Late Bus Routes

See this [**morning's presentation**](https://cms.sau16.org/en-us/8th-graders-preparing-for-ehs-4d055f4b) to students by Mrs. Kathy Newcomb



Make sure to attend tonight's Blue Hawk 101 at EHS; starts at 6pm!

8th graders Preparing for EHS...

Please see new [Route Bus 25](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WpTCENd-U_R18\_MmxNfHDNk2rz9x0gCR/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=117646549876218090298\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)[](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WpTCENd-U_R18\_MmxNfHDNk2rz9x0gCR/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=117646549876218090298\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

[](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WpTCENd-U_R18\_MmxNfHDNk2rz9x0gCR/edit?usp=sharing\&ouid=117646549876218090298\&rtpof=true\&sd=true)

New Route Bus 25

CMS News

**For Immediate Release**

SAU 16 was informed of an active police investigation around 1:00 pm on Tuesday April 1, 2025. As a result SAU 16 placed Exeter Developmental Preschool, Lincoln Street School, Main Street School, Seacoast School of Technology and Newfields Elementary School on secure campus status. This precautionary measure was being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff.

The decision to initiate the secure campus protocol came following information from local law enforcement regarding a potential threat in the surrounding area. During this time, the safety of our students and staff remained our top priority. We worked closely with local authorities and  continued to provide updates as new information became available.

While on secure campus status entry and exit were restricted. We understand the concerns this situation may have caused and want to assure families and the community that we took all necessary steps to keep everyone safe. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.

SAU 16 Issues Press Release

The Stratham School District (the “Owner”) is in the process of seeking proposals from qualified Owner’s Project Manager firms or individual to function as the "Owner's Project Manager" (”OPM”) in connection with the SMS building additions and renovations project at 39 Gifford Farm Road, Stratham, NH, 03855. To assist the Stratham School Board in this effort, the Stratham School Board is issuing this RFP [(click here for RFP)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HZdkaX0q0pkZHBpg9bq8w3zBI-TiI0lM/view?usp=drive_link) to solicit responses from qualified firms who can meet the Project requirements stated herein.

Stratham School District - Request for Proposal for Owner's Project Management for SMS

**Exeter, New Hampshire – SAU16 Superintendent Esther Asbell wishes to announce Tonja Neve as the incoming principal of Exeter High School. “Tonja is a dedicated and student-centered educational leader with extensive experience as a principal, school administrator, and high school English teacher”, said Asbell in a letter home to EHS Families. Read the the full release** [**here**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iq47cp_xGEb-k-QjfZGKhI0KmqwtYS36/view?usp=drive_link)**.**

SAU16 Announces Tonja Neve as Incoming Principal of Exeter High School

We are excited to bring to life the beginning of our Strategic Planning Process. Please join us on March 27 & 28 from 5pm - 8pm and March 29 from 9am-12pm to workshop common themes while collaborating as a community to share ideas that will help the process of developing our Strategic Plan.

Light meals and childcare will be provided each day. We encourage all SAU 16 families and community members to join us! Click [here](https://forms.gle/p4V8rXjujxkQhSnh7) to register by March 17, 2025.

SAU 16 Strategic Plan Summit

**ATTENTION:** Caregivers & Parents please join us for a workshop entitled: From Chaos to Calm - *"Executive Function Strategies for Families”*

By attending this workshop, we hope to provide **YOU** (families) with tangible resources and tools to help support yourlearners and students.

*This workshop is open to ALL surrounding towns. We hope to see you there!*

SAVE THE DATE: February 12, 2025 @6pm - 7:30pm at EHS

This Halloween, Exeter High School Student Senate participated in their 10th annual Trick-or-Canning event.

Instead of asking for candy, more than 60 students asked for food donations throughout over 40 neighborhoods in all six SAU-16 towns. The food was collected and brought into school, where it was sorted and organized. This year was the most successful by far in both the number of collected goods and student participation. Items collected for this service project go to End 68 Hours of Hunger, a volunteer organization that packs backpacks that students in our community can bring home to help fight food insecurity during the 68hours between school lunch on Fridays and breakfast on Mondays.

EHS Annual Trick-or Canning Event 2024

Students from the EHS Student Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Club joined SAU 16's Chief Equity Officer, Arlynn Polletta, to offer a presentation titled *Dialogue Across Differences: Strategies for Navigating Conversations on Challenging Topics* for residents at RiverWoods in Exeter. Participants were introduced to the key components of dialogue and practiced their skills in small group activities facilitated by students. The event was hosted by the Inclusivity Committee at RiverWoods, and we hope to continue this multigenerational partnership in the future.

Student DEI-J and RiverWoods

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