Newfound Area School District


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]

Newfound Area School District
Address
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20 North Main Street

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03222

United States
Coordinates43°35′30″N 71°44′13″W / 43.591560°N 71.737030°W / 43.591560; -71.737030
Information
Founded1962
SuperintendentPaul Hoiriis
GradesPre-K – 12
Enrollment1,171 (2022-23)[1]
Color(s)   Green and White
MascotBears
Communities servedAlexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, and New Hampton, New Hampshire
Websitesau4.org

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

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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

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Secondary
Primary
  • Bristol Elementary School
  • Bridgewater-Hebron Village School
  • Danbury Elementary School
  • New Hampton Community School

References

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