Snow Day decision

December 2, 2024   Dear Parents,  I want to remind you of the procedures we use to make the decision to either hold or cancel school.  Please remember the final decision as to whether or not children come to school is up to parents.   We monitor the weather forecasts daily; the decision making for a delay or snow day begins around 4:30 a.m.  When a weather event is anticipated our transportation company, the director of buildings and grounds and the superintendent monitor the New Hampshire weather forecasts. The transportation company, the director of buildings and grounds and/or the superintendent are in touch with the Gilford road agent for road conditions, as well as plans for plowing, salting and sanding.  The transportation company and the superintendent are in touch with the Gilmanton superintendent for information regarding the Gilmanton road conditions.  Communication with the transportation company is very important and ongoing. It is not uncommon for WMUR to be reporting conditions that may be true for much of the state but not targeted or accurate for our specific region.  The decision to hold school is based on all of this information.  School is held only in the event that the assessment indicates that buses can safely pass over the roadways.  Safety is the number one priority in making the decision. If the roads are not expected to be in good condition (in other words buses cannot pass safely), by the time bus routes normally begin but they are expected to improve to an acceptable standard within two hours, then the practice is to delay school for two hours.  If it is determined that road conditions will not be safe by 7:30 a.m. then school will be canceled.  Every effort is made to get a message to you between 5:30 and 5:45 a.m. in the form of a Parent Square post, voice mail or text message.   These messages are for your convenience; however, even with the most reliable system we are still dependent on satellite technology, electricity and the internet to get a message to you.  There is always the possibility that any one of these technologies could have a problem.  If you do not receive a Parent Square message please check Channel 9 - WMUR which lists the information about school delays or closings.   We are not a city district in a compact area.  Our location in Belknap County is unique with drastic changes in elevation and some dirt roads.  This is important for you to know because it is impossible for us to know the conditions on every road.  That is why we ask parents to use their discretion.  If, in a parent’s estimation, the roads from their location are not safe then they               should keep their children home from school.  Students will be allowed to make up any work that has been missed.   Thank you very much for your support and collaboration.   Kind regards, Kirk Beitler Superintendent of Gilford Schools

Monday, Dec 02 2024

Gilford's Adopt-A-Child Program

Adopt-A- Child     Program 2024                       We have only 1 more week to go and 179 slots to shop for….We can do this! Keep scrolling for available items. Look for this: and sign up for one or more items you want to fill. Again, Thank you to all who have participated and also have spread the word. Anyone can participate. There will be many happy faces on Christmas because of you all... Also, share the link and let's keep going! It is that time of the year when the Gilford School District pulls together to spread holiday cheer to our families. Please view the list of the many Gilford students in need of support and consider being a District Elf!  Please sign up early. T hank you so much for your generosity, enjoy shopping and getting into the holiday spirit!  Click on the Wish List, select a single item, or multiple items and students to shop for - anything you can do will be appreciated.  We ask that you purchase new items, leave the tags on, and do not wrap the items.   Shop and drop the items at the SAU office, or drop in the gift box in each school office for pick up. T he closing date for the SAU to collect items is b y the end of day Wednesday, December 11th. Please label to identify the family # and fictitious name the item belongs too so they can be sorted and distributed to the families. Thank you so much for participating in our program and the continued support to our families. We hope that you enjoy your holidays and time off with family and friends as well.  If you have any questions, feel free to call X811, or email at gsdss@sau73.org Thank you! [Friday, Nov 22 at 7:39 AM] Thank you! 216 items out of 471 filled. Let's keep going. [Tuesday, Nov 26 at 1:54 PM] We are halfway there! [Tuesday, Dec 3 at 2:50 PM]

Thursday, Nov 14 2024

Thank you Veterans

During World War I, the fighting ended on November 11, 1918 when an armistice went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. Thank you to all those that have served and their families.

Monday, Nov 11 2024

Gilford School Board meeting

Good day,  Here are the details for Monday's school board meeting. Details of the Meeting: Date & Time: November 4, 2024, 6:00 PM Location: Gilford High School Library Agenda: Here is a link to the agenda Please note that there is a phone number provided for those who wish to listen in on the meeting. However, comments or questions will only be accepted in person during the public comment section of the meeting. We encourage your participation. Respectfully, Kirk Beitler Superintendent of Schools

Sunday, Nov 03 2024

Gilford School Board Meeting

Good day,  Here are the details for tonight's school board meeting. Details of the Meeting: Date & Time: October 7th, 2024, 6:00 PM Location: Gilford High School Library Agenda: here is the agenda Please note that there is a phone number provided for those who wish to listen in on the meeting. However, comments or questions will only be accepted in person during the public comment section of the meeting. We encourage your participation. Respectfully, Kirk Beitler Superintendent of Schools

Monday, Oct 07 2024