James Mastricola Elementary School shared that the Merrimack School Board has extended an offer to Robert Thompson to become the next Superintendent of Schools. The appointment is pending final contract negotiations.

Q1. How can I find the best elementary school near my neighborhood in Merrimack?

Ans. You can find the best elementary schools here

Q2. What kinds of activities do students do outside of school?

Ans. The school has a lot of extracurricular activities, like sports, music, drama, art, and robotics clubs, to get students involved and help them grow as people.

Q3. Does the school offer services for students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, the school has special education programs and resources to help students who learn differently and individualized education plans (IEPs).

Q4. What are the school's rules about keeping students safe?

Ans. The school has strict safety rules in place to keep students safe at all times. These rules include secure campus access, surveillance, emergency drills, and a well-trained staff.

Q5. Are there any classes or programs that teach foreign languages?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs for learning other languages, like Spanish and French, starting in elementary school. This helps kids learn languages early.

Q6. How does the school tell parents about how their child is doing in school?

Ans. The school keeps parents up to date on their child's grades, attendance, and school events through a mix of parent-teacher conferences, online portals, newsletters, and emails.

Q7. Does Merrimack have any highly-regarded high schools that focus on project-based learning?

Ans. Yes, you can find high schools in Merrimack that focus on project-based learning here.