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August 20, 2025

Milford Schools Start the New School Year 2025-2026

Milford, NH - To provide every student with a focused and productive learning environment, the Milford School Board has approved Policy JICJ in accordance with the new state law RSA 189:1-a-V.

Starting Wednesday, August 27, all personal communication devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, must remain off and stored in backpacks or lockers throughout the school day, from the first bell until dismissal. This includes lunch, passing times, and recess.

The full policy is attached for your review, and each school’s handbook will include procedures for its implementation.

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August 19, 2025

Back to School Information for the 2025-2026 School Year

	School begins soon with roof replacement still underway.

Milford, NH - Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Here are the important pieces of information you will need

to get ready for the new school year.

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

August 27th is our school district's First Day of classes!

August 27 - First Day for Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
August 28 - First Day for Gr. K, 10, 11 & 12
September 1 - No School
September 2 - First day for MEEE Program

SCHOOL HOURS

Jacques Memorial School
Heron Pond Elementary School
Milford Middle School
Milford High School

8:25 am - 2:45 pm

8:40 am - 3:00 pm

7:30 am - 2:10 pm

7:40 am - 2:12 pm

NEW ADMINISTRATORS

We have new faces in this year's Milford School District administrative team. Additionally, we have a current administrator

taking on a new role.

Please join us in welcoming our new administrators:

Benjamin Kilar, Business Administrator
Jan Radowicz, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, and Federal Programs
Lynessa Huntley, Director of Human Resources
Nichole O'Brien, MHS Principal
Maureen Psaradelis, MHS Assistant Principal / Curriculum Coordinator
Ritu Budakoti, MMS Assistant Principal
Joelle Henry, MMS Curriculum Coordinator
Lilya Perliger, Assistant Director of Student Support Services
Kristin Tevepaugh, Assistant Director of Student Support Services

SUGGESTED SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Get the exact supplies you need for a successful school year. School Supply Lists are

posted here for your convenience:

MMS - https://mms.milfordk12.org/apps/pages/school-supply-list

HP - https://hp.milfordk12.org/apps/pages/School-Supply-Lists

SCHOOL MEALS

The breakfast and lunch costs for this school year will stay the same.

Elementary School
Breakfast - $1.75
Lunch - $2.75

Middle School
Breakfast - $2.00
Lunch - $3.25

High School
Breakfast - $2.25
Lunch - $3.50

The Milford School District uses the EZSchoolPay school lunch payment system that allows the lunch line to move faster so kids can spend more time with their friends. Parents can make online deposits and keep up with their students’ lunch balance at www.ezschoolpay.com.

Families that qualify for free or reduced-price meals are encouraged to apply for the benefit. For more information, visit the Food & Nutrition Services page of our School District website https://www.milfordk12.org/apps/pages/Food-and-Nutrition-Services You can also apply online here: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx

For more inquiry, send an email to [email protected] or call 603 673-4201 ext. 3309.

PARENT/STUDENT PORTAL

The Milford School District uses PowerSchool for its Student Information System (SIS). If you have questions about PowerSchool, please contact your child's school. You can also check our PowerSchool FAQs page https://www.milfordk12.org/apps/pages/PowerSchool-FAQs

The Milford School District is committed towards providing updated information online via our websites for easy access. We can also be found on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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