NEW! IMPORTANT! Upper Campus Internet Outage TOMORROW - Comcast has informed us that they anticipate a scheduled internet outage at the upper campus at some point during the day tomorrow, October 16. During the outage, school wifi and phones will be unavailable. Teachers will still have access to their personal phones for emergencies. Comcast was unable to give us specific hours for the outage, but we will send a text to upper campus parents to keep them updated.
Calendar Raffle Winners - Looking for a list of daily winners? We have a running post HERE on the school website and a pinned list of winners HERE on Facebook!
NEW Tuition Raffle Congratulations! Hooray for the Britton family, winners of the Tuition Raffle! The winning ticket was drawn by Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Gauvin on Spirit Day last Friday during a technically challenged Facebook Live. Thank you to everyone who earned entries into the tuition raffle…there were 497 tickets in the bucket!
NEW! Upper Campus After School Activities - We ask parent and student cooperation with the following notes regarding after school activities at the upper campus:
- Upper campus students who wait at school after dismissal in order to attend after school sporting events (volleyball, basketball, etc.), must go to After Care while waiting. Students are not allowed to wander the hallways or wait in the gym. The usual After Care charge will apply.
- Students who are participating in after school activities like Drama Club will be released to After Care in the cafeteria to wait for parent pickups. Students are not allowed to wait in the lobby unattended as they wait for parent pickup.
NEW! Family Attendance at School Sports Events - When attending a sporting event at the upper campus gym (volleyball, basketball, CYO basketball practices, etc), parents should keep younger children with them in the gym at all times. Younger students should not be in the lobby or outside the school unsupervised by a parent at any time. The school is not responsible for children who are attending any sports event in the gym.
NEW! Winter Uniform Begins Soon - Monday, November 3rd, marks the beginning of our winter uniform season on both campuses! Please be sure that students are dressed appropriately and all uniform pieces have been purchased from Red Brick Clothing. Thank you for your cooperation in making the following changes….
Lower Campus:
- Boys must wear navy blue uniform pants. Shorts may be worn again on April 1.
- All students must wear navy uniform sweatpants over their shorts for gym class.
Upper Campus:
- Boys must wear khaki uniform pants. Shorts may be worn again on April 1.
- Girls must wear either khaki uniform pants or plaid skorts. Shorts may be worn again on April 1. Note that skorts can be no more than 3” above the student’s knee.
- All students must wear the blue long sleeved oxford shirt with the SCA logo. Short sleeve polo shirts may be worn again starting April 1.
- All students must wear uniform sweatpants over their shorts on gym days.
NEW! 1st Quarter Grades - 1st quarter grades on both campuses will close Friday, October 24. Report cards will be issued Friday, October 31.
NEW! Lower Campus Parent-Teacher Conferences - Parent-teacher conferences at the lower campus are scheduled for Thursday, November 6 from 12:45 - 8:00 PM. You will hear from your teacher shortly to sign up for a conference. At least one parent/guardian must meet with each child's homeroom teacher at the lower campus at this time.
NEW! Upper Campus Parent-Teacher Conferences - Upper campus parent-teacher conferences will take place on Thursday, November 6, from 12:20 - 7:40 PM, in the upper campus gym. All meetings will be 10 minutes in length and MUST be pre-scheduled using the Sign-Up Genius HERE (click the tabs across the top to view each teacher’s conference schedule as well as a waitlist for teachers whose conferences are full.) Parents are encouraged to review their student's schedule and prioritize meeting with teachers whose class is challenging a student most. Parents are NOT required to attend or to speak with all of a student's teachers.
NEW! Parent Alert System – We will be doing a test run of our Parent Alert system for both campuses on Friday, October 24 at 9:00 AM. We use Parent Alert for sending out mass communications (text messages, robocalls and emails) to notify you of weather-related school closings, as well as any emergency information we might need to get to parents in a timely manner. By providing your consent, you are enrolling in Saint Christopher Academy's Parent Alert system. You may opt out of text messages by texting STOP to 31706 at any time. Please note that message and data rates may apply and subscription to the alerts is not required by the school. Please review the FACTS Parent Alert Privacy Policy HERE. Any text alerts from our school will begin with “Parent-Alert: SCA-NH” and calls will show from “31706”.
On the 24th, we will send out a test message to all parents using all forms of communication. Therefore, you should expect to receive several versions of this test message, both through your phone and email. If you do NOT receive the messages, please contact Marta at [email protected].
Note: Per Telephone Consumer Protection Act we have to provide all recipients the option to Opt Out of receiving our text alerts. Anytime we send out a text alert you will see “Stop to End”. If you reply “Stop” you will no longer receive ANY text alerts from Saint Chris.
NEW! Veterans Day Programs - Both the upper and lower campuses are looking forward to their annual Veterans Day Commemorations on Monday, November 10. The upper campus ceremony will take place at 10:15 AM and the lower campus will take place at 1:45 PM. We would especially like to honor and thank all veterans who are members of our Saint Chris community as part of these programs. Veterans who can attend are asked to please RSVP HERE by Wednesday, November 5.
Morning Bus Pickup Issues - The Nashua Transportation Department has asked us to remind parents that if they have an issue with bus pickup in the morning, all calls should be directed to First Student at 603-883-0251, ext 1 for dispatch. Please do not contact the Transportation Department as they cannot assist you. Thanks!
Mrs. Hickey's Guidance Corner – I am excited to kick off Lunch Bunches this week! These small, grade-level lunch groups will include two students per class and will rotate regularly throughout the year. Lunch Bunches provide a fun, relaxed setting where students can build friendships and strengthen important social skills like communication, cooperation, and kindness. It’s a great opportunity for students to connect with peers and grow socially in a supportive environment. Let me know if you have any questions at [email protected].
Lower Campus Upper Parish Parking Lot – Lower campus parents are reminded that NO parent should get out of their car in either of the morning drop off lines. This is particularly important in the drop off line in front of the school…not only is it an accident waiting to happen on our busy street but it is a major inconvenience to cars who are trying to get around you. Students should ONLY exit on the school side of the street.
If you must exit your car to help your child get out of the car or get a project, or if your child can only exit on the driver’s side of the car, please use the upper parish parking lot. You can pull into a parking space in the lot, then take your time to exit safely on either side of the car. Students may walk down the stairs and enter into the back door of the school. Thank you for helping us keep all of our students safe!
New Student Applications for 2026-2027 - Do you know a family who would like to join the Saint Chris community next year? Applications for new students for the 2026-2027 school year are now OPEN. New families should start the process HERE.
Hot Lunch Ordering for November - Online ordering for November’s Hot Lunch through Boonli.com is open until midnight tonight! We can not accommodate orders placed after midnight on the 15th. Important: Orders are not placed until you complete the entire ordering process and receive a confirmation email from Boonli.
Hot Lunch Reminder - ALL hot lunches must be ordered in advance through the Boonli system. There are NO additional full lunches available on either campus. Students at the upper campus have access to a limited amount of a la carte items for purchase, but it is never the same food being served for the hot lunch of the day. There are no a la carte items at the lower campus.
NEXT WEEK! Second October No School Day - This coming MONDAY, October 20 is a teacher professional development day.
Planning on Kindergarten or PreK for Your Little One at Home Next Year? - If you have a younger child who you would like to attend Saint Christopher next fall, please consider applying now! Like this year, we anticipate high interest in our kindergarten and first grade programs. Veteran families can complete a new student application through their Family Portal. While siblings of current families do have priority, we can only honor that if we know you are interested! Please reach out to Lorrice Bedard, Enrollment Coordinator, at [email protected] with any questions.
Employment Opportunities - We are still in need of a 4th grade/Science teacher! (Many thanks to veteran teacher Sally Mitchell for filling in! Sally spent many years teaching science in that very classroom, so she is very familiar with the curriculum.) Please spread the word! Preferred applicants should be practicing Catholics, hold an appropriate New Hampshire teaching certification (or be eligible for certification through the state or the Diocese), and be ready to embrace our school mission of developing students who are confident,independent, lifelong learners, who lead by example, and who live their lives with integrity and concern for others. Candidates may read more by clicking HERE!
Now Hiring! Boys and Girls JV Basketball Coach Needed – We are looking to hire both a boys JV and girls JV basketball coach for the upcoming Tri-County season. The teams are focused on building a fundamental base, and preparing students for higher levels of middle school basketball. The commitment will involve 3-4 weekdays between practices and games and Saturday morning practices. Games will have start times of 3:30 to 4:00. Previous coaching experience is strongly preferred. This is a paid stipend position. For those interested, please contact Tracy Beauregard ([email protected]) for more information.
Are You Missing Your Elsa Doll? Someone left a sweet, well-loved Elsa doll after the All-School Mass at the upper campus last week. We’ve been taking good care of her, but she would like to go home! Please call or stop by the upper campus to claim her!
STUDENT PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, and EVENTS
FINAL CALL - Upper Campus MathCounts - Students in grades 6 to 8 are invited to join the MathCounts program! MathCounts is a national math enrichment program and competition series focused on engaging the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of middle school students. Students will gather both in-person and over Zoom with their upper campus peers and coaches to practice math skills and prepare for individual and team competitions later in the year. Meetings will take place in person at the upper campus on Fridays from 2:45 to 3:45 PM. Additional Zoom meetings are also possible if needed. Cost for the MathCounts program is $40, which will be billed through FACTS Incidental Billing. To sign up a student, please see the SignUp Genius HERE! DEADLINE for Signups is THIS FRIDAY, October 17!
NEW! Wildcat Drama Club Auditions for grades 3-5 - SCA Wildcats Drama Club auditions for our 2025/2026 production of Alice in Wonderland Jr for grades 3-5 will be held on the following days:
5th grade- 10/27
4th grade- 11/3
3rd grade- 11/4
All auditions will be held before school from 7:30-8:45am in Mrs Bouchard’s room. Please see the email from Mr. Quigley (sent 10/10) for more details and the registration link.
NEW! Orange/Black/White Free Dress - Friday, October 31 will be a booooo-tiful day on both campuses as our kids dress in their favorite orange, black, and white Free Dress outfits! Please keep our Free Dress rules in mind when picking out an outfit, including no t-shirts depicting witches, blood, the grim reaper, or other inappropriate images. Those rules can be found in our online Parent-Student Handbook HERE for the lower campus and HERE for the upper campus.
NEW Ski Club 2026 - Registration is now open for Ski Club 2026! Lift ticket, lessons and rental package deals are available through Crotched Mountain. If your child only needs lift tickets, purchasing an Epic Pass is the best option. There is also bus transportation for our students in grades 3 - 8. Students 2nd grade and younger are welcome to join Ski Club but will need their own transportation to and from the mountain. Click HERE to sign up. Have questions? Join Mrs. Beauregard at Ski Club information night on Wednesday October 22nd 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Upper Campus gym.
CYO Basketball - Sign ups are now open for the CYO basketball league. Teams are available for 3rd/4th grade coed, 5th/6th grade girls and 5th/6th grade boys. All students interested in playing will make a team but should plan to attend the team selection night NEXT Tuesday October 21st 6:30 to 7:30 at the Upper Campus gym. More season details are provided at the top of the sign up form. Click HERE to sign up.
UPDATED! Tri-County Basketball Tryouts - Available for students 5th through 8th, tryouts will begin on Monday, November 10. There are 4 teams to tryout for - JV girls, JV boys, Varsity girls and Varsity boys. The commitment is multiple weekday practices, Saturday morning practice and an average of 2 games per week beginning in December. Any 5th or 6th grade athlete that does not make the Tri-County school team is welcome to play for a CYO team. Click HERE to sign up.
DUE THIS WEEK! 6th Grade Courthouse Field Trip - On Friday, November 14, 6th grade students will be visiting the United States District Court in Concord to view and participate in a Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens and their families. Students will also enjoy a presentation from the United States Probation Office and an educational program by the federal judiciary. Permission slips and important instructions about the trip were emailed to parents yesterday and students also brought paper copies home yesterday. You can also download the permission slip HERE to be returned by THIS Friday, October 17.
6th Grade Retreat - 6th grade students will be going on retreat on Wednesday, October 22nd at Bishop Guertin. Students will need to bring a lunch that day. Permission slips went home with students, were emailed to parents and are available for download HERE. Please return completed forms immediately.
Kid Trivia Night - After an incredibly fun and successful first Trivia Night, Mrs. Lowry and Ms. Nott are back with their second session of the year! Trivia Night #2 will take place in the St. Chris Church Hall on Friday, October 24 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. All 5th through 8th grade students are invited!
Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club! We're happy to announce that our Chess, Checkers & Cribbage Club is back! This program offers a safe, low stress environment for students to learn and enjoy the games, while engaging in a social activity that is fun for all. Students play with classmates and learn at their own pace. Please click HERE for the yearly schedule.
Lower Campus Rosary Club – Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Beatrice invite all lower campus students to join the Rosary Club on Friday afternoons. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to grow in faith, deepen their devotion to Mary, and pray together in community. All students are welcome to join as we pray the rosary, reflect on its mysteries, and strengthen our connection to God through this beautiful tradition. Students who are staying for the Rosary Club are to dismiss to the church hall at the end of the school day. We will have a snack and proceed to the church to say the rosary. All students should be picked by a parent promptly at 4:00 PM in the church parking lot. After 4:00 PM, students can be picked up at After Care. If your student will be joining the Rosary Group, please complete the SignUp Genius HERE so that we may prepare enough rosaries and materials.
Upper Campus Rosary Club – Students at the Upper Campus are invited to meet for tea, snacks, fellowship, and, of course, most importantly, to pray the Rosary weekly on Friday afternoons.. Our Lady loved Jesus more than anyone who ever lived, and the goal of this group is to come to know and love Him just like she did. The club is open to all and will meet in room 304 (Mrs. Prud'homme's room) from 2:40pm until about 3:15pm each Friday. Come by and check it out!
Upper Campus Faithful Fridays - Come adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament before school on Fridays from 7:00 - 7:30 AM in the Upper Campus Chapel! Parents, teachers and students are welcome to join our Campus Minister, Mrs. Prud'homme, and Mrs. Lester for Faithful Fridays. Stop by and join us as you are able for a moment of prayer. This is a great opportunity to spend quiet time with Jesus as you begin your day and end your week!
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Vocation Day Brunch SignUp Genius - Our Vocation Day on October 28 is fast approaching! For the 34th consecutive year, we will welcome priests, nuns, brothers, deacons, and lay people to both campuses to discuss their religious vocations. The morning will start with masses on both campuses followed by a brunch for our honored guests. Students will participate in mini-sessions with our guest speakers. Later, the lower campus will complete a special craft. We are in special need of help with the morning brunch for our guests…please see the SignUp Genius HERE to see how you can help!
TONIGHT! Teacher Appreciation Committee Meeting - Parents are invited to attend the Teacher Appreciation Committee meeting THIS Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 PM in the upper campus conference room (right by the large glass front doors of the school.). We’ll be discussing ideas for how to appreciate our hardworking teachers on BOTH campuses throughout the year. Bring your fun ideas!
UPDATED….NEW DATE! Father-Daughter Dance Committee Meeting - The planning meeting for our Father-Daughter Dance has been MOVED to Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM in the conference room of the upper campus. This event is a wonderful evening for our dads and daughters on both campuses, and we need YOUR help to make it extra special! We’ll see you there!
Auction Committee Meeting - It’s time to start planning for the event of the year! Our 2nd Annual Saint Christopher Academy Auction will take place on Saturday, April 11 at the Event Center in Nashua. Those who attended last year can attest…this is an amazing evening in support of the school and its students… full of live and silent auctions, raffles, delicious dinner, and more! The Auction Committee has a GREAT time putting the event together and we’d love to have any and all parents join us! The first meeting of the Auction Committee will be Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM at the upper campus. Please email Auction Chair Jamie Gregoire at [email protected] more information…or just come to the meeting!
Mother-Son Skate Night Committee Meeting - Our moms and sons on both campuses have their own special night…Skate Night at Roller Kingdom! Help us plan this extra fun outing by attending the meeting on Thursday, October 30 at 6:30 PM in the upper campus conference room!
NEW! Hot Lunch Volunteer Schedule - Thank you to our fabulous Hot Lunch volunteers! The upcoming schedule is:
Thursday, October 16
LC: Athena Chisholm, NEED A VOLUNTEER
UC: Lori Gordon, Lani Johnston
Friday, October 17
LC: Krista Spadano, Ann Marie Pellechia
UC: Sarah Neary, Heather McCorry
Monday, October 20
LC:No School - Teacher PD
UC: No School - Teacher PD
Tuesday, October 21
LC: Leslie Bellows, NEED A VOLUNTEER
UC: Lani Johnston, NEED A VOLUNTEER
Wednesday, October 22
LC: Taylor Barry, Melanie Marcu
UC: Amy Algeo, Lisa Censabella
Popcorn - Friday popcorn is underway for all those who preordered for the year! Please note that there will be no individual bags of popcorn available for purchase on Friday. Our poppers for this Friday are:
Lower Campus: Jena Ducharme, Diane Perault
Upper Campus: Andrea Rugg, Estefani Rojas
CATHOLIC SCHOOL NEWS
NEW! Bishop Guertin Boo Bash - Join Bishop Guertin's National Honor Society for their annual Boo Bash on Sunday, October 26 from 12:00pm -2:00pm! Come dressed up in costumes and enjoy an afternoon filled with games, candy, and halloween fun! Admission is free and open to all kids 12 and under.
Trinity High School Open House - Come See the Difference at Trinity High School! Attend the Open House on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM. Discover what makes the Trinity community so special. Meet dedicated faculty, tour the campus, and explore how Trinity helps students thrive academically, spiritually, and personally. Register for the Open House HERE!
Bishop Guertin Open Houses - Bishop Guertin High School will hold two upcoming Open Houses for prospective students and their families in October. The first will take place from October 19 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm and the second will take place on October 23 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Students and families will tour the building, meet faculty and staff, and discover the BG difference. Registration for the event can be completed HERE.
St. CHRIS PARISH NEWS
THIS WEEKEND! Parish Youth Group Fall Kickoff!
St. Christopher’s Moms & Minis – Meet with other moms for hot coffee, light treats and conversation in the church hall. Our minis get to play while we chat and grow in faith and fellowship! We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 9 - 10:30 AM and Saturday 9 - 10:30 AM during the school year, with play dates throughout the summer. For additional information call or text Alex Sullivan at 603-479-4554.
Daily Morning Mass - Parents and families are welcome to attend the daily morning Mass at St. Christopher Parish! This non-music Mass takes place Monday through Thursday at 7:30 AM and lasts approximately 30 minutes. On Wednesday mornings, Mass is immediately followed by Eucharistic Adoration and Rosary until 9:00 AM for those who wish to stay.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY NEWS
NH Knights of Columbus Respect Life Essay Contest - The New Hampshire Knights of Columbus is once again sponsoring a Student Respect Life Essay Contest. The contest is open to any 6-12 grade students in NH. The NH Knights of Columbus will make up to six cash awards of $100. Applicants do not have to be a member of the Knights or a Catholic.
The theme for this year’s contest is: “St. Ignatius offers…"Pray as if everything depends on God, but work as if everything depends on us"…as a balance between personal responsibility and Divine Trust. What does this mean for needed actions for protecting life – e.g., by yourself, others, pro-life groups, etc.?
Essays should be no longer than 500 words, typed, and submitted as a PDF or Word document. It should be emailed to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday, Dec. 15. Include student name, age, grade, school, parent name and address, phone, parish, and email.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Lil’ Iguana Community Clothing Sale - The Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation is hosting our Giant Fall Pop Up Clothing Sale, where families can shop for:
- Children’s clothing – just $1 per piece
- Shoes – only $3 per pair
- Specialty clothing, coats, & costumes – $3-$5 each
- Toys, books, baby gear, and more – all at incredible prices
This sale is designed to make essentials affordable for families while also supporting the Lil’ Iguana Foundation’s mission of keeping children safe, kind, healthy, and thriving. Every purchase helps fund our programs that teach vital safety and well-being lessons to children in our community.
Location: 3 Bud Way, Unit #19, Nashua, NH
Public Sale Hours: October 14–18
(plus special early-bird shopping pass hours October 9–11)
Get all the event details & shopping hours here
