Daily Bulletin
Merrimack High School Bulletin for Thursday, March 12, 2026
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences Mark your calendars for our Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences which will be held in-person on Thursday, March 12th (4:00 - 7:00 PM) and virtually on Wednesday, March 18th (3:00 - 6:00 PM). Online scheduling via the PowerPTC portal opens on Saturday, March 7th, at 8:00 AM. For a full breakdown of the schedule, sign-up deadlines, and step-by-step instructions on how to book your appointments, please click here to view our Spring Conference Guide.
MHS Scholarship Packet
SENIORS it's that time...
The 2026 MHS Scholarship Packet IS NOW LIVE for you to start applying. MHS Scholarships 2026 We have over 65 scholarships available in the packet. Please follow directions and look them over carefully to see which ones apply to you and don't miss any opportunities you have to fill one out. The online deadline is 11:59pm on March 15th, the paper deadline is 3:00pm on March 13th - NO EXCEPTIONS.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions to kathy.bourbeau@sau26.org
Schedule Changes this Week
There is a scheduled district-wide workshop day on Wednesday, March 11th with no school for students. Due to this, Friday, March 13th will be a Wednesday block day schedule!
Spring Track and Field Meeting
There will be an informational track and field meeting this Thursday after school in the cafeteria at 2:30. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but are interested, see Mr. Sanborn or Mr. Whitney.
Practice starts in two weeks, on Monday, March 23rd.
College and Career Fair
The school counseling office is excited to present the 2026 College and Career Fair on Monday, March 16th, from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the MHS Gym. More than 50 colleges, military, and career recruiters will be available!
Destination College
Destination College is a free, annual statewide college-planning event held each spring for New Hampshire high school juniors and their families. Attendees can participate in a variety of free college planning workshops, learn tips about the college application process from experts in the field, attend a college fair, and more! Join us to jumpstart your college planning experience!
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Plymouth State University
Reservations are required and spaces fill up quickly! For more information, go to this link: https://graniteedvance.org/find-your-direction/upcoming-events/destination-college/
ASVAB
Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery
Merrimack High School will be hosting an administration of the ASVAB on Thursday March 19, 2026.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students. Juniors and seniors are eligible to take the ASVAB.
The ASVAB subtests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains:
Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial.
There is no commitment to military service required to participate in this informative vocational assessment.
Interested students need to stop by the Counseling Office no later than Friday March 13, 2026 to ensure a spot in the assessment.
NEACAC Essay Contest
NEACAC announces its Annual Essay Contest for high school juniors and seniors (grades 11 and 12) and PG students. Eligible students from NEACAC-member high schools in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont are invited to submit a 500-word essay on the following topic:
Describe a trusted mentor (counselor, teacher, coach, or peer) who has had the greatest impact on your decision to attend college.
How has this individual supported your educational goals?
Please reflect on their influence/effect on your college process.
A panel of high school counselors and college admission officers from NEACAC-member institutions will select the winning essays. Essays will be evaluated holistically, taking into consideration factors such as originality, creativity, focus, clarity, and structure. Priority will be given to applicants who hold an identity that has been historically excluded from higher education.
In addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to the 6 New England state winners, NEACAC will award one overall winner a $2,000 scholarship.
For more information and to apply, click HERE. For additional writing guidelines, click HERE. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2026.
Scholarship Opportunities
The School Counseling office announces the following scholarship opportunities:
Fisher Cats Foundation: I am delighted to let you know the 2026 Fisher Cats Foundation Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Program is now accepting applications through Friday, April 17th at 5 p.m. This scholarship is open to high school seniors who are New Hampshire residents and plan to begin their post-secondary education in the Fall of 2026. In 2026, the Foundation will award ten (10) $2,500 scholarships. Fisher Cats Application
NH Coalition to End Homelessness Scholarship:Flyer
Application Applications are due by April 20th.
New Hampshire Land Surveyors Foundation "Moran Family" Scholarship:
New Hampshire Land Surveyors Foundation "Moran Family" Scholarship is for New Hampshire students, either graduating from high school in 2026, or a prior Moran Family Scholarship recipient, or a person with military service. Although financial need is a priority, the second priority is a strong likelihood the person would enter the surveying profession, or a related field at the end of the program. Application Application is due by March 31st.
Fine Homes Group Foundation Scholarship: The criteria for these scholarship awards include the following:
• Completed Application
• Personal Statement
• Extracurricular Activities
• Community Service Activities
• One Letter of Recommendation
These individuals should demonstrate strong character traits consistent with the mission of the Fine Homes Group Foundation. Children of the Fine Homes Group team and Foundation Board of Directors are ineligible to apply.
The recipients will be chosen by the Fine Homes Group Foundation Board of Directors. A decision will be made no later than May 16th and the recipients will be notified by phone and email. The recipients will be awarded the scholarships and honored at the Fine Homes Group Foundation Appreciation Event held in To be held on the evening of June 18, 2026 at The Rex Theatre.
The Fine Homes Group Foundation assumes no responsibility for lost, late, misdirected or unintelligible entries. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.
Applicants must fill out the application form by May 1st, 2026: https://fhggivesback.com/application/
New Hampshire State Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship: The New Hampshire State Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution
(NHSODAR) Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the availability of both state and national DAR scholarship opportunities for your students.
These one-time scholarships are awarded to New Hampshire high school seniors graduating in 2026 who demonstrate strong community service, character, and academic achievement. Multiple students from each school are welcome to apply.
To learn more about National DAR Scholarships, please visit the DAR scholarship website: http://www.dar.org/na
State Scholarship Awards*
• First Place: $1,500
• Second Place: $1,200
• Third Place: $1,000
Application Instructions: Applications must be submitted by email only and received no later than 12:00 midnight on March 15, 2026. Please send completed applications to: Cathleen.hargreaves@yahoo.com Applications must be complete and include all required documentation. Incomplete
applications, or those dated after March 15, 2026, will not be considered. Application
Recommendation Form
New England Service Scholarships, offered by the Red Sox Foundation. This program recognizes high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and academic excellence.
Selected students from Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their education.
Applications are now open, and we would love your support in spreading the word to eligible students. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 10th.
In addition to the scholarship, recipients will participate in a service project at Fenway Park before being honored on the field prior to the Tuesday, June 30th game against the Washington Nationals at 7:10pm.
You can find more details about the scholarship and the application link here: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/#Application
Journalism Scholarship
The Journalism Education Foundation of New England (JEFNE) is once again opening the door for the next generation of reporters, editors, photographers, and multimedia storytellers. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 New England Journalism Scholarship Program, offering scholarships of up to $2,000 to outstanding student journalists across the region. Find out more here: nenpa.com/scholarships