Nelson Elementary School

On Our Calendar

Curriculum

Instruction at Nelson School is delivered in small multi-grade classrooms. Within each classroom students learn through one-on-ones, small and large groups, partner work and differentiated instruction.

Newsletters

At the beginning of every month, a school-wide newsletter is distributed to each Nelson school family. This newsletter not only features timely information about upcoming events and important dates, but also shares . . .

SAU#29

SAU 29 is the largest multi-district S.A.U. in New Hampshire. Its responsibilities include managing a collective budget of approximately $84.9 million, maintaining 14 school buildings, coordinating the activities of seven . . .

Our Gardening Project

In 2010 the Nelson School PTO and members of the Nelson School staff worked collaboratively to identify needs and/or long term projects at Nelson School.
After considerable brainstorming and careful deliberation, . . .

Our Mission & Beliefs

We are a community-oriented public school that prides itself in being collaborative and progressive. The purpose of the school is to create an environment where students, while developing a strong sense of individuality . . .

Enrichment Programs

Members of the Nelson Elementary School community agree that developing the strengths and talents of all our students is a priority. In-school and after-school programs and activities employ the use of enjoyable and . . .

Snow Day Information

School delays and closings are immediately posted to WMUR and local radio stations after the decision is made to delay and/or cancel school for the day, or if a 2-hour delay may be announced. Postings are available by 6:00 am.

Nelson School Board

The Nelson School Board consists of three highly motivated and dedicated community members. Board Chair Kelly French has been a member for several years and brings her vast knowledge to the Board. Allison Aldrich was . . .

Alumni Spotlight

Nelson Elementary School is very proud of each and every student who attends our school. Our Alums grow up to be outstanding men and women! Such is the case with our Spotlight Alum - Lee Germeroth. Lee attended . . .

A Blue Ribbon School

Nelson School is one of three schools in New Hampshire that have been named Blue Ribbon Schools. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program honors public and private K-12 schools that are either academically superior in . . .

Excellence in Learning

Teaching. Learning. Learning. Sharing. Raising the bar slightly higher every school day. Our students continue to make progress in meeting and often surpassing the challenging standards set before them in . . .

School Lunch Program

Our school lunches are provided by Keene Food Services whose goal it is to serve healthy and fun meals to our students, while exceeding the State and Federal nutritional guidelines to enable every student to reach their full potential.

Events at Our School

Many events are built into the schedule of the Nelson Elementary School students each year. Monthly events are planned and organized by the faculty and staff to bring a richness not only to the student, but to the community . . .

The PTO Auction

Almost five years ago a group of dedicated Nelson PTO parents decided to bring new light to the Nelson School and the Nelson community by beginning a fundraiser that would not only bring all community members . . .