💛 Feel-Good Friday 💛
Little moments like these are doing big work. ❄️✨ Early childhood education isn’t just about care, it’s about building brains, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Here’s why it matters:
🧠 90% of a child’s brain develops before age 5
🤝 High-quality early care supports social skills like cooperation, empathy, and resilience
📚 Children who attend quality early education programs are more likely to succeed academically and socially later in life
💙 Safe, nurturing environments help kids feel secure enough to explore, take risks, and grow
At Seacoast Community School, we’re lucky to witness this magic every day, bundled up, giggling, and learning through play. That’s the kind of Friday feeling we love. 😊
Little moments like these are doing big work. ❄️✨ Early childhood education isn’t just about care, it’s about building brains, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Here’s why it matters:
🧠 90% of a child’s brain develops before age 5
🤝 High-quality early care supports social skills like cooperation, empathy, and resilience
📚 Children who attend quality early education programs are more likely to succeed academically and socially later in life
💙 Safe, nurturing environments help kids feel secure enough to explore, take risks, and grow
At Seacoast Community School, we’re lucky to witness this magic every day, bundled up, giggling, and learning through play. That’s the kind of Friday feeling we love. 😊
Just for fun 👇 (comment below!)
What’s one word you’d use to describe our SCS community?
We’ll go first: CONNECTED 💬✨
What’s one word you’d use to describe our SCS community?
We’ll go first: CONNECTED 💬✨
POV: Your group chat says “quick outdoor break” and suddenly it’s a full-scale expedition to summit Mount Snowpile. 🏔️💪
Tiny boots. Big coats. Even bigger determination. Watching these kiddos tackle a mountain of snow reminds us that learning (and growing) doesn’t stop just because it’s cold. 💙
Tiny boots. Big coats. Even bigger determination. Watching these kiddos tackle a mountain of snow reminds us that learning (and growing) doesn’t stop just because it’s cold. 💙
Mission Moment Monday: At Seacoast Community School, we believe every child deserves access to nurturing care and high-quality education, no matter their circumstances. 💙 Because when kids feel safe, supported, and inspired, incredible things happen.
✨ Thank you to our families, staff, and community partners who make this possible every day.
✨ Thank you to our families, staff, and community partners who make this possible every day.
From the bottom of our hearts (get it? See cute photo for correlation) we hope you have a cozy, joy-filled winter weekend! Here are some easy, low-stress wintertime family ideas, perfect for chilly days and warm memories:
💙Make hot cocoa and add all the toppings (whipped cream mandatory ☕)
💙Bake cookies or brownies together...bonus points for sprinkles
💙Movie night with blankets, pajamas, and popcorn 🍿
💙Build a snowman or go on a winter walk (even a short one counts!)
💙Create an indoor fort with blankets and flashlights
💙Pull out board games or cards for some friendly competition
No matter how you spend it, we hope your weekend is full of warmth, laughter, and time together. Stay cozy and enjoy every moment! ✨
💙Make hot cocoa and add all the toppings (whipped cream mandatory ☕)
💙Bake cookies or brownies together...bonus points for sprinkles
💙Movie night with blankets, pajamas, and popcorn 🍿
💙Build a snowman or go on a winter walk (even a short one counts!)
💙Create an indoor fort with blankets and flashlights
💙Pull out board games or cards for some friendly competition
No matter how you spend it, we hope your weekend is full of warmth, laughter, and time together. Stay cozy and enjoy every moment! ✨
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Due to incoming inclement weather, all Seacoast Community School sites will be closing today, February at 4:00 PM.
The safety of our staff and families is always our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.
Please stay safe and warm! ❄️💙
Due to incoming inclement weather, all Seacoast Community School sites will be closing today, February at 4:00 PM.
The safety of our staff and families is always our top priority. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.
Please stay safe and warm! ❄️💙
🎉 Our Swag Store Is Live! 🎉
We’re excited to officially launch the Seacoast Community School Public Swag Store! 🧢👕
Every purchase helps support our school and our mission to remove financial barriers for families in our community. So you can look good and do good at the same time. 💙
From comfy apparel to fun school spirit gear, there’s something for everyone.
👉 Shop here: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/page/scs-t
Thank you for supporting SCS and helping us make a difference one hoodie at a time!
We’re excited to officially launch the Seacoast Community School Public Swag Store! 🧢👕
Every purchase helps support our school and our mission to remove financial barriers for families in our community. So you can look good and do good at the same time. 💙
From comfy apparel to fun school spirit gear, there’s something for everyone.
👉 Shop here: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/page/scs-t
Thank you for supporting SCS and helping us make a difference one hoodie at a time!
🌟 Now Recruiting Board Members! 🌟
We’re growing and looking for passionate community members to join our Board of Directors. If you have experience or a background in:
📊 Finance (If you're in the world of finance, CPA, Investing, Banking, etc)
🧑💼 Human Resources (Looking for support for our Workforce: Benefits, Salary, Professional Development experience)
📚 Education (Former or current early childcare educator or elementary aged educator)
⚖️ Law
💡 Development / Fundraising (Support in outreach, community connections, networking and fundraising)
…we’d love to connect with you!
Serving on our board is a meaningful way to share your expertise, support our mission, and make a lasting impact in our community. 💛
📩 Interested or want to learn more? Send us a message or reach out directly to scsinfo@seacoastcommunityschool.org
☀️ Summer plans loading… don’t let the fun sell out! ☀️
A summer full of laughs, friends, adventures, and memories is waiting but spots go fast! Register now for our Summer PEAK Program and take summer childcare off your worry list. 🙌
Worried about cost? Let’s talk. 💛We offer payment plan options and work one-on-one with families to find what works best for you.
✨ Don’t miss out on a summer of fun. Your future self will thank you. ✨
Register Today: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/page/summer-programs
📲 Register today or reach out to chat!
A summer full of laughs, friends, adventures, and memories is waiting but spots go fast! Register now for our Summer PEAK Program and take summer childcare off your worry list. 🙌
Worried about cost? Let’s talk. 💛We offer payment plan options and work one-on-one with families to find what works best for you.
✨ Don’t miss out on a summer of fun. Your future self will thank you. ✨
Register Today: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/page/summer-programs
📲 Register today or reach out to chat!
We are closed today, Monday, February 16th as the City of Portsmouth has closed all City building, including Community Campus for President's Day. We will reopen tomorrow at normal operating hours.
Thank you!
Thank you!
💖 Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Seacoast Community School 💖
Today is a reminder that love and kindness don’t need words. No matter who you are, where you come from, what language you speak, or what you believe, love is something we all understand and feel.
Our very own Sea Turtles showed us this beautifully by decorating their door inspired by one of their classmates. It’s a simple, powerful reminder that connection goes far beyond spoken language. It lives in compassion, inclusion, and the way we show up for one another every single day.
From our school community to yours: may your day be filled with love that’s felt, kindness that’s shared, and hearts that are open. 💕🐢
Today is a reminder that love and kindness don’t need words. No matter who you are, where you come from, what language you speak, or what you believe, love is something we all understand and feel.
Our very own Sea Turtles showed us this beautifully by decorating their door inspired by one of their classmates. It’s a simple, powerful reminder that connection goes far beyond spoken language. It lives in compassion, inclusion, and the way we show up for one another every single day.
From our school community to yours: may your day be filled with love that’s felt, kindness that’s shared, and hearts that are open. 💕🐢
💌 We may be biased but.....Boy do we have the CUTEST Valentines around 💌
Our students fill our days with nonstop smiles, belly laughs, and so much joy. From sweet moments to even sweeter hearts, we’re feeling all the love today, and every day, thanks to these amazing kids. 💕😊
Valentine’s magic, SCS-style. 💘🐢
Our students fill our days with nonstop smiles, belly laughs, and so much joy. From sweet moments to even sweeter hearts, we’re feeling all the love today, and every day, thanks to these amazing kids. 💕😊
Valentine’s magic, SCS-style. 💘🐢
🍕 Did you know Monday, February 9 is National Pizza Day?! 🍕
What better way to celebrate than ordering some pie that also makes some dough for Seacoast Community School?
We’re partnering with Otto Pizza, and 10% of all proceeds that day will go directly back to SCS to support our mission and programs.
So eat pizza, support kids, and call it a win-win. Thank you for helping us turn slices into support! ❤️🍕
What better way to celebrate than ordering some pie that also makes some dough for Seacoast Community School?
We’re partnering with Otto Pizza, and 10% of all proceeds that day will go directly back to SCS to support our mission and programs.
So eat pizza, support kids, and call it a win-win. Thank you for helping us turn slices into support! ❤️🍕
It truly takes a village and WOW, do we have an amazing one! 🙌 Our community partners and supporters are a big piece of the work we do, helping us strengthen our programs and invest in an even brighter future for our community.
We’re sending a HUGE thank you to Bank of NH for their incredible continued support and for stepping up as a matching partner for our Fund the Future initiative during our Day of Giving. When our community comes together like this, magic happens ✨
We’re sending a HUGE thank you to Bank of NH for their incredible continued support and for stepping up as a matching partner for our Fund the Future initiative during our Day of Giving. When our community comes together like this, magic happens ✨
🍕 Save the Date! 🍕
Monday, February 9 is National Pizza Day and it’s also your chance to support Seacoast Community School while enjoying a slice (or three....we don't judge here).
We’re partnering with Otto Pizza, and 10% of proceeds that day will go directly back to SCS, supporting our mission and programs.
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and plan on pizza for a purpose!
Monday, February 9 is National Pizza Day and it’s also your chance to support Seacoast Community School while enjoying a slice (or three....we don't judge here).
We’re partnering with Otto Pizza, and 10% of proceeds that day will go directly back to SCS, supporting our mission and programs.
Mark your calendar, spread the word, and plan on pizza for a purpose!
Today was a day to celebrate and to share something truly special.
For the last decade, Dane, a wonderful former educator, lovingly known as D.D. to our SCS family, has shown up week after week to read to one of our classes. And if you’ve ever had the joy of meeting D.D., you know exactly what we mean when we say his eyes light up when he talks about his teaching years or begins sharing a story with children.
D.D. doesn’t just read a book. He turns every story into an adventure. He sparks imagination, brings characters to life, and fills the room with laughter and smiles. Our students don’t just listen; they experience stories because of him.
In honor of this incredible anniversary, our wonderful Clownfish class made homemade chocolate chip muffins to share with their beloved D.D., a small but heartfelt thank-you filled with so much love.
We are so incredibly lucky to have such a treasure of a human continue to come back and share his love, passion, and stories with our community. Thank you, D.D., for being exactly who you are. Our hearts (and our classrooms) are better because of you. 💛
If you’d like to support and show some love to D.D., he recently published a wonderful children’s book you can order on Amazon here:📘 Forward & Backwards & The Same
https://www.amazon.com/Forward-backwards-SAME/dp/B0F1N49GRD
For the last decade, Dane, a wonderful former educator, lovingly known as D.D. to our SCS family, has shown up week after week to read to one of our classes. And if you’ve ever had the joy of meeting D.D., you know exactly what we mean when we say his eyes light up when he talks about his teaching years or begins sharing a story with children.
D.D. doesn’t just read a book. He turns every story into an adventure. He sparks imagination, brings characters to life, and fills the room with laughter and smiles. Our students don’t just listen; they experience stories because of him.
In honor of this incredible anniversary, our wonderful Clownfish class made homemade chocolate chip muffins to share with their beloved D.D., a small but heartfelt thank-you filled with so much love.
We are so incredibly lucky to have such a treasure of a human continue to come back and share his love, passion, and stories with our community. Thank you, D.D., for being exactly who you are. Our hearts (and our classrooms) are better because of you. 💛
If you’d like to support and show some love to D.D., he recently published a wonderful children’s book you can order on Amazon here:📘 Forward & Backwards & The Same
https://www.amazon.com/Forward-backwards-SAME/dp/B0F1N49GRD
🌞 Summer PEAK Registration is OPEN to ALL! 🌞
Join us for a fun, adventurous summer filled with hands-on learning, exploration, and experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. At Summer PEAK, play and learning go hand in hand, enriching your child’s brain while they’re having a blast.
Accessibility is one of our primary goals. We understand that finances can be a barrier, and we don’t want cost to stand in the way of a great summer. If you’re concerned about pricing, let’s talk. We’re happy to try and work with you to create a custom plan that fits your family.
Because every child deserves access to an amazing summer. 💛
Join us for a fun, adventurous summer filled with hands-on learning, exploration, and experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lifelong memories. At Summer PEAK, play and learning go hand in hand, enriching your child’s brain while they’re having a blast.
Accessibility is one of our primary goals. We understand that finances can be a barrier, and we don’t want cost to stand in the way of a great summer. If you’re concerned about pricing, let’s talk. We’re happy to try and work with you to create a custom plan that fits your family.
Because every child deserves access to an amazing summer. 💛
Happy Black History Month ❤️💛💚
This month, we honor the history, achievements, and ongoing contributions of Black leaders, educators, and communities, while reaffirming our commitment to creating spaces where every child and family feels seen, valued, and supported. At Seacoast Community School, inclusion isn’t a moment or a theme....it’s a driving force of our culture.
We believe learning is strongest when it is inclusive, honest, and rooted in respect, today and every day.
This month, we honor the history, achievements, and ongoing contributions of Black leaders, educators, and communities, while reaffirming our commitment to creating spaces where every child and family feels seen, valued, and supported. At Seacoast Community School, inclusion isn’t a moment or a theme....it’s a driving force of our culture.
We believe learning is strongest when it is inclusive, honest, and rooted in respect, today and every day.
📚✨ Did you know? ✨📚 Through grant funding, Seacoast Community School was able to move and build a beautiful library and calming space for our students and teachers and it’s already making a big impact.
A strong library does more than hold books. It supports early literacy, builds language skills, sparks imagination, and helps children develop a lifelong love of learning. Research shows that access to books at a young age is directly linked to academic success and confidence.
Just as important, our calming space gives children a safe place to reset. Calm, sensory-friendly environments have been shown to reduce stress, support emotional regulation, improve focus, and help children return to learning feeling grounded and supported.
This space is about more than reading, it’s about belonging, well-being, and giving every child the tools they need to thrive. We’re so grateful for the funding that helped make this possible. 💙📖
A strong library does more than hold books. It supports early literacy, builds language skills, sparks imagination, and helps children develop a lifelong love of learning. Research shows that access to books at a young age is directly linked to academic success and confidence.
Just as important, our calming space gives children a safe place to reset. Calm, sensory-friendly environments have been shown to reduce stress, support emotional regulation, improve focus, and help children return to learning feeling grounded and supported.
This space is about more than reading, it’s about belonging, well-being, and giving every child the tools they need to thrive. We’re so grateful for the funding that helped make this possible. 💙📖
🥶❄️ Brrr… it’s COLD out there! ❄️🥶Friendly reminder to please bundle up before heading outside. Layers, hats, gloves, and warm coats make a big difference! 🧤🧣🧥
With extreme cold, it’s important to watch for signs of hypothermia in children. Please keep an eye out for:
⚠️ Uncontrollable shivering
⚠️ Cold, pale, or bluish skin
⚠️ Slurred speech or confusion
⚠️ Extreme tiredness or weakness
⚠️ Clumsiness or trouble moving
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to warm them up right away and seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe, warm, and cozy during this chilly weather! 💙🔥
With extreme cold, it’s important to watch for signs of hypothermia in children. Please keep an eye out for:
⚠️ Uncontrollable shivering
⚠️ Cold, pale, or bluish skin
⚠️ Slurred speech or confusion
⚠️ Extreme tiredness or weakness
⚠️ Clumsiness or trouble moving
If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to warm them up right away and seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Let’s work together to keep our kids safe, warm, and cozy during this chilly weather! 💙🔥
