✨ Lights On After School! ✨
Come celebrate the power of after-school learning with us!
📣 Join us for a hands-on student innovation showcase, featuring the awesome tools, projects, and creations our students have been working on this year. From STEM builds to creative problem-solving , you’ll get to explore it all!
🚀 Special Guest Alert: Flight Crew member Andrew Lu will be joining us to lead an exciting STEM activity students won’t want to miss!
📍 New Franklin Elementary School
📅 October 23, 2025
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
Snacks, refreshments, and LOTS of fun included!
Bring your curiosity and come shine a light on the importance of after-school programming! 💡
✅ RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhJURTekga0o1gZr06G75aPleerp-mhGBLB3kPuGIjlHAeQ/viewform?usp=header
Come celebrate the power of after-school learning with us!
📣 Join us for a hands-on student innovation showcase, featuring the awesome tools, projects, and creations our students have been working on this year. From STEM builds to creative problem-solving , you’ll get to explore it all!
🚀 Special Guest Alert: Flight Crew member Andrew Lu will be joining us to lead an exciting STEM activity students won’t want to miss!
📍 New Franklin Elementary School
📅 October 23, 2025
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
Snacks, refreshments, and LOTS of fun included!
Bring your curiosity and come shine a light on the importance of after-school programming! 💡
✅ RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhJURTekga0o1gZr06G75aPleerp-mhGBLB3kPuGIjlHAeQ/viewform?usp=header
🎃👻 Save the Date! 👻🎃
It’s spooky season, and our annual Halloween Parade is right around the corner! 🕸️
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 3:30 PM as our classrooms strut their stuff in their cutest (and spookiest!) costumes! 🧙♀️🧛♂️🦸♀️
Bring your family and friends . You won’t want to miss this adorable “cuteness parade”! 😉
🧡 Friendly reminder: Parking will likely be busy, so plan a little extra time to park and join in the fun!
We can’t wait to see all the boo-tiful costumes! 👻✨
It’s spooky season, and our annual Halloween Parade is right around the corner! 🕸️
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 3:30 PM as our classrooms strut their stuff in their cutest (and spookiest!) costumes! 🧙♀️🧛♂️🦸♀️
Bring your family and friends . You won’t want to miss this adorable “cuteness parade”! 😉
🧡 Friendly reminder: Parking will likely be busy, so plan a little extra time to park and join in the fun!
We can’t wait to see all the boo-tiful costumes! 👻✨
🍂 Fall is in the air! 🍁Who else has been loving the crisp mornings, colorful leaves, and cozy sweaters?
Looking for fun ways to enjoy the season as a family? Here are a few ideas to make the most of it:
🍎 Visit a local orchard for apple picking (and don’t forget the cider donuts!)
🎃 Carve or paint pumpkins together
🚶♀️ Take a family nature walk and collect leaves for a fall craft
🔥 End the day with a backyard bonfire and s’mores
🌽 Get lost in a corn maze or visit a local fall festival
No matter how you spend it, fall is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the outdoors, and make cozy memories together. ❤️
What’s your favorite fall family tradition? Tell us in the comments! 👇
Looking for fun ways to enjoy the season as a family? Here are a few ideas to make the most of it:
🍎 Visit a local orchard for apple picking (and don’t forget the cider donuts!)
🎃 Carve or paint pumpkins together
🚶♀️ Take a family nature walk and collect leaves for a fall craft
🔥 End the day with a backyard bonfire and s’mores
🌽 Get lost in a corn maze or visit a local fall festival
No matter how you spend it, fall is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the outdoors, and make cozy memories together. ❤️
What’s your favorite fall family tradition? Tell us in the comments! 👇
🎉✨ Guess Who REVEAL! ✨🎉
That’s right...our sparkly superstar is none other than Melissa! 💖
Our amazing Executive Director has been the heart and backbone of Seacoast Community School since 2022, leading with passion, purpose, and a whole lot of energy. 🌟
Melissa’s dedication to our mission shines through in everything she does, from championing early childhood education to cheering on our team with her signature sparkle. We’re so lucky to have her guiding SCS with heart, humor, and a touch of holiday magic all year long. 🎄💫
Drop some love for Melissa in the comments. She deserves it! 💐💜
That’s right...our sparkly superstar is none other than Melissa! 💖
Our amazing Executive Director has been the heart and backbone of Seacoast Community School since 2022, leading with passion, purpose, and a whole lot of energy. 🌟
Melissa’s dedication to our mission shines through in everything she does, from championing early childhood education to cheering on our team with her signature sparkle. We’re so lucky to have her guiding SCS with heart, humor, and a touch of holiday magic all year long. 🎄💫
Drop some love for Melissa in the comments. She deserves it! 💐💜
🎉✨ Guess Who?! ✨🎉
This sassy, sparkly little one grew up to be one fierce education advocate, and trust us, her glitter energy has only multiplied! 💅📚
Here are your clues…
🧠 She’s rocking 21+ years of experience in teaching, public administration, and professional development (basically, she’s done it all).
⚽️ When she’s not shaping young minds, she’s a sideline superstar, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics.
🎄 And come December? Let’s just say Buddy the Elf has competition, she’s a full-on Christmas fanatic with enough holiday cheer to power Santa’s sleigh!
Any guesses who this merry, multitasking powerhouse might be? 👀🎅
Drop your guesses below 😂👇
This sassy, sparkly little one grew up to be one fierce education advocate, and trust us, her glitter energy has only multiplied! 💅📚
Here are your clues…
🧠 She’s rocking 21+ years of experience in teaching, public administration, and professional development (basically, she’s done it all).
⚽️ When she’s not shaping young minds, she’s a sideline superstar, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics.
🎄 And come December? Let’s just say Buddy the Elf has competition, she’s a full-on Christmas fanatic with enough holiday cheer to power Santa’s sleigh!
Any guesses who this merry, multitasking powerhouse might be? 👀🎅
Drop your guesses below 😂👇
📅 Reminder: Seacoast Community School will be closed on Today, Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
🌎 This day recognizes and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the resilience, wisdom, and traditions that continue to shape our communities today.
We encourage everyone to take time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant cultures that make up our shared history. 💛
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
🌎 This day recognizes and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the resilience, wisdom, and traditions that continue to shape our communities today.
We encourage everyone to take time to learn, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant cultures that make up our shared history. 💛
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
📅 Reminder: Seacoast Community School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 13th in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
This day celebrates and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. 🌿
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
This day celebrates and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. 🌿
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
🎉 Guess Who Reveal! 🎉
🔍 It’s Dakota! One of our AMAZING teachers in the Minnow class! 🐟
Dakota brings calm, peace, and compassion to every student she works with. 💛 Staff describe her as having “a kind and gentle way” and “a very special way of really knowing each child individually and catering to their specific needs and wants.”
She does an incredible job teaching, guiding, and loving everyone around her, students and staff alike! 🌟
👏 Let’s give a big round of applause for Dakota! We’re so lucky to have you as part of our SCS family! 💕
🔍 It’s Dakota! One of our AMAZING teachers in the Minnow class! 🐟
Dakota brings calm, peace, and compassion to every student she works with. 💛 Staff describe her as having “a kind and gentle way” and “a very special way of really knowing each child individually and catering to their specific needs and wants.”
She does an incredible job teaching, guiding, and loving everyone around her, students and staff alike! 🌟
👏 Let’s give a big round of applause for Dakota! We’re so lucky to have you as part of our SCS family! 💕
👀 It’s time for another round of SCS’s Guess Who! We have a feeling folks might get this one from just one look!
🔍Here are your clues:
🧒 Attended the Head Start program here at the Community Campus when the building first opened
🏡 Born and raised right here in Portsmouth
💪 Never broken a bone (knock on wood!)
🌴 Never been to Florida....unless you count a connecting flight through the airport! (People are always shocked by this one!)
Can you guess who this is? Drop your guesses in the comments below and check back tomorrow for the reveal!⬇️
🔍Here are your clues:
🧒 Attended the Head Start program here at the Community Campus when the building first opened
🏡 Born and raised right here in Portsmouth
💪 Never broken a bone (knock on wood!)
🌴 Never been to Florida....unless you count a connecting flight through the airport! (People are always shocked by this one!)
Can you guess who this is? Drop your guesses in the comments below and check back tomorrow for the reveal!⬇️
Huge shoutout to the Lions Club for visiting today to provide vision screenings for our preschoolers! 👀
✨ Did you know that 80% of all visual impairment can be prevented or cured? Early detection makes all the difference! Our students did an amazing job during the screenings and asked some fantastic questions along the way. We’re so proud of their curiosity and courage!
✨ Did you know that 80% of all visual impairment can be prevented or cured? Early detection makes all the difference! Our students did an amazing job during the screenings and asked some fantastic questions along the way. We’re so proud of their curiosity and courage!
💙✨ It’s Maddy! ✨💙
Our “Guess Who Thursday” star is none other than Maddy, our amazing teacher in the Shrimp class! 🦐
Maddy has truly become one of the backbones of our infant team. Her love, compassion, and dedication shine through in everything she does, from caring for our littlest learners to supporting her fellow teachers. We are so incredibly grateful for the joy she brings to every single one of her kiddos (and their families too!). 💕
Help us give Maddy a big round of applause in the comments! 👏👏👏
✨ Guess Who Thursday! ✨
Can you guess who this adorable nugget grew up to be? 👶💙
Here are your clues…
🎿 She loves skiing more than anything!
🌊 Born and raised right here in Portsmouth.
🍎 You can often find her in her classroom, juggling all the things with a smile.
Drop your guesses below ⬇️ and check back later today to see if you were right! 👀
Can you guess who this adorable nugget grew up to be? 👶💙
Here are your clues…
🎿 She loves skiing more than anything!
🌊 Born and raised right here in Portsmouth.
🍎 You can often find her in her classroom, juggling all the things with a smile.
Drop your guesses below ⬇️ and check back later today to see if you were right! 👀
💤 We hope your weekend is as peaceful as our infants at nap time… (well, on the days they actually want to nap 😅).
May your plans be cozy, quiet, and full of little happy sighs. Because honestly, who wouldn't want to relax like this cutie right here?! 🍼💛Happy Friday!
🎉 Reveal Time! 🎉
If you guessed our one and only Grace, you nailed it! 🙌
Grace, who once attended our program herself, went on to become a kindergarten teacher and is now in the Stingrays with our oldest preschoolers. She works tirelessly to prepare them for the next big chapter, kindergarten, and she’s truly incredible at what she does.
Not only does Grace ensure her students are developmentally ready, but she also makes every day a fun adventure with the curriculum she and Chloe design together. Their creativity and dedication are shaping our students in the best ways possible.
We’re so grateful to have Grace as part of our SCS family! 💙
If you guessed our one and only Grace, you nailed it! 🙌
Grace, who once attended our program herself, went on to become a kindergarten teacher and is now in the Stingrays with our oldest preschoolers. She works tirelessly to prepare them for the next big chapter, kindergarten, and she’s truly incredible at what she does.
Not only does Grace ensure her students are developmentally ready, but she also makes every day a fun adventure with the curriculum she and Chloe design together. Their creativity and dedication are shaping our students in the best ways possible.
We’re so grateful to have Grace as part of our SCS family! 💙
🌟 Guess Who?! 🌟
It’s time for this week’s edition of our “Guess Who” series! Can you figure out who we’re talking about? 👀
Here are your clues:
✏️ She attended our school herself back when it was called Community Child Care Center.
🌍 She LOVES to travel! Some of her favorite destinations include Italy, Iceland, and the Netherlands!
🐶 She’s the proud owner of an adorable French Bulldog named Buoy.
Think you know who it is? Drop your guess in the comments below ⬇️ and check back tomorrow to see if you were right!
It’s time for this week’s edition of our “Guess Who” series! Can you figure out who we’re talking about? 👀
Here are your clues:
✏️ She attended our school herself back when it was called Community Child Care Center.
🌍 She LOVES to travel! Some of her favorite destinations include Italy, Iceland, and the Netherlands!
🐶 She’s the proud owner of an adorable French Bulldog named Buoy.
Think you know who it is? Drop your guess in the comments below ⬇️ and check back tomorrow to see if you were right!
☀️ Sunshine + Smiles = Learning! ☀️
With all the gorgeous weather we’ve had lately, our students have been soaking up the sun and the fun! 🌿🎉 From playground adventures to nature walks, there’s nothing like fresh air to spark joy and curiosity.
💡 Did you know? Time spent outside helps children build stronger immune systems, develop gross motor skills, boost creativity, and even improve focus and mood. 🌈🌳
We love giving our students the chance to explore, play, and grow under the sun, it’s just one more way we help nurture the whole child! 💙
With all the gorgeous weather we’ve had lately, our students have been soaking up the sun and the fun! 🌿🎉 From playground adventures to nature walks, there’s nothing like fresh air to spark joy and curiosity.
💡 Did you know? Time spent outside helps children build stronger immune systems, develop gross motor skills, boost creativity, and even improve focus and mood. 🌈🌳
We love giving our students the chance to explore, play, and grow under the sun, it’s just one more way we help nurture the whole child! 💙
🌟 We’re Growing Our All-Star Team! 🌟
We’re hiring, and we’d love for YOU to join us! If you’re passionate about shaping the future and want to be part of an inspiring, mission-driven team, this is your chance. 🙌
📣 Open Positions:
✨ Two Group Leaders – PEAK Programming
✨ Site Director – PEAK Programming
✨ Infant Lead – Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Ready to make a difference? Visit our website to learn more or send your resume and cover letter to scsinfo@seacoastcommunityschool.org today! 💙
We’re hiring, and we’d love for YOU to join us! If you’re passionate about shaping the future and want to be part of an inspiring, mission-driven team, this is your chance. 🙌
📣 Open Positions:
✨ Two Group Leaders – PEAK Programming
✨ Site Director – PEAK Programming
✨ Infant Lead – Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Ready to make a difference? Visit our website to learn more or send your resume and cover letter to scsinfo@seacoastcommunityschool.org today! 💙
✨🎉 Guess Who Reveal! 🎉✨
It’s Kendal! 💕
Kendal has been part of the Seacoast Community School family since 2022 and has made such a huge impact as a member of our Infant Team. Not only is she the ultimate juggler of babies 👶💪, but her creativity and care are truly unmatched.
We’re so lucky to have you, Kendal, thank you for the love, patience, and joy you bring every single day. We love you! 💖
It’s Kendal! 💕
Kendal has been part of the Seacoast Community School family since 2022 and has made such a huge impact as a member of our Infant Team. Not only is she the ultimate juggler of babies 👶💪, but her creativity and care are truly unmatched.
We’re so lucky to have you, Kendal, thank you for the love, patience, and joy you bring every single day. We love you! 💖
👀💡 It’s time for another round of Guess Who at Seacoast Community School!
Here are your clues about this amazing teacher:
👩👧👦 She’s the oldest of four siblings
🧦 Has a soft spot for fun socks
🌊⛰️ Even with zero free time (being a busy mom of two!), she loves outdoor adventures, think beaches, kayaking, and rock climbing!
She handles her classroom with such care and always brings her best to our students. 💕
Can you guess who this cutie may be? Drop your guesses below ⬇️ and stay tuned for tomorrow’s reveal!
Here are your clues about this amazing teacher:
👩👧👦 She’s the oldest of four siblings
🧦 Has a soft spot for fun socks
🌊⛰️ Even with zero free time (being a busy mom of two!), she loves outdoor adventures, think beaches, kayaking, and rock climbing!
She handles her classroom with such care and always brings her best to our students. 💕
Can you guess who this cutie may be? Drop your guesses below ⬇️ and stay tuned for tomorrow’s reveal!
🚨 This NEVER happens! 🚨
Seacoast Community School actually has classroom openings right now, TWO full-time preschool spots and ONE part-time young toddler spot. This is about as rare as spotting a unicorn shopping at Market Basket 🦄🛒 (okay, maybe even rarer!).
If you want your little one to experience the best early education and nurturing care, don’t wait, email jstanchina@seacoastcommunityschool.org for more info.
💡 Remember: we accept NH Child Care Assistance, so if finances are a concern, let’s chat!
Seacoast Community School actually has classroom openings right now, TWO full-time preschool spots and ONE part-time young toddler spot. This is about as rare as spotting a unicorn shopping at Market Basket 🦄🛒 (okay, maybe even rarer!).
If you want your little one to experience the best early education and nurturing care, don’t wait, email jstanchina@seacoastcommunityschool.org for more info.
💡 Remember: we accept NH Child Care Assistance, so if finances are a concern, let’s chat!
