๐๐ป What a spooktacular time! ๐ป๐
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday for our annual Halloween Parade! We absolutely loved seeing the amazing turnout, big smiles, and festive spirit! ๐งก
A special shoutout to our teachers for their creativity, hard work, and all the fun they brought to life in helping our students look boo-tiful! โจWe hope you enjoyed our Potion Cart of drinks and treats!
We hope everyone had a safe, sweet, and silly Halloween! ๐ฌ๐ธ๏ธ
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us last Thursday for our annual Halloween Parade! We absolutely loved seeing the amazing turnout, big smiles, and festive spirit! ๐งก
A special shoutout to our teachers for their creativity, hard work, and all the fun they brought to life in helping our students look boo-tiful! โจWe hope you enjoyed our Potion Cart of drinks and treats!
We hope everyone had a safe, sweet, and silly Halloween! ๐ฌ๐ธ๏ธ








โจ๐ Reveal Time! ๐โจ
If you guessed Ashlie, you got it right!
Ashlie is AMAZING! Truly a bright light in our program. Her colleagues describe her as having โincredible passion, warmth, and kindness that her students are so lucky to have every single day.โ
She just welcomed a beautiful baby and has been busy doing super-hero mom things ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ถ, and while we miss her dearly, we cannot wait to welcome her back into our Jellyfish classroom!
Help us shower Ashlie with love in the comments below! ๐๐
If you guessed Ashlie, you got it right!
Ashlie is AMAZING! Truly a bright light in our program. Her colleagues describe her as having โincredible passion, warmth, and kindness that her students are so lucky to have every single day.โ
She just welcomed a beautiful baby and has been busy doing super-hero mom things ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ๐ถ, and while we miss her dearly, we cannot wait to welcome her back into our Jellyfish classroom!
Help us shower Ashlie with love in the comments below! ๐๐


๐ถโจ Guess Who? Staff Edition! โจ๐
Here are your cluesโฆ
๐งญ Has never traveled outside of New England (except for a quick trip into Canada!)
๐โโฌ Absolutely loves hairless cats
๐ถ And she just welcomed a baby into the world
Who do you think it is?
Drop your guesses in the comments below! ๐๐ฌ
Here are your cluesโฆ
๐งญ Has never traveled outside of New England (except for a quick trip into Canada!)
๐โโฌ Absolutely loves hairless cats
๐ถ And she just welcomed a baby into the world
Who do you think it is?
Drop your guesses in the comments below! ๐๐ฌ

Caring for children today builds the foundation for who they grow to become tomorrow. We want our students to shoot for the stars, dream big and set goals. We asked some of our students "What do you hope to learn this year?" The answers can make anyone smile...
"this yearโฆ I want to learn how to count to 4!โ - August, age 3
Every number mastered is a moment of pride, a tiny building block toward future success.
A nurturing environment gives children the courage to try, learn, and keep going.
Because tomorrowโs learners grow from todayโs encouragement.
Caring Today. Growing Tomorrow.
Donate today to make a difference: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/o/scs/page/lgl-form
"this yearโฆ I want to learn how to count to 4!โ - August, age 3
Every number mastered is a moment of pride, a tiny building block toward future success.
A nurturing environment gives children the courage to try, learn, and keep going.
Because tomorrowโs learners grow from todayโs encouragement.
Caring Today. Growing Tomorrow.
Donate today to make a difference: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/o/scs/page/lgl-form

๐ Reveal Time! ๐ป
If you guessed Alyssa, you were right!
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Alyssa brings her creativity to EVERYTHING she does. From DIY projects at home to the incredible energy she pours into our Periwinkle classroom each day. We are so lucky to have her as part of our teaching team!
Her fellow staff say Alyssaโs โhonesty as well as kind soul is a perfect match for being a caregiver,โ and sheโs always the first to jump in and help, anywhere, anytime.
Help us celebrate Alyssa below with a like or comment!
If you guessed Alyssa, you were right!
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Alyssa brings her creativity to EVERYTHING she does. From DIY projects at home to the incredible energy she pours into our Periwinkle classroom each day. We are so lucky to have her as part of our teaching team!
Her fellow staff say Alyssaโs โhonesty as well as kind soul is a perfect match for being a caregiver,โ and sheโs always the first to jump in and help, anywhere, anytime.
Help us celebrate Alyssa below with a like or comment!


๐ Reveal Time! ๐ป
If you guessed Alyssa, you were right!
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Alyssa brings her creativity to EVERYTHING she does. From DIY projects at home to the incredible energy she pours into our Periwinkle classroom each day. We are so lucky to have her as part of our teaching team!
Her fellow staff say Alyssaโs โhonesty as well as kind soul is a perfect match for being a caregiver,โ and sheโs always the first to jump in and help, anywhere, anytime.
Help us celebrate Alyssa below with a like or comment!
If you guessed Alyssa, you were right!
Born and raised in New Hampshire, Alyssa brings her creativity to EVERYTHING she does. From DIY projects at home to the incredible energy she pours into our Periwinkle classroom each day. We are so lucky to have her as part of our teaching team!
Her fellow staff say Alyssaโs โhonesty as well as kind soul is a perfect match for being a caregiver,โ and sheโs always the first to jump in and help, anywhere, anytime.
Help us celebrate Alyssa below with a like or comment!


๐ Guess Who? Staff Edition! ๐
Can you figure out who this spooky-season superstar is?
๐บ๏ธ Born and raised right here in New Hampshire
๐ ๏ธ A major DIY enthusiast when off the clock
๐งโโ๏ธ During Halloween, their front yard turns into a full-on zombie baby graveyard (and other creepy delights!)
Drop your guesses in the comments below! ๐
Answer revealed soon! ๐๐ป
Can you figure out who this spooky-season superstar is?
๐บ๏ธ Born and raised right here in New Hampshire
๐ ๏ธ A major DIY enthusiast when off the clock
๐งโโ๏ธ During Halloween, their front yard turns into a full-on zombie baby graveyard (and other creepy delights!)
Drop your guesses in the comments below! ๐
Answer revealed soon! ๐๐ป

Caring for children today builds the foundation for who they grow to become tomorrow. We want our students to shoot for the stars, dream big and set goals. We asked some of our students "What do you hope to learn this year?" The answers can make anyone smile...
โI hope I learn how to drive a car this year" - Elodie
At 3, dreams are BIG and so is curiosity. Okay, so maybe driving at 3 isn't in the cards, but it starts with confidence, coordination, and independenceโฆ and one day it becomes possibility.
Your support helps nurture these early sparks into lifelong skills.
Caring Today. Growing Tomorrow.
Make your impact and donate today: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/o/scs/page/lgl-form
โI hope I learn how to drive a car this year" - Elodie
At 3, dreams are BIG and so is curiosity. Okay, so maybe driving at 3 isn't in the cards, but it starts with confidence, coordination, and independenceโฆ and one day it becomes possibility.
Your support helps nurture these early sparks into lifelong skills.
Caring Today. Growing Tomorrow.
Make your impact and donate today: https://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org/o/scs/page/lgl-form

Caring for children today builds the foundation for who they grow to become tomorrow. We want our students to shoot for the stars, dream big and set goals. We asked some of our students "What do you hope to learn this year?" The answers can make anyone smile...
โI hope I learn how to drive a car this year" - Elodie
At 3, dreams are BIG and so is curiosity. Okay, so maybe driving at 3 isn't in the cards, but it starts with confidence, coordination, and independenceโฆ and one day it becomes possibility.
Your support helps nurture these early sparks into lifelong skills.
Caring Today. Growing Tomorrow.
Make your impact and donate today and click the link in our bio.
โI hope I learn how to drive a car this year" - Elodie
At 3, dreams are BIG and so is curiosity. Okay, so maybe driving at 3 isn't in the cards, but it starts with confidence, coordination, and independenceโฆ and one day it becomes possibility.
Your support helps nurture these early sparks into lifelong skills.
Caring Today. Growing Tomorrow.
Make your impact and donate today and click the link in our bio.

โจ Lights On After School! โจ
Come celebrate the power of after-school learning with us!
๐ฃ 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 , youโll get to explore it all!
๐ Special Guest Alert: Flight Crew member Andrew Lu will be joining us to lead an exciting STEM activity students wonโt want to miss!
๐ New Franklin Elementary School
๐ October 23, 2025
โฐ 3:30โ4:30 PM
Snacks, refreshments, and LOTS of fun included!
Bring your curiosity and come shine a light on the importance of after-school programming! ๐ก
โ RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhJURTekga0o1gZr06G75aPleerp-mhGBLB3kPuGIjlHAeQ/viewform?usp=header
Come celebrate the power of after-school learning with us!
๐ฃ 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 , youโll get to explore it all!
๐ Special Guest Alert: Flight Crew member Andrew Lu will be joining us to lead an exciting STEM activity students wonโt want to miss!
๐ New Franklin Elementary School
๐ October 23, 2025
โฐ 3:30โ4:30 PM
Snacks, refreshments, and LOTS of fun included!
Bring your curiosity and come shine a light on the importance of after-school programming! ๐ก
โ RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexhJURTekga0o1gZr06G75aPleerp-mhGBLB3kPuGIjlHAeQ/viewform?usp=header

๐๐ป Save the Date! ๐ป๐
Itโs spooky season, and our annual Halloween Parade is right around the corner! ๐ธ๏ธ
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 3:30 PM as our classrooms strut their stuff in their cutest (and spookiest!) costumes! ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
Bring your family and friends . You wonโt want to miss this adorable โcuteness paradeโ! ๐
๐งก Friendly reminder: Parking will likely be busy, so plan a little extra time to park and join in the fun!
We canโt wait to see all the boo-tiful costumes! ๐ปโจ
Itโs spooky season, and our annual Halloween Parade is right around the corner! ๐ธ๏ธ
Join us on Thursday, October 30th at 3:30 PM as our classrooms strut their stuff in their cutest (and spookiest!) costumes! ๐งโโ๏ธ๐งโโ๏ธ๐ฆธโโ๏ธ
Bring your family and friends . You wonโt want to miss this adorable โcuteness paradeโ! ๐
๐งก Friendly reminder: Parking will likely be busy, so plan a little extra time to park and join in the fun!
We canโt wait to see all the boo-tiful costumes! ๐ปโจ

๐ Fall is in the air! ๐Who 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:
๐ Visit a local orchard for apple picking (and donโt forget the cider donuts!)
๐ Carve or paint pumpkins together
๐ถโโ๏ธ Take a family nature walk and collect leaves for a fall craft
๐ฅ End the day with a backyard bonfire and sโmores
๐ฝ 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. โค๏ธ
Whatโs your favorite fall family tradition? Tell us in the comments! ๐
Looking for fun ways to enjoy the season as a family? Here are a few ideas to make the most of it:
๐ Visit a local orchard for apple picking (and donโt forget the cider donuts!)
๐ Carve or paint pumpkins together
๐ถโโ๏ธ Take a family nature walk and collect leaves for a fall craft
๐ฅ End the day with a backyard bonfire and sโmores
๐ฝ 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. โค๏ธ
Whatโs your favorite fall family tradition? Tell us in the comments! ๐




๐โจ Guess Who REVEAL! โจ๐
Thatโs right...our sparkly superstar is none other than Melissa! ๐
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. ๐
Melissaโs dedication to our mission shines through in everything she does, from championing early childhood education to cheering on our team with her signature sparkle. Weโre so lucky to have her guiding SCS with heart, humor, and a touch of holiday magic all year long. ๐๐ซ
Drop some love for Melissa in the comments. She deserves it! ๐๐
Thatโs right...our sparkly superstar is none other than Melissa! ๐
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. ๐
Melissaโs dedication to our mission shines through in everything she does, from championing early childhood education to cheering on our team with her signature sparkle. Weโre so lucky to have her guiding SCS with heart, humor, and a touch of holiday magic all year long. ๐๐ซ
Drop some love for Melissa in the comments. She deserves it! ๐๐


๐โจ Guess Who?! โจ๐
This sassy, sparkly little one grew up to be one fierce education advocate, and trust us, her glitter energy has only multiplied! ๐ ๐
Here are your cluesโฆ
๐ง Sheโs rocking 21+ years of experience in teaching, public administration, and professional development (basically, sheโs done it all).
โฝ๏ธ When sheโs not shaping young minds, sheโs a sideline superstar, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics.
๐ And come December? Letโs just say Buddy the Elf has competition, sheโs a full-on Christmas fanatic with enough holiday cheer to power Santaโs sleigh!
Any guesses who this merry, multitasking powerhouse might be? ๐๐
Drop your guesses below ๐๐
This sassy, sparkly little one grew up to be one fierce education advocate, and trust us, her glitter energy has only multiplied! ๐ ๐
Here are your cluesโฆ
๐ง Sheโs rocking 21+ years of experience in teaching, public administration, and professional development (basically, sheโs done it all).
โฝ๏ธ When sheโs not shaping young minds, sheโs a sideline superstar, soccer, lacrosse, gymnastics.
๐ And come December? Letโs just say Buddy the Elf has competition, sheโs a full-on Christmas fanatic with enough holiday cheer to power Santaโs sleigh!
Any guesses who this merry, multitasking powerhouse might be? ๐๐
Drop your guesses below ๐๐

๐
Reminder: Seacoast Community School will be closed on Today, Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoplesโ Day.
๐ This day recognizes and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. Itโs 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. ๐
Weโll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
๐ This day recognizes and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas. Itโs 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. ๐
Weโll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!

๐
Reminder: Seacoast Community School will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 13th in honor of Indigenous Peoplesโ Day.
This day celebrates and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. ๐ฟ
Weโll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!
This day celebrates and honors the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. ๐ฟ
Weโll see everyone back on Tuesday, October 14th!

๐ Guess Who Reveal! ๐
๐ Itโs Dakota! One of our AMAZING teachers in the Minnow class! ๐
Dakota brings calm, peace, and compassion to every student she works with. ๐ Staff describe her as having โa kind and gentle wayโ and โa very special way of really knowing each child individually and catering to their specific needs and wants.โ
She does an incredible job teaching, guiding, and loving everyone around her, students and staff alike! ๐
๐ Letโs give a big round of applause for Dakota! Weโre so lucky to have you as part of our SCS family! ๐
๐ Itโs Dakota! One of our AMAZING teachers in the Minnow class! ๐
Dakota brings calm, peace, and compassion to every student she works with. ๐ Staff describe her as having โa kind and gentle wayโ and โa very special way of really knowing each child individually and catering to their specific needs and wants.โ
She does an incredible job teaching, guiding, and loving everyone around her, students and staff alike! ๐
๐ Letโs give a big round of applause for Dakota! Weโre so lucky to have you as part of our SCS family! ๐


๐ Itโs time for another round of SCSโs Guess Who! We have a feeling folks might get this one from just one look!
๐Here are your clues:
๐ง Attended the Head Start program here at the Community Campus when the building first opened
๐ก Born and raised right here in Portsmouth
๐ช Never broken a bone (knock on wood!)
๐ด 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!โฌ๏ธ
๐Here are your clues:
๐ง Attended the Head Start program here at the Community Campus when the building first opened
๐ก Born and raised right here in Portsmouth
๐ช Never broken a bone (knock on wood!)
๐ด 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!โฌ๏ธ

Huge shoutout to the Lions Club for visiting today to provide vision screenings for our preschoolers! ๐
โจ 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. Weโre so proud of their curiosity and courage!
โจ 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. Weโre so proud of their curiosity and courage!


๐โจ Itโs Maddy! โจ๐
Our โGuess Who Thursdayโ star is none other than Maddy, our amazing teacher in the Shrimp class! ๐ฆ
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!). ๐
Help us give Maddy a big round of applause in the comments! ๐๐๐


