HEADMASTER'S BLOG

By Jeff Philbrick The Next Generation of Jesse greatness gathered on campus this week to inaugurate the new year. Teachers Samuelson, Hyvonen, Sicard, Cataño and Martens welcomed the new students for the Student Orientation Day. After some fun interactive games, Headmaster Philbrick took the students to the gravesite of Pastor Jesse Remington, the school's namesake, where they learned what it means that they are the "more fitting monument" that speaks the life of Jesse into t

By Jeff Philbrick, Headmaster Middle August each year is the call to order for the Board members, Staff and Faculty of Jesse Remington High School, as we come together for the annual Preparation Retreat. This year was particularly meaningful as we begin the 35th Anniversary of our great school. We opened our day with a devotion from Pastor Steve Baker, bringing meaning to this year’s theme that is fitting to an anniversary year: Psalm 145:4 which calls believers to commend t

Jesse Remington High School celebrates the life and legacy of one of our beloved teachers, Jim Philbrick, who went home to be with the Lord on July 28. Jim faithfully served JRHS for 11 years as our college preparatory Physics and Chemistry teacher, investing not only in his students’ education, but also in their lives. We invite you to watch this special video from 2022, which offers a beautiful glimpse into Jim’s heart for Jesse Remington High School and the students he was

By Cheryl Crawford Our final Summer Work Day at JRHS wrapped up this week with another productive few days on campus! Volunteers tackled a variety of projects, including sanding and priming the Sentinel, refreshing the porch ceiling and railings, and renovating baseboards throughout the school, weathercoating the side porch. A special thank-you to Dan Burgher, Jeff Philbrick, and Susan Sicard for leading the work days, and all of the volunteers who gave their time, energy,

Every summer, we set aside time for campus maintenance and improvement projects that help keep JRHS looking its best. This year's Summer Work Day featured three major projects: sealing the driveway, preparing the Solarium subfloor for new flooring, and removing the old well-head next to the Apartment before bricking it over and widening the walkway. Jeff Philbrick, Jon Stanley, and Emma Cross took on the Solarium project, replacing sections of the subfloor and installing addi

What is the Purpose of Education? This question is older than Socrates, and many great thinkers have posed answers to this profound question. At JRHS, our answer is captured in three concepts: Skills, Capacities and Direction. The Senior Capstone Project is a comprehensive, culminating experience completed during a student’s senior year. These projects challenge students to apply the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout their education to investigate real-wor

Long before she taught Calculus, Chemistry, or Physics at Jesse Remington High School, Susan Sicard once sat in those very same classrooms as a student. As Susan Wilderman, she graduated from JRHS in 2002. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Geneva College and pursuing graduate studies in Natural Resources at the University of New Hampshire, she could have followed any number of professional paths. Instead, she returned to the communi

We are excited to share that Jesse Remington High School is one of a select group of schools to receive the 2025-26 ParentPulse “Premier Parent Choice Award.” This award is more than a nice accolade—it’s a reflection of our school’s outstanding parent engagement and satisfaction. The Parent Choice Award is presented only to schools with a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 70 or higher between September 1 and May 31. But, Parent Pulse likes to recognize schools that are significant

My senior capstone project is a research paper about the importance of playing catch for the development of kids, specifically the relationships gained and motor skills grown through the game of catch. Explore my work here. See all the Senior Capstone Projects

For my senior capstone project, I created a training-focused video. This is a compilation of what I have been doing for the past year to train and to get myself ready for the Marine Corps. It includes clips of what my training schedule is like, what I have been eating, and what I have been doing spiritually. The video will consist of me at the gym, on runs, and with a voice over describing everything. Explore my work here. See all the Senior Capstone Projects

I have always believed that God has made us all in His image, even if it looks unconventional. And I have always had a love and talent for art and painting. So I decided to make an Instagram account to sell paintings and customized objects. I have been able to learn new ways to grow in my methods of art styles and thinking outside the box in designs. Explore my work here: https://www.instagram.com/weird_chaotic_creations/ See all the Senior Capstone Projects

My senior capstone project is a compilation of research, analysis and application of science, historical traditions, and Biblical worldview. There will be three parts or attributes of my project: first, the science behind growing and feeding an ox, second, growing in skills of applying that knowledge properly to training a team, and third, biblical application and analysis of stewardship and the allegorical value of oxen. Explore my work here. See all the Senior Capstone Proj

My senior capstone project is a Christian clothing line called Praise the King Clothing. My small business is based on Romans 10:15b, which says, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!". The purpose behind my business is to spread the Gospel wherever you go by wearing this clothing. Please check out my work on my website at https://www.ptkclothing.com! Explore my work here: ptkclothing.com See all the Senior Capstone Projects

By Ellie Hyvonen, In College and Career 9, throughout this semester, students have been building a prayer chain. Every Friday they write new prayer requests and read the last week‘s prayers. When God answers the prayer, in whatever way He does, they staple it onto the chain! Here is the last day with these kids showing the faithfulness of God through their chain. Lamentations 3:23 rings clear, which says, “Great is your faithfulness oh Lord, your mercies are new every mornin

For my senior capstone, I developed a board game. This board game features head-to-head adversarial play with lots of strategic planning. There is also lots of effort spent into beautiful art on each card and board. Explore my work HERE. See all the Senior Capstone Projects

For my senior capstone project, I created an original children’s storybook titled Benny Bear and the Broken Branch, fully written and illustrated by hand with watercolor artwork. This project allowed me to grow in both writing and painting, fulfilling my childhood desire to craft a story of my own. I centered the book on Biblical themes of forgiveness, compassion, and reconciliation, weaving them into a narrative that points children toward Christ. Explore my work here:...

Many Students and teachers from Jesse Remington spent the day exploring Pack Monadnock in Miller State Park, hiking the scenic Wapack Trail while enjoying plenty of laughter and fellowship along the way. The group kept their eyes peeled for soaring raptors overhead, but the wildlife highlight turned out to be a large snake sunning itself near the summit. At the top, students explored the fire tower area and took in views stretching all the way to the Boston skyline. They wer

I have always had a deep love and appreciation for music. Because I find it interesting to understand every instrument I get my hands on, I fixed a broken synthesizer by rebuilding it. Through this process, I was able to learn the tiny details and mechanics of the synth and find new ways to use it. Explore my work here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3EiCHTDOwWAiagLqhDJKEfQRs50r4w6/view See all the Senior Capstone Projects

In this quarter’s painting class, Mrs. Comrie is guiding students through the essential principles of watercolor and acrylic painting, including composition, light, color, and shading. As these images reveal, students are applying these techniques with growing confidence and creativity, developing both their skills and their unique artistic expression.

By Jeff Philbrick, Headmaster The Spring Golf Outdoor Education elective ended last week with a rewarding outing at Golf X in Bedford. The students have been training in April and May at the Candia Woods practice facility, and the plan was to enjoy 9 Holes at the Labelle Winery Par 3 course in Derry. Well, a cold and rainy day caused us to make a quick pivot, but one surely to please. The students enjoyed 9 holes at "Pebble Beach" Club on the simulators at Golf X. The student