HEADMASTER'S BLOG

By Andrew Carlson, Class of 2026 For the past three years, the JRHS boys basketball team has competed in two leagues: the New Hampshire Small Private School Athletic League (NHSPSAL) and the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). In the NHSPSAL regular season, the team remained undefeated and capped it off with a championship victory over Mt. Zion on Saturday, March 7. The road to victory in the CYO league was not quite as smooth. The team had a slow start as the roster dynamic s

By Emmi Rairdon (Class of 2028) Currently in our Project-Based Learning class for Stained Glass, we are all working on a variety of projects. For the first few classes, Mrs. Krewson had everyone make a butterfly so we could learn the basics and get the hang of how everything works. Now we each have moved on to larger, more detailed projects. I am currently working on a tulip design, which I have nearly completed. It has been fun learning the process and seeing everyone’s diff

The second round of our Winter Enrichment program was a huge success! Thirteen students in grades 6–9 enjoyed time on our beautiful campus while learning new skills such as martial arts, painting, drama, and, for the first time ever, cinematography. This was an especially exciting project, as students participated in every layer of producing a parody news broadcast—from script writing and scene development to acting and filming. Students also enjoyed classic activities like t

This year, we are very excited to share that our boys won the CYO High School Championship! They also brought home several team and league awards. Team Awards Most Valuable Player Andrew Carlson, Class of 2026 Best Defensive Player Mathias Clark, Class of 2026 Sportsmanship Dylan Woodrow, Class of 2028 Most Improved Kam Wing, homeschool student  League Awards League Best Defensive Player Mathias Clark, Class of 2026 League Most Points Per Game Mathias Clark, Class of 2026 Lea

By Ellie Hyvonen History was made on Friday in Outdoor Education at Jesse Remington High School with the battle of the century of snowballs and dodgeballs! Mr. Samuelson, along with the help of school mom Kim Rairdon, came prepared with buckets and bins for building snow forts, colors to dye our forts, and two snowball catapults for the teachers to launch snowballs at the competing teams. There was plenty of laughter, friendly competition, and flying snow as students battled

Each year, JRHS brings Project-Based Learning to life with a full-scale stage production. Last spring, students delivered a charming and heartfelt adaptation of Little Women . The year before, they took on the wit and whimsy of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream  with boldness and imagination. This spring, our drama crew turns its talents to G. K. Chesterton’s The Surprise . The cast is deep in the craft, shaping scenes and refining movement as they bring Act II to life.

By Ellie Hyvonen, In the ninth grade College and Career class, our freshmen have been working hard on their January portfolio analyses and grit presentations. In this moment, Nathan Hodges explains how author Angela Duckworth defines grit and reflects on how his own “grit score” shows the growth he has experienced as a student this year. I am incredibly proud of our freshmen for the thoughtfulness they brought to these presentations and for their honest reflections on their f

By Jeff Philbrick, Headmaster The days are getting longer, the sun is higher in the sky, the temperatures are getting a little more mild. What does that all point to? The sap is going to run! The Maple Sugaring Team is preparing for a great season, just around the corner. The team went to the home of Dan and Erika Burgher this week to learn some of the new equipment and techniques. Students experimented with the new Memprotech 200 reverse osmosis machine, getting familiar wit

By Jacob Samuelson, Campus Life Director Mr. Philbrick and Ms. Ellie introduced key ideas from Jonathan Haidt and Justin Earley, two leading voices researching how technology shapes our habits, attention, and relationships. Drawing from Haidt’s research, students explored how many hours different generations spend on their phones each day and discussed how constant screen use is changing the way we think, learn, and interact. The seminar also introduced Justin Earley’s Hang 1

By Jeff Philbrick, Headmaster JRHS is a program of knowledge-rich curriculum, coupled with our unique and signature Project Based Learning.  With the introduction of “Maple Sugaring 3.0” the students of the future are going to take the maple project to a whole new level, the marriage of hard work with modern science – the Jesse “Both And!” Maple Sugaring is one of the very earliest projects at JRHS:  It all began in the early 1990’s when entrepreneurially minded student Natha

By Kathy Carlson, Director of Admissions Another joyful Alumni Day was enjoyed today! The morning began with chapel led by Will Deacon (Class of 2014) and Bess Deacon (Class of 2021). They guided the student body and about twenty alumni through several passages of Scripture and invited thoughtful questions and discussion. They reflected on: Hebrews 4:15–16 , reminding us that Christ understands our weaknesses and invites us to approach the throne of grace with confidence. Psa

By Ellie Hyvonen Another awesome day marked the debut of the Winter Enrichment Program! Camden Stockin (Class of 2022) shared a thoughtful biblical message and guided students through a rich, engaging question-and-answer session. Students also stretched their imaginations during a creative writing workshop with Aidan Manuse (Class of 2025). With warmer weather on our side, they headed outdoors to learn shelter-building skills with Isaiah Cross (Class of 2023). After lunch, we

By Ellie Hyvonen What a fantastic first day of our Winter Enrichment Program! Nine energetic 6th–9th graders braved the cold with excitement and curiosity. We explored a variety of activities: drawing hibernating animals in trees, practicing basic karate combos, and worshiping through song with the Cross sisters. We were inspired by an incredible Bible message from Mike Colombo, Class of 2018, and learned essential outdoor survival skills, including how to build a fire, from

By Ellie Hyvonen Sweet memories were made Friday evening with Miss Ellie and the Dignified Girls group! Many thanks to the wonderful Mrs. Rairden for allowing us to use her beautiful home. We enjoyed a great fellowship, cookie decorating, laughter, a Yankee swap, and cozy Christmas movies. Not everything is stressful during portfolio week. In fact, it’s possible to have a whole lot of fun!

By Cheryl Crawford, Administrator On Saturday, December 13, 2025, the Jesse Remington High School campus and Candia Congregational Church came alive with the sights and sounds of Christmas as families, alumni, and community members arrived for the Christmas Gala - Messiah. Guests followed illuminated pathways, where candle-lit luminaries blended with modern lighting, creating a warm, reflective atmosphere that beautifully connected tradition with today’s celebration. The cent

Thanks to our Christmas Tree Set-Up Team, this large, beautiful tree—donated by Kit Plummer of Plummer Christmas Tree Farm—is standing tall and ready for the season. What a blessing to have such a peaceful reminder of Christ’s birth. Remember the JRHS Christmas Gala. You won’t want to miss this joyful celebration! Saturday, December 13, 2025 4pm to 9pm Candia Congregational Church 1 South Road, Candia, New Hampshire

Our Sentinels kicked off the season on Sunday with a CYO league matchup against our long-time rivals, the Sainte Marie Rim Reapers. The game stayed tight through the first half, but the Reapers pulled ahead in the third quarter. In the final minutes of the fourth, the Sentinels battled back to narrow the deficit to just four points, but ultimately couldn’t complete the comeback this time. Come cheer on the team this Sunday, December 14th at 1:30pm when we play the St. Stanisl

We gathered just before Thanksgiving for a delicious lunch with our students, faculty, staff, and many visiting families. Nolan Jeanes shared an engaging update on the Entrepreneurial Education pizza venture, Sentinel Slices,   and reminded us that the next chance to enjoy their incredible pizza will be at the Christmas Gala at the Candia Congregational Church on Saturday, December 13 from 4 pm - 9 pm.  Our guest speaker, Matthew Lourdeau—pastor of Christ Covenant Church in C

On Friday, our students and faculty spent the afternoon skating—and falling and laughing—at the JFK Memorial Coliseum in Manchester, NH.  Afterwards, we gathered at FaithBridge Church in Manchester for a festive Christmas party featuring Chipotle-style bowls, plenty of cookies, and a craft station where students made ornaments for the large Christmas tree (thank you Plummer Christmas Tree Farm!) located at the JRHS Rivendell Pavilion! Two seniors even designed a comical trivi

This year’s Christmas Gala is shaping up to be our best yet! Will you join us in Candia as we celebrate the joy of Christmas together? Our Jesse Remington students have been hard at work preparing an outstanding program—beautiful performances, a festive event atmosphere, delicious food crafted by our Entrepreneurship Program, Sentinel Slices , and so much more! We pray that God’s love shines brightly across every corner of our precious “light on a hill” here in Candia. As a s