HEADMASTER'S BLOG

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

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:...

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

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

In 3-D CAD Design and Printing, students delight in transforming their ideas from digital concepts into tangible creations. Senior Andrew Carlson is designing a working model elevator powered by gears and a hand crank that raises and lowers the lift. What began as a straightforward idea has proven to be a far more complex engineering challenge, requiring patience, creativity, and problem-solving. Sophomore Tulip, inspired by the mission trip to Washington, D.C. in April, desi

Yesterday, the drama team completed a full run-through of the play from beginning to end, and they are looking fantastic! Their costumes bring the story to life, and their energy and talent make this production a true delight to watch. Opening night for The Surprise is this Friday, May 15, at 7:00 PM at the Candia Congregational Church. If you are unable to attend on Friday, there will be a second performance on Saturday, May 16, at 7:00 PM in the same location. No tickets ar

Outdoor Education (OE) holds some of my favorite memories of my time at Jesse, in particular the three hikes each year. They present a unique opportunity to spend hours with peers who could be close friends or new freshmen you have not yet gotten to know. When you are on a mountain, there is not much to do besides talk, so you get to know those in your group pretty well. For the springtime hike, there is an option to do an overnight hike that is more difficult, which I decide

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 Emma Cross and Meredith Higgins, both in the Class of 2026 This basketball season was a great success! At the beginning we only had four girls willing to play. However, as a community we worked hard and recruited nine girls to join the team. This allowed us to have a fun and fruitful season! Despite having almost a completely new team, we came out strong, only losing one game during the season. By the time we reached the playoffs, Coach Anna and Coach Bess worked very har

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

Part of our Entrepreneurial Education Program teaches that failure is truly an opportunity to grow. This is an important lesson because setbacks are not only a part of building a business, it’s a part of our everyday lives. Learning to respond with perseverance, humility, and a willingness to improve helps us grow not only in skill, but also in our walk with Christ. Our last few pizza days have been more challenging than we expected and didn’t quite turn out the way we planne

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 Eli Chapman ('28) While Crew is my primary sport, I really enjoy playing basketball for JRHS. I’m building skills, making closer friendships, and having fun. For me personally, playing basketball has built endurance and stamina which helps me stay on track with exercise during the off-season of Crew. We are losing our top scorers who graduate in June, and I plan to practice a lot this coming summer to be ready for the challenges of next year’s basketball season. Come see a