In-school services and supports focused on goal setting and personal growth.
Southside Middle School
FIRST Class Packs
FIRST Class Pack resources prepare educators and facilitators to guide their students as they begin or continue a journey of STEM exploration using real-world scenarios and challenges.
YMCA Middle School After School Program
In this program, students in grades 5 – 6 will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of age-appropriate activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories at the Y.
Financial assistance available and state assistance accepted.
4-5 days a week: $97 or 1-3 days a week: $73
Support for Students Experiencing Homelessness
The City of Manchester Health Department (MHD) has partnered with the Manchester School District to provide an experienced Community Health Worker to assist students/families experiencing homelessness with basic needs. The CHW can connect students/families to medical, dental, and vision providers; help them secure health insurance; assist them in completing applications or determining eligibility for Medicaid, WIC/Food Stamps, fuel/rental assistance, and other financial assistance; and connect
them to resources for food, clothing, housing, and other basic needs and social supports.
Manchester 21st Century Program
Our program is located in twelve Manchester Schools. These schools were identified based on their Free and Reduced Lunch demographics and their Title I student populations.
Click to learn more about each location, including contact information and schedules. See your school for specific days and times.
The Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) Child and Adolescent Department
The Child and Adolescent Department at MHCGM offers family, individual and group therapy services. Additionally we provide case management and medication services. Our services are offered in the community, schools, home, office and telehealth.
PREVENTION: The Mirror Project
One-hour class once a year designed to improve communication and relationships between youth ages 12-16 and police officers. Mirror is part of New Hampshire’s Effective Policing and Interaction with Youth initiative, a statewide program to help police officers understand how to work with youth.
https://www.manchesternh.gov/Departments/Police/Juvenile-Unit
NH JAG IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS
NH JAG is a statewide program for youth who seek to make the most of their high school education and pursue career and postsecondary educational interests. As part of a strong, national JAG Network, NH JAG teaches young adults academic and workplace competencies. Through comprehensive and proven practices, New Hampshire youth experience the value of a high school education while also developing teamwork, leadership, community service, and workplace skills to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities that await them in the world beyond school. By participating in the NH JAG program, young people across the state can explore career opportunities, discover personal strengths, gain confidence and take pride in their personal achievements. Programs include summer youth employment.
BRING IT!
Academic support and tutoring, career exploration, dance and performing arts, soccer-fitness offered on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at Hillside Middle School.
Peer to Peer Prevention
Makin’ It Happen offers a variety of Peer-to-Peer trainings for both staff and students. General trainings focused on medicine safety, harm reductions and warning signs of mental distress are available for both staff and students. Train the trainer trainings are available for upper High school level students to be trained to present to Middle School level students. Current topic areas are over the counter medical safety, Know the facts and how to react vaping session, and age-appropriate Harm Reduction 101.
Amoskeag Health School-Based Counseling Services
Onsite school-based behavioral health services
FIRST @Home
As a global robotics community that prepares young people for the future, FIRST ® is committed to continuing our efforts to give students the skills and confidence they need to change the world – today and tomorrow. FIRST @Home is your source to learn about opportunities for STEM skill development, FIRST supported activities, and unique events in the FIRST community
Manchester Health Department Dental Care Program
The City of Manchester Health Department works with the Manchester School District to bring dental care to children in need at Manchester’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Dental care is provided on a dental van at each school during school hours by a certified Public Health Dental Hygienist and, when needed, a licensed dentist. Students can also be referred to local dental offices for ongoing dental care. The program serves an average of 600 students each school year at all 21 Manchester public schools.
Remote Tutoring Collaborative
The Meelia Center partners with the Manchester School District to provide free remote tutoring to underrepresented K-12 students in 10 schools across the district. Students who identify with groups often underrepresented in high school & college graduation are referred for tutoring by their teachers, parents or community. Current schools served include Bakersville, Northwest, Webster, Southside, McLaughlin, Parkside, West, Central, Memorial and MST. Flexible afterschool hours for tutor support.
Queen City Music & Leadership Program
This program gives students grades 6-9 the opportunity to learn how to play an instrument, participate in small group lessons, have guided practice time, play in ensembles, and participate in leadership building opportunities. This program is grant subsidized, and focuses on creating access for students who might need financial assistance.
GEAR UP NH
GEAR UP New Hampshire is one of two grant initiatives within the New Hampshire GEAR UP Alliance. This Federal grant program is designed to help students prepare for and succeed after high school. Participating students will receive services ranging from academic support, career exploration, and college planning. GEAR UP New Hampshire will serve approximately 4,000 students across 15 middle schools, using a cohort model following current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students through their first year of college. In addition to training and resources, GEAR UP New Hampshire offers scholarships for eligible students who remain in state for college!